Ceiba

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Ceiba is a single player action game. It was developed by Wirion and was released on November 10, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"CEIBA" is a single-player Adventure game offering approximately 9 hours of playtime, set in a distant future where human exploration of deep space is forbidden. Players control a young Artifite named Ein, who is tasked with wooing a cold and unfriendly female Artifite by accompanying her to explore abandoned alien ruins, which have begun to respond to her presence. Features Studio Wirion's signature sci-fi art style and immersive storytelling.

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story5 positive mentions

Unique art style and engaging visuals that create a cozy, dreamy atmosphere.
Thought-provoking story with interesting themes about immortality and purpose.
High-quality voice acting in Russian, along with excellent ambient sound design and music.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and character development.
The protagonist's characterization is weak, often driven by annoying tropes like simping.
Some dialogue choices feel inconsequential, leading to a lack of meaningful player agency.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its existential themes surrounding immortality and purpose, with a creative concept and engaging setting. However, some players find the narrative execution lacking, describing it as barebones and feeling more like a prologue than a complete story. Overall, while the art and atmosphere are highly regarded, the storytelling quality varies, with some considering it rushed or amateurish.
- “I quite literally did not expect an existential story about immortality, finding purpose, and what it means to be.”
- “I really liked the game, it's a very well made sci-fi story.”
- “A nice story and a lovely set of characters, every one of them!”
- “I only got 1 ending but that was enough to see how barebones this story is.”
- “This isn't even a story, more like a prologue followed by a synopsis of what was supposed to be told in the same detail.”
- “The story is creative, but told by an amateur - or very rushed - writer.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game features a unique and beautiful art style, characterized by a cozy, dreamy color palette and impressive environmental design. Players appreciate the gorgeous graphics enhanced by a cool parallax effect, and the inclusion of a PDF artbook as a bonus. While the character designs showcase contributions from multiple artists, leading to some noticeable differences in style, the overall visual experience is highly praised for its atmospheric quality that complements the soundtrack.
- “Gorgeous graphics with a cool parallax effect; the game comes with a PDF artbook as a bonus.”
- “The art style is beautiful, the color palette and environmental design has this cozy, dreamy vibe to it, and it is just so pleasant to look at and play.”
- “Unique art style, characters, and setting.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent ambient sound design and atmospheric quality, perfectly complementing both the gameplay and visuals. The soundtrack, reminiscent of Vangelis and Amethystium, enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature that players enjoy at high volume.
- “Excellent ambient sound design and good music throughout.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing; I had my volume at 100% so I could hear it more. It's so atmospheric and fits perfectly with what's going on in the game, but most importantly, it fits perfectly with the visuals.”
- “Simple but polished visual novel with a Vangelis/Amethystium style soundtrack.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its exceptional soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience by perfectly complementing both the gameplay and visuals. Players have noted that the immersive audio significantly contributes to the game's engaging ambiance.
- “The soundtrack is amazing; I had my volume at 100% so I could hear it more. It's so atmospheric and fits perfectly with what's going on in the game, but most importantly, it complements the visuals perfectly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a typical dating sim dynamic, featuring a protagonist who is portrayed as spineless and directionless, heavily influenced by his feelings for a distant female character. This portrayal may resonate with some players but is criticized for lacking depth and originality.