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Speedy Goncharov by GLOBUG

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============= Synopsis

A surrealist visual novel exploring the mind of Andrey “The Banker” Daddano. Based on characters from the greatest mafia movie of all time. The story is sort of a post-canon psychological character study; basically if you like the Mighty Boosh you’ll probably enjoy it.

============= Other Info

Speedy Goncharov is a Godot visual novel, submitted to the Goncharov Game Jam.

Status: Completed Genre: Unreality, Goncharov, Surrealism

CW: organised crime, drugs, grief, trauma, implied murder

============= Playthrough

Played: 3-Sept-2023 Playtime: around 20min Rating: 6/10 Thoughts: Don't do drugs, kids.

============= Review

Speedy Goncharov is a short Visual Novel following Andrey and the consequences of his action after the event of the "movie". It is framed as a psychological character study of the man through his point-of-view. Grief and regrets are the central themes of this story.

Spoilers ahead. It is recommended to play the game first. The review is based on my understanding/reading of the story.

Sitting at a bar, you discover, through both internal monologues and quips from other characters, that Andrey is feeling quite morose - understandable considering the "disappearance" of his friend. Looking around the room or hearing certain words bring flashbacks, pushing him further into grief.

Peer-pressured by his mates to lighten up, Andrey partakes in illicit substances. This does not help much in the matter, as Andrey start hallucinating drinks of our current times, as well as transforming one of his friend into a video game character. [I can only imagine this is what drugs do?] The whole thing becomes even more surreal than its original subject.

What the entry does well, in my opinion, was the depiction of Andrey's grief as overwhelming and debilitating. Sure, he is out and about, but mentions of certain things or sights will freeze him in place, or he will act erratically. It is hard to lose someone and recover quickly (assuming the game happens shortly after the "movie"), so the feelings of hopelessness and uncertain future (will he ever move on?) are quite obvious here.

The sprites representing the characters are also quite charming. They both feel a bit out of place with its more traditional art style againts a more modern/realist background; and fitting quite nicely, with the grainy texture reminiscent of fading memory or blurry vision.

It's strange, maybe a bit confusing, but I liked it.

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