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.
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Reviews
- The game features charming characters and an enjoyable story that resonates with players, leaving them wanting more.
- The art and music are well-crafted, contributing to a delightful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Choices in the game matter, adding depth to the gameplay and making it engaging for players.
- The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and character development due to limited screen time.
- The writing is considered basic and could have been improved to elevate the narrative experience.
- The art style is inconsistent, with characters having different designs that clash, detracting from the visual cohesion.
- story18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, characterized as enjoyable, lighthearted, and engaging, with a strong emphasis on its charming characters and appealing visuals. Reviewers appreciate the bite-sized format, which allows for a quick yet fulfilling experience, and many express a sense of longing once the story concludes. Overall, it combines quality storytelling with a fun, whimsical tone, making it a delightful visual novel.
“One can generally tell that a story like this is good when you miss it at the end.”
“An adorable, funny, quick visual novel with a great story and set of characters in it.”
“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.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel is generally appreciated for its ability to fit the mood and enhance the experience, with some standout tracks like the mall music. However, several users noted issues with the looping, as the music sometimes abruptly stops and starts, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered decent and complements the charming visuals and characters, it could benefit from improved looping.
“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 cracked, with the backgrounds consisting of some edited photos of Tokyo.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel are described as charming yet inconsistent, with a mix of different art styles that some players find clashing. While the use of real Taiwanese landmarks adds a unique touch, it feels out of place in the fictional setting. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their creativity, but the lack of a cohesive art style is a common critique.
“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.”
“I suppose the reasoning for having wildly different art style is because the characters are from different places.”
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, described as fun and hilarious, featuring an adorable and quick visual novel format. Reviewers appreciate the engaging story and well-developed characters that enhance the comedic experience.
“This is a fun and hilarious game!”
“An adorable, funny, quick visual novel with a great story and set of characters in it.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly through nostalgia, as familiar locations evoke personal memories and experiences from their own travels, such as a trip to Japan. This sense of familiarity enhances the overall emotional impact of the game.
“I went to Japan in late 2018, and seeing familiar places and what Adrien was experiencing definitely made me feel nostalgic about it.”
