Q.u.q. is a surreal visual novel about a somewhat crude girl that wanders a desert.
Very Positive
44 Steam reviews
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | Y | Y |
| Japanese | — | Y | Y |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | — | Y | Y |
| Russian | — | Y | Y |
| Spanish (Spain) | — | Y | Y |
| Thai | — | Y | Y |
| Turkish | — | Y | Y |
ah got a headache
shrimp.
相当有tkmiz既视感的电波作 流程很短 在剧情深度和角色塑造上都稍欠工夫 如果只是当成画师自嗨小众作品的话接受度能高不少
Вайбовая прикольная игра, прикольный визуальный стиль
Интересная новелла с топовой музыкой жаль что короткая
There were so many languages the author could make a shrimp speak, and he chose the language of facts.
Very fun story, the guides (in English atleast) are very bad at actually telling you what you actually need to do in order to not get stuck in a loop.
overall 10/10 experience
q.u.q
很tkmiz和梦日记。玩之前以为q.u.q.代表什么电波孤独黑暗隐喻，现在明白了，这大概是个颜表情。
无厘头搞笑和正经电波混在一起，但都不太够，没有LGBT标签果然百合浓度也很轻。
虾结局吐槽自己像牛奶外牛奶，虽然都画风清奇且充满着无厘头的选项和路线设计，但yysy牛奶风格还是很统一的，也不会因为选错选项就给你个戛然而止的结局…大概吧…印象里。
虽然我也不知道在一个便宜画师自嗨小游戏里寻找什么。至少歌爱雪术曲挺不错的。
I rate it shrimp/10
Wow, what a pretty game. This game is wonderful, full of personality. I couldn't tell you why Hacchi wore a prisoner outfit in the middle of the desert with the reason she got the cannon, (I got what it's for dw im not that illiterate) but it spiraled into cool stuff so yea i love this typa game get it its so cheap.
turboprecel eksplodował
this game was amazing. it's short, but the story is the perfect mix of unserious and intense. the whole time i kept wanting to learn more and more about the world and characters from what little info the game would occasionally give you. the game is incredibly cheap too! it has the mori stamp of approval >:J
虾结局我喜欢，其他的我游玩中一直在恐惧。
剧情大概能看懂，但有些模糊需要拼凑，某结局最后的歌好听。
因为听说游戏里提到牛奶袋外装牛奶且是电波作所以去玩了，我挺喜欢牛奶袋两作游戏的，但这个游戏无法对我电波且游玩过程持续给我带来恐惧。
明明知道会跳脸，明明听过这个音乐但还是感到恐惧，我觉得这一点也很厉害了啊！游玩一个半小时前面一个小时至少被吓了十次吧，这游戏很厉害了……后面我就拿手机挡住对话框上面的角色部分且耳机声音很小且不全戴才没有被吓到……
虾米，虾米。
Почему я креветка?
独特の雰囲気ないし世界観を楽しむビジュアルノベルです。エンディングは選択肢の組み合わせによって分岐しますが、たぶん攻略サイトや動画を見ないと全実績達成は難しいと思います。会話スキップ機能を駆使して頑張りましょう。イラストは可愛く、曲も世界観に合っていて、特に歌愛ユキがエンディング曲を歌ってるのが大変素晴らしいです。ストーリーはまさにシュルレアリスムのように奇怪で、全ての謎が明かされることはなく想像の余地があります。キービジュアルに惹かれた人は楽しめる内容だと思いますが、逆にキービジュアルに何も感じない人は、そうではないかもしれません。
Опять мой любимый тип сюжета: как будто написанный анимешником-пятиклассником (ничего не имею против аниме, но)
Вайб пытались передать, да, визуал интересный и красивый, но игра абсолютно ни о чем... Просто какая-то мысль автора, может проба его сеттинга, хз
Советую купить ради обоев для стима, они реально прикольные! С художественной стороны игра красивая.
for such a short game the world building is truly amazing & I <3 doomed/toxic yuri (^._.^)ﾉ
В начале был Бог
Бог сотворил Креветка
浪费了美术和音乐。剧情扁平俗套，完成度低，故事风格和无厘头冲突。wonderfulworld结局恶心到我了。做不好就说是电波向
小众，但很明显的底蕴不足，故事没有厚度，人物也同文本量一样单薄，哪怕一条线只有一个小时不到的流程都不推荐浪费这个时间去玩。
soy un camarón
i'm a shrimp
не ожидал ничего, но игра удивила, советую
Underrated visual novel
jogo curto estilo visual novel bem pog
I'm literally Hacchi!!
This has definitely been one of my favorite visual novel-type games as of recently. It's a fairly short game with many different endings and a decently sized cast of characters. I do wish that some lore and characters could be explored more, but overall I pretty much love everything about this game. From the story, setting designs and aesthetics, it was pretty much made for someone like me to enjoy. Some ending were a bit tedious to get, but it wasn't too bad. This game for me is at least an 8 or 9/10. Totally worth the cheap price if you want a good, short story game with a bit of (admittedly crude) humor.
[h1]Game Should Be Called 'h.u.h.'[/h1]
Buy this game ONLY if you are on board with the surrealist plot. My head still hurts trying to make sense of everything that happened.
Now, is it a BAD game, especially if you get it on sale? No... but prepare to have your brain thoroughly scrambled.
I mean, why Shrimp? Techno angels?
[h1]h.u.h.?[/h1]
Начнем с главного минуса - это не полноценная игра, больше похоже на апгрейднутую поделку с джема. Второй минус, это сюжет, которого и нет по сути, так как все рассказано слишком сумбурно и второпях. К концовке у меня осталось несколько вопросов, ответы на которые в самой игре не даются. Я спросил у чатжипити, но он не знает ничего про эту игру.
Лайкнуть можно разве что за старания, легкие ачивки и за атмосферу, которая мне немного напомнила "Ковбой Бибоп". В остальном, ничего особенного.
P.S. Вот эти три вопроса, ответы на которые было бы неплохо оставить в самой игре:
Почему в Тейя просила у гг не стрелять по людям, если в игре нет ни одной такой сцены? Какой контекст у этой просьбы?
Почему гг на некоторых фреймах появляется в тюремной робе и кандалах?
Каким образом гг умудрилась убить Тейю случайным выстрелом из винтовки?
玩起来格外轻松的电波作
做牛奶袋的那些人还没有意识到搞排列组合很出戏吗
Ахуенно!
i suppose it is good for 2 euros, i kept getting shanked but eventually managed to do something
Very interesting little game. Liked it a lot. There's a lot of soul in it. Getting some of the endings was a bit tedious. Maybe I'm silly but it got to a point where I was kinda just guessing which option was right. With that being said though; it's still an easy rec. Short game but lovable. Really wears it's heart on it's sleeve. I got what seems to be every ending but I can see myself coming back one day to grab the few achievements I missed. Beautiful game, definitely buy it!
ммм... сесбиян лекс виз шримпс....
люблю
cute and short
СOOL
Короткая зато какая история!
Думаю лучше вам самим на это взглянуть
q.u.q. developed by motijan and published by Nikita Kryukov is a compact yet striking visual novel that leans heavily into surrealism, minimalism, and interpretive storytelling. Set against the stark backdrop of an endless desert, the game follows a lone girl dragging an oversized gun across the sand, an image that immediately establishes both the absurdity and melancholy that define the experience. Rather than offering a conventional narrative arc with clear exposition and neatly resolved conflicts, it presents fragments of dialogue, strange encounters, and ambiguous motivations, inviting players to piece together meaning through observation and repeated playthroughs.
The structure of the game is built around branching choices that lead to multiple endings—nine in total—each revealing different facets of the protagonist’s journey. These endings range in tone from somber and introspective to ironic or unexpectedly humorous, reinforcing the idea that the desert is less a physical location and more a symbolic space shaped by perception and decision. Choices may seem minor at first glance, but they carry significant narrative weight, altering the direction of conversations and ultimately determining the fate of the protagonist. The replay value lies not in mechanical variation but in uncovering layers of context and subtle thematic shifts hidden beneath sparse dialogue and minimalist scenes.
Visually, q.u.q. adopts a retro pixel-art aesthetic that complements its dreamlike tone. The environments are simple yet evocative, with muted color palettes and stark contrasts that heighten the sense of isolation. The character designs are stylized and expressive despite their minimal detail, allowing emotion to emerge through small visual cues rather than elaborate animation. This restrained presentation enhances the surreal atmosphere, making each scene feel like a fragment of a larger, fragmented dream. The desert setting, while visually repetitive by design, reinforces the emotional monotony and existential weight carried by the protagonist.
Sound design and music play a crucial role in shaping the experience. The soundtrack shifts subtly between reflective, unsettling, and quietly hopeful tones, supporting the mood of each branching path. Audio cues punctuate dialogue and transitions, amplifying the emotional undercurrents that might otherwise be missed in the spare writing. The result is an experience that feels contemplative rather than fast-paced, encouraging players to absorb rather than rush through its content.
The writing itself is intentionally ambiguous. Conversations often leave questions unanswered, and character motivations are implied rather than explained outright. This narrative style may frustrate players seeking clear exposition or traditional character development. However, for those drawn to interpretive storytelling, the ambiguity becomes a strength. The absence of explicit answers encourages reflection, discussion, and personal interpretation. Each ending can be seen as a different lens through which to view the protagonist’s circumstances, creating a narrative that feels malleable and subjective rather than fixed.
In terms of gameplay mechanics, q.u.q. adheres closely to visual novel conventions. Interaction primarily involves reading dialogue and making periodic choices that branch the story. There are no complex systems, puzzles, or action sequences to distract from the narrative focus. This simplicity ensures accessibility but also means that the experience hinges entirely on the player’s engagement with the story and atmosphere. Its relatively short runtime—often under two hours for a single playthrough—makes it approachable, while completionists may invest additional time uncovering every possible conclusion.
Ultimately, q.u.q. stands as a distinctive indie narrative experiment that prioritizes mood and symbolism over plot clarity. Its surreal desert journey, combined with branching endings and a minimalist aesthetic, creates a compact yet memorable experience. While it may not satisfy players looking for structured storytelling or intricate gameplay systems, it offers a reflective and emotionally resonant exploration of ambiguity. For those willing to embrace its abstract approach, it provides a small but thought-provoking journey through isolation, choice, and interpretation.
Rating: 9/10
口が悪い女の子が放浪するような話だったと記憶している。
プレイしたのが結構前なのでそれくらいしか覚えていないが面白いので買い。
サントラも買ってNingen ni naritaiを聴こう。
крутая игра мне понравилось
Quid pro quo
Despair/hope
shrimp
Neat little experience, for the price just buy it and play its short but its cool
