Cutscene killed my enjoyment

[𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓]

Maybe a little unusual, but I currently don't have that much time to play. I kinda enjoyed this game, but then the other day I thought "I'll just play 30 minutes and head out". Well, so I did and then there was a 10-15 minute cutscene. At some point I just ended up mashing buttons to get through all the damn dialog. Please split that kinda thing up in episodes or something. Even without the threat of running late, such a massive cutscene wouldn't really be fun for me. I didn't see a way to pause and save either. Please don't do that.

[Psycho]

I'm in chapter 2 and i don't remember a cut scene ever being that long.. but yeah you can just skip all the dialogue if you don't want to read or watch it

[Slphapalme]

Originally posted by 𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓:

Maybe a little unusual, but I currently don't have that much time to play. I kinda enjoyed this game, but then the other day I thought "I'll just play 30 minutes and head out". Well, so I did and then there was a 10-15 minute cutscene. At some point I just ended up mashing buttons to get through all the damn dialog. Please split that kinda thing up in episodes or something. Even without the threat of running late, such a massive cutscene wouldn't really be fun for me. I didn't see a way to pause and save either. Please don't do that.

Do you have any problems at home? Doesn't anyone listen to your problems? Why are you talking to us with your nonsense. I don't care what kills your joy. Why don't you just write constructive criticism?

[Tarciryan]

This probably isn't a good 30 minute kind of game if you want to have some quick fun and avoid tedium. By the time you check your tamagotchi, pull weeds, check and replant crops, sell off excess fish and feed the cat, that's probably 10+ minutes gone right there. Some of my dives alone have lasted 30 minutes, and longer if I run into a boss, and it's impossible to tell when you're walking into an event.

Probably best to not start up a session unless you have an hour spare, or you will just be rushed and won't be having fun.

[𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓]

Originally posted by Psycho:

i don't remember a cut scene ever being that long.

That thing that introduces the character origin of that chef guy, where you learn a ton about the hotel he was working at and some seemingly pointless stuff about some celebrity visiting. It's not that I wouldn't like a bit of story, I do, but at that point I had a rough idea how long I'd need to play a round of this game and that cutscene was mostly just fluff, unskipable and threw a wrench in my scheduling.

Originally posted by Alphapalme:

Originally posted by 𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓:

Why don't you just write constructive criticism?

This is constructive criticism. You are just needlesly insulting because you read something you disagree with, which is really low. But great to hear you took the time to read it and even reply to it despite you being REALLY upset at my comment. At least one of us has some spare time?

[Spartles]

Originally posted by 𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓:

Originally posted by Psycho:

i don't remember a cut scene ever being that long.

That thing that introduces the character origin of that chef guy, where you learn a ton about the hotel he was working at and some seemingly pointless stuff about some celebrity visiting. It's not that I wouldn't like a bit of story, I do, but at that point I had a rough idea how long I'd need to play a round of this game and that cutscene was mostly just fluff, unskipable and threw a wrench in my scheduling.

Originally posted by Alphapalme:

This is constructive criticism. You are just needlesly insulting because you read something you disagree with, which is really low. But great to hear you took the time to read it and even reply to it despite you being REALLY upset at my comment. At least one of us has some spare time?

The sessions will become increasingly longer as you upgrade your equipment, and facilities.
I've had dives last longer than 30 mins.
The short gameplay loop is only for the first cpl chapters when all you're doing is fishing in the shallows and running the sushi bar.
After that, you'll be going from 0-50M to 50-150M dives, and then 150-350m dives, and even more beyond that.

[Echelon86]

It's interesting that no matter how good a game is there's always 2-3% negative reviews. I went into review section of this game with curiosity to see the mindset of anyone who'd thumb down this game

There's basically only two real complaints.

(A) the button mashing (somewhat valid) easily fixable for devs. Make an optional easy mode when starting game that turns that it off for people with accessibility issues.

(B) People like the OP. Complaining about MORE content in a game. Cutscenes, fetch quests etc (IE: too much content).

In a world where so many games are way too short, I'll never understand this either. OP is entitled to his opinion. But most of cut scenes are skip-able and I never remember even wanting to skip them in this game. The opening length seems pretty normal to me. Hardly excessive.

[Calophi]

Originally posted by Echelon86:

But most of cut scenes are skip-able and I never remember even wanting to skip them in this game.

I don't even skip the upgrade cut scenes. I love them so much! TBH I can't even imagine trying to use this as a game where I only play 30m. I played for 2h last night and that full 2h was an entire in-game day with 2 boss fights and a boat chase I wasn't expecting at the end. Loved every minute. I like the unexpected cut scenes and extra content.

[Bastard™]

Originally posted by Echelon86:

But most of cut scenes are skip-able

Correction, only the little 10~20 second cutscenes are skippable. What OP is complaining about is, in this specific case, a story segment about Bancho's past played through a visual novel style format. I guess a kind of interactive cutscene if you will, but very different from the little skippable animations added for flavor.

So basically they're complaining about too much story in a game that half its content is story. Don't agree personally, but wanted to make the distinction regardless.

[TyresTyco]

Especially that cutscene is awesome if you wanna know more about Bansho. He is a nice and interesting guy, There is character progression and an arc behind that. It's not pointless. It's important.

I like it. But yeah there is always someone yelling " muh my time " in the forums. As if your schedule is the games problem.

[𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓]

I really liked this game so far, but I get the feeling that this isn't gonna be the game for me, as nice as it is.

[Low ELO Lobby]

Originally posted by 𝕾𝖆𝖙𝖆𝖓:

I really liked this game so far, but I get the feeling that this isn't gonna be the game for me, as nice as it is.

Why

[Kito Ballard]

I think I know the scene they are talking about. Yeah... that "Visual Novel" scene prob could of been set as a "I can check it later" kind of thing instead of a "Mandatory" story scene. Was pretty long winded when you're not expecting it and it triggers when you have to head out or som'in.

[Catherina]

ain't no way in hell there's a 10-15 minutes cutscene in this game, you made that up obviously.

[󠀡󠀡]

Originally posted by Catherina:

ain't no way in hell there's a 10-15 minutes cutscene in this game, you made that up obviously.

Might be the backstory part of the game. I hated that part too. Well not hated, but didn't really enjoy it. It dragged on too long for no good reason. Longer isn't always better.

[Catherina]

Originally posted by quaixor:

Originally posted by Catherina:

ain't no way in hell there's a 10-15 minutes cutscene in this game, you made that up obviously.

Might be the backstory part of the game. I hated that part too. Well not hated, but didn't really enjoy it. It dragged on too long for no good reason. Longer isn't always better.

the bancho backstory? couldn't you just skip that? cause i got there too and it wasn't that bad, but every scene they added you could skip if you're in a rush or something.