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.
Reviews
- The game features an interesting story with well-designed characters and backgrounds, making it engaging for players.
- The voice acting and soundtrack enhance the overall experience, contributing to the atmosphere of the game.
- Player choices have a significant impact on the story, allowing for different outcomes and character interactions.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks support from the developers, with many promised updates and modes not being delivered.
- The writing is often criticized for being amateurish, with flat dialogue and poorly developed characters that detract from the experience.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including translation errors and a lack of a backlog feature, which can hinder gameplay.
- story38 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % 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, with flat humor and pacing issues detracting from the overall experience. However, many reviewers appreciated the intriguing plot twists and character development, expressing excitement for future installments in the trilogy.
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful soundtracks that enhance the atmosphere and complement the narrative, with many noting its fittingness during cutscenes. However, some users experienced brief moments of silence in the soundtrack during critical scenes, which detracted slightly from the overall experience. Despite these minor issues, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, earning it high marks from players.
“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, an 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 background music is no longer playing during a small portion of the game.”
“The music is decent, but it doesn't stand out.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and charming art style, including cute chibis. Reviewers highlight the impressive visual presentation as a key strength, complementing it with an engaging story and well-developed characters brought to life through excellent voice acting. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, earning it high ratings.
“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!”
“+ good art style and cute chibis;”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a diverse soundtrack that effectively complements the experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in the setting. However, some reviewers feel that the overall atmosphere could be improved with tighter writing, more developed characters, and better voice acting.
“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 to create the right 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often seen as hit-or-miss, with some players questioning its effectiveness and wondering why it doesn't elicit more laughter. Overall, the comedic elements may not resonate with everyone, leading to mixed reactions regarding its funniness.
“Why aren't you laughing?!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I found myself chuckling at the clever puns and witty dialogue throughout the gameplay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game attempts to explore relationships and internal thoughts, but it often falls flat due to repetitive dialogue and excessive reiteration of characters' thoughts, leading to a lack of engagement.
“I understand they are trying to build character development and relationships, but repeating what the character is thinking, then having dialogue that echoes those thoughts, and finally having the characters discuss what they talked about the next day isn't interesting.”
“The character development feels forced and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they seem to stay stagnant throughout the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users find the emotional aspects of the game to be corny, with several scenes coming across as shallow or contrived, detracting from the overall impact.
