This is a very tough call. Being one of the Kickstarters, seeing this game flourish and become what it is now, it's hard for me to give it a thumbs down. But I have to, because it feels like there's something missing. Probably the whole "visual novel" thing didn't help me anyway, but it's something worth noting.

As to the things missing: I was expecting more of a sandbox approach, except that your freedom goes only to some extent; and historical events occur regardless of your actions, so you're unable to halt, or at least brake, the inevitable end of the game. I didn't feel as if my actions were impactful (at all).

I really, REALLY, wanted to like and recommend Ambition. As far as I have seen, it is truly an ambitious game (in every way). I am even writing this review because Luther (the mastermind behind the scenes) wants to boost our game (I bought it, it's mine too!) and the indie studio as a whole. Quite frankly, they deserve the praise! The soundtrack, although short, it's fantastic! And the art is equally good, even if it's a bit too cartoonish for my taste.

Those who know me, knows that I'm not an avid review writer, but I do it when they deserve it (for better or for worse). I'm really sorry that Ambition turned out to be a bit of a disappointment to me, but I'm glad that I'm part of its history.

This is a very tough call. Being one of the Kickstarters, seeing this game flourish and become what it is now, it's hard for me to give it a thumbs down. But I have to, because it feels like there's something missing. Probably the whole "visual novel" thing didn't help me anyway, but it's something worth noting. As to the things missing: I was expecting more of a sandbox approach, except that your freedom goes only to some extent; and historical events occur regardless of your actions, so you're unable to halt, or at least brake, the inevitable end of the game. I didn't feel as if my actions were impactful (at all). I really, REALLY, wanted to like and recommend Ambition. As far as I have seen, it is truly an ambitious game (in every way). I am even writing this review because Luther (the mastermind behind the scenes) wants to boost our game (I bought it, it's mine too!) and the indie studio as a whole. Quite frankly, they deserve the praise! The soundtrack, although short, it's fantastic! And the art is equally good, even if it's a bit too cartoonish for my taste. Those who know me, knows that I'm not an avid review writer, but I do it when they deserve it (for better or for worse). I'm really sorry that Ambition turned out to be a bit of a disappointment to me, but I'm glad that I'm part of its history.