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Carpe Noctem is a Gothic lesbian romance inspired by Castlevania and Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla. This visual novel takes place in an alternate Victorian England plagued by creatures of the night. Adelaide Hadid, an orphan trained by The Church to slay monsters, is dispatched to a rural town to eliminate a powerful vampiress. After a fateful duel with the seductive Cordelia, Adelaide fi…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Carpe Noctem - Yuri Visual Novel screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a heartwarming story with well-developed characters, particularly the relationship between Cordelia and Adelaide.
It's a short and enjoyable experience, making it a great option for those looking for a quick yet engaging visual novel.
The game includes positive LGBTQ+ representation and has a captivating narrative that resonates with players.

The writing can be shaky at times, especially in the early chapters, and some characters feel two-dimensional and clichéd.
There is a lack of meaningful choices, as the game only offers one significant decision that leads to similar endings.
Technical issues, such as glitches that can halt progress, detract from the overall experience.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a short but engaging yuri visual novel centered around a romance between a vampire and a vampire hunter, featuring well-crafted illustrations that enhance key moments. While some critiques mention its simplistic themes and limited choices, the narrative is generally described as heartwarming and entertaining, with a blend of supernatural elements and social commentary. Overall, it offers a cute and uplifting experience, though some players encountered technical issues that affected story progression.
- “If you’re looking for a short but sweet yuri visual novel with a touch of supernatural romance, this story about a vampire and a vampire hunter is worth checking out.”
- “The story is heartwarming and the characters are very cute together.”
- “It's a short game and tells a lovely story.”
- “Take out the vampire story aspect (which is admittedly the focus, a point in its credit), and it's little more than a 'church bad' rant.”
- “This isn't really a game as there is only one choice to be made late in the final chapter, but it is an entertaining, uplifting (in spite of the underlying dark theme of holy war against the ungodly), and mostly well-illustrated story.”
- “As others have reported, I encountered the bug in which the story stopped progressing in the final fight scene, though I could still hear the music and access the menu options; it was only on my third attempt to load an earlier save that the game proceeded to a proper finish.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as heartwarming and wholesome, with well-written characters that evoke strong feelings. Reviewers express a sense of heaviness in their hearts, indicating a deep emotional connection to the story and its characters.
- “Else, it's an excellent read, very heartwarming.”
- “Surprisingly wholesome and well written.”
- “The story is heartwarming and the characters are very cute together.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their impressive visuals, particularly appealing to fans of the genre, while also engaging with deeper themes that challenge preconceived notions about demographics in gaming.
- “Overall, it’s a nice, quick read with great visuals for fans of the genre.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, making exploration feel tedious and uninspired.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall experience, setting it apart from many other visual novels. While there were some technical issues that affected gameplay, the original soundtrack contributed positively to the atmosphere, as noted during the credits.
- “The music added a lot to it, which you can't say about the bulk of visual novels out there.”
- “I also noticed, when going through the credits, that most of the soundtrack is original!”
- “As others have reported, I encountered the bug in which the story stopped progressing in the final fight scene, though I could still hear the music and access the menu options; it was only on my third attempt to load an earlier save that the game proceeded to a proper finish.”
- “I also noticed, when going through the credits, that most of the soundtrack is (I think) original!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay, emphasizing the importance of saving frequently, especially after each chapter, to avoid losing progress.
- “Make sure to save your progress frequently, as there are several glitches that can impact your gameplay.”
- “It's essential to save at the end of every chapter, because the game tends to glitch occasionally, forcing you to reload and skip back to your previous point.”
- “Frequent saving is crucial due to the game's instability; you might encounter glitches that could disrupt your progress.”