We Should Talk
July 16, 2020
We should talk is a short-form narrative game that will make you think carefully about the words you choose. Can your relationship survive the night? Using a unique narrative choice mechanic, players craft sentences in response to the in-game characters in We should talk. Through this careful choice of words, …
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Critic Reviews (11)
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30.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
20.0
"We Should Talk is a linear narrative game that centres around the philosophy ‘It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it’. The game allows players to communicate with characters in the game by creating their very own sentences …"
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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
70.0
"We should talk. is definitely an interesting entry in the visual novel genre. While the main concept remains untouched, the fact that each answer can be created based on a variety of words opens up the door for a more …"
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28.0
Gameplay
36.0
Story
42.0
"Whilst We should talk picked some interesting topics to discuss (cheating, codependency, abuse, etc) regarding relationships, it doesn’t do a particularly good job of exploring them. It’s clear that the potential is there and yet it feels like it has …"
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30.0
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45.0
Story
60.0
"The exploration on how words can change the way people receive you — or in this case, how an evening at the bar can go, is interesting, even if there’s not quite enough going on behind the scenes to make …"
Read original review"We Should Talk is an interesting first effort from the small team at Insatiable Cycle, but it feels more like a beta than a finished product. There&s;s just not enough content here to justify taking the time to check out …"
Read original review"I could have forgiven We should talk.’s narrative if it weren’t for the length. I could have forgiven We should talk.’s length if it weren’t for the narrative. The game could be short. The game could push a specific philosophy …"
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30.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
70.0
"We Should Talk is a great game that was fun to play through. As you dissect your various relationships, you are in for a treat. The overall story is unique—more than I expected it to be. I also felt the …"
Read original review"I wanted to give this game a higher score because the concept is genuinely interesting, but it feels like an unfinished project. You only get a chance to scratch the surface before the story is over."
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30.0
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25.0
Story
40.0
"Insatiable Cycle&s;s zeal in tackling dialogue choices is something to appreciate. But that can only go so far when the script is tacky, the game design is clumsy, and the retail price is terribly overvalued."
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75.0
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70.0
Story
85.0
"We should talk says a lot with a little."
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60.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
50.0
"With its bugs, loading issues, extremely short playthroughs, limited cast and predictable outcomes, We Should Talk feels more like a demo than a complete, polished game."
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