Atri: My Dear Moments
- June 18, 2020
- 枕
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Atri: My Dear Moments" is a visual novel game set in a future where much of human civilization is underwater. The story follows Ikaruga Natsuki, a disillusioned boy who returns to his childhood home to find it half-swallowed by the sea. After discovering a strange girl sleeping in his grandmother's sunken laboratory, Ikarugu embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her and his grandmother's research. This emotional and suspenseful game is co-produced by the creators of "The Fruit of Grisaia" and written by the author of "If My Heart Had Wings."
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The story is emotionally impactful, exploring themes of love, loss, and the nature of humanity, which resonates deeply with players.
- The art and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's world.
- The character development, particularly of Atri and Natsuki, is well-executed, making players care about their journey and relationships.
- The pacing can be slow at times, especially in the beginning, which may deter some players from fully engaging with the story.
- There are very few choices throughout the game, which can make it feel more like a linear narrative rather than an interactive experience.
- Some players felt that the true ending was unsatisfying or rushed, leaving them wanting more closure or additional content.
- story882 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story of "Atri: My Dear Moments" is a deeply emotional and intimate narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and hope in a post-apocalyptic setting. While it starts slowly, many players find that it builds to a powerful climax, often evoking strong feelings and tears through its well-developed characters and poignant moments. Despite some critiques regarding pacing and predictability, the overall reception highlights its beautiful storytelling, rich soundtrack, and the impact it leaves on players long after completion.
“Atri is a story that will positively impact you for the rest of your life, taking you on a journey that will fill you with emotional overload, taking you through the happiest and saddest feelings that you may have forgotten, but it's worth every moment.”
“The story is gripping, easy to get into, and forgoes any unnecessary complexities that some similar stories of this genre suffer from.”
“I can't put into words how touching and emotional the story was.”
“This game completely crushed my heart.. if you also dive deep into the plot as I do maybe you shouldn't play this game.”
“It's a bit rushed, some events (and the order of events) are very different, and the anime lacks a lot of the backstory told by the visual novel.”
“While the game has gorgeous visuals and decent music, I read about half of the game and often felt that the story wasn’t heading anywhere.”
- emotional292 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Atri" is overwhelmingly positive, with players frequently expressing how deeply the story resonated with them, often leading to tears. Many describe it as a powerful emotional rollercoaster, filled with touching moments, character growth, and a blend of happiness and sadness that leaves a lasting impact. The game's ability to evoke such strong feelings, combined with its beautiful art and music, makes it a highly recommended experience for those seeking an emotional narrative.
“I got absolutely heartbroken when I found out Atri has been faking her emotions; however, I completely understand that she's just a robot who follows emotional patterns when interacting with humans. But when it was revealed that she actually has feelings in the true ending, I just could not stop sobbing 😭😭😭.”
“Atri is a story that will positively impact you for the rest of your life. It takes you on a journey that will fill you with emotional overload, taking you through the happiest and saddest feelings that you may have forgotten, but it's worth every moment.”
“This game made me cry; had me strapped on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, which is why I would gladly give it a 10/10.”
- music286 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel is widely praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling, with a diverse soundtrack that includes over 20 tracks tailored to fit various scenes and moods. Many reviewers highlight the quality of the compositions, noting how they evoke a range of feelings, from tranquility to heart-wrenching sadness, effectively immersing players in the narrative. While some mention that certain tracks can feel repetitive, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's emotional impact and overall experience.
“This VN was a beautiful blend of interesting characters, emotional ebbs and flows, compelling dialogue, captivating music, and breathtaking art.”
“With more than 20 different OST tracks, each one fits perfectly with the current situation of the story and invokes a wide range of feelings, whether it be the relaxing piano of days of love and tranquil moments that reflect the peaceful atmosphere of the small mountaintop island, or the mysterious strings of the sunken city when diving deep into the ruined depths.”
“The soundtrack being the highlight of this title belongs in the upper echelons of the VN scene.”
“They are blinded by semi-decent looking CGs and relaxing but ultimately repetitive music and as such forgive a very poorly written plot, with a very unlikable main character.”
“If there would be one thing to pinpoint that was a little weird to me, it's a couple of the timings of the music stopping in certain places.”
“Music in the VN is fine, but not really memorable.”
- graphics140 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style, beautiful character designs, and immersive visuals that enhance the storytelling experience. Many reviewers noted the high quality of the artwork and the effective use of music to complement the visuals, creating an emotional atmosphere. However, some criticism was directed at the lack of animation in character sprites and occasional blurriness during zoom-ins, which detracted slightly from the overall graphical experience.
“The story is engaging, along with the beautiful visuals, lovable characters, and rich soundtrack; it really immerses you in the world of Atri.”
“The landscape and character art are wonderful throughout, and I was surprised by how fitting the music painted the scene alongside the visuals.”
“Both the visuals and the story were absolutely beautiful; I'm not ashamed to say it brought me to tears on several occasions.”
“When it comes to graphics, the colors are rarely vibrant and saturated, which greatly emphasizes the bleakness of the world in which the story takes place.”
“The character sprites have a kind of sketchy art style, aren't animated in the slightest (like blinking, mouth movement, ...) and only ever change once per scene transition.”
“Keeping in mind that this game apparently was originally developed and released in as modern times as 2020, that is kind of sad, and might be off-putting for people being simply allured by the promising artworks on the shop page.”
- optimization88 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The optimization of the visual novel is generally praised, with users reporting smooth performance and no significant crashes or bugs. However, some players noted occasional stutters during specific effects. Overall, the game is considered a high-performance experience, complemented by excellent voice acting and a well-executed soundtrack.
“Truly a high performance visual novel.”
“Everything runs smoothly and I experienced no issues with it.”
“A high performance visual novel that brings a little light to your heart.”
“The performance is as expected from a visual novel: no crashes or bugs, but I detected some stutters when playing specific effects.”
“Even though she brags a lot about being a high-performance household robot, she is useless with almost all of the household chores, at least at the start.”
“Robotic technology has become much more advanced and 'high performance' than Atri's, yet no one in the world could ever figure out how to repair or overclock her artificially set lifespan, as her physical body is actually meant to be used for much longer than that.”
- humor46 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the visual novel "Atri" is described as a blend of wholesome and uplifting moments, often intertwined with emotional depth. While many characters, particularly Ririka, are noted for their charm and comedic appeal, some reviewers felt that the humor occasionally clashed with the more serious themes of the story. Overall, the game is praised for its well-executed humor that enhances the narrative, despite some criticism of unnecessary remarks from the translation.
“Hits the feels and offers some wholesome and hilarious moments!”
“I found it uplifting and well written with plenty of humor.”
“The story is rich with touching and funny moments, not to mention a few great thought-provoking dialogues.”
- character development38 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, particularly for the main characters Natsuki and Atri, who exhibit significant growth and emotional depth throughout the story. While the supporting cast lacks development due to limited screentime, the overall pacing and attention to detail in character arcs contribute to a compelling narrative experience. The combination of strong character design, voice acting, and meaningful moments enhances the emotional impact of the game.
“I love the story and the attention to detail in the art and character development throughout the story.”
“Atri did great at building up the characters, and even though it is not the longest novel, there is a good amount of character development, and I just love watching the characters learn and grow.”
“This is a very good visual novel; the story is well structured, has good character development (especially for the main character), and has a lot of meaningful moments, which make this game a very emotional one.”
“Besides our two main characters Natsuki and Atri, there isn't much character development in the rest of the cast, but that is really due to the lack of screentime they have.”
“I feel like they should've given all the regular members of the classroom a character design.”
“The character development in this game is very well paced.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by a diverse and fitting soundtrack that complements the narrative's emotional depth. Beautifully drawn backgrounds and well-executed character designs contribute to a unique ambiance, ranging from tranquil slice-of-life moments to a sense of hopelessness in certain settings. Overall, the combination of music, visuals, and storytelling creates a memorable and engaging experience for players.
“With more than 20 different OST tracks, each one fits perfectly with the current situation of the story and invokes a wide range of feelings, whether it be the relaxing piano of 'Days of Love' and tranquil moments that reflect the peaceful atmosphere of the small mountaintop island, or the mysterious strings of 'The Sunken City' when diving deep into the ruined depths.”
“Beautifully drawn backgrounds create a unique atmosphere of 'a hopeless world'.”
“Whatever combination of writing, audio, and visuals they put in Atri made me feel the same immersive atmosphere as some of my favorite visual novels.”
“It's the atmosphere.”
“The slice of life atmosphere without a doubt makes this game what it is; that is not to say the story itself was not good. In fact, I absolutely love that ending and the story as a whole. It's just those dear moments of happiness with the group that were very unforgettable and special.”
“With more than 20 different OST tracks, each one fits perfectly with the current situation of the story and invokes a wide range of feelings, whether it be the relaxing piano of days of love and tranquil moments that reflect the peaceful atmosphere of the small mountaintop island, or the mysterious strings of the sunken city when diving deep into the ruined depths.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a linear visual novel experience, resembling an animated comic book, with no significant game mechanics involved. Players engage deeply with the narrative, exploring themes of humanization and emotional complexity in robotic characters, which can evoke strong emotional responses. Overall, the game offers around 10 hours of thought-provoking content centered on its story.
“I won't talk about the plot since it is the core gameplay, but I enjoyed it.”
“- +10 hours of gameplay depending on your flow.”
“Interesting visual novel in the style of an animated comic book - very linear experience, no real game mechanics involved as far as I can tell so far.”
“The way the game makes you subconsciously think that Atri loving you in the midgame really makes your heart break when she tells you without any emotions, in a robot mechanical way (literally, she is a robot) that she hates you.”
“On a tangent, perhaps I am reading too much into this visual novel; nevertheless, this one also provided me with some food for thought throughout the gameplay.”
