A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP
- October 7, 2019
- SKY HOUR WORKS
Get on Steam"A Nightmare's Trip" is a vibrant visual novel featuring original art and kinetic storytelling. Travel through a colorful city and interact with unique characters, while addressing sibling issues, LGBTQ+ themes, and more. The game contains some violent references and mild language, and offers Steam integration with achievements and trading cards. Meet a demon from hell and play pachinko, all while turning nightmares into dreams.
Reviews
- The game features charming characters and an enjoyable story that resonates with players, creating a sense of nostalgia.
- The art and music are well-crafted, contributing to the overall delightful experience of the visual novel.
- Players appreciate the game's humor and the meaningful choices that impact the narrative, making it engaging despite its short length.
- The writing quality is inconsistent, with some players feeling it lacks depth and fails to leave a lasting impression.
- The game is quite short, leaving some players wanting more content and character development.
- The art style varies significantly between characters, which can be jarring and detracts from the overall visual cohesion.
- story9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, characterized as enjoyable, lighthearted, and engaging, with strong character development and appealing visuals. Reviewers appreciate its concise format, likening it to a delightful road trip narrative that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, it combines humor and charm, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.
“One can generally tell that a story like this is good when you miss it at the end.”
“Overall, the story was quite enjoyable!”
“An adorable, funny, quick visual novel with a great story and set of characters in it.”
“It's a bite-sized story, and it takes maybe an hour and a half to 100% all the achievements.”
“The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its ability to enhance the mood and complement the visuals. However, some users noted issues with the looping of tracks, leading to abrupt transitions that detracted from the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered decent and enjoyable, there is room for improvement in its execution.
“It's a delight, with excellent characters and a fun soundtrack.”
“Really cute little visual novel with some wonderful artwork and lovely music.”
“I like the laid back music, helped fit the mood!”
“The music is also basic.”
“I think that it could have been looped better since there were many instances where the music just abruptly stops and starts again without any kind of loop.”
“Music and art are both lacking, with the backgrounds consisting of some edited photos of Tokyo.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the visual novel are a mixed bag, featuring a blend of charming artwork and inconsistent art styles that clash due to the diverse origins of the characters. While some users appreciate the unique visuals and the incorporation of Taiwanese landmarks, others find the overall aesthetic disjointed and odd. Despite these critiques, the visuals are generally seen as a complement to the engaging story and soundtrack.
“Really cute little visual novel with some wonderful artwork and lovely music.”
“Well, I liked the story, the characters, the soundtrack, and the visuals, and in a visual novel of this style that's pretty much everything.”
“The art style is all over the place, in my honest opinion.”
“The art style is wildly different for most characters, and they clash.”
“I suppose the reasoning for having wildly different art styles is because the characters are from different places.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, being described as fun and hilarious, with an adorable and quick visual novel format that features a great story and engaging characters.
“This is a fun and hilarious game!”
“An adorable, funny, quick visual novel with a great story and set of characters in it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly through nostalgia, as familiar settings evoke personal memories and experiences, enhancing their overall engagement with the narrative.
“I went to Japan in late 2018, and seeing familiar places and what Adrien was experiencing definitely made me feel nostalgic about it.”
