Bahamian Rhapsody
- December 4, 2020
- Double Peach Productions
Get on Steam"Bahamian Rhapsody" is a romantic visual novel game following Kaylee MacMillan, a London-based writer and comedian who travels to a Bahamas conference to pitch her new show. With humor and adventure, players will explore Kaylee's career opportunities, new relationships, and even the possibility of love. The outcome of her journey will depend on the player's choices throughout the game.
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Reviews
- The artwork is visually appealing, with nice character designs and backgrounds.
- The story is light and entertaining, providing a fun experience for fans of yuri visual novels.
- The game features multiple endings and routes, allowing for some replayability.
- The writing is often criticized for being immature and lacking depth, with some dialogue feeling unrealistic.
- Gameplay choices are limited and can feel binary, leading to a lack of meaningful impact on the story.
- Technical issues, such as the inability to take screenshots in fullscreen mode and the game being 32-bit, detract from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is a lighthearted, romantic narrative featuring a 30-something lesbian comedian navigating unexpected encounters during a Bahamas conference. While some reviewers found the plot reminiscent of a low-budget Hallmark movie and criticized its lack of meaningful choices and unrealistic dialogue, others appreciated its pacing and the variety of endings. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit simplistic, experience for those seeking a casual visual novel.
“The story setup and dialog are plausible.”
“Story-wise, a 30-something lesbian comedian goes to the Bahamas for an industry conference; things don't go quite as planned, and she's able to hook up with one of two women she met there.”
“I was happy with the ending I got and it did feel very natural to arrive at given how the story went.”
“Anyway, I don't recommend this story; it treats the reader like a moron and the encounters aren't sexy.”
“Luckily I found out halfway through the game that the skip button works on previously unread text, so if you're in for the trophies, just do that and dismiss the story - you won't be missing out on much.”
“As it stands, the paltry few choices I could make during the story didn't feel like they had any meaning or impact.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally appreciated for their appealing artwork and character sprites, though they are primarily static cutouts with limited animation. While the adult content has seen some improvement, it remains simplistic, often featuring only a single still image per ending without a comprehensive gallery, which is a common expectation in visual novels.
“The artwork is nice to look at, even if it is just static cutouts with changing facial expressions.”
“Really enjoy the artwork and sprites, but these games are failing to have a gallery, which is a common feature in visual novels.”
“They also improved the R18 content from a text point of view, but the art is still just a single artwork of the girl you ended up with.”
“The adult patch adds one scene to each ending, but the scene only features a single soft-core still and some pretty graphical language.”
“They improved the R18 content from a text perspective, but the art remains limited to just a single artwork of the girl you ended up with, depicted naked.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received and enjoyable, providing a positive contrast to the mediocre character art. While some players feel that the storytelling could have enhanced the musical experience, the overall impression of the music remains favorable.
“The music is rather enjoyable.”
“The art and music are still the same, but the story is nicer for me as it is a bit more focused on a single event.”
“I think this could have been fixed if the developer didn't gloss over all the scenes where the girls would be bonding prior to that moment, such as going jet skiing and to the music concert.”
“The art and music is still the same, but the story is nicer for me as it is a bit more focused on a single event.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the jokes and found them enjoyable, others felt that the attempts at humor and memes fell flat and did not resonate with them.
“I quite liked the jokes in the beginning and the humor throughout.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its focus on wholesome and heartfelt romance, suggesting that players should engage with the narrative for its meaningful connections rather than for any explicit content.
“Don't buy this visual novel for the nudity or sex, but for the wholesome and beautiful romance that it offers.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their journeys feel incredibly real.”
“I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments and the genuine connections between the characters.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Bahamian Rhapsody" is perceived as mediocre, falling short of perfection and landing somewhere around a subpar level on a cultural grading scale.
