Angel Wings
- January 29, 2021
- RumR Design
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamUpon answering a mysterious phone call, you awaken in an unfamiliar place filled with new faces… Through intricate relationships and thoughtful introspection, will you be able to unravel the reason you are here?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and emotional storyline that resonates with players, making them feel deeply for the characters.
- Beautiful artwork and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- Multiple routes and endings provide significant replay value, allowing players to explore different character interactions.
- Lack of a skip feature for previously read text makes replaying routes tedious and time-consuming.
- Some characters feel underdeveloped or one-dimensional, leading to a lack of depth in certain storylines.
- The game can be overly reliant on clichés and predictable plot points, which may detract from the overall experience.
- story291 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, particularly within the context of a Korean drama-inspired visual novel. While some found the plot predictable and criticized the forced dialogue, others praised the emotional depth and variety of choices that lead to multiple endings. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, despite some pacing issues and plot holes, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
“Set against a backdrop of a Korean drama storyline, the game allows players to experience the highs and lows of relationships, with multiple choices influencing the direction of the plot and character interactions.”
“The story is very expansive and has many different endings.”
“The storylines are very well written, and even in playing it again to go for different endings, I was still engaged and entertained by the way each path went.”
“The story has essentially no content except for dragging you around in different, pointless directions whilst pitting you against different love interests.”
“The overall story progression is lacking, with many plot points left unexplained, such as why girls just randomly move out.”
“The story is very shallow, and the characters I can't really connect with.”
- music85 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling, while others find it generic and repetitive. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to set the mood and complement the visuals, highlighting specific tracks that resonate well with the game's themes. Overall, while the music is often described as charming and fitting, there is a consensus that it could benefit from more variety and originality.
“The music is great, giving every ending more strength to hit those feelings.”
“This novel had an amazing story, really made you feel for the characters, music was perfect; it came in right when it needed to.”
“The art and music are fantastic, and with vastly different endings and outcomes based on your decisions, this is a great visual novel for sure!”
“The audio could also be better - the background sounds were solid, but the music was generic and often didn't fit the scene.”
“Also, the music is annoyingly cliché and does nothing to encourage further playing.”
“The music may get repetitive after a while, but the ending song (Miracles by Kris Leone) both in Korean and English is beautiful.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style inspired by K-pop artists and the overall quality of the artwork, which is described as beautiful and engaging. However, some users noted technical issues, such as glitches and repetitive character postures, which detracted from the experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are areas for improvement, particularly in consistency and technical performance.
“The artwork is gorgeous, the characters are interesting, and overall a very well-rounded game.”
“Gorgeous visuals, fleshed out characters, and 8 main routes.”
“The visuals are also top notch, everything looks really good from the setting to the girls themselves.”
“Can't play it because of a weird graphics glitch, where the background image appears as a small glitchy picture in the top left corner that the developers don't seem to care about fixing.”
“I mean, Jei is literally just images of Yeji from Itzy with a filter put over it to fit the game's art style, but it's been up for a year so I'm assuming that nothing's been done about it....”
“Angel Wings appears to be painting over images of Korean pop artists, specifically from the groups Itzy and AOA, without permission and using these digital renditions as the artwork for the love interests in-game.”
- emotional44 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, reminiscent of a k-drama, that evokes a wide range of feelings including joy, sadness, and nostalgia. Players report forming strong attachments to characters, experiencing heart-wrenching moments, and being moved to tears by the story's impactful writing and heartfelt endings. Overall, it is described as an emotional rollercoaster that successfully combines humor, drama, and romance, making it a highly recommended experience for fans of emotional storytelling.
“The writing captures the essence of a k-drama, complete with melodrama, humor, and heartwarming moments.”
“It managed to invoke a very strong emotional response from me: sadness, joy, happiness, nostalgia, laughter, awe, attachment, caring, heartbreak but above all hope which I think we all need right now.”
“This is one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking dating sims I've ever played; I can't express how good this is.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, blending melodrama with heartwarming and funny moments that resonate with players. Many reviews highlight the clever writing, engaging character interactions, and subtle jokes that elicit genuine laughter, while also balancing emotional depth. Overall, the humor is described as relatable and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience without resorting to crudeness or cheesiness.
“The writing captures the essence of a K-drama, complete with melodrama, humor, and heartwarming moments.”
“The banter with Jei, who you clash with early on, is so funny at times; you love to tease each other.”
“The game is also packed with references and in-jokes that only certain communities will understand, which really adds to the humor throughout it.”
- character development12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its depth and variety, with well-defined storylines that enhance each character's growth. While some players find certain character archetypes unappealing, the overall narrative and character arcs are considered engaging and well-crafted, contributing to a rich storytelling experience. The game's impressive character designs and writing quality further elevate its appeal, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.
“This game is great for anyone who likes slow character development, storytelling, romance, and anime.”
“For a debut game, Angel Wings has the story and character development depth worthy of visual novel of the year, and could definitely be published elsewhere as a hardback book as the writing quality is amazing for the developer's very first fully-completed piece of work.”
“I don't know if it's the Korean fetish of having useless weak boy character development or not, but it's a big turn-off for me.”
“Now the character designs I wasn't a big fan of at first.”
“The storylines that accompany each character are also well-defined, with a lot of character development and depth.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, with numerous endings and character paths that encourage players to explore different scenarios. Users appreciate the variety of unlockable content and the distinct experiences offered through multiple playthroughs, despite some noting a tendency for repetition. Overall, the replay value is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's appeal.
“A surprisingly interesting visual novel with plenty of replayability to unlock the outfit selections and various endings.”
“There is a lot of replayability with this game, allowing you to explore different paths with characters and achieve different endings (medium and good endings).”
“My overall score: 9.5 out of 10 because of the high replay value with 20+ different endings.”
“Though it gets kinda repetitive, the replay value on this game is good.”
“Replay value is huge, you get so many possibilities for so many endings it's amazing.”
“This adds a wealth of replay value as each story you get is vastly different from the others.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on decision-making, typical of visual novels, which some players find engaging despite its lack of traditional mechanics. While the story and characters are praised for their uniqueness, the overall gameplay experience is considered average, serving as a good break from more intense gaming sessions.
“Perfect for taking a break from gameplay-heavy games and when you just want to get lost in a well-presented visual novel.”
“While it does not have the most riveting gameplay (it is a visual novel), the story and characters are interesting and unique in their own special ways.”
“I should note that I am friends with the developer, but during gameplay, I brushed my affiliation with the developer aside in order to remain as neutral as I could, as I feel it would be biased of me to play purely because it was made by my friend.”
“As a visual novel, the primary gameplay loop comes in the decisions you make.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, particularly noting that repeated text during multiple playthroughs becomes tedious and suggests the need for a feature to skip previously read content.
“Too much grinding.”
“You guys really need to add a skip text feature because on multiple playthroughs it gets really tedious to spam through all the seen text.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's monetization model, highlighting that the absence of in-app purchases enhances the overall experience and accessibility, making it enjoyable for a wider audience. They express a desire for more games in this style, emphasizing that the lack of paywalls contributes significantly to its appeal.
“10/10 experience! This is the first time a rom-com game has been so unique. Please don't add in-app purchases, as it made the game fun and playable for many players without having to pay for every choice.”
“I love that this game offers a complete experience without forcing players to spend money on in-app purchases. It really enhances the enjoyment and accessibility for everyone.”
“The monetization model is fantastic! I appreciate that I can enjoy the game fully without being pressured to make purchases. It keeps the experience enjoyable and fair.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor stability issues, such as occasional bugs affecting interactions, but these occurrences are infrequent and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Some hiccups (e.g., I found myself chatting with Jei at the bar long after she left the town - one of the buggy triggers), though not many.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay, including characters getting stuck in walls.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The review does not directly address the game's optimization, focusing instead on personal experiences related to the visual novel's themes. Therefore, no specific insights about optimization can be gleaned from this text.
