Three hours in and I'm really liking it. The story and main themes are very interesting and the options presented during the course of therapy are surprisingly varied and complex. Therapist being one of my dream professions (although I currently help people in a different way in my occupation), I enjoy the moments that force me to really stop to think about the opinion or advice I'm about to give. So far, the game has been more free-flowing and fluid than I had anticipated, so it really feels like doing therapy by using one's own personal style. I very much recommend this game for any other kitchen table psychiatrists and people fascinated with the philosophical and psychological questions related to AI and it's humanity. One negative thing, though: I've unlocked achievements in the game, but they do not seem to be triggered in Steam. I understand this has been going on for a while now and the problem hasn't been fixed or patched at all. :(
Syntherapy
$14.99
- Release Date:
- Oct 15, 2020
- Developer:
- Crowned Daemon Studios
- Publisher:
- V Publishing
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Syntherapy is a visual novel adventure game that thrusts the player into the heart of a challenging psychotherapy case where their choices, both in conversations and types of treatment chosen, will have powerful consequences.
Syntherapy sees you play as Dr. Melissa Park, a psychotherapist called to Petrichor University by research student Tara Northrop. Tara has created an experimental therapy AI that is showing signs for concern.
Willow is so advanced that its creator needs to ensure its mental well-being. Dr. Harold Freeman, the President of the university, is worried that Willow's sentience could have wider ethical ramifications for the university, and has been fighting to have it shut down.
Syntherapy sensitively looks at the ethics surrounding advanced AI, and explores a variety of topics related to mental health. The game asks wider questions of its audience and the moral behavior of humans, as they design and construct artificially intelligent beings.
Syntherapy is not recommended for children, or those who may be affected by such subject matter.
- Challenging and thought-provoking dialogue choices.
- Complex loyalty management system that takes player choices, play style, and topics chosen into account.
- Your choices and how to choose to interact with others will directly affect how the game story progresses and ultimately, the ending.
- A variety of in-game music to select during session planning.
- Over 37 possible endings!
- Explore a variety of topics related to mental health and mental illness while uncovering the mysterious backstories of all the main characters.
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User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
1 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #623749
english
3 hrs at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 / 10
- Processor: 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 750 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Syntherapy cost?
Syntherapy costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Syntherapy?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 / 10 Processor: 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 750 MB available space
What platforms is Syntherapy available on?
Syntherapy is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Syntherapy worth buying?
Syntherapy has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Syntherapy released?
Syntherapy was released on Oct 15, 2020.
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