Overview
Excellent Expectations plunges players into a world of corporate greed within the mobile gaming industry. As a person with a conscience, you're fed up with exploitative practices and decide to take matters into your own hands. The game centers around finding a mobile phone belonging to a game company executive, aiming to uncover evidence and make them accountable for their actions. While the narrative is set in America, the game itself is presented in Chinese.
Highlights
- Genre Blend: This title masterfully combines elements of Indie development, Dark Humor, Detective work, and Puzzle-solving, all wrapped in a sharp Satire of the gaming world.
- Unique Gameplay Mechanic: A core feature is the use of search engines as an integral part of gameplay, requiring players to go beyond just interacting with apps to find crucial information.
- Release and Reception: Launched on December 22, 2017, Excellent Expectations has garnered a 'Very Positive' reception from Steam users, highlighting its engaging and thought-provoking experience.
Who It's For
Excellent Expectations is perfect for players who enjoy narrative-driven indie games with a satirical edge. If you appreciate detective gameplay, puzzle-solving, and a story that tackles real-world issues like corporate ethics in the gaming industry, this game offers a unique and darkly humorous experience. It's also for those who don't mind a game primarily in Chinese but appreciate its thematic depth.
Game Info
Developed and published by 内购人生PABL, Excellent Expectations is a single-player experience released in 2017. It falls under the Indie, Dark Humor, Detective, and Puzzle genres, with players needing to retrieve apps and delve into a reset phone to uncover its owner's secrets. The game also features Steam Achievements and Steam Trading Cards.
