Blue Rose Reprise
- April 23, 2015
- White Cat
Get on Steam"Blue Rose Reprise" is a visual novel adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a small, secluded town. As the new doctor in town, players will interact with various characters, investigate supernatural events, and make decisions that impact the story's outcome. With its beautiful art style, intriguing plot, and character-driven narrative, "Blue Rose Reprise" offers a captivating and immersive gaming experience.
Reviews
- The story is interesting and intense, with a captivating concept that combines fantasy, action, and drama.
- The artwork, especially the background art, is gorgeous and well-crafted, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- Some character routes, particularly Gavin's, offer good character development and engaging moments.
- The romance aspects are underwhelming, with many routes lacking chemistry and memorable moments.
- The pacing can be slow, with repetitive sections and a lack of meaningful choices that detract from the overall experience.
- The game feels overpriced for its content, with many players suggesting it is better to wait for a sale.
- story53 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and intense, particularly appreciating character development and emotional moments, while others criticize it for being drawn out, lacking direction, and featuring underdeveloped characters. Although it incorporates fantasy elements and romance, many feel that the narrative fails to fully engage, often meandering without significant plot progression. Overall, while there are redeeming qualities, the story is seen as mediocre and not particularly original, leaving some players disappointed.
“The story is very interesting and intense!”
“Still, the story is quite touching and will satisfy the heart of any player looking for romance in their stories.”
“In short, it is a story telling how love, fate and a bit of magic can bring a miracle into one's life :) The characters are different and very well developed - their behavior and actions are logical and follow the main line and your choices.”
“I really wanted to like this game, but in the end the story and characters just fell short.”
“The story just feels long and drawn out for the sake of it, and I feel like spending less time just meandering about and more time actually progressing the plot and characters would have made this game more interesting.”
“Even with all these intriguing elements, developers managed to present a boring story.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being high-quality generic fantasy compositions that enhance the atmosphere and overall experience. Many players found the soundtrack enjoyable enough to listen to outside of the game, contributing positively to the immersive storytelling. While the art received mixed reviews, the pleasant music consistently stood out as a highlight.
“I liked the music in the game, and the atmosphere was nice.”
“The art was nice and the soundtrack was fitting, and the story was intriguing enough that I finished one playthrough in one sitting.”
“The music is underwhelming.”
“I would not mind listening to this OST just by itself.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly with Gavin, whose backstory adds depth to his relationship with Lena. However, some players feel that there could have been more variety in character designs and further development to enhance the overall experience, despite still feeling emotionally connected to the characters' journeys.
“Gavin's character was the most interesting, as he had significant development and a backstory that paired very well with Lena's.”
“More character development could have enhanced the experience, but I did like the characters and felt a strong emotional response when things went well or poorly for them.”
“Can't you at least do a little bit more variety in character designs?”
“More character development could've made it better, but I did like the characters, and I did feel something when things went bad/good for them.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, with a visually appealing art style; however, some users find the character designs, particularly the male romantic interests, to be overly slender for their preferences.
“The artwork, though pretty, makes your romantic interests way too skinny for my taste.”
“The art style is decent.”
“The art style is decent.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching story that appeals to players seeking romance, though some reviewers found the overall narrative to be lacking in excitement. Despite this, many still consider it a heartfelt experience.
“The story is quite touching and will satisfy the heart of any player looking for romance in their stories.”
“A very nice and touching game.”
“Even with all these intriguing elements, the developers managed to present a boring story.”
“The emotional moments felt forced and lacked genuine impact.”
“I expected to feel something, but the game left me completely indifferent.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is positively highlighted, with particular praise for its music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“I loved the music in the game; it really enhanced the overall atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere was immersive and captivating, making every moment feel alive.”
“The game's atmosphere drew me in completely, creating a unique and engaging experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is criticized for being lacking, as players note that starting a new route offers little variation from the initial playthrough, leading to a repetitive experience.
“Another boring thing is that the replayability of the game is lacking; most of the game parts will be pretty much the same if you decide to start a new route after completing your first one.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again since the experience doesn't change significantly.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant and uninteresting.”
