A Kiss For the Petals: Maidens of Michael
- November 30, 2012
- St. Michael's Girls School
- 25h median play time
"A Kiss For the Petals: Maidens of Michael" is a single-player, erotic visual novel game that takes about 25 hours to beat. The game revolves around Risa, who finds herself chosen as a pair with Miya in St. Michael's Best Couples poll, despite not having a girlfriend. The story explores the relationship between the two, alongside other couples in the school.
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Reviews
- The character and relationship development is exceptional, making it a standout visual novel in the yuri genre.
- The game features fully voiced Japanese dialogue and good art reminiscent of classic visual novels, enhancing the overall experience.
- It offers a sweet and innocent yuri story that is engaging and enjoyable, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The English translation is overly localized, which may detract from the original content for some players.
- There are technical issues with the full-screen mode that can disrupt gameplay, causing the game to become inactive.
- Some voice acting choices, particularly for certain characters, may not meet the expectations of long-time fans.
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as a sweet and innocent yuri narrative, with players noting that an uncensored patch is necessary for a complete experience, and that progressing through the story is straightforward.
“The story features a really sweet and innocent yuri narrative.”
“The uncensored patch is necessary, and advancing the story with one hand isn't difficult.”
“The uncensored patch is necessary, and advancing the story isn't difficult with just one hand.”
“The story is really sweet and innocent, but it lacks depth.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in this visual novel is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature that rivals their top favorites. The depth of character and relationship growth is described as exceptional, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The character development and relationship development is just so amazing!”
“The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the overall narrative, making every interaction feel meaningful.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, facing challenges that truly shape their personalities.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is viewed positively, as it is not perceived as a cash grab like some competitors, nor does it rely solely on the typical elements of Japanese visual novels. This suggests a more thoughtful approach to monetization that respects player investment.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the overall experience.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it hard to justify spending.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players feel that the gameplay offers significant value, with expectations of at least 25 hours of engaging content justifying the price.
“The price tag is absolutely justified, and I expect at least 25 hours of gameplay out of this.”
