I Played Dispatch
I was scrolling through my endless list of games on Steam. I thought, “If I keep on pushing back the time to play, I’ll end up not finishing more games.” I needed something more chill. A game that needed less effort than my usual action-packed game sessions.
I haven’t played a visual novel game in a while. I think it’s time to try Dispatch.
Dispatch blew me away. I played it without expectations; I only knew it was a story-rich game where the player’s choices drive the narrative.
Art Style
What I enjoyed about the graphics was that it felt like reading a comic book while watching an episode of a series. It was clean and modern.
Gameplay & Writing
In Dispatch, I played as Robert — a third-generation hero of his family turned dispatcher of the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN).
The narrative runs on decisions that you make. You decide through timed dialogue trees. Yes, your decisions impact the flow of the story, especially the ending. One thing I like about playing games like this is that they provide the opportunity to decide the way the character would. It’s a chance to live differently without repercussions. At one point, I was thinking whether I was making the decisions as Robert or as myself.
You also have the option of whether to activate quick time events or make them part of the cinematic experience.
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What makes the gameplay more fun and deeper is how the characters are made. I love how seemingly normal they are; their powers are not overhyped. Heroes and villains are humanized. One moment I hate them; the next second, I find myself sympathizing. Another thing I find amusing is how being a hero is considered a job. An actual job — they get to file paid time off, and there’s actually HR in the company. I think that’s a funny detail.
Speaking of funny, the comedic timing is excellent, too. It’s humorous, dark at times, but still comical and witty. I was on an emotional rollercoaster ride. I was laughing and crying at one point. It’s also amazing [and at times baffling] to see how my decisions affected the story. I stayed candid and stood by my choices, even if I badly want to replay and choose the “better” route.
It’s one of the few games I wish I could play for the first time again.
Sound Design
The audio design definitely helped with the immersion. It also has a nice line of soundtracks. Radio by Bershy is a bop! It was the perfect background music for the apartment scene. That moment made me want to call my friends and hang out at home (or theirs).
Is it worth buying and playing?
As of November 02, 2026, the game’s regular price is P849.00 (Philippine Peso)
If you’re into:
- Your Choice Matters Storyline
- Interactive Film-like experience
and you have the extra financial capacity to buy it at the regular price, then I think it is worth buying.
What’s Next?
There are obviously other routes and endings to experience, so I will definitely play again!
