Bloody Chronicles Act 1: New Cycle of Death
- August 1, 2019
- Igrasil Development Team
Get on Steam"Bloody Chronicles Act 1: New Cycle of Death" is a detective mystery game where players assume the role of Kazuki Koyama, a young detective seeking to solve a series of murders and stop the elusive Phantom Killer. With a quirky cast of characters from Igrasil, an agency investigating unsolvable cases, players must form bonds and uncover clues across five action-packed chapters. Featuring around 30 hours of gameplay and partially voiced English dialogue, the game is divided into multiple cases that gradually reveal the mastermind behind the killings.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and well-designed characters, enhancing the visual experience.
- The story has potential with interesting characters and choices that impact the narrative, making it engaging for players.
- The soundtrack is well-composed and fits the atmosphere of the game, adding to the overall experience.
- The writing is often criticized for being amateurish, with flat dialogue and a lack of depth in character development.
- The game feels incomplete and abandoned, with little support or updates from the developers, leading to frustration among players.
- Many players found the humor and detective work to be poorly executed, with characters making illogical conclusions and the story dragging on unnecessarily.
- story76 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Bloody Chronicles - New Cycle of Death" begins with a tragic event that shapes the protagonist's journey, introducing a cast of characters involved in a detective team. While the narrative shows potential with its mix of murder-mystery, comedy, and slice-of-life elements, some players found the execution lacking, citing flat humor and a slow pace that detracted from engagement. Overall, the game is praised for its intriguing plot and character development, leaving players eager for the continuation of the story despite some criticisms of amateur writing and pacing issues.
“Overall, I really enjoyed Bloody Chronicles and I'm looking forward to how the story continues, and I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a great visual novel.”
“To sum up: this game has great graphics, an intriguing story, various content, and very well-written characters brought to life with excellent voice acting!”
“The story is really well written, the plot gets more complex (in a positive way) as you advance, and you really want to know what the heck is going on and what the phantom wants.”
“At first it gave off some 'Kara no Shoujo' vibes with gruesome murders and all, but it all went down the drain with flat jokes, a storyline that leads nowhere, and supposedly adult detectives behaving like preschoolers.”
“I lost interest in the story during the first chapter, and quickly saw it just wasn't going to get any better than this.”
“The plot has potential, but the writing just seems really amateur to me.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent soundtracks that enhance the atmosphere and fit well with various scenes, contributing to the overall experience. However, some users noted occasional silences in the soundtrack during specific moments, which detracted slightly from the immersion. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the game's beautiful artwork and engaging characters.
“Another thing I like is the musical support with different soundtracks that make it easy to read but also to feel the atmosphere.”
“It has beautiful artwork, excellent soundtrack, and most importantly, likable characters.”
“The soundtrack is also really good and fitting for every situation.”
“The OST goes silent for a bit in the last crime scene in the story; it returns after a while, though.”
“The music background is no longer playing (this happens in a small portion of the game).”
“The music is decent, but the UI is well-designed.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and charming art style, including cute chibi designs. Reviewers highlight the impressive visual presentation as a key strength, complementing it with an excellent soundtrack and well-developed characters that enhance the overall experience.
“The first thing is that the graphic work is on point!”
“To sum up: this game has great graphics, an intriguing story, various content, and very well-written characters brought to life with excellent voice acting!”
“It has beautiful artwork, an excellent soundtrack, and most importantly, likable characters.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a diverse musical score that effectively complements the narrative, allowing players to immerse themselves in the experience. However, some reviewers feel that the overall atmosphere could be improved with better character development and more engaging voice acting. While there is potential, the writing could benefit from refinement to maintain a more consistent and captivating atmosphere.
“Another thing I like is the musical support with different soundtracks that make it easy to read but also to feel the atmosphere.”
“Overall, while I can't really recommend it to most people, I do think that this has potential and I think that the team can go far if they continue to work on their writing, maybe tighten it up in areas because it did drone on unnecessarily at points, fleshed out the characters more, and also work on the voice acting and creating the right atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is notably polarizing, with some players questioning why others aren't finding it funny, suggesting that the comedic elements may not resonate universally.
“Why aren't you laughing?!”
“Why aren't you laughing?!”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being overly repetitive, with characters frequently reiterating their thoughts and previous conversations, which detracts from the overall engagement and depth of their relationships.
“I understand they are trying to build character development and relationships, but repeating what the character is thinking and then having dialogue that repeats the thoughts of the characters, then having the characters talk about what they talked about the next day isn't interesting.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is often criticized for being corny, with many players feeling that the emotional scenes lack depth and come across as shallow or contrived.
