Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal-

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Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- is a single player action game with a anime theme. It was developed by stage-nana and was released on July 7, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

The latest visual novel by Tomo Kataoka, the author of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, has arrived! An empty world with endless rain and only one person. Here there is no hunger, sickness or even death. Just what story does this world's one occupant have?

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews

story68 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Poignant and melancholic story with deep themes of loneliness, suicide, and eternal life that evokes strong emotional responses.
Beautiful atmosphere supported by fitting minimalist art, soothing piano soundtrack, and well-executed voice acting enhancing immersion.
Includes the bonus content of Narcissu 1st & 2nd, providing additional value and appealing to fans of the creator's previous works.

Short length and linear, kinetic novel format with no player choices or replayability, making the price point questionable unless purchased on sale.
Narrative can feel confusing or underdeveloped with unexplained mysteries, uneven pacing, and lack of depth especially for the male protagonist.
Repetitive visuals and music with limited art assets and some technical issues such as resolution problems and unclear UI elements.

story
243 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Ame no Marginal" is a short, bittersweet, and melancholic visual novel set in a parallel world of eternal rain, exploring deep themes such as depression, suicide, and immortality through two intertwined character perspectives. While its deliberate ambiguity and sparse narrative may frustrate those seeking clear answers or complex plot development, many find the emotional tone, atmosphere, and storytelling style captivating and thought-provoking. However, some consider its pacing uneven, ending rushed or unsatisfying, and the story underdeveloped, making it more suitable for fans of kinetic novels who appreciate subtlety and mood over traditional narrative closure.
- “A bittersweet short story filled with genre-typical elements of the supernatural.”
- “Ame no marginal makes use of a compelling premise and exceptional world-building to tell a short but interesting story.”
- “The story of a world where it always rains is told from the viewpoint of two protagonists, has some depressing, uplifting and otherwise emotional moments and is tied up nicely with the final conclusion.”
- “Unfortunately, it does come across as the story being poorly developed, and lacking relative depth since there are quite a few plot points not specifically covered or properly explained, leading to a rather incoherent plot line.”
- “There was absolutely no point nor depth to the story or its characters, even though the game sets you up to believe there might be some.”
- “What should have been an emotional story about a young girl and her sister becomes a slog through dozens of pointless walls of text. And even if the walls of text had been more succinct or of better quality, the plot is still extremely boring.”
music
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional, somber, and fitting atmosphere that enhances the gloomy and melancholic mood of the story. However, many users note the soundtrack is limited in variety and can become repetitive over extended play. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point that effectively supports the narrative despite its repetitiveness.
- “Additionally, I absolutely adore the music; every soundtrack is so incredibly catchy!”
- “The music adds atmosphere and emotion to the entire visual novel through its beautiful sound and emotional range.”
- “The music is top-notch, featuring a number of piano pieces that aid the emotion of each scene.”
- “The music got really repetitive with it having so few tracks, and the visuals were skimpy to say the least.”
- “The only downside to this visual novel is the OST lacks much variety.”
- “You will hear the same songs again and again on loop.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a minimalist, anime-inspired art style with muted tones that effectively set a melancholic mood, though visuals are sparse and often reused, leading to occasional inconsistencies. While the artwork is charming and atmospheric, the limited variety and repetitive imagery, combined with a lack of full voice acting, may feel underwhelming to some players. Overall, the visuals complement the game's mood but may come across as skimpy or unimpressive compared to expectations for visual novels.
- “The artwork is nicely done, with effort to make each shot being unique.”
- “Graphics are pretty great and the music does relatively good in building the atmosphere.”
- “The art style is simplistic, the muted cold tones of the colorscheme helping to highlight the mood.”
- “Most of the graphics are reused and sometimes it looks weird (like that one time where the umbrella has been repaired but the image is still showing the girl using a broken umbrella), but it doesn't really affect the story that much.”
- “The music got really repetitive with it having so few tracks, and the visuals were skimpy to say the least.”
- “The problem with this game is that first of all: there's too little music so prepare for the same loop over and over, there's too few visuals and the few that are there are ugly, and the biggest problem of all is that the story is absolutely boring.”
emotional
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the story is generally described as touching, captivating, and emotionally powerful, with themes of pain, hopelessness, and the struggles of eternal life. While some find it deeply moving and tear-inducing, others note pacing issues and lack of clarity may reduce emotional impact. Overall, it effectively evokes a range of feelings through its narrative, characters, and soundtrack, though it may not reach the emotional depth of related works like Narcissu.
- “The story first centers on a protagonist who has emotional problems and the only way to ease his pain is to end his life; nevertheless, he continues to live despite failed attempts to commit suicide.”
- “This is a deeply emotional story with big flaws, but with a wonderful development that will remain in your thoughts for a long time.”
- “Ame no Marginal's storyline is well written and very engaging; the depressing yet touching storyline, along with the appropriate use of soundtracks, is able to portray the right mood.”
- “Cliché, boring story told as slowly and lifelessly as possible.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its melancholic, sorrowful, and somber tone, effectively conveying loneliness, despair, and hopelessness in a soothing and immersive way. The combination of music, artwork, and setting enhances the emotional depth and supports the overall mood, though repetitive scenery and brevity slightly limit the experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout and perfectly executed aspect of these visual novels.
- “I also enjoyed the whole depressing and sorrowful vibe, the atmosphere is fantastic.”
- “If not, I'll just say that what I absolutely loved about both Ame no Marginal and Narcissu is the atmosphere of loneliness, sadness, and despair that is somehow presented so matter-of-factly it's almost soothing.”
- “The one aspect this VN nails though is atmosphere: an isolated world, a population of 1, an endless rainfall, and eternal life.”
- “It doesn't have the same emotional punch to it, but it does have a very eerie sense of hopelessness and nihilism that drives the atmosphere.”
- “The art is good but it gets a bit tiring to see the same scenery over and over, there's so much filler, but it adds to the atmosphere.”
- “It’s a solid experience with an interesting story, moving you in a way that only a stage-mana story can with its somber yet calm atmosphere, but it’s a bit too short and underdeveloped to call it amazing.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Ame no Marginal is minimal, typical of visual novels, involving mostly clicking through linear dialogue with no real challenge or interactive mechanics. Its appeal lies primarily in the narrative rather than gameplay, which is brief and straightforward.
- “- Like with most visual novels, this game does not have much gameplay besides clicking through dialogue.”
- “Total reading (or gameplay if you like) time is around 2 hours.”
- “As a visual novel, Ame no Marginal offers no challenge to the cunning of an alpha wolf.”
- “Its strength lies not in the gameplay but in the power of its narrative.”
- “Like with most visual novels, this game does not have much gameplay besides clicking through dialogue.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development provides ample background for the female protagonist, but the male lead’s character is underdeveloped, leaving significant gaps and unanswered questions about his past and his relationship with the heroine. This lack of depth contributes to frustrations in the narrative.
- “Character development wise, we do get ample background on the girl, but the guy is probably the main reason for the flaws that this VN has, as his background and character development are almost untouched. This leaves the reader with many frustrating questions about his past and how he properly ties in with the female protagonist in the end.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability due to its short duration and lack of choices or alternate routes, making it more suitable for purchase during sales.
- “Overall, I enjoyed it, but due to the short playing time, no choices, or alternate routes, there is no replayability. I'd suggest picking it up when it goes on sale, which it often does.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with buggy menus and distorted visuals making it difficult to play. Overall, the experience is plagued by technical problems.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game can feel tedious and repetitive, potentially causing players to lose engagement with the thematic concepts.

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Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- is a action game with anime theme.

Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal-.

Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- was released on July 7, 2015.

Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- was developed by stage-nana.

Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal- is a single player game.

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