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.
Reviews
- The game features well-written and likeable characters, with rich and moving stories that deeply engage players.
- It offers a high replay value with numerous endings and character interactions, making it enjoyable for fans of visual novels.
- The artwork is praised for its beauty, and the game successfully incorporates traditional cultural elements into its narrative.
- The gameplay can be overly simplistic and lacks depth in certain aspects, such as the political intrigue and business management elements.
- Players may find the plot hard to follow without a guide, and the lack of a harem option in a suitable setting is seen as a missed opportunity.
- Some players feel that the emotional connections and character development are insufficient, leading to a lack of desire to replay the game.
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its well-written and emotionally engaging characters, with multiple unique arcs that encourage player investment. While the gameplay may require guidance to navigate effectively, the rich narrative and variety of endings provide high replay value, appealing especially to fans of visual novels. However, some players find the plot occasionally repetitive and overly wordy, which may detract from the experience.
“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.”
“Am particular huge fan of this kind of art style, good story, great waifus, multiple (I mean a lot...) of endings, business management style, has god mode playthrough, choices matter, high replay value to get different endings, waifus come from different backgrounds with interesting backstories, some of the BGM are god tier and hit right into the heart.”
“Boring plot and repetitive gameplay.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered acceptable, with some users noting that it can be repetitive and boring, while others find it engaging once they familiarize themselves with the mechanics, often requiring a guide to navigate effectively. Despite mixed feelings about the plot, many agree that the story's multiple endings make the effort worthwhile.
“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.”
“Boring plot and repetitive gameplay.”
“Acceptable gameplay if you have a guide telling you the exact number you need to satisfy each event/ending.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing artwork and unique art style, which complements the engaging story and diverse character designs. Players appreciate the high replay value due to multiple endings and the well-crafted backgrounds of the characters, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The artwork is stunning and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I am a particular huge fan of this kind of art style; it adds so much depth to the story.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, making the characters and environments truly captivating.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the well-crafted visual novel features thoughtfully developed stories and character arcs that foster deep emotional investment in the characters.
“An extremely well-done visual novel; every story and character arc is well thought out, and you will become deeply emotionally invested in all of these characters.”
“The emotional depth of the characters is remarkable, making every decision feel impactful and personal.”
“I found myself crying at several points throughout the game; the storytelling is incredibly powerful and resonates on a personal level.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its multitude of endings, impactful choices, and engaging business management mechanics. Players are drawn to the diverse waifus, each with unique backstories, and the appealing art style enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of a "god mode" playthrough offers further incentive to revisit the game.
“I'm a huge fan of this art style, and the story is engaging with great characters. The multiple endings and business management gameplay add to the replay value. Choices really matter, and I love exploring different outcomes. The characters come from diverse backgrounds with interesting backstories, and some of the background music is absolutely fantastic.”
