Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy

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Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy is a single player role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Kikai Digital and was released on March 20, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy" , Taka embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his missing mother, leading him to a steampunk Victorian city where coffee is king and baristas are knights. This choice-rich visual novel offers over 25 hours of story-driven gameplay with four romanceable characters and the opportunity to discover Taka's family secrets and his own past.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story24 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging premise centered around coffee, with rich lore and world-building that captivates players.
The art style and character designs are charming, with well-animated sprites and beautiful CGs that enhance the storytelling experience.
The soundtrack is diverse and well-composed, adding emotional depth to the narrative and complementing the game's atmosphere.

Some routes and endings feel rushed or underdeveloped, leading to a lack of emotional impact in certain story arcs.
The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances lacking the necessary emotion or direction, which can detract from key scenes.
The game can become bogged down with excessive coffee-related lore and trivia, which may alienate players who are not interested in that aspect.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy" is a unique blend of romance and fantasy set in a steampunk world where coffee plays a central role, featuring rich lore and character development. While some narratives, like Taka's search for his mother, feel underdeveloped, the overall storytelling is engaging, with a mix of humor and serious themes that explore love and personal growth. However, critiques highlight issues with pacing and writing quality, suggesting that while the premise is intriguing, execution may detract from the overall experience.
- “The game strikes a perfect balance in its storylines, offering a narrative that is both smooth and captivating.”
- “Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy is a story about finding love and happiness in a steampunk Victorian world, where coffee is the king and god.”
- “Kikai Digital have crafted an interesting, magical variant of the Victorian fantasy that quickly lures you in with its beautiful landscapes and quirky beginning, then maintains its enchanted grip with a fascinating story and ethereal CGs.”
- “The storyline involving the search for Taka's mother is somewhat underdeveloped, making the reunion scene less impactful than it could be.”
- “The writing feels like it was written by a weeb writing his first fanfiction in the way that plot devices are clearly cribbed from material far better than this one.”
- “The story arcs are ridden with frivolous anime tropes that the industry regurgitates on a regular basis, to the point that I knew what would have happened way before the game told me.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with users praising its diverse and well-crafted soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Tracks like the opening song "Caffeinated" and various thematic pieces effectively set the mood for different scenes, ranging from gentle classical melodies to more energetic rock music. While some critiques mention that certain tracks may not be memorable, the general consensus is that the music complements the story and art beautifully, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- “The opening song 'Caffeinated' is a great introduction to the world of Victoria and tells you more about Taka.”
- “The gentle classical soundtrack serenading you in the background will lull you with the bygone stillness and patience of such times whilst the more sinister moments are suitably heralded with foreboding, haunted notes.”
- “The music is also very fitting; there's fantasy-esque music for the more pastoral segments of the story, and rock music for coffee duels like the one you see in the prologue.”
- “The title screen music conditioned me to lose brain cells given the impending experience I was about to subject it to.”
- “Although the music was fine in general, it didn't leave a lasting impression.”
- “The gentle classical soundtrack serenading you in the background will lull you with the bygone stillness and patience of such times, whilst the more sinister moments are suitably heralded with foreboding, haunted notes.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning artwork, vibrant colors, and impressive animations, particularly in character designs and scenery. However, some users noted inconsistencies in the art style, especially with certain CGs, which detracts slightly from the overall visual experience. Despite these minor flaws, the overall presentation is considered high-quality and engaging.
- “The artwork is very colorful and boasts many neat details.”
- “The art style is amazing; the characters are moving while talking and they are also voiced.”
- “However, whilst the sprites all look stunning, I encountered one or two inconsistent art styles when it comes to the CGs.”
- “First of all, the graphics.”
- “This is also true for the visuals of the scenery, which are well done and what you would expect from a AAA title.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game, particularly through coffee puns, is a mixed bag; while some players find it delightful and amusing, others feel it can be overdone and detracts from the experience, especially in later segments. Sophronia's voice work is noted as adequate, though some emotional expressions could be improved. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch, but its effectiveness varies among players.
- “The humor, particularly the coffee puns, adds a delightful touch.”
- “I liked the coffee puns that were an attempt to add 'random' humor into the story.”
- “Characters’ sprites are good; though, sometimes their mouths move in a funny way while speaking.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating the depth of the romance options and the impactful storytelling that evokes genuine feelings. The inclusion of voice-overs enhances the emotional scenes, making them more immersive and surprising. Overall, the game is noted for its ability to move players in ways that are rare for visual novels, combining a rich narrative with evocative music to create a memorable emotional experience.
- “Touching on the four romance options, I enjoyed all of their stories and how each lady would open up to Taka.”
- “Each time a touching track was playing, I was already prepared for an emotional scene, although the game still managed to catch me off guard.”
- “The writing, especially in the sad points of the game, really made me feel for the main character in ways I didn't expect.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in *Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy* is described as challenging yet engaging, particularly with its complex flag system and coffee mechanics. While it offers multiple choices that enhance the experience, some players feel that the depth may be overwhelming at times. Overall, it presents an interesting first attempt at blending narrative and gameplay elements.
- “Gameplay: the flag system is difficult but engaging.”
- “As for the gameplay, Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy has multiple choices presented.”
- “Not bad for a first try, and it's definitely interesting to learn about coffee mechanics, but there's such a thing as too much.”
- “The gameplay is challenging due to the difficult flag system, but it remains engaging.”
- “As for the gameplay, 'Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy' offers multiple choices for players.”
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move on to my critique.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the visual novel is praised for its beautiful writing and engaging plot, some players find the extensive coffee descriptions to be tedious, particularly if they are less interested in that aspect. This focus on coffee brewing may feel repetitive to those primarily seeking romance and narrative progression.
- “This means that a lot of the text is just about brewing coffee, which might get tedious for those who are not interested in that aspect at all.”
- “Yes, the text is beautifully written and lures you in with its elegant descriptions, but there is also a lot of factual information that might be important for the atmosphere in general, which can be boring or tedious for some readers.”
- “Don't get me wrong, I never felt that this visual novel was repetitive in any way, however, the coffee descriptions might feel tedious for someone who is only interested in the romance and plot.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly regarded for its significant replayability, offering players hours of addictive enjoyment and a wealth of content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “This game is very underrated, with tons of replay value and hours upon hours of enjoyment.”
- “The replayability is incredible; each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “I keep coming back to this game because there are so many different strategies to explore.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the character designs are both innovative and charming, contributing positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character designs are innovative and charming, adding depth to the overall experience.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by beautifully written, elegant descriptions that effectively draw readers in, though some may find the factual information about coffee to be tedious. Overall, the setting complements the atmosphere well, making it easy to navigate.
- “The text is beautifully written and lures you in with its elegant descriptions, creating a captivating atmosphere that immerses you in the world.”
- “It works well with the general setting and atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and making it quite easy to navigate.”
- “Yes, the text is beautifully written and lures you in with its elegant descriptions, and I do believe that the author knows her stuff, but there is also a lot of factual information that might be important for the atmosphere in general (after all, these people are crazy about coffee), but can be boring or tedious for some readers.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the game's optimization, focusing instead on the performance of the voice actor Daphne Nitsuga as Oceane. Therefore, there is no relevant information regarding optimization to summarize.