Aoi Tori

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Shiratori Ritsu, the sole male at Kirihara Academy for Girls and its priest, protects the school from demons but finds his sanity tested by the arrival of a new student, the one-hundred-year-old vampire Mary Harker, and a call from the devil, questioning his purpose in life.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Mary Harker's route is highly praised for its engaging story and energetic voice acting, making it the standout experience of the visual novel.
The game features a unique blend of genres and character depth, with a well-paced narrative that keeps players entertained throughout.
The art style and character designs are generally well-received, with beautiful CGs and a varied soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The Steam version lacks multiple routes and explicit content, requiring an external patch to access the full experience, which may frustrate some players.
Some routes, particularly Sayo's and Risa's, are criticized for being less engaging and having characters that are difficult to sympathize with.
The inclusion of numerous H-scenes can feel excessive and may detract from the story for players who prefer a more narrative-focused experience.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the visual novel is described as intriguing and layered, featuring a mix of supernatural elements, character depth, and references to classic literature, though it suffers from a tedious looping structure and some under-explained plot points. While the Steam version limits access to certain routes, requiring an external patch for the full experience, the narrative effectively explores relationships and character backstories, particularly between Ritsu and Mary. Overall, the storytelling is engaging, albeit with a notable focus on plot-relevant adult scenes that may not appeal to all players.
- “The reference to the Bible, various Shakespearean plays, and other works added a depth to the story that made it stick.”
- “There's actually quite a lot of story, although in the Steam version, it only explores the budding relationship and romance, which is depicted very well through the events and feelings between Ritsu and Mary and how Mary's vampire powers haunt her and possibly put Ritsu in danger.”
- “On a personal level, I had a blast from start to finish, and I love Purple Software embracing the weirdness and degeneracy of the eroge genre while still telling an engaging story with a lot of heart.”
- “The same looping story got old.”
- “I was ready for the story to end way before it did.”
- “However, after a bit of searching, I learned that a lot of content from the original story had to be cut in order for the game to make it to Steam and that an external patch would be needed in order to gain access to all the routes.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a varied soundtrack with lovely tracks that enhance the overall experience, particularly for fans of Japanese visual novels. While some users find the music underwhelming, others appreciate its contribution to the dramatic and supernatural narrative, complemented by beautiful character art and voice acting.
- “Regarding the music, the tracks are lovely to listen to.”
- “There are several CGs, including chibi art, presented throughout the story as well as a varied soundtrack and full-on Japanese voice acting.”
- “If you're a fan of Japanese visual novels, you enjoy looking at beautiful CGs and listening to lovely music tracks and Japanese voice acting, and you especially want a story that leans towards the dramatic and supernatural, then this is worth taking a look.”
- “The music isn't that great.”
- “If you grew up in the 90s and heard that song by Radiohead 'Creep', it pretty much summarizes the main route.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a linear narrative structure, featuring a common route followed by a specific character route, which some players found initially confusing. Overall, it emphasizes story progression over complex mechanics.
- “In regards to the gameplay, the Steam version plays out as a linear story in that there's the common route and then Mary's route.”
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll transition into my thoughts.”
- “Now, when it comes to the gameplay, I admit that this is where I was temporarily confused.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the art style of the backgrounds as grainy, dark, and lifeless, while also finding the character sprites for Risa and Mikako to appear bug-eyed and unappealing.
- “I didn't like the art style of the backgrounds, and the sprites for Risa and Mikako look bug-eyed to me.”
- “The background graphics just look grainy, dark, and lifeless.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its ability to provide a relaxing contrast to the dramatic and supernatural elements of the story, enhancing the overall experience for fans of Japanese visual novels. Players enjoy the blend of humor with beautiful visuals and music, making the slower moments enjoyable.
- “However, I enjoyed these slower moments, as they're relaxing and full of humor.”
- “If you're a fan of Japanese visual novels, you don't mind having to use an external patch in order to get all the story content, you enjoy looking at beautiful CGs and listening to lovely music tracks and Japanese voice acting, and you especially want a story that leans towards the dramatic and supernatural (with some humor and slower moments in between), then this is worth taking a look.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, yet they appreciate the unique approach to the route system that the looping story offers.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels more like a chore than fun.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a surprising prologue that sets a strong tone, with many users considering it the best emotional arc in the entire visual novel.
- “The common route starts off with a very surprising emotional prologue, arguably the best emotional arc in the whole visual novel.”