Bermuda

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 21 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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"Bermuda" is a single-player Science Fiction Visual Novel game, where players uncover an intriguing story of Edward and his friends, who are abducted by aliens and face an uncertain fate. The game features full voice acting from veteran actors, with the option for individual voice toggling. Consisting of episodic content around an hour long, each episode includes bonus conversations to deepen players' connection with the cast, all within a concise and manageable schedule.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
story13 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The story is intriguing and well-delivered, with interesting characters and a decent plot twist.
  • The game features full voice acting and a unique visual style that sets it apart from typical visual novels.
  • It's affordably priced, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of visual novels despite its short length.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, with stealth sections that feel more like filler than meaningful content.
  • The game lacks replayability and player choices, making it a linear experience with no impact on the story.
  • Voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances lacking emotional depth and character expression.
  • story52 mentions

    The story is generally regarded as interesting and engaging, revolving around the abduction of characters by aliens and their subsequent interactions. However, it is criticized for being too short, linear, and lacking player choices, which limits character development and depth. Despite these shortcomings, many players find the narrative compelling enough to recommend the game, especially given its low price point.

    • “The story itself is about the abduction of three people from the mainland by an 'alien' spaceship/submarine, and the interactions of two of those characters with the 'aliens' after the device that is used to return them to land malfunctions.”
    • “For being only a 3 dollar title, the story is surprisingly good.”
    • “Good story delivered as a kinetic visual novel with several minigames, some of which appear difficult at first but all of which have very simple and satisfying solutions, the kind that make you smile when you see the solution.”
    • “The story provided is rather silly in concept and is too rushed to be anything special.”
    • “The plot itself is incredibly short, thus the story feels very rushed and cramped together, filled with clichés.”
    • “It's linear and there are no choices, but it's an alright story.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent but ultimately repetitive and forgettable. Critics emphasize that in a visual novel, music plays a crucial role in conveying emotions, yet many feel it fails to leave a lasting impression. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point, lacking the depth and memorability expected in such a narrative-driven experience.

    • “All of that followed by great music, well-designed characters, additionally some stealth mini-games, and voice acting.”
    • “I also think it would be awesome to have a DLC of the soundtrack.”
    • “Normally, with another game, I wouldn't focus too heavily on this, but with a visual novel, there is a lot more riding on the music. It conveys what the game can't, so the music needs to convey every emotion just as well as the character's dialogue and voice cast, if there is one.”
    • “This section will be short because, to be frank, the music is pretty forgettable.”
    • “With 'Bermuda,' the music felt static.”
    • “It never felt like it was anything special and, once the scene was over, the music vanished both from the game and my memory.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay in "Bermuda" is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, consisting of only one level that feels linear and simplistic. While some players appreciate the attempt to incorporate gameplay into a visual novel format, the overall consensus is that it lacks depth and excitement, making it more suitable for those interested in the story rather than the gameplay itself.

    • “The mechanics are not bad.”
    • “To be fair, not many visual novels have a gameplay aspect, so the fact that this one does makes it a tad more interesting for having one.”
    • “Unlike Invermouse's previous major title, Unhack, Bermuda does not attempt to meld its gameplay and visual novel elements together.”
    • “The entire gameplay consists of exactly one level.”
    • “It's pretty cheap, and while the gameplay is boring, it's not difficult, nor should it take you but a couple of minutes to run through.”
    • “However, 'Bermuda's' gameplay finds a way to be simple, boring, and pathetically easy.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The game's graphics are characterized by a clean, minimalistic design and a pleasing color palette, which many players find relaxing. However, there are notable limitations, such as the absence of graphics options, static character visuals during dialogue, and a lack of diverse facial expressions, which detracts from the overall experience. While the artwork is generally appreciated, it is overshadowed by issues in character development and writing.

    • “I'm not sure if I can pinpoint why I like Bermuda's graphics so much, but the clean design with a minimalistic color palette and heavy use of blue together with black backgrounds is somehow just so relaxing to watch.”
    • “I found the story rather interesting, the art style is good (the only thing that bothered me was the lack of different facial expressions, but that’s a pet peeve of mine)… the background music was really good, it fits the story nicely.”
    • “Good artwork, decent premise, flat writing, and poorly thought out characters, hampered by a clunky minigame.”
    • “The game has no graphics options at all.”
    • “During most dialogue scenes, character graphics are static even when events occur that they are reacting to with voice.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a strong narrative that culminates in a heart-wrenching ending, complemented by Christina Vee's impactful voice performance. Overall, players find the story deeply moving and resonant.

    • “Good story with a heart-wrenching ending.”
    • “Well, except Christina Vee, who sounds very good and emotional.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game lacks replayability, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again, although they recommend exploring other titles from Invert Mouse Studio.

    • “There is no replayability for this title.”
    • “The game lacks any incentive to replay once you've completed it.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found no reason to go back and play again.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no crashes or noticeable glitches, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be a tedious interruption that detracts from the overall narrative experience, serving more as a filler than an engaging gameplay element.

    • “It just felt like a tedious stopgap between story segments.”
    • “The grinding is so repetitive that it drains the fun out of the game.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that there are noticeable issues with optimization, as users feel that the performance does not meet expectations, suggesting potential shortcomings in the game's technical execution.

    • “I don't know if it's because of the materials provided, but there's something off with the performance.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
    • “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
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