Alluna and Brie Re-Tentacled

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In "Alluna and Brie: Fragments of Time," players navigate a series of puzzle-filled environments, using the unique abilities of two sisters to unlock the mysteries of their family's past. With gorgeous visuals and challenging gameplay, this adventure game encourages cooperation and creative thinking to repair the fabric of time itself. Solve intricate puzzles and uncover hidden secrets in this beautifully crafted experience.

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a fun and humorous story with engaging characters, reminiscent of titles like Neptunia and West of Loathing.
The combination of visual novel elements with RPG mechanics provides a unique gameplay experience that keeps players entertained for over 20 hours.
The Australian setting and humor add a charming touch, making the dialogue and interactions enjoyable and relatable.

The gameplay can become repetitive at times, and the turn-based combat lacks depth and strategy.
There is no mouse support, which complicates navigation and can detract from the overall experience.
The story heavily relies on knowledge from the previous game, which may confuse new players who haven't played Max's Big Bust.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
8%
The story is characterized as zany and entertaining, featuring humorous characters and engaging side events that enhance the overall experience. However, it heavily relies on knowledge from the previous game, "Max's Big Bust," which may confuse newcomers. While the narrative is linear and revolves around magical girls and monster girls, it offers a mix of comedy and charm that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “The characters, like in Neptunia, are funny, and you can’t wait to do their side events or advance the story because it’s fun, funny, and entertaining.”
- “Great game with a funny storyline.”
- “The art is on the same level as the previous game, Max's Big Bust, which is pretty good; the story and writing are funny and quite entertaining.”
- “The story is fine, though it doesn't feel as involved as the previous title, which isn't helped by being broken up by the JRPG elements.”
- “The plot leans heavily on events of the developer's previous game, Max's Big Bust, in a way that can cause confusion to any who haven't played that game.”
- “Very linear story dealing with monster girls trying to take over the world for the most part.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
52%
22%
The gameplay of the game is a mix of visual novel elements and turn-based combat, which some players find enjoyable despite its lack of polish and repetitive nature. While the dating mechanics serve as a vehicle for world-building, they can feel tedious and detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging story and characters, but note that the combat system and interface could benefit from improvements, particularly in mouse functionality.
- “It's a great effort for a team not used to balancing an RPG, just in terms of nailing a gameplay loop, partly thanks to the fun writing and characters.”
- “Regardless, Alluna and Brie makes for a really interesting and engaging title with more than 20+ hours of gameplay and plenty more to explore thereafter.”
- “The gameplay seems very good and if you like turn-based battle systems like Final Fantasy or Phantasy Star, then you are in for a treat.”
- “The gameplay lacks polish and there are too many fights, but the game developer is going to overhaul it all in the near future.”
- “Attack animations take far too long, there are no interesting mechanics to take it past the most bare-bones RPG experience, and it doesn't really serve the story all that much other than to be the butt of a few jokes about the tropes in use.”
- “Cons: gameplay can be repetitive at times, the story leans too much on knowledge of prior releases, and it really should have mouse input.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its fun, irreverent style, reminiscent of titles like "West of Loathing" and "Neptunia," featuring Australian lingo and a playful use of profanity that adds to its comedic charm. Players appreciate the well-written dialogue, entertaining characters, and the engaging side events that enhance the overall experience. Fans of quirky humor and visual novels will find the game's over-the-top jokes and lighthearted storytelling particularly enjoyable.
- “The spin-off/sequel to Max's Big Bust, this game carries on the good writing and over-the-top humor as well as the overall art style.”
- “This charm comes through in the game's well-written dialogue and legitimately funny jokes.”
- “It has a wonderful sense of humor and is certainly a must-play if you played the previous game in the series.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and fun, with highlights like the 80's-themed "night" theme, though some users find it repetitive and occasionally annoying, particularly with background noise issues. While the sound effects receive high praise, the overall volume levels can be inconsistent, leading to mixed feelings about the music experience. Despite some criticisms, the music does not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The music is very good, especially the 80's-themed 'night' theme of the game, but the volume is all over the place.”
- “Sound: 10/10 great sound effects, music was catchy and fun.”
- “Some music pieces are pretty catchy, but if it's raining, prepare to hear a whiny dog in the background... sometimes the music you just want to switch at times, but it doesn't make me want to throw my computer out.”
- “Music is more of the same.”
- “Some music pieces are pretty catchy, but if it's raining, prepare to hear a whiny dog in the background. Sometimes the music makes you want to switch it at times, but it doesn't make me want to throw my computer out.”
- “Again, the music is kinda meh, but the gameplay, as in a visual novel, is really enjoyable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game have received high praise, with a perfect score of 10/10 for their vibrant art style and character designs, including charming chibi versions. Reviewers appreciate the detailed visuals of characters, enemies, and environments, highlighting the game's successful continuation of its predecessor's artistic flair.
- “Visuals: 10/10! Loved the design of all of the characters, enemies, and buildings!”
- “I really like the art style of the characters, especially their little chibi combat versions, and I actually enjoy the combat more than I was expecting.”
- “The spin-off/sequel to Max's Big Bust carries on the good writing and over-the-top humor, as well as the overall art style.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding mechanics in the game to be tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the romance elements. Many feel that the grind becomes a chore, overshadowing the potential for impactful storytelling and character development.
- “They do all tend to get rather grindy fairly quickly though and will end up feeling more like a chore you do to get to the next bit of writing.”
- “Cause of this, even if you like romance, which I do, these mechanics tend to be tedious compared to just having a single linear love interest and actually writing something impactful or full of actual drama.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is generally perceived as lacking replayability, with multiple users expressing that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “I don't see this game having any replay value to speak of.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits minor bugs in certain areas, but overall, these issues do not significantly impact gameplay or experience.
- “Slightly buggy in places, but nothing game-breaking.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally solid, receiving an 8/10 rating, though some users reported minor issues with crashes in the startup menu when using the mouse, which can be circumvented by using the arrow keys instead.
- “Performance: 8/10. I had some minor issues in the startup menu when clicking with the mouse, causing the game to crash, but this was solved by instead using the arrow keys.”

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