- May 12, 2017
- Life a Little
A Butterfly in the District of Dreams
Overall, A Butterfly in the District of Dreams has a heavy hitting start and dives into some interesting themes, but has enough nagging story issues to detract from these notable moments. Only half of the cast ever really develops throughout the plot, and the pacing really sags around the midpoint. Luckily, the short runtime makes it easy to push through the duller moments into the character routes, where the story returns to the strength of the intro…aside from Riko’s route.
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A Butterfly in the District of Dreams is a single player action game. It was developed by Life a Little and was released on May 12, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
In "A Butterfly in the District of Dreams," explore the mystical town of Olive Village, where time stands still and vibrant flowers remain in full bloom. As Yumesaki Haruki, immerse yourself in this otherworldly retro town, meeting various colorful characters and uncovering the secrets of this timeless place. This visual novel, originally released in Japan in 2013, has been updated with full Japanese voice acting and offers players a unique, captivating experience.
- The game features beautiful, charming characters and an amazing story that is heart-warming and enjoyable.
- Each of the three routes offers unique outcomes with interesting twists, providing a fulfilling experience.
- The atmosphere is relaxing and the soundtrack is enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The protagonist is portrayed as excessively dense, making it hard to believe in the storytelling and character interactions.
- Some themes, particularly the 'sis-con' aspect, are off-putting and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game ends on an incomplete note, leaving players wanting more and feeling unsatisfied with certain story arcs.
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The story features engaging characters and intriguing themes, but is marred by a weak protagonist and an incomplete ending that leaves many arcs unresolved, prompting some players to feel unsatisfied. While the narrative includes a compelling twist and elements of the "isekai" genre that resonate with fans, the necessity of a sequel to fully conclude the story may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience. Overall, the storytelling is appreciated for its potential, but many feel it falls short due to its execution and unresolved plotlines.
“It has lovely characters and an amazing story.”
“Each story was unique, and I was amazed at how they changed each ending with little tweaks to the characters and story, making me wish for more.”
“Great value and a touching game, but for some reason, I want more of the story, which might be intentional.”
“Including this type of content in a story does nothing to make me like it or enjoy it more.”
“[spoiler] The stupid boy stays dense for the whole story; eventually, the AI gives up hope on him, so the alternate world collapses in on itself, and they end up returning to the real world without confessing to each other.”
“The fact that a sequel is really required to finish the story means you might be better off waiting.”
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A Butterfly in the District of Dreams is a action game.
A Butterfly in the District of Dreams is available on PC and Windows.
A Butterfly in the District of Dreams was released on May 12, 2017.
A Butterfly in the District of Dreams was developed by Life a Little.
A Butterfly in the District of Dreams has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.
A Butterfly in the District of Dreams is a single player game.
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