- Enjoyable and engaging gameplay
- Good character interactions
- High replay value
- Unique black and white art style
- Poor translation and graphics
- Long and tedious gameplay
Emotions
Players are frustrated by a variety of technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and poor translation quality. The game's difficulty spikes, repetitive tasks, and lack of clear mechanics also contribute to this frustration, along with issues related to DLC and patching.
Players are satisfied with the game's overall experience, including its art style, character interactions, and engaging gameplay. The value for money, ease of completing the game, and the unique aspects of the game also contribute to their satisfaction.
Players enjoy the game's unique and engaging storyline, character development, and visual style. The gameplay mechanics, character interactions, and overall experience are also highlighted as sources of enjoyment.
Players find joy in the game's art style, character interactions, and mechanics. The heartfelt story, character development, and enjoyable gameplay contribute to their overall happiness.
Players feel disappointed due to the lack of meaningful content, high repetition in later stages, and the game not meeting initial expectations. Issues with DLC, lack of voice acting, and limited storyline also contribute to their disappointment.
Verdict
Mixed
Summary
Positive 71% · Negative 29%. Score: 29 / 100
Verdict
Predatory Monetization
Summary
The game has significant issues with its monetization strategy, particularly concerning the need to purchase DLC for a continuation of the story. This practice is seen as predatory by users, as it feels like essential content is being withheld to force additional purchases. Score: 100 / 100
Top points
- Day-1 DLC - High
Verdict
Needs Improvement
Summary
The game presents several challenges to users, primarily due to its hidden mechanics, missable quests, and unclear stat explanations. These issues lead to a reliance on external guides and can cause frustration and confusion. Score: 50 / 100
Top points
- Complex Mechanics - High
- Missable Quests - Medium
- Stat Explanations - Medium
Verdict
Tinkering Required
Summary
The game has significant compatibility issues with the Steam Deck, requiring users to force 'Proton Experimental' for optimal performance. Frequent crashes and black screen issues are common, disrupting the gaming experience. However, some users report a positive experience, indicating that the game can work well under certain conditions. Battery consumption can be managed effectively, which is a positive aspect. Score: 50 / 100
Top points
- Compatibility Issues - High
- Frequent Crashes - High
- Black Screen Issues - Medium
- Positive Experience - Positive
- Battery Consumption - Positive
Positives:
- Many players found the gameplay to be enjoyable and engaging, with a comfortable pace and satisfying mechanics. The game offers a mix of classic RPG elements and engaging combat.
- Players enjoy the character interactions and relationships in the game. The dialogues and interactions are charming and add depth to the gameplay experience.
- The game has an emotional narrative that impacts players. The story and ending are emotionally layered and engaging.
- Players find the game to have high replay value due to its engaging gameplay loop and variety of activities. The game offers a rich content experience.
- The game features a distinctive black and white art style that adds to its unique visual appeal. Players appreciate the detailed brushwork and aesthetics.
Negatives:
- Complaints about poor translation quality, particularly in Chinese, and issues with graphics resolution.
- The gameplay process is described as long and tedious, with repetitive elements that can make it feel boring.
- Players are dissatisfied with the need to manually install patches from official or third-party websites to access full content.
- Players express frustration over limited interactions and lack of certain features with the sister character, such as specific actions and scenes.
- Many players report encountering numerous bugs and issues, which significantly affect the gameplay experience.
Gameplay:
- The game features a strong emphasis on story progression and mission-based gameplay, with branching story paths and a narrative-driven experience.
- Players appreciate the character progression system, which includes development, trust building, and interactions that affect the plot.
- Game mechanics focus on survival and daily life activities, including taking care of a sister and managing daily tasks.
- The game offers emotional and immersive interactions, including nighttime interactions and a variety of character relationships.
- The game combines visual novel style with RPG elements, offering interactive storytelling and role-playing mechanics.
Performance:
- Players have reported various resolution issues and technical problems related to graphics. This includes blurry graphics when zoomed in and overall poor text rendering that causes eye strain.
- The game frequently crashes, especially during combat, and has various bugs. Some players report that the game is buggy and unfinished without applying specific patches.
- The game has notable compatibility issues with the Steam Deck, with some players reporting it is not well adapted despite a high compatibility rating. Some menu options are also missing on the Steam Deck.
- While some players report smooth performance and well-optimized saves, others have noted issues with frame rates and the need to use Proton Experimental for better performance. The game can run on low power settings.
- There are reported bugs with the interface and insertion mechanics, as well as issues within the monetization system.
Recommendations:
- Multiple clusters emphasize the importance of downloading and applying patches from official sources to ensure the full and intended gaming experience.
- Several clusters strongly recommend the game, highlighting its appeal despite minor issues and suggesting it is a must-play for fans of the genre.
- Opinions on DLC vary, with some recommending the base game alone, others suggesting the full package, and specific advice to avoid certain sections like the hot spring in the DLC.
- Players suggest using additional software like Locale Emulator, FFFox Mod, and Magpie for better graphics, frame rates, and overall gameplay experience.
- Recommendations include focusing on skill books, specific items, combat, unlocking CGs early, and upgrading skills to progress in the story.
Miscellaneous:
- Players are experiencing challenges when trying to apply the anti-censorship patch and localization simultaneously.
- It is advised to download patches from the official website to avoid issues.
- There is a mention of DLC, but no specific details or issues are provided.
- The R18 Patch is mentioned, but no additional context or issues are given.
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