Get on Steam"风信楼" is a single-player Role Playing game with a good plot, set in a fictional era with no romance or explicit content. The game has 173 official endings, 746+ character-specific events, and a massive text volume of over 169 million characters. It's currently only available in Simplified Chinese, with potential for future language versions. The game advises players to try the free demo before purchasing.
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- The game features rich and moving stories with well-developed characters, making players emotionally invested.
- High replay value due to numerous endings and character interactions, allowing for varied gameplay experiences.
- The artwork is beautiful, and the game successfully incorporates traditional culture and detailed character arcs.
- Some gameplay mechanics can be difficult to understand, leading to confusion without a guide.
- The plot can be hard to follow at times, and certain endings may require multiple playthroughs to achieve.
- There are complaints about the lack of a harem option and limited gameplay options in the early stages.
- story24 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its depth, emotional investment, and well-developed characters, making it a standout visual novel experience. Players appreciate the rich narrative and multiple endings, although some find the gameplay mechanics challenging and the plot occasionally repetitive. Overall, fans of the genre, especially those who enjoyed titles like "Katawa Shoujo," are likely to find the story engaging and rewarding.
“An extremely well done visual novel, every story and character arc is well thought out and you will get extremely emotionally invested in all of these characters.”
“The story is rich and all of the characters are unique and well developed.”
“It may take a few runs to get the hang of the gameplay but the story endings are super worth it.”
“Boring plot and repetitive gameplay”
“Surprisingly well-written and likeable characters, decent story and acceptable gameplay if you have a guide telling you the exact number you need to satisfy each event/ending.”
“Regarding plot points and major story events, if you're consistently increasing your characters' martial arts value, there really shouldn't be a problem.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as having a steep learning curve, requiring multiple attempts to fully grasp the mechanics, but ultimately rewarding players with engaging story endings. However, some users find the gameplay repetitive and the plot lacking, suggesting that a guide may be necessary to navigate the game effectively. Overall, while the characters and story are praised, the gameplay experience can be inconsistent.
“It may take a few runs to get the hang of the gameplay, but the story endings are super worth it.”
“Surprisingly well-written and likable characters, decent story, and acceptable gameplay if you have a guide telling you the exact number you need to satisfy each event/ending.”
“Great game with a great story, but some parts of the game mechanics can be hard to understand.”
“Boring plot and repetitive gameplay”
“Boring plot and repetitive gameplay”
“Acceptable gameplay if you have a guide telling you the exact number you need to satisfy each event/ending.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which resonates well with fans, and contribute to the overall immersive experience of the game. The visual presentation complements the engaging story and character designs, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative. Overall, the artwork significantly elevates the game's replay value and player engagement.
“Good artwork”
“I am a particular huge fan of this kind of art style. The visuals are stunning and complement the engaging story beautifully.”
“The artwork is impressive and adds a lot to the overall experience of the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the visual novel is highly praised, with users noting that the well-crafted stories and character arcs lead to deep emotional investment in the characters. This strong narrative design effectively engages players on an emotional level.
“An extremely well done visual novel, every story and character arc is well thought out and you will get extremely emotionally invested in all of these characters.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its numerous endings, impactful choices, and engaging business management mechanics. Players are drawn to the diverse backgrounds and stories of the characters, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the appealing art style and memorable soundtrack contribute to the desire to replay the game for different outcomes.
“I am a particular huge fan of this kind of art style, good story, great waifus, and multiple (I mean a lot...) of endings. The business management style, god mode playthrough, and meaningful choices contribute to the high replay value to experience different endings. The waifus come from diverse backgrounds with interesting backstories, and some of the background music is god tier and hits right into the heart.”
