World's End Club

1. Happyspelling

   Jun 1, 2021

   10

   I was not sure what to expect going into this game, but I thought the demo was fun so I gave it a go. This game is advertised as a platformer,I was not sure what to expect going into this game, but I thought the demo was fun so I gave it a go. This game is advertised as a platformer, but it's more of a visual novel. The game took me over 15 hours, and about three quarters of it was cutscenes. Fortunately the story was extremely well crafted and engaging. The direction the story goes in kept surprising me, and while some of the twists are predictable, the execution makes it feel rewarding. I was constantly asking questions and wondering where the story would go next, and pretty much everything got answered in the end, which shows how well thought out the story was. The story is a little dark, but it has some humor to balance it out, and has a pretty good balance in tone. While there are a lot of characters, pretty much every character gets their moment to shine, and none of them were annoying. I found myself getting attached to them and getting to know their personalities pretty quickly. Overall I have no complaints with the story. It is full of twists, turns, laughs, and even made me tear up more than once. What makes it even better is the superb voice acting, which especially shines during the more dramatic moments. Nearly every line is voice acted, and honestly I don't think I could stomach 15 hours of reading. If there was little to no voice acting, the game would get a significantly lower score, probably only an 8/10. Pretty much everything about the presentation is phenominal. The music is absolutely amazing, it's up there as one of the best I've heard in any game. The graphics are pretty standard for a Switch game, which is not in any way a bad thing, but the overall style is really appealing. The price is also fair, $40 for a 15-20 hour game is the perfect price, and the inclusion of an art book and ost sampler in the physical version is a nice treat, even if it's an extra $10. Now let's talk about the gameplay. This is where I can see some people taking issue with the game, but I wasn't bothered by it. The platforming segments only takes up a few hours of gameplay. While it is a bit slow, the level design has some pretty clever puzzle elements, and there is a lot of variety. One issue I have is that the game likes to spell out what you need to do before even giving you time to figure it out, which was annoying because it took away some of the satisfaction. It doesn't completely ruin it for me, and the boss fights are pretty fun too, especially the final boss. Overall this game has some flaws but when it's good it's absolutely amazing. This was my first visual novel, and I might try getting into some other ones now that this one left such a great first impression. I hope other ones are as creative as this one. If you value story in a game as much or more than the gameplay, then this is the perfect game for you. So far this is my favorite original game of 2021, and I hope it stays that way (Miitopia and Void Terrarium ++ are both ports so they don't really count). I really hope we get more games like this in the future, or maybe even a TV adaptation, that would be pretty much perfect.
   Graphics: 8/10 Music: 10/10 Sound Effects: 10/10 Content: 8/10 Controls: 7/10
   Fun: 9/10 Characters: 10/10 Gameplay: 8/10 Story: 20/20
   TOTAL: 90/100 (MUST PLAY!)
   I usually have 10 areas worth 10 points each, but I had to give the story the credit it deserves. The game is nothing without the amazing story.… Expand

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2. ElioJuneStar

   Oct 2, 2022

   10

   As someone who has played every Danganronpa game and some of the Zero Escape games, I LOVED Worlds End Club. While I agree with people sayingAs someone who has played every Danganronpa game and some of the Zero Escape games, I LOVED Worlds End Club. While I agree with people saying the gameplay is the weakest part, I still find it fun especially since it isn't the major part of the game, the story is. The story is AMAZING and has plot twists I didn't expect coming. The story is very sweet and charming and I love the innocnence of it. This is a beautiful gam about friends and friendship and I reccomend it to any light novel fans!… Expand

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4. riwus34

   Jun 21, 2021

   9

   Well I played earlier in danganronpa, i think it's important in this review when i read other post. After played demo I was not impressed butWell I played earlier in danganronpa, i think it's important in this review when i read other post. After played demo I was not impressed but i buy this game, so in short, the game was great. sorry that's just that but I'm not good at writing reviews :D… Expand

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5. heytherekitty

   Jun 8, 2021

   7

   I had a great time with The World's End Club despite its gameplay issues. Being a huge fan of the Danganronpa series is what got me interestedI had a great time with The World's End Club despite its gameplay issues. Being a huge fan of the Danganronpa series is what got me interested in WEC but I knew to temper my expectations that this game was going to be another Danganronpa (and so should you). Of course, that is not to say that there aren't shades of Danganronpa in WEC specifically in the unique character personalities as well as the twists and turns of the story. Notably, the story and characters are what really drew me into WEC. The story is more lighthearted than Danganronpa but that doesn't mean its less interesting. The game has a branching path narrative and you will have to experience all paths in order to get the true ending. Normally, this would frustrate me but WEC is a short enough experience and the story was intriguing and enjoyable enough for me to want to see all of it. Of course what helps to fuel the story is the assortment of unique personalities that makes up the Go-Getters Club. Each of them gets their moment to shine in the story although it is noticeable that some get more time than others.
   
   Now the real trouble with WEC is with its gameplay. The gameplay is mostly guiding each of the characters through levels by platforming and using the different abilities of each character to solve puzzles and get past obstacles. The platforming is a bit of a joke. It is one of those games where your character feels like they weigh 300+ pounds so when you tell them to jump it is sluggish. Also the puzzles are pretty simplistic which is not a huge complaint for me personally but it might be an issue for others.
   
   Finally, the game looks and plays good on the Switch. I played the entire game docked and only had minor framerate issues. As for visuals, the art style is great. My husband said the characters reminded him of Pokémon characters which I can see.
   
   All and all, I recommend WEC. It has a fun story and interesting characters despite the dated and lackluster gameplay.… Expand

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6. ostara

   May 31, 2021

   6

   WEC is fun for what it is, but it stops at that. The parts of the game from the demo were the best and most interesting, while the contentWEC is fun for what it is, but it stops at that. The parts of the game from the demo were the best and most interesting, while the content saved for the final release falls flat emotionally and narratively. Gameplay is pretty bad, and while it's serviceable, it makes it hard for me to recommend anyone play the game instead of just watching the cutscenes. It also is overshadowed, story and gameplay wise, by the games that, not only has the team made prior, but the games that it was obviously inspired by. The saving grace of the game is the characters, who are all very charming and fun to watch interact with each other. Overall, I did enjoy some of my time with it, but it left me thinking I would have rather gone back and played other games.… Expand

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7. SuperFantastico

   Jul 2, 2021

   5

   A unique story that doesnt execute itself well, janky and often frustrating platforming, along with plain and cliche'd characters andA unique story that doesnt execute itself well, janky and often frustrating platforming, along with plain and cliche'd characters and dialogue, the game very often feels like it couldn't pin down what demographic it was aiming for. Elements of the premise means i wouldn't give it to children, but the overly trope-filled dialogue means i wouldnt give it to anyone else. There were some unique and interesting ideas here that i would have loved to see fleshed out, but poor execution prevents me from rating it any higher.… Expand

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8. subspace87

   Oct 19, 2021

   1

   This game wasn't too thrilling. For one, the story was a very haphazard one. It was hard to follow and not very in depth. It was also veryThis game wasn't too thrilling. For one, the story was a very haphazard one. It was hard to follow and not very in depth. It was also very lackluster and not all that immersive. Another issue with this game is its clunky platforming. I found it very frustrating at times and awkward at certain points. All in all it feels very unpolished.… Expand

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