AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~
- May 16, 2024
- AZARASHI SOFTWARE
Get on Steam"AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~" is a visual novel with a multi-choice, single-ending story and a run time of over 5 hours. The game is set in a coastal town and follows the protagonist, Haruto, as he forms friendships and romantic relationships with three distinct female characters: the quiet and kind Kazuha, the energetic and cheerful Kogane, and the otherworldly and silly Yashiro. The game boasts a cast of professional Japanese voice talent.
Reviews
- The graphics and animations are impressive, contributing to a charming visual experience.
- The game offers a relaxing slice of life experience with lovable characters and a sweet, heartwarming story.
- Kogane's character stands out with her energetic personality and relatable depth, making her route enjoyable.
- The story can feel boring and overly familiar, lacking unique elements despite its charming presentation.
- Some characters, particularly Kazuha and Yashiro, are perceived as flat or clichéd, detracting from the overall experience.
- The male side characters are criticized for being stereotypical and unfunny, which negatively impacts group interactions.
- humor11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is a mixed bag, featuring both genuinely funny moments and some that fall flat due to poorly executed character stereotypes. While the blend of wholesome slice-of-life elements and goofy humor can be enjoyable, many characters are criticized for being unfunny and overly clichéd, detracting from the overall comedic experience. Ultimately, the effectiveness of the humor may vary significantly depending on individual tastes regarding the side characters.
“This visual novel had me laughing in the aisles.”
“I think the humor, the pacing, and the romance are great.”
“Amanatsu was trying to be a good mix of pure relaxing wholesome slice of life, with some recurring goofy over-the-top humor.”
“However, some of the attempted wholesome and comedic moments are ruined by some, quite frankly, very lame and unfunny characters, which I'll explain more about later.”
“Yashiro just felt like a bunch of random 'filler jokes'; nothing particularly funny or unfunny, just random stuff thrown out there.”
“Mitsuru is a bad overweight otaku stereotype constantly yelling unfunny 2D jokes and occasionally forcing the group to act out his otaku whims.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its fully voiced, sincere, and wholesome tone, blending relaxing slice-of-life elements with humor. While it features some genuinely heartwarming moments and enjoyable character interactions, certain comedic attempts fall flat due to less engaging characters. Overall, it offers a satisfying, if not deeply profound, emotional experience.
“Fully voiced, sincere, and quite wholesome.”
“Amanatsu was trying to be a good mix of pure relaxing wholesome slice of life, with some recurring goofy over-the-top humor.”
“There are some legitimately great wholesome moments, and some pretty funny moments.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a mix of relaxing piano tracks and a soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, though it doesn't particularly stand out. While some songs are noted to be better than others, the production quality contributes to a comfortable and engaging atmosphere.
“Relaxing piano for background music.”
“However, the production value including the characters’ design, e-mote system, well-drawn CG, good h-scenes, and soundtrack makes the reading experience incredibly comfy and entertaining.”
“The musical score does not stand out above the rest of the novel but really helps accent the scenes and mood.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as a slow and thoughtful narrative that, while not particularly unique, effectively utilizes common tropes to create a heartwarming and wholesome slice-of-life romance. The main character is portrayed positively, and the backstory adds depth, making the overall experience enjoyable despite its standard elements.
“Her backstory redeemed the route well at the end, and the main character actually seemed like a genuinely good person here.”
“A slow, thoughtful, and deliberate story.”
“It's a pretty fun and surprisingly heartwarming game, but Amanatsu doesn’t have anything special as a story; it’s a very standard moege with a lot of common tropes.”
“Slow, thoughtful, and deliberate story.”
“It didn't get too deep as this is a 'wholesome slice of life romance' story, but it was covered enough to satisfy me.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nice quality and good animation, contributing to a lighthearted and peaceful atmosphere enhanced by a beautiful, bright art style.
“The graphics are nice, and the animation is pretty good.”
“The whole novel has a lighthearted and peaceful vibe to it, amplified by the beautiful bright art style.”
