☆ Brutally Honest Reviews ☆ [CLOSED FOR CATCHUP]


I’m looking for new user created stories to read, and figured I might as well offer my thoughts and criticism on your stories!

The main focus of my review will be on plot, character development, and some on the actual technical stuff.

It can take as little as a few hours or as long as a couple of days - be patient!

I will read up to 2 chapters - more if I enjoy your story

So…I’ll give you my opinion as a reader and as a creator

Rules
  1. Don’t add a story if the first chapter is ONLY CC, I will NOT keep reading it!
  2. Don’t add your story if you aren’t prepared for a brutally honest opinion
  3. Fill in the form - I will only read stories with the proper format
Things I hate In stories...
  1. Annoying pushing a love Interest on you
  2. When a character acts the same way multiple times in various chapters
  3. Heavy guilt tripping a user for not choosing a gem option
  4. Locking important things behind gem options
Story Preferences...
  1. Limelight style preferred, but not required!
  2. CC preferred, but not required!
  3. Romance, drama, thriller, or mystery preferred, but not required!

Fill this out to get reviewed:

Format

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Title / Author:
Genre / Style:
Description:
Link:
PM or Here?:

For those who want to check their spot in line:

Queue
  1. Oblivious - @The_saminator (Fourm)
  2. Retrace - @line123462 (Fourm)
  3. Adventurous: Project Humanity - @Rainbowcat (PM)
  4. Dreams and nightmares - @Rainbowcat (PM)
  5. Capture the moment - @kahotshot (PM)
  6. Inner circle - @EM546 (Fourm)
  7. The bar on 23rd - @Dr.Smile07
  8. Mystery on Hanging Hill Lane - @Marshmallow_O (Fourm)
  9. I made the devil cry - @Sebule (Fourm)
  10. Compulsion - @Aims1141 (Fourm)
  11. Sugar Baby - @minnehaaa (PM)
  12. Heartbreak Hotel by Hotel Hideaway - @BohemianPhapsody (Fourm) *Currently being made

Note: I prioritize those who want their review posted here, and I queue based on how interested I am in your story vs others

5 Likes

Sure why not. I’ll never get better without input.

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Title / Author: Oblivious by The_saminator
Genre / Style: comedy, INK
Description: When socially awkward Leanna catches the eyes of equally awkward Kai things can’t get more awkward, can they?
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/6516385127464960

PM or Here?: here

i like getting review and hear what people think. i will not change what is already published but like to hear what i can do better in future chapters

. you can leave the review here

I’ve got two stories, I hope that’s fine?

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Title / Author: Adventurous: Project Humanity by Dreamer
Genre / Style: Adventure / LL
Description: In a world without sadness, your father starts a little project. What happens when you take part in it? Will you find your place in a world with new possibilities, new feelings?
Link: I’ll send you the link via pm because it’s not published yet and it’s for the contest
PM or Here?: PM

2:
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Title / Author: Dreams and Nightmares by Dreamer
Genre / Style: Romance / Ink
Description: Scarlet had a rough past and it looks like it’s not getting better after she was bought by some mysterious guy. Will she ever turn her life from a nightmare to a dream?
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5452320906543104
PM or Here?: PM

Thanks in advance! :slight_smile:

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Title / Author: Capture the Moment by Karlon Artis
Genre / Style: Comedy / Limelight
Description: Takoda is a photographer who inspires to become freelance and expand his portfolio. Can he snapshot his way to success?
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5666941859397632
PM or Here?: PM

Hi! Thanks for this thread! I hope you’ll want to review my story :orange_heart:

Title/Author: Rich Girls Cry Too by Ava Josefine
Genre/Style: Drama & Limelight
Descriprion: Vera’s dream of becoming a famous musician feels closer than ever when a new, big TV-show about her school is being made. But things don’t turn out the way she expects them to.
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5455460943921152

You can put the review here - that’s fine with me :tulip:

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Title: Bad Behavior
Author: Aaliyah Ali
Genre: Drama
Episodes: 4 (more to come)
Summary: How will Alana, Lucas, Ryan and Rachel survive their past and conquer their future…
If bad behavior follows them everywhere, they go?
cc, and choices available!
Style: Limelight
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5778189056540672

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You can post it down below :slightly_smiling_face:
It’s not in the correct order lol. I change it if that’s necessary.

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Hey loves❤️
My story is out…
Title: A cold bad heart
Author: Star girl
Style: Ink
Genre: Romance, Drama
Episodes: 6 (ongoing)
Description: She is broken… He is Baddie Player
what will happen when they cross their path with each other? C.C+ 2 love interest+ 1 LGBT option (coming soon)
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5125605786451968

Instagram - @stargirl_episode for further updates :heart::heart:

☆ Grid Queen Review ☆

Story by @Daisy_stories

Read up to: Chapter 2

First Impressions

The cover art is really nice and eye-catching. However, the description for the story is not great at all. It’s not really that interesting nor does it pull in a potential reader. I probably wouldn’t have read the story if I found this simply by browsing since the description is so lackluster. You need something to reel in potential readers

About the story:

Things I liked
  1. I like that you are given plenty of opportunity to customize the appearance of things in case you messed up
  2. I think the end credits and dialogue options are clever, but It would break the immersion for binge readers (depends on your preference I suppose)
  3. The characters are engaging, but some of the relationship between some of the characters are hard to keep up with (might just be my slow brain tbh).
  4. The mini-games are engaging and pretty cool
  5. I find it wonderful that you explain some terms to people, such as myself, who do not understand the car racing sport.
Things I disliked
  1. (Spoiler) the portion about the royal family (something like that…) feels so incredibly out of place and bizarre when compared to the story’s main focus (racing) However, I will say that the mystery element is engaging nonetheless, but it didn’t make much sense to why it was there
  2. The story has a strange fluency and it didn’t feel like things flowed naturally from one scene to the next.
Would I recommend this story to others?

Sure, I would recommend this story to other people if they were interested in a racing story with some romance and tackling of some deeper issues such as gender equality.

Errors

-Sometimes the transitions, such as the pinwheel doesn’t work how it should and it looks very weird. I’m not really sure how you would fix this, since I personally use fading out transitions
-There are times where the character will be talking when they aren’t. This happens when you use a loop animation, so remember to add an idle after a loop talking animation.
-Could just be a me issue, but that dad wasn’t there in the chapter 2 flashback
-Spot bubble placements could use some work, they dont always look great
-No music in chapter 2, not sure if this was intentional or not

Finally…

Overall thoughts on the story

So far I do enjoy the story. While the plot may be a bit scattered, the characters are interesting and the mystery keeps me wanting to read some more. Will I read more? Probably! Even with the minor errors, it is a pretty good story so far.

Extra Note

Some of chapter 2 feels rushed and sloppy, and there is a pretty big quality difference from chapter 1 and chapter 2, it’s very clear you spent more time on chapter 1.

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Title / Author: MC: The Bar on 23rd/ Dr.Smile
Genre / Style: Action/ INK
Description:
When Blade Reynolds encountered a walking target at a bar, he should’ve been dead for the second time. Third, counting when he stupidly fell for Cathy.
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/6599494218088448
PM or Here?: Here

Thank you!

Does it have to be published?

Nope. I will read unpublished stories too.

1 Like

Cover: Currently Being Made
Title/Author: Heartbreak Hotel by Hotel Hideaway (lol)
Genre/Style: Drama, Limelight
Description: After a traumatic childhood and self-loathing parents who’ve resented her since day one, Aura finds happiness. In the last place she expects… An abandoned hotel.
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5449724676603904
Here

I’m currently on Episode 2, so if it is constantly changing, that is why.

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☆ Rich Girls Cry Too Review ☆

Story by @avajosefine

Read up to: Chapter 2

First Impressions

The cover art is really eye catching, and the description easily reels in a potential reader by leaving them wanting to know more about what’s to come of Vera’s future. Overall, great quality!

About the story:

Things I liked
  1. The camera zooms, spotting and all of that are amazingly done! I really admire the amount of effort you put into the advanced directing
  2. The overlays are lovely! They’re super cute and also helpful for letting you know when you gained or lost a character point. Plus the little cute soud effect is great too
  3. The main character is very likeable
  4. The interactions between characters feel engaging and I like that most of the choices feel like they have weight and impact your relationship with others.
  5. The plot flows very naturally! I find that I don’t get confused at all and everything is easy to follow along with.
Things I disliked
  1. The chapters are pretty short I wish they would be longer.
  2. While I do love the MC, a lot of other characters are Mary sues and don’t seem as interesting. I would love to see it shaken up a bit and have some realism or at least not so perfect characters introduced (for example: a character had bad grades and is only attending because they pay off the principal or what not)
  3. The interactions between the mom and the MC feel kind of plain
Would I recommend this story to others?

Hell yeah! It’s a great story for anyone looking for a simple high school drama that was made with care to be it’s most polished self.

Errors
  1. Sometimes the speechbubbles are in weird positions

Finally…

Overall thoughts on the story

It’s a fantastic story in my eyes and it’s clear that a lot of work went into making it, I’m honestly surprised it doesn’t have more reads. I know for a FACT, I will be reading more of the story! The plot is decently engaging, flows naturally, the characters are likable, and it feels like the choices actually have some impact! I look forward to future chapters.

3 Likes

Thanks so much for this! :heart:

Cover: I haven’t made one yet
Title / Author: Compulsion by Aimee.A
Genre / Style: I’m unsure on where to place the genre as it is a mix but I think it leans towards comedy the most. It’s in INK
Description: Zyro Morte is sent on death row. He’s given the chance to extend his time after the FBI need him for a mission. Simple? One problem, he has to jeopardize his soulmates family!?
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/6725446713540608
PM or Here?: Here please!

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Sugar, baby by Minneha
Adventure
A girl who’s on the run, escaping from her past or her true-self? The real question is what are you going to do when HE comes into the picture?

Private Message, please <3

Hi,
I would love to have a review!


author Šebule
genre fantasy/drama
style LL
description: Story about kingdoms in war, hopeless situations, bad decisions which were made from a good reason, strenght of friendship, fate and unconditional love, choices matter.
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5097630993022976

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Hey, I’m interested but my story is not finished yet. Could reserve this for a later date?

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(i have another cover pending rn, so it might not be this one when u read)

Title: Inner Circle
Author: zapcatini
Genre: drama, romance
Style: LL
Description: The lives & lies of rich and famous college students aren’t as glamorous as they appear. Scandal, secrets, love and lust. Can you handle a world where rules don’t exist? CC LGBT
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5840098589016064

You can post the review here.

hey! here’s mine! i would love a review! :grin: thanks so much!

also… my story fits literally ALL of your preferences :joy: so i hope you enjoy it!

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Title: Mystery on Hanging Hill Lane
Author: Marshmallow O.
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Comedy (Thriller)
Style: Limelight
Summary: It’s a race against time as you and your friends try to escape the mysterious sleepover that you were invited to…
Link: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/6250660385652736
i’d love it if you could post my review here! thanks so much for doing this! you’re a legend! :grin::two_hearts: also, you said brutally honest, so please drag me through the mud sis :joy:

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