Atri: My Dear Moments
- June 18, 2020
- 枕
- 10h 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
- ATRI -My Dear Moments- features a beautifully crafted emotional narrative that resonates deeply with players, exploring themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
- The visual and audio presentation is stunning, with captivating character designs, a rich soundtrack, and high-quality voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- The character development is well-executed, making players feel a strong connection to the protagonist and Atri, leading to a rewarding emotional journey.
- 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 story rather than an interactive visual novel.
- Some players may find the true ending unsatisfying or abrupt, feeling that it doesn't provide enough closure or depth to the characters' arcs.
- story491 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Atri - My Dear Moments" is a poignant exploration of themes such as identity, love, and the passage of time, set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop. While it features a linear narrative with limited choices, the emotional depth and character development resonate strongly with players, often evoking tears and reflection. Despite some pacing issues and a predictable plot, the game is praised for its beautiful art, soundtrack, and the heartfelt journey it offers, making it a recommended experience for fans of emotional storytelling.
“The story of Atri - My Dear Moments - is an emotional journey full of nostalgia and reflection.”
“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, through the happiest and saddest feelings that you may have forgotten, but 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.”
“The story is mostly linear, with only three choices and two endings.”
“However, there's a badly written antagonist that doesn't really fit the theme of the story and should've been scrapped during the pre-production phase.”
“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.”
- emotional165 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Atri - My Dear Moments" is widely praised for its deeply touching narrative and character development, which evoke a strong connection with players. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to elicit genuine tears and a rollercoaster of feelings, ranging from joy to heartbreak, particularly through its poignant storytelling and beautiful visuals. Overall, it is regarded as a heartfelt experience that resonates long after the game is completed, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.
“The story of Atri -My Dear Moments- is an emotional journey full of nostalgia and reflection.”
“Atri is a story that will positively impact you for the rest of your life, taking you through the happiest and saddest feelings that you may have forgotten, but worth every moment.”
“This game made me cry; it had me strapped on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, which is why I would gladly give it a 10/10.”
- music157 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel is widely praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling, with many tracks perfectly matching the mood of various scenes. While some users noted that the soundtrack could be repetitive or short, the overall quality and composition received high marks, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. Many players found the music memorable and evocative, often leading to strong emotional responses during key moments in the narrative.
“This visual novel was a beautiful blend of interesting characters, emotional ebbs and flows, compelling dialogue, captivating music, and breathtaking art.”
“The soundtrack, with more than 20 different OST tracks, 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' or the mysterious strings of the sunken city.”
“The music is stunning, and the visuals were gorgeous, creating a bittersweet experience that resonates deeply with the player.”
“Unfortunately, the quantity and total duration of the soundtrack are very short compared with the length of the story.”
“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.”
“Music in the VN is fine, but not really memorable.”
- graphics75 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Atri -my dear moments-" are widely praised for their beauty and emotional impact, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning art style and immersive visuals that enhance the storytelling experience. While some noted inconsistencies in character designs and animation, the overall aesthetic is considered charming and fitting for the narrative, contributing to a captivating atmosphere. The combination of high-quality artwork and a rich soundtrack creates a visually striking and emotionally resonant experience for players.
“The visuals are so freakin' good.”
“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.”
“The graphics weren't the problem, but the style and design of scenes were quite poor.”
“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.”
- optimization50 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % 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 minor stutters during specific effects, indicating room for improvement. Overall, the game is considered a high-performance experience, with a well-executed voice acting and graphics.
“A high-performance masterpiece”
“Truly a high-performance visual novel”
“Everything runs smoothly and I experienced no issues with it.”
“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.”
- character development24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and pacing, particularly for the main characters Natsuki and Atri, who exhibit significant growth throughout the story. While the character designs are noted as captivating and memorable, some reviewers feel that secondary characters lack sufficient development due to limited screen time. Overall, the combination of strong character arcs and artistic presentation contributes to an emotionally engaging experience.
“The character designs are unmistakably captivating, each with well-defined features that not only make them memorable but also reflect the emotional and internal nuances of their personalities.”
“You feel each character and see the character development throughout the story.”
“It has one of the best character developments I've seen, like, ever; both the main character, Natsuki, and Atri are fantastic.”
“Although some of them could benefit from more screen time and character development.”
“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.”
- humor23 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 found certain added remarks by the translator to be unnecessary and distracting. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with poignant storytelling, creating a rich experience filled with both laughter and heartfelt moments.
“Hits the feels and offers some wholesome and hilarious moments!”
“The characters, music, art, atmosphere, humor; this visual novel is just so well executed.”
“Atri is extremely lovable and is equal parts charming, funny, and cute.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by harmonious animations, vibrant visuals, and a diverse original soundtrack that enhances the emotional journey of the player. While it may not reach the heights of the developer's later works, it effectively creates a unique and immersive experience, blending elements of slice-of-life and a sense of hopelessness that resonates deeply with players. Overall, the combination of art, music, and character interactions contributes to a memorable and chill atmosphere that stands out in the visual novel genre.
“The characters, visual design, and overall atmosphere come together to create a work that leaves a lasting impression, making the emotional journey of the player highly rewarding.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The OST and the atmosphere that the visual novel illustrates give me very chill vibes that I cannot get from other games or even anime.”
“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.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a linear visual novel experience, reminiscent of an animated comic book, with minimal interactive mechanics. Players engage deeply with the narrative, exploring themes of human-robot relationships and emotional complexity, which can evoke strong feelings and provoke thought. Overall, the game offers around 10 hours of immersive storytelling that feels much shorter due to its engaging plot.
“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.”
“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.”
“10 hours of gameplay felt like 10 minutes.”
“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.”
