Beneath The Cherry Trees

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Beneath The Cherry Trees is a single player action game with a anime theme. It was developed by Katsudou Mangaya and was released on October 14, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"There are bodies buried beneath the cherry trees!" A Japanese poetic literature "Beneath The Cherry Trees(1928)" by Motojirō Kajii starts from a shocking sentence. We made a short Visual Novel based on this story with Illustrator Kotori's watercolor works, beautiful photographs, and imposing musics.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful visual style and atmospheric music that enhances the emotional experience.
It offers a unique and melancholic narrative that resonates with themes of loss and acceptance.
As a free visual novel, it provides a quick and engaging experience for those interested in poetic storytelling.

The gameplay is very limited, lacking interactivity and depth, which may disappoint players seeking a more traditional gaming experience.
The English translation is often poor, making the story difficult to follow and detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game is extremely short, with some players feeling it doesn't provide enough content to justify its existence as a visual novel.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Beneath the Cherry Trees" is a very short visual novel based on a poetic work, which some players found intriguing despite its poor translation and UI issues. While the visuals and music enhance the experience, the brevity and translation problems may leave some players feeling underwhelmed or confused. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking narrative that requires a bit of poetic interpretation to fully appreciate.
- “As a visual novel, it has some serious option and UI issues which make the engine it's promoting look incredibly unappealing, but as a whole, with the fascinating short story and visuals, I enjoyed it.”
- “Beneath the Cherry Trees / 桜の樹の下には is a very short visual novel, which is based on a poetic short story 'Sakura no Ki no Shita ni wa' by Motojirō Kajii.”
- “Fun little short story about the ugliness in pretty... or the prettiness in ugly.”
- “Mind you, it is really short, so don't expect too much from the story or else you'll finish it with a bored, nonchalant expression.”
- “Honestly, if not for the music and some visuals, I most likely wouldn't even be impressed by the story itself, as the translation is really poor and makes the whole thing sound quite weird and, at some parts, not even understandable.”
- “Very short and creepy story.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the visuals that align with their aesthetics, while others criticized the lack of variety and overall quality. Although the visuals were deemed somewhat poor, they were complemented by strong music that enhanced the atmosphere. Overall, the graphics were seen as a supporting element to the experience, leaving some players wanting more.
- “As a visual novel, it has some serious options and UI issues which make the engine it's promoting look incredibly unappealing, but as a whole, with the fascinating short story and visuals, I enjoyed it.”
- “The images match my aesthetics perfectly.”
- “It's a wonderful artwork; the music helps to create the atmosphere of poetry.”
- “Honestly, if not the music and some visuals, I most likely wouldn't even be impressed by the story itself, as the translation of it is really poor and makes the whole thing sound quite weird and at some parts not even understandable.”
- “The visuals are a bit poor, but the music is great.”
- “Can't really fault the lack of variety in the artwork since the poem is so short; I'll just say it left me wanting more.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its appeal and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting that it significantly contributes to their enjoyment and immersion. Despite some criticisms of the visuals and story translation, the soundtrack is consistently highlighted as a standout feature that elevates the experience. Overall, the music is described as fitting the mood and adding a poetic quality to the game.
- “The music fit the mood of this game.”
- “It's a wonderful artwork; the music helps to create the atmosphere of poetry.”
- “Honestly, if not for the music and some visuals, I most likely wouldn't even be impressed by the story itself, as the translation of it is really poor and makes the whole thing sound quite weird and at some parts not even understandable.”
- “The music added to the general atmosphere, and the art was well done.”
- “Thirdly, music, art, and pictures are decent.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of poorly written dialogue that detracts from the experience, leading to questions about its quality and publication. Overall, it lacks engaging gameplay elements, making it feel more like a tedious clicking exercise than an immersive experience.
- “Gameplay: 9”
- “---{gameplay}---”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which presents the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is criticized for long load times, a clunky user interface, poor translations, and numerous bugs, which contribute to a frustrating experience, particularly highlighted by an excessively slow text crawl.
- “Long load times, clunky UI, poor translation, buggy, and extremely slow text crawl.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where progress is slowed by the need to click through text at a snail's pace. This repetitive clicking detracts from the enjoyment of the narrative, making it feel laborious and time-consuming.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its beautifully crafted artwork and evocative music, which together create a poetic and immersive experience for players.
- “The music added to the general atmosphere, and the art was well done.”
- “It's a wonderful artwork; the music helps to create an atmosphere of poetry.”

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Beneath The Cherry Trees is a action game with anime theme.

Beneath The Cherry Trees is available on PC and Windows.

Beneath The Cherry Trees was released on October 14, 2016.

Beneath The Cherry Trees was developed by Katsudou Mangaya.

Beneath The Cherry Trees has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Beneath The Cherry Trees is a single player game.

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