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Augma II Arc I

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55%Game Brain Score
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87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Augma II Arc I is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Azalin and was released on June 11, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

There was once a world devoid of any color, drowned out by the sound of howling winds and the sight of an ashen metropolis, now rotting within a God's terrible dream. While attempting to speak to a figure bathed in the color Gold, a colorless figure ultimately lost their head in such a futile attempt. As the relentless passage of time sways the voices of the distant past, Shira Yamano finds him…

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Augma II – Arc I offers a rich narrative experience with memorable characters and atmospheric storytelling, making it engaging for fans of visual novels.
  • The game features impressive visuals and a well-composed soundtrack that enhances the overall mood and immersion of the story.
  • Despite being a free title, it showcases a significant amount of effort and passion from the developers, with unique art styles and dynamic animations during key scenes.
  • The core gameplay is limited to reading and making narrative decisions, lacking interactive elements that some players may expect from a visual novel.
  • The writing can be dense and convoluted, with long monologues and plot points that may overwhelm players, making it difficult to stay engaged.
  • As this is only Arc I of a larger story, the experience may feel incomplete, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution in character development and plot progression.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Augma II – Arc I" is a complex blend of psychological horror and dystopian themes, featuring a rich narrative and memorable characters set in an ashen metropolis. While the writing and atmospheric presentation are praised, the plot can be convoluted with numerous plot dumps and character motivations that may feel underdeveloped or inconsistent. As the first arc of a larger narrative, it serves as an intriguing introduction, though some players may find the dense lore and multiple character names challenging to follow.

    • “You follow a character through an ashen metropolis, uncovering mysteries and experiencing a rich narrative with memorable characters and atmospheric storytelling.”
    • “The narrative writing, music, and atmospheric presentation make it worth exploring, and achievements are tied to meaningful story progression, making it satisfying for both narrative fans and completionists.”
    • “The writer understands the absurdity of it all, and leans in as far as they can, just because they can—while never seeming insincere in their intent to tell a story either.”
    • “Since this is only arc I of a larger story, the experience can feel like an introduction rather than a full standalone adventure.”
    • “There are also several moments of large plot dumps that are hard to keep track of, especially with how convoluted the magic systems and political structures are, and doubly so when almost everything with a proper noun in the story also has two or more other names that are used interchangeably.”
    • “Additionally, many plot points are brought up only to be resolved without any satisfaction or relevance later.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its varied and well-composed soundtrack, effectively enhancing the narrative's tension and emotion. While some players may not find it to their personal taste, it is recognized as unique and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the immersive experience, making it a standout aspect of the visual novel.

    • “The soundtrack is varied and well-composed, pairing tension and emotion effectively with your journey through the narrative.”
    • “The music is also quite good, and although it's not exactly my cup of tea, it's all very competently made; it fits the mood perfectly and is unique among typical visual novel soundtracks.”
    • “The narrative writing, music, and atmospheric presentation make it worth exploring, and achievements are tied to meaningful story progression, making it satisfying for both narrative fans and completionists.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the visual novel are generally praised for their unique art style and charm, despite some character sprites appearing rough. While later characters showcase a more polished look, the overall visual presentation is considered impressive, with a distinct atmosphere that enhances the narrative. However, there are suggestions for improvements in the user interface and menu animations to enhance readability and interactivity.

    • “The art style is nice, and the whole game has a distinct soul to it.”
    • “The visuals were great.”
    • “The visuals of the original Augma were already something of great appeal for me, and it's pleasing to say that the Steam port here massively improves and actively overhauls the visual presentation.”
    • “Some characters introduced later have a more polished art style, so it seems like it may be halfway through some form of revamp, but it looks good regardless, and the mismatched sprites don't stick out as much as you'd expect.”
    • “My one and only complaint about the visuals is that the menus and GUI could use some slight animations.”
    • “It could do with a massive overhaul of its user interface for better readability, easier interactivity, and more stylistic cohesion, but the narrative, the music, the main visuals/art, and everything else about the bulk of the game is just very impressive to me.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its rich narrative and memorable characters set against an ashen metropolis, enhanced by evocative music and storytelling. While some character sprites may appear rough, their charm and unique art style contribute positively to the overall ambiance. Key scenes effectively create a cozy, immersive experience, drawing players deeper into the narrative.

    • “You follow a character through an ashen metropolis, uncovering mysteries and experiencing a rich narrative with memorable characters and atmospheric storytelling.”
    • “The narrative writing, music, and atmospheric presentation make it worth exploring, and achievements are tied to meaningful story progression, making it satisfying for both narrative fans and completionists.”
    • “This isn't to say the writing has no redeeming qualities; there are a few scenes that excel in their drowsy-but-comfy atmosphere and do a good job drawing you into what's happening (the Shira and Loui coffee scene and the getting lost scenes come to mind).”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily focused on visual novel elements, emphasizing reading and narrative choices with minimal interactive mechanics. While there are hints of consequences tied to decisions, the overall experience lacks a sense of danger, as the main conflict revolves around a predictable threat.

    • “The core gameplay is purely a visual novel — almost entirely reading and narrative decisions; there’s limited interactive gameplay beyond that.”
    • “There are hints of adverse effects, both in the sense of mechanical drawbacks to this ability and in the implication of how this ties into the opening scene, but it does make it feel like the protagonist no longer has any real danger, given that the primary form of conflict is that a guy will show up to try and kill him.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character design, highlighting it as a strong point in the game's overall character development.

    • “I love the character design.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
    • “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations being revealed gradually.”
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Augma II Arc I is a action adventure game with science fiction theme.

Augma II Arc I is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Augma II Arc I was released on June 11, 2023.

Augma II Arc I was developed by Azalin.

Augma II Arc I has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Augma II Arc I is a single player game.

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