Alice in Wonderland
- November 16, 2016
- Kurisu no Patto
Get on SteamExperience a new visualization of Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (originally released in 1865). View the full unaltered story that has been discussed by scholars for generations. Discover unique and original characters in the amazing world of Wonderland. Wonderful thrills for your heart and mind await in this timeless tale.
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Reviews
- The visual novel offers a nostalgic and beautifully illustrated rendition of the classic 'Alice in Wonderland', appealing to fans of the story.
- It provides an easy way to experience the original text with pleasing music and character animations that enhance the atmosphere.
- The game is accessible in multiple languages, making it a great option for a wider audience to enjoy the timeless tale.
- The game feels like a cash grab, lacking depth and meaningful engagement with the story, often described as boring and half-baked.
- There are technical issues, such as a barely functional interface and disappearing settings, which hinder the overall experience.
- The character designs and art style received mixed reviews, with some players finding them jarring or unsuitable for the story.
- story17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The visual novel retelling of "Alice in Wonderland" is criticized for being a boring, kinetic experience that lacks meaningful choices and fails to enhance the original story. While some appreciate the beautiful visuals and the nostalgic refresh of the classic tale, others feel it misses the opportunity for interactive fun and engagement. Overall, the story remains faithful to Lewis Carroll's original, but many reviewers express a desire for more dynamic gameplay elements.
“The story is 'Alice in Wonderland' as the title tells us, no adaptations, no changes.”
“To enjoy the familiar story in a different way instead.”
“A beautiful visual novel that retells the story of Alice in Wonderland in a beautiful new way and that is still very classic.”
“The visual novel was rather boring and didn't feel like it added much to the story of Alice in Wonderland with its visuals.”
“I didn't find the art suitable for the story.”
“So, every time when I was already tired of the story and wanted to quit, I couldn't save it!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as pleasing and atmospheric, featuring royalty-free classical pieces that enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. While some players opted to mute the music, it is noted that the sound design effectively complements the visual elements and key moments of the story. Overall, the combination of music and sound effects contributes positively to the game's experience.
“This short kinetic novel is cute and has pleasing music that complements the atmosphere.”
“They really nailed the memorable parts of the story and I find the design works for both visual and music very appealing.”
“Royalty-free classical music (which I eventually muted) and simple sound effects scripted to particular words in the text make this work fine.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel received mixed reviews; while some found the visuals unengaging and lacking in narrative enhancement, others appreciated the consistent presentation and artistic interpretation of Alice in Wonderland, particularly enjoying the manga-style character designs. Overall, the artwork was noted as a highlight for some players.
“But I still have to give the developers credit for a consistent presentation in its own right - any aesthetic interpretation of Alice in Wonderland is valid, and formatting it as a visual novel with tastefully stylized manga-style dolls as its characters is not going too far with the basic concept.”
“I actually really enjoyed reading this and observing the artwork.”
“The visual novel was rather boring and didn't feel like it added much to the story of Alice in Wonderland with its visuals.”
“The graphics lack creativity and fail to engage the player, making the overall experience feel flat.”
“The character designs are uninspired and do not capture the whimsical essence of the original story.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the visual novel is perceived as lacking depth, with some users noting that the character designs feel underwhelming. However, despite these criticisms, the overall writing and narrative have left a positive impression, suggesting that the characters still resonate well with players.
“I guess my only con for this amazing visual novel are a few character designs, but that is really minor and unimportant; overall, I am astounded!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with players feeling it prioritizes profit over quality, leading to a sentiment that it is merely a cash grab.
“This game just felt like an easy cash grab.”
“The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I was constantly bombarded with prompts to spend money, which ruined my immersion.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the kinetic novel is characterized by its cute aesthetic and pleasing music, which together create an enjoyable and immersive experience for players.
“This short kinetic novel is cute and has pleasing music that complements the atmosphere.”
