7'scarlet

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 183 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • graphics
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"7'scarlet" is a single-player Romance Visual Novel game with an intriguing story, good graphics, and a compelling soundtrack. Explore the mysterious town of Okunezato to find your missing brother, uncover dangerous truths, and experience heart-racing twists. Choose your fate by exploring multiple character paths, and enjoy stunning artwork and beautiful character illustrations. The game features plenty of humor, a dense atmosphere, and high emotions.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews
story105 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The story is engaging and keeps players hooked with its layered mystery and emotional depth.
  • The art and character designs are beautiful, with high-quality visuals and animations that enhance the experience.
  • The voice acting is excellent, adding depth to the characters and making the narrative more immersive.
  • The game frequently crashes, especially during scene transitions and saving, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • Some routes feel rushed and lack sufficient character development, leading to predictable and clichéd romantic moments.
  • The main character can come off as bland and naive, which may frustrate players looking for a more dynamic protagonist.
  • story308 mentions

    The story of the game is a complex and engaging mystery that unfolds through multiple routes, each revealing new layers and plot twists that keep players invested. While some reviewers noted issues with pacing, plot holes, and a passive main character, many found the overall narrative compelling and well-structured, with beautiful artwork and voice acting enhancing the experience. However, technical issues like crashes detracted from the enjoyment for some, making it a mixed but generally positive reception regarding the story aspect.

    • “I really had fun while playing it, and the story was interesting enough to keep me hooked most of the time.”
    • “The story is mysterious and intriguing.”
    • “The story flows between the different romance routes, culminating in two hidden endings that only appear after all of the happy endings have been seen.”
    • “At first I was honestly expecting a sort of Higurashi-like work and I got excited for a potential plot twist, but sadly it wasn't the case. If you're on the fence for that particular reason, you'll be disappointed to know that it is painfully average.”
    • “The resolution for the ending of the story was not worth the hours of sludge I had to plow through to get there.”
    • “The story is rather lackluster and predictable for a mystery otome. I expected to be surprised by plot twists, but the majority of the game was so predictable that after a while I lost interest.”
  • music39 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth, particularly through beautiful piano melodies and engaging soundtracks. While some users found the music repetitive or lacking in impact, others highlighted standout tracks and the quality of the voice acting that complemented the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's immersive qualities.

    • “Honestly, I loved pretty much everything this game had to offer; the music, the voice acting, the beautiful artwork (seriously, the background images were so pretty!), the engaging story/mystery, and the likable cast of characters.”
    • “The music is very emotional at times and complements the visual and dramatic elements perfectly.”
    • “The voice acting, art style, and music are well done and definitely the strongest point of the game.”
    • “The game is a bit buggy; I finished it and never heard the ending song because for some reason it skips through everything (no, I don't keep my thumb on the skip button).”
    • “The songs and background music are decent.”
    • “I don't have much to say about the music because I know the least about it compared to everything else, but for the musically untrained like me, it sounded just fine.”
  • graphics31 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork, including character designs and background images, which enhance the overall experience. While some users noted that the visuals are good by visual novel standards, a few expressed disappointment in the lack of high-quality CGs compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the art style is considered pretty and engaging, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The graphics look good for what they are, and I really enjoyed the animated bits, which is quite unique overall to see in an otome game.”
    • “The artwork is very pretty, and the story itself is interesting.”
    • “Overall great artwork, including character designs, background images, and CGs.”
    • “Visuals were my biggest disappointment.”
    • “Overall visuals are decent, but lacking in CGs department.”
    • “If you're after top quality visuals like Nightshade/Hakuoki/Amnesia - you'll most likely be disappointed by that game.”
  • emotional21 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from laughter to heartbreak, with many players expressing deep attachment to the characters and their stories. While some found the narrative to be touching and beautifully crafted, others criticized it for lacking emotional depth and background, leading to mixed experiences. Overall, the game is noted for its ability to evoke strong emotions, particularly during key plot twists and endings, though technical issues and certain narrative choices detracted from the overall immersion.

    • “I love how the story all comes together at a point and is really heartbreaking sometimes...”
    • “The true ending and the secret route made me cry a lot; so sad, so painful, yet so beautiful.”
    • “I'm emotionally attached to these characters now, thanks.”
  • humor19 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying dry jokes, witty banter, and amusing character interactions, particularly from Sosuke and Yuzuki. While some found the characters flat, the comedic moments and lighthearted dialogue provided a refreshing contrast to the game's darker themes. Overall, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, making the experience more engaging despite some clichés.

    • “I found myself laughing over Sosuke's dry jokes.”
    • “There are some very funny conversations, for example at Yuzuki's walkthrough.”
    • “Some of the dialogue is hilarious, and I love how lighthearted it can get sometimes; I really needed it to compensate for how things go down in the later routes.”
  • atmosphere15 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its mystical and suspenseful qualities, enhanced by gorgeous background illustrations and effective music that evokes nostalgia and tension. While many players appreciate the balance between atmospheric storytelling and lighter moments, some feel that certain narrative elements lack depth, leading to an occasional disconnect in mood. Overall, the combination of art, sound, and storytelling creates a compelling and immersive experience, though some players desire more detailed development to fully realize its atmospheric potential.

    • “Although, I liked the mystical atmosphere and the background illustrations are gorgeous.”
    • “The atmosphere and feel of the story was nostalgic to me, reminding me of my many years of watching creepy thriller/horror movies with the way it is set up and told.”
    • “Those genuine surprises and suspenseful moments were integral in adding to the mysterious atmosphere of this novel, and were so perfectly balanced out by the carefree sequences in between where you get to know your love interest and the other side characters better.”
    • “So instead of the main character searching for her brother, we have these random fluff, boring slice of life moments, with no sense of urgency and a watered-down atmosphere.”
    • “I do wish there were more details; sometimes things felt like the stories could be a little more descriptive with slightly more development because some actually felt a little too flat. The mood and atmosphere, as well as the lore behind the story, could have been better elaborated, as the story, while good, did not always resonate strongly enough and some developments felt abrupt.”
    • “The usage of atmosphere, transition animations, sound effects, and music stings could've really built a distrustful environment.”
  • character development10 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players found the character designs to be initially cartoonish and underwhelming, they appreciated the plot twists that added depth to the characters. Overall, the character development was seen as somewhat lacking in certain areas, yet it did not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the story. The artwork, including character designs, was generally praised for its charm despite its simplicity.

    • “Did some instant 360 plot twists in my brain with the character development.”
    • “The character designs, while simple, were still charming.”
    • “I would say as far as art and character designs, it's kind of underwhelming.”
    • “I feel that character development was a bit lacking in some areas, but not to the extent where you feel unfulfilled or that you can't enjoy the story itself.”
    • “I mean these are the characters and yeah on the surface it looks averagely interesting but boy the plot twists on the character development tho.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily a visual novel experience, which some players found lacking due to technical issues like crashes and lag. While the overall flow is typical for the genre, the absence of choice-based mechanics to unlock routes simplifies the experience, and the controls can be challenging to master. Despite these drawbacks, the character designs, particularly the main boys, received positive feedback for their appeal.

    • “I'm jumping straight into gameplay because it needs to be discussed urgently.”
    • “So for the rest of the gameplay, all things are perfect but the controls are a bit weird and perhaps much more difficult to remember.”
    • “If only the mechanics in the port and quality of life improvements were better.”
    • “I looked it up and, sure enough, I wasn't the only one who had problems with this game crashing and lagging in the middle of gameplay.”
    • “The overall gameplay would follow a normal visual novel type of flow except you don't have to use choices to unlock the true routes or secret routes, which makes the game way too easy.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is notably compromised by frequent bugs and severe glitches, leading to crashes and other frustrating issues, particularly towards the end. While some players found the experience enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend caution and suggest waiting for potential fixes from the developers before diving in.

    • “On the more trivial side, due to how buggy the port is and how it kept crashing on me; on the more important side, I was so invested and loving it until we got to the final route and ending.”
    • “Now there are some problems that you need to know you will face; the number one is severe glitches.”
    • “Recommended only if you're really willing to soldier through the buggy issues, or if the developers ever figure out a way to fix them first, I guess.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The PC version of the game is criticized for being poorly optimized, resulting in a clunky experience despite its impressive voice acting. Users express disappointment, especially given the long wait for its release on Steam, which raised expectations for smoother performance.

    • “This game features an impressive cast of voice actors, and the voice acting is great throughout the game. My absolute favorite performance was Shinichiro Miki as Yuzuki.”
    • “Even more disappointing is that I waited since the very beginning for 7'scarlet to come out on Steam, and with all the delays, I expected the developers to at least ensure that everything would run smoothly.”
    • “The only thing I might feel as a negative is that it was rather poorly optimized for PC.”
    • “But the PC version is still workable, just very clunky and obviously not optimized.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the need to explore different routes, others find it lacking due to its short length and difficulty in navigating content, resulting in a low replay value rating of 2/5.

    • “Replayability ∞: you will need to play it over to explore different routes.”
    • “The game offers a lot of replay value, encouraging players to experience various outcomes and choices.”
    • “The game is way too short and has little replayability; I've finished all routes except one in 21 hours.”
    • “I know this was originally a PS Vita (PSP?) game and they had to make it for the PC, but come on, make it a little easier for people to figure out how to do basic things for replay value.”
    • “Replay value: 2/5”
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