ALPHA-NIGHTHAWK
- October 27, 2022
- Liar-soft
Get on Steam"Alpha-Nighthawk" is a visual novel with 10+ hours of gameplay and high-quality anime artwork. The story follows STX Space Force pilot Miriya Hakone and former elite pilot Ichizo Yodaka in Bayshore Daiba City, located in the Red Zone - a lawless slum created by a space monster impact. Together, they face Consuelo, a giant rose-like object suspended in space, and navigate mecha duels, fluffy tails, and pulpy science fiction.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and creative setting with vibrant character designs and a distinct art style.
- It offers a fun and engaging experience, blending sci-fi themes with character-driven moments.
- The character development is notable, with some characters being particularly well-received by players.
- The game suffers from frequent freezes, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.
- The story is considered weak and overly simplistic, with many players feeling disappointed by the lack of depth.
- The explicit content is poorly integrated, leading to a disjointed narrative that leaves players feeling like they are missing important context.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being boring and overly simplistic, with some players finding the slice-of-life scenes more engaging than the main narrative. While there are elements of serious storytelling and character development, the focus on adult content detracts from the overall experience, leaving many players disappointed and feeling that they missed important lore by not accessing additional content.
“It's a shame because the game does have a serious story outside of that, and those scenes have quite a bit of lore and character development in them, so skipping over them makes it feel like you're missing a good chunk of relevant information and many scenes feel short and choppy.”
“Boring and too simple story with two good characters.”
“Slice of life scenes were better than the main story.”
“It's a shame because the game does have a serious story outside of that, and those scenes have quite a bit of lore and character development in them. Skipping over them makes it feel like you're missing a good chunk of relevant information, and many scenes feel short and choppy.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a diverse cast of characters and offers notable character development throughout its engaging narrative. While the unique art style and creative setting enhance the experience, some players feel that skipping certain scenes can lead to a disjointed understanding of the story and character lore. Overall, the character development is appreciated, but its impact may be diminished if key scenes are overlooked.
“It has an interesting, creative setting, a cool cast of characters, some good character development over the course of the game, and a really unique art style.”
“It's a shame because the game does have a serious story outside of that, and those scenes have quite a bit of lore and character development in them, so skipping over them makes it feel like you're missing a good chunk of relevant information and many scenes feel short and choppy.”
“The setting is really quite cool, the character designs too.”
“It's a shame because the game does have a serious story outside of that, and those scenes have quite a bit of lore and character development in them. Skipping over them makes it feel like you're missing a good chunk of relevant information, and many scenes feel short and choppy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style and vibrant character designs, contributing to an engaging and creative setting. Players appreciate the visual appeal, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the game's narrative.
“It has an interesting, creative setting, a cool cast of characters, some good character development over the course of the game, and a really unique art style.”
“The characters, setting, and art style are all vibrant and interesting, and the game is a lot of fun to read through.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report frequent stability issues, with the game freezing approximately every 15 minutes.
“The game freezes every 15 minutes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I can't progress without worrying about the next freeze.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for fans of Liar Soft's previous titles like Gahkthun and Adabana Odd Tales, which are noted for their unique ambiance and distinctive narrative direction.
“Even more recommended if you like Liar Soft's previous games (Gahkthun, Adabana Odd Tales) with their rather unique atmosphere and approach to direction in the medium.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong appreciation for the music, particularly enjoying the songs by Rita, indicating a positive reception of the soundtrack.
“I am always happy to hear more songs by Rita too.”
