Binary Star
- September 4, 2014
- Otomate
"Binary Star" is a game following Fuu, a Tenshi protecting the town Akatsuki, who seeks to atone for her parents' criminal actions as Dealers of the illegal substance "Hoshi". As Fuu completes missions with her colleagues, she uncovers their tragic pasts all connected to Hoshi, striving to break free from this painful curse. This emotional journey explores themes of redemption and forgiveness.
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Reviews
- Sarah Gerard's writing is lyrical and poetic, effectively capturing the struggles of mental health and addiction.
- The novel offers a raw and honest portrayal of complex relationships, making it relatable for many readers.
- The unique narrative style, while challenging, provides an immersive experience that reflects the chaotic thoughts of the protagonist.
- The unconventional format and lack of punctuation can make the story difficult to follow and detract from the overall experience.
- Some readers found the characterization lacking, feeling that the protagonists did not elicit enough sympathy or depth.
- The pacing and structure of the narrative may leave some feeling unsatisfied, particularly with the ending and climax.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is a poignant exploration of a tumultuous long-distance relationship set against the backdrop of a chaotic road trip, reflecting real-life struggles and the complexities of mental health, particularly eating disorders. While the narrative style is unconventional and engaging, some readers found it challenging due to its lack of structure and clarity, which detracted from the overall impact of the climax and resolution. Ultimately, the story offers a raw and relatable glimpse into the characters' lives, though it may leave some wanting more depth and coherence.
“It's not a happy story by any means, but it is very real.”
“The story shifts from a road trip they're taking cross country to their day-to-day lives, struggling to manage a long-distance relationship.”
“I didn't feel the climax of the story, or the ending, was worth the pursuit.”
“In interesting view into the head of someone with an eating disorder, but it lacks the ability to give you a clear view of the story.”
“We are presented not just with the story of a chaotic relationship, but our poisonous culture that fosters this relationship, encourages it subliminally, knows exactly when to strike and when to stay silent.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of painful and funny, with the character Sarah delivering a blend of intelligent insights and absurdity that resonates with players.
“Painful, funny.”
“Sarah shares some scary, painful, funny, intelligent, insightful, and stupid stuff.”
