Info about fault - milestone one:

Official game description:
Steam Exclusive Offer
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Customers who buy the game will get this Steam exclusive, a digital shikishi of Ritona!  
About the Game
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_This version on Steam is the Director's Cut version that has additional content and features from the original Japanese release, all thanks to our Kickstarter backers. You can switch to Japanese by pressing the J key on your keyboard, or back to English with the E key._  
fault is a series of Science Fantasy Cinematic Novels using a unique 3D Camera system for a visually immersive reading experience, which follows the story of a princess named Selphine and her Royal Guardian Ritona. When a sudden assault devastates their homeland of Rughzenhaide, the two are forced to escape… but somehow end up teleported into an unknown forest full of vegetation they don’t recognize. The atmosphere is thick and heavy. There is no sign of life, which is very unusual for such a lush forest. Something is wrong with the land… But they are too startled to notice what.  
Who were the attackers and what was their goal?  
Where did Selphine and Ritona end up?  
Will the two make it home safely?  
And more importantly, what has happened to their homeland?  
Follow Selphine, the bubbly, happy-go-lucky Princess and her sharp-witted but slightly misanthropic Royal Guardian Ritona, on their journey of a lifetime back to their homeland of Rughzenhaide.  
Contrary to popular belief, the word "milestone" refers to the episode number and is not a part of the main title... but it's impossible to search just for "fault" so feel free to call it "fault milestone". The more you know!

Release date: Dec 15, 2014

Categories: Visual Novel, Narrative-driven Gameplay, Branching Narrative, Character-driven Interactions and Dialogue, Storybook Presentation, Choice-based Narrative, Interactive Fiction


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging and well-written story (weight 0.97): The story is frequently praised for being interesting, engaging, and well-written. Players appreciate the unique and detailed world-building, as well as the immersive and dramatic narrative.
- Beautiful and unique artwork (weight 0.6): The game features beautifully drawn backgrounds and expressive character art. Players appreciate the high-quality illustrations, character designs, and overall artistic style.
- Unique and interesting world (weight 0.44): The game's world is praised for its unique blend of fantasy, science, and various other elements. Players enjoy the engaging story set in a unique world with detailed world-building.
- Well-developed and engaging characters (weight 0.44): Characters are well-developed with unique personalities, making them engaging and likeable. Players appreciate the character-driven storytelling and the depth of character development.
- Fitting and excellent soundtrack (weight 0.32): The soundtrack is well-suited to the scenes and helps build the atmosphere. Players appreciate the fitting music and excellent sound design.
- Clean and intuitive UI (weight 0.27): The game's UI is noted for being clean, intuitive, and fluid. Players appreciate the well-designed interface.
- High-quality translations (weight 0.2): The game features high-quality translations in multiple languages, including Chinese and Portuguese. Players appreciate the good UI and support for different languages.
- Exploration of deep themes (weight 0.15): The game explores deep themes such as pain, hope, responsibility, mortality, and morality. Players appreciate the unique themes and the exploration of deeper topics.
- Strong emotional impact (weight 0.12): The game has a strong emotional impact on players, enhancing the overall experience.
- No forced fanservice (weight 0.08): Players appreciate the lack of forced fanservice and unnecessary romance, focusing more on the story and character development.

Common complaints:
- Game length too short (weight 0.28): Many players have noted that the game feels too short and lacks replayability, making it less satisfying overall.
- Pacing issues (weight 0.21): The game suffers from pacing problems, with some parts feeling unnecessarily slow and other important sections feeling rushed.
- Background music issues (weight 0.2): The background music often does not match the plot and can play or stop abruptly, which disrupts the immersion.
- Inconsistent character designs (weight 0.17): Some character designs, particularly for male characters, are inconsistent and vary in quality, which detracts from the visual appeal.
- Cliffhanger ending (weight 0.16): The game ends on a cliffhanger, which has left players feeling unsatisfied due to the abrupt plot twist and lack of a proper ending.
- Incomplete story development (weight 0.16): The main story feels abandoned and incomplete, with minimal development and uncertainty about its completion.
- Unreasonable hidden achievements (weight 0.14): Some hidden achievements are considered unreasonable and frustrating, negatively impacting the gaming experience.
- Limited player choices (weight 0.12): Players have expressed dissatisfaction with the limited number of choices available in the game, reducing the sense of agency.
- No voice acting (weight 0.12): The absence of voice acting in the game has been noted by several players, which affects the immersion and overall experience.
- Overly wordy dialogue (weight 0.08): The dialogue in the game is often overly wordy, taking too long to get to the point and making conversations feel drawn out.
- Lack of detailed CGs (weight 0.08): Some CGs in the game lack detail or are corrupted, which affects the visual quality and overall experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Visual novel with minimal gameplay (weight 0.83): The game is a visual novel with a focus on story and character development, featuring minimal gameplay elements and a single linear storyline.
- Linear story with few choices (weight 0.46): The game has a linear story with few choices, and those choices have minimal impact on the narrative or only affect cosmetic elements.
- Includes an encyclopedia feature (weight 0.26): The game contains an encyclopedia or glossary that explains in-game terms and concepts, aiding in world-building and comprehension.
- Focus on story and characters (weight 0.25): The game focuses on telling a story with deep themes, exploring political and emotional threads, and character-driven storytelling.
- Unique narrative and gameplay elements (weight 0.15): The game features unique elements such as a 3D camera system, episodic structure, and a story told through flashbacks.
- Sociological and philosophical themes (weight 0.1): The game includes sociological analysis of societal and cultural development, and explores themes of AI, human morality, and environmental psychology.
- Collectible elements and achievements (weight 0.08): The game includes collectible elements and hidden achievements, adding to the replay value.
- Blends realism and nihilism (weight 0.08): The game blends realism and nihilism in its fantasy setting, providing a unique narrative experience.
- Innovative storytelling techniques (weight 0.04): The game uses innovative storytelling techniques such as a system that rolls back not just text but also effects and scenes.

Performance notes:
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.06): Players have reported that the game crashes during gameplay, which disrupts the gaming experience.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for visual novel fans (weight 0.33): This game is strongly recommended for fans of visual novels due to its excellent story, good music, and beautiful graphics. It is considered a must-buy for those who enjoy the genre.
- Praised for story and world-building (weight 0.22): The game is highly recommended for its engaging story, well-developed characters, and immersive world-building. Reviewers consistently praise these aspects, giving the game high ratings.
- Desire for Chinese localization (weight 0.14): Some players express a strong desire for the sequel to have Chinese localization, indicating a significant interest from Chinese-speaking players.
- Unique blend of fantasy and science fiction (weight 0.12): The game is suitable for those interested in unique fantasy-science fiction blends and engaging stories. It is also recommended for fans of unique settings and yuri content.
- Wait for discounts (weight 0.11): Some players suggest waiting for a decent discount before purchasing the game, indicating that it might not be worth the full price for everyone.
- Not for everyone (weight 0.09): The game may not be recommended for those who prefer games with a proper ending or those who are not particularly interested in visual novels. It caters to a specific audience.
- Positive sentiment from Chinese players (weight 0.08): There is a positive sentiment expressed in Chinese, indicating strong approval and enjoyment from Chinese-speaking players.
- High personal recommendation (weight 0.08): There are high personal recommendations for the game, with some players giving it a high rating, suggesting strong personal approval.
- Not recommended for those seeking closure (weight 0.08): The game may not be suitable for those who prefer games with a proper ending, as it might leave players wanting more without a clear resolution.
- Anticipation for sequels (weight 0.06): Players express anticipation for the sequel, indicating a strong interest in future installments of the game.
- Controversial content warning (weight 0.04): The game is worth reading but comes with a warning about disturbing content involving young characters, which may not be suitable for all players.
- Recommendation as a gift (weight 0.04): The game is recommended by some players as it was a gift from friends, suggesting it could be a good gift idea for others.
- Better experience without prior knowledge (weight 0.04): The game is recommended to be played without prior knowledge for a better experience, suggesting that going in blind might enhance enjoyment.
- Suitable for a nice evening (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for a nice evening, indicating it could be a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an evening.
- Recommendation for specific games (weight 0.03): There is a specific recommendation for the game 'Fault - milestone two side:above,' indicating that fans of this game might enjoy the reviewed game as well.
- Recommended for light novel readers (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for light novel readers, suggesting it might appeal to those who enjoy light novels.
- Recommendation to try the demo (weight 0.03): Players recommend trying the demo to see if you like the game and then purchasing it when it is on sale, indicating a cautious approach to buying.
- Purchase based on art (weight 0.03): Some players bought the game because they thought the art looked pretty, suggesting that the visual appeal was a significant factor in their purchase decision.

Other player notes:
- Language switching for learning (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the language switching feature as it aids in learning new languages.
- Time-based hidden achievements (weight 0.05): The game includes hidden achievements that require a certain amount of real time to unlock.
- Language barrier affects story understanding (weight 0.05): Some reviewers feel their understanding of the story is limited due to language barriers, specifically mentioning their Japanese proficiency.

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.2): The primary cause of excitement among players is the game's immersive and engaging story. The blend of different themes, epic battles, and the emotional impact of the narrative, combined with the integration of fantasy and science fiction elements, contribute significantly to this emotion.
- Interest (weight 0.14): Players are particularly interested in the well-built world and the intriguing plot. The unique setting, thought-provoking content, and engaging storyline, along with the detailed world-building and philosophical themes, keep players invested and wanting more.
- Frustration (weight 0.1): Frustration stems mainly from the game's pacing issues, including slow progression and drawn-out conversations. Additionally, the lack of voice support and poor writing and translation contribute to this negative emotion.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players feel satisfied with the game's high-quality production values, including beautiful visuals, artwork, and soundtrack. The unique world-building and the potential for a great movie adaptation also contribute to this positive emotion.
- Positive (weight 0.07): The positive emotions are primarily driven by the enjoyment of the story, characters, and world design. The music also plays a significant role in enhancing the overall experience.
- Sadness (weight 0.06): The emotional and touching narrative moves players to tears, creating a sense of sadness. The story's ability to evoke strong emotional responses is a key factor here.
- Emotional Resonance (weight 0.06): Players are deeply moved by the emotional depth of the story, particularly the poignant moments and character interactions. Specific scenes, such as Eline's final words to Cid and the father's deep love for his daughter, evoke strong feelings of being touched.
- Disappointment (weight 0.05): Disappointment arises from the game's abrupt and rushed ending, as well as concerns about its length and lack of voice acting. Poor writing also contributes to this negative emotion.
- Admiration (weight 0.04): Players admire the game's narrative and character development, as well as its presentation. The focus on storytelling and the high-quality UI, art, and soundtrack are particularly praised.
- Surprise (weight 0.03): Surprise comes from unexpected story directions and plot twists. The depth of the game's discussion on politics and culture, as well as the intricate plot development, also contribute to this emotion.
- Despair (weight 0.02): The character Rune's actions, particularly the killing behavior, evoke a sense of despair among players.
- Hopeful (weight 0.02): Players are hopeful for the sequel to have Chinese localization, showing their investment in the game's future.
- Gratitude (weight 0.02): Players express gratitude towards the localization team for their efforts in bringing the game to a wider audience.
- Curiosity (weight 0.01): The mysterious world and its secrets piques players' curiosity, driving them to explore and uncover more about the game's lore.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Annoyance is caused by specific technical issues, such as sound mixing problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- Heartbreak (weight 0.01): The heartbreak emotion stems from the abandonment of the intriguing and lovable art and story by the developer, leaving players feeling a sense of loss.
- Mixed (weight 0.01): Players have mixed feelings due to the combination of an enjoyable story with criticisms of pacing and background music, creating a complex emotional response.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom is caused by excessive exposition and irrelevant dialogue, which can make the game feel tedious and slow.
- Excitement (weight 0.01): The music immerses players in the characters' experiences, creating a sense of excitement and engagement.
- Anticipation (weight 0.01): Players are eagerly anticipating the sequel's Chinese localization, showing their enthusiasm and investment in the game's future releases.}