Area-X
- June 24, 2015
- Zeiva Inc
Get on Steam"Area-X" is a single-player Simulation game that combines Visual Novel and Adventure elements. As Time Negotiator Elcia, you'll navigate six chapters, exploring diverse dimensions, completing missions, and making choices impacting Elcia's fate. The plot follows Elcia's unexpected discovery of "Area-X," unraveling mysterious conspiracies and exploring the uncanny nature of her world. Immerse in a highly emotional story underscored by fantastic music.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a well-written and engaging story that keeps players invested with emotional depth and plot twists.
- It has beautiful artwork and a unique soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The protagonist is a strong and interesting character, breaking the mold of typical otome game leads.
- The game can be confusing at first, especially with the choices that affect the endings, requiring a guide for some players.
- There is a lack of romance compared to other dating sims, focusing more on the plot than romantic interactions.
- Some puzzles are overly difficult and may require external help to solve, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
- story39 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of "Area-X" is highly praised for its intricate and well-crafted narrative, featuring numerous plot twists and deep lore that keeps players engaged throughout. Reviewers highlight its philosophical themes, emotional depth, and the interconnectedness of character arcs, making it a standout visual novel that prioritizes storytelling over traditional gameplay elements. Overall, the game is regarded as a compelling experience that is worth playing for its narrative alone, even for those unfamiliar with its prequel, "X-Note."
“The main key of the game is the story itself and it is amazing, with a lot of plot twists and ties between each plot point, like a puzzle fitting with each piece.”
“The story is engaging, interesting, and well-written.”
“Area-x is one of my favorite otome games, with a story that is so well developed, carefully planned, and intriguing that the price is worth it.”
“The plot is so thick and intertwined I binged playing this the day I bought it; it has so many feels, urghhhhhh.”
“This game's plot is like an onion with layers upon layers upon layers.”
“Area-x is one of my favorite otome games and a story that is so well developed, carefully planned, and intriguing that the price is worth it.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its unique style and emotional impact, with standout tracks like the sad bad ending theme resonating with players. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtracks complement the game's atmosphere, with a mix of brass band elements and techno influences that enhance the overall experience. Many express a desire to purchase the soundtrack, highlighting its quality and fitting nature for each scene.
“The music, although royalty free, is amazing with my favorite being the bad ending theme; it is so sad.”
“The music is amazing and fits each scene.”
“The excellent music helps to make you feel what you are reading.”
“The soundtrack used is very rare, referring to its style and execution.”
“The music in Pedoe Manor sounds like a brass band; there's a voiced trumpet I like!”
“The music is mediocre.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a touching and humorous plot with difficult choices that enhance replayability. The soundtrack complements the narrative, evoking feelings of nostalgia and sadness, particularly in key moments that resonate with players, such as the heartbreaking conclusion involving Elcia. Overall, it balances lightheartedness with serious themes, creating a rich emotional experience.
“This game is emotional more than it's romantic.”
“The plot is lovely, with touching and funny dialogue, some hard choices to make, and easy replayability!”
“The 'Recollection' track in Rexus's route goes well with recalling the 'Missing Piece' for a dark truth, 'Human Gridlock' for the eerie catastrophe that started, and 'Nostalgia' for Livan's sadness that brings a tear.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on making impactful choices that lead to different endings, with a notable challenge in achieving the good ending. While some users feel that the gameplay mechanics could use refinement, the overall experience is highly regarded, especially for fans of visual novels.
“Probably one of the best visual novels I have played. The gameplay requires some tweaking, which was necessary in most Zeiva games, but regardless, the game is worth every penny.”
“The most interesting part of the gameplay was the choices you have to make to get the good ending. The difficulty is high in that sense.”
“The time-traveling is a story element, not a gameplay feature, in case you came here hoping for that.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and fitting art style, which enhances the game's engaging story and mystery. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
“The art style suits the game just right.”
“Beautiful artwork.”
“The graphics are great; the story and mystery are incredibly engaging, and the music offers a nice complement.”
“The characters' artwork feels like a mask for their true selves.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its blend of dark and philosophical elements, providing a touching and engaging experience. Players appreciate the witty dialogue and the ability to make difficult choices, which adds depth to the replayability. Overall, the humor enhances the emotional impact of the story.
“The story is pretty powerful and philosophical; it gets dark at times but also humorous.”
“The plot is lovely, featuring touching and funny dialogue, with some hard choices to make and easy replayability!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's engaging plot and humorous dialogue, noting that the challenging choices enhance its replayability, making it easy to revisit the experience.
“The plot is lovely, with touching and funny dialogue, some hard choices to make, and easy replayability!”
“Each playthrough offers new choices and outcomes, making it a game you can enjoy multiple times.”
“The variety of paths and endings keeps the experience fresh, encouraging you to replay and explore different scenarios.”
