AKAIITO HD REMASTER
- May 24, 2023
- SUCCESS Corp.
Get on Steam"Akaiito HD Remaster is a Japanese adventure game with an intriguing blood-based system and multiple endings. Players follow Kei Hato, who inherited an old mansion from her late father, as they explore and make choices that determine the story's outcome. The game features 32 endings, including 15 bad, 12 normal, and 5 true endings, and offers a 'root seal' system that unlocks new stories upon clearing certain roots. Mouse or controller controls make for a straightforward experience as you delve into the mysteries of Hemizuka."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an amazing heartfelt story that combines elements of mystery, mythology, and yuri, providing a rich narrative experience.
- The visuals and audio presentation are impressive, with beautiful art, full voice acting, and a well-composed soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
- There is a significant amount of choices and multiple endings, allowing players to explore different routes and outcomes, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- The English translation is poor, with numerous errors, awkward phrasing, and typos that detract from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the story.
- Some technical issues persist, such as irregular volume levels for voice and background music, and display problems that affect gameplay experience.
- The game lacks quality of life features in the remaster, making it feel like a basic port rather than a fully updated version.
- story26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its heartfelt narrative, rich character development, and intriguing blend of mystery, horror, and mild yuri romance elements, all set against a backdrop of Japanese mythology. However, the experience is significantly marred by poor English translation, which leads to confusion and detracts from immersion, making it difficult for players to fully appreciate the story's depth. Despite these issues, those who can overlook the translation errors or understand Japanese may still find the story engaging and rewarding.
“An amazing heartfelt story.”
“Some routes have multiple normal endings and the routes are different enough to keep the story and characters interesting.”
“Translation errors and awkward translations caused the story to be slightly confusing at times.”
“Terrible English translation that ruins the immersion; you'll end up paying more attention to the bad translation than to what's actually going on with the story.”
“The story is heavily a mystery with some horror elements and mild romance elements (yuri).”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with a standout soundtrack composed by manyo that enhances both the atmosphere and emotional depth of the experience. Reviewers note that the music effectively complements the game's visuals and voice acting, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment. Overall, the remastered audio quality further elevates the game's already impressive sound design.
“In addition, Akai Ito uses both its soundtrack and background sounds to its advantage, adding to both suspenseful moments and carefree moments.”
“The wonderful soundtrack (thank you, Manyo. I love you).”
“The game is gorgeous, with some stellar and moody atmosphere, helped by excellent voice acting and an amazing soundtrack (composed by Manyo, of Flowers fame). The remaster has redone the visuals and audio quality, making it even more amazing looking and sounding.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its amazing and heartfelt story, which resonates deeply with players.
“An amazing heartfelt story”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Akaiito features five distinct routes, offering players approximately thirty-five hours of engaging visual novel content, making it a lengthy experience.
“There are five routes in Akaiito, which translates to roughly thirty-five hours of gameplay; it's a lengthy visual novel.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as stunning and immersive, enhanced by exceptional voice acting and a captivating soundtrack by manyo. The remaster has significantly improved the visuals and audio quality, further elevating the overall experience.
“The game is gorgeous, with some stellar and moody atmosphere, helped by excellent voice acting and an amazing soundtrack (composed by manyo, of Flowers fame). The remaster has redone the visuals and audio quality, making it even more amazing looking and sounding.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are stunning, featuring a moody atmosphere enhanced by high-quality visuals and audio in the remaster. The excellent voice acting and an impressive soundtrack contribute to its overall aesthetic appeal, making it a visually and audibly captivating experience.
“The game is gorgeous, with some stellar and moody atmosphere, helped by excellent voice acting and an amazing soundtrack (composed by Manyo, of Flowers fame). The remaster has redone the visuals and audio quality, making it even more amazing looking and sounding.”
