Amelie

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"Amelie" is a single-player Horror Simulation game with an interesting plot, good visuals, and a perfect soundtrack. Players uncover the psychological horror within a lone manor, where two girls, Amelie and Lilika, live, awaiting the arrival of Amelie's penpal, Sofia. The game features a short, spooky story of love and loss, with captivating visuals and a playtime of 1-1.5 hours.

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Single-Player

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 247 reviews

story76 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and character designs, enhancing the overall experience.
The story is engaging and unfolds through multiple perspectives, providing depth and intrigue.
It's a short but impactful visual novel that combines elements of horror and romance effectively.

The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and character development.
There are instances of repetitive dialogue due to the multiple perspectives, which can make the experience feel tedious.
Some players found the plot convoluted and the horror elements not as impactful as expected.

story
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
50%
2%
The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative, emotional depth, and unique presentation through multiple character perspectives, which adds layers to the plot. However, some players found it lacking in depth and coherence, with criticisms aimed at its brevity and occasional predictability. Overall, it offers a captivating mix of horror and romance, appealing particularly to fans of yuri and psychological themes, despite some narrative shortcomings.
- “The story is captivating in some areas, but at some points it completely loses you, mostly with Lilika's story.”
- “The art is absolutely beautiful and the story is so compelling and well-written, I love everything about it.”
- “I love the way the story and its multiple endings are told from different perspectives, giving you a lot more context each time.”
- “However, it really does feel like it's lacking and the characters, romance, and plot aren't fleshed out well.”
- “The plot is indeed shallow, full of holes and characters written without much thought put into them.”
- “The story relies on common tropes and cheap tricks (e.g. jumpscares and other shock elements) to keep you engaged, but the effect it has is completely opposite, leaving you unsatisfied and bored.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
6%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story, with many players describing it as beautiful, haunting, and perfectly fitting for the scenes. While some noted a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, the overall execution is praised for its smooth integration with the art and narrative, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance. Many players found the music to be a standout feature, elevating their experience and making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “The art and characters are very nice, and the music really sells the ambiance they were going for.”
- “The soundtrack is also amazing (would totally purchase it if it was available) it does a good job fitting in with the scenes.”
- “The music fits the moments it's used in perfectly, and at times I paused just to listen for a moment.”
- “Not mixing up these perspectives with more music variety can leave a really sour taste in someone's mouth.”
- “Music was good, albeit lacking; scenery and art were really well done with their unique touch that also fit the horror/mystery theme really well.”
- “Music starts off a bit plinky plonky, but when the tone shifts, it's delightfully chilling.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and cute art style, with many reviewers highlighting the lovely aesthetics and character designs. However, some criticism is directed at the background art, which some found bland or reminiscent of AI-generated visuals. Overall, the combination of appealing visuals and a haunting soundtrack contributes to a positive experience, despite some limitations in character sprites and illustrations.
- “The art style is gorgeous, the music is hauntingly beautiful, the story intriguing, the girls gay, it has it all!”
- “I loved this game so much, it had an easy to follow story and amazing graphics!”
- “Your team created a masterful experience of storytelling, artwork, and sound design that made Amelie an entertaining and bewitching experience.”
- “The background art style was a little mood killer since it looked really AI-generated and bland.”
- “The backgrounds look like they're made from AI; however, looking at the release date of this game, I'm assuming that's just the art style they went for.”
- “Speaking of art style, in some of the endings there's a complete change in art style and in character design; Lilith's hair changes completely.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with several players noting moments of sadness and even tears during their experience. While some critiques mention underdeveloped characters and a lack of suspense, many still appreciate the touching and eerie narrative that explores themes of love and jealousy. Overall, the game is recognized for its impactful storytelling, despite its short length.
- “I was not prepared for this much emotional damage in an hour.”
- “This game made me cry, so I can only recommend it; I don't make the rules.”
- “Damn, short but sweet, sad and emotional.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and focused mechanics, offering a short experience of about one to two hours, which some players find limiting. While the visuals and story are praised, the horror elements are considered typical, and the multiple route system requires completing previous character routes to unlock new ones. Overall, the game is seen as a decent value for its price, especially for fans of the genre.
- “For the price point, with this quality of story and visuals as well as smooth mechanics, I'm very happy to support a smaller studio!”
- “Many low-budget projects lack direction, but in this case, the simplicity resulted in a trim story with a focused game mechanic.”
- “I like the mechanics of the visuals being more distorted, especially with the painting-style backgrounds as it progresses to the darker scenes or during choice forks for different endings.”
- “Weird multiple route gameplay where additional routes are only unlocked by completing all the routes with the previous character.”
- “Not a lover of flash visual novels with just a couple of hours worth of gameplay; not much you can do with such a short time span, but I gotta say the host and the art made up for it, for the most part.”
- “If you're fine with paying €3.30 for less than 2 hours of gameplay, buy at full price; otherwise, I suggest getting it at 50% off.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere of the game is described as compelling and moody, enhanced by original background art and a beautiful soundtrack that contribute to its engaging environment. While some find the writing style neutral and jarring against the gothic elements, the overall experience is enriched by a mix of sweet and unsettling moments, creating a captivating mystery atmosphere. The art and audio are particularly praised, making the atmosphere a standout feature despite some critiques.
- “While short, it also only costs $5 Canadian and the art and the atmosphere are really engaging.”
- “The story contains sweet and very unsettling moments alike (themes of possessiveness, loss, and self-discovery run through the game), enhanced by some remarkably original background art that contributes a lot to setting the atmosphere, and punctuated by a beautiful soundtrack.”
- “Beautiful art, atmospheric audio, and brilliantly written.”
- “It's compelling and moody, though for me Sofia's style is so jarring with the gothic atmosphere, even with all things considered.”
- “Nothing scary or haunting (I've seen people comparing it to DDLC and it's not even close). The style of writing is okay-ish and completely neutral, so it doesn't add anything to immersion and atmosphere.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Character development is highlighted through appealing character designs and art styles, with notable changes in certain endings, such as Lilith's hair transformation. However, while the time-traveling dynamic between Amelie and Sofia is evident from the beginning, it ultimately fails to deliver a compelling emotional impact, resulting in a somewhat bland romantic element.
- “The art is super nice too—love the character designs!”
- “I particularly love the character design.”
- “Speaking of art style, in some of the endings there's a complete change in art style and character design; Lilith's hair changes completely.”
- “The aspect of time traveling between Amelie and Sofia is easy to spot even at the start of the game due to the character design and writing, which isn't actually that bad, but it was supposed to be a tragic element for the romance; it just ended up being bland.”
- “In some of the endings, there's a complete change in art style and character design, which can be jarring and detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's humor is highlighted by a clever ending that features a joke about the protagonist purchasing in-game currency in a mobile game, adding a lighthearted and relatable touch to the overall experience.
- “The game ends with a hilarious joke about her buying in-game currency in a mobile game.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever references that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny situations that keep the mood light.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players appreciate the subtle variations between routes, which enhance the game's replayability by maintaining interest and engagement throughout multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers so many different choices and outcomes that I found myself wanting to play through it multiple times to see everything.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and character interactions, making it hard to put down.”
- “I loved the subtle changes between routes - without spoiling anything, these really kept me on my toes and maintained my interest in its replay value.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices made replaying feel redundant.”
- “While the story was engaging, the limited variations in gameplay mechanics made me feel like I had seen everything after just one playthrough.”

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2h Median play time

2h Average play time

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*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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