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Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea

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90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea is a single player casual action adventure game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Crystal Game Works and was released on December 30, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

At the turn of the century, Victorian life carries on with one sharp difference from our world — vampires run amok and are a part of every day life. After having run away from home to search for his best friend, the young Cecil meets Nemo, a pickpocketing vagabond. The two set out together but in order to find what they're searching for, they must first unravel the truth behind a series of brutal …

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story20 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The characters are charming and have great chemistry, making the story engaging.
  • The art style is beautiful, with a watercolor feel that enhances the overall aesthetic.
  • The music is pleasant and complements the narrative well, creating an immersive experience.
  • The pacing is slow at the beginning and some parts feel like unnecessary filler, which can make the story drag.
  • The dialogue can be clunky and unnatural, detracting from character interactions.
  • As a kinetic novel, it lacks choices, which may disappoint players expecting more interactivity.
  • story
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea" is generally well-received, praised for its engaging characters, beautiful art, and intriguing plot set in an alternate Victorian era with vampires. While some reviewers found the pacing slow and the narrative predictable at times, many appreciated its emotional depth and concise storytelling, making it a pleasant read for those seeking a short visual novel experience. Overall, it offers a charming blend of romance and mystery, though some felt it could benefit from deeper exploration of certain plot elements.

    • “It is an intriguing story; it feels very wholesome in some aspects.”
    • “The story progression is engaging, the characters are loveable, and I particularly love the art style used for the backgrounds - it really feels like the story is taking place inside of an old canvas painting!”
    • “Very endearing, fun story with engaging characters, moments of levity, and emotional themes.”
    • “The story seemed to go nowhere for a long time, almost boring for like 10-15 chapters just to jump and shock you in one chapter.”
    • “For me, it could be a bit shorter while still telling the same story; some parts felt like unnecessary filler.”
    • “Besides that, the storyline is pretty basic and the characters are kind of cliché.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, effectively setting the mood and complementing character perspectives. Reviewers appreciate the quality and beauty of the soundtrack, expressing a desire for a standalone purchase option due to its captivating nature. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The story is nice, the music is pleasant, and the characters are charming.”
    • “The music was on point and really set the mood, helping to characterize each point of view switch.”
    • “Really lovely kinetic visual novel with some absolutely beautifully done art and music that I could listen to for hours. The game itself only takes a couple of hours to finish, but I keep coming back to listen to the music; it would be nice to be able to buy the soundtrack to go along with the game.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful art style, featuring soft backgrounds and character designs that evoke a watercolor feel. Reviewers appreciate the dynamic presentation of non-animated sprites and the immersive quality of the backgrounds, which resemble an old canvas painting, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Overall, the graphics receive a solid rating of 4/5.

    • “I really enjoyed this visual novel - the art style is gorgeous, and there's a lot of dynamics given to the non-animated sprites and backgrounds to keep it interesting to look at.”
    • “The story progression is engaging, the characters are lovable, and I particularly love the art style used for the backgrounds - it really feels like the story is taking place inside of an old canvas painting!”
    • “I adored the art style - soft backgrounds and character art with a watercolor feel to it.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look flat, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the player's interest.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of [i]crimson waves on the emerald sea[/i] is straightforward, as it is a kinetic novel with no player choices, offering a linear experience that lasts 1-3 hours depending on reading speed. Overall, it is considered a decent free game for those who enjoy narrative-driven content.

    • “As for the gameplay, 'Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea' is a kinetic novel, so there are no choices whatsoever.”
    • “Honestly, this is a decent free game with 1-3 hours of gameplay depending on your reading speed.”
    • “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game for its inclusion of several very funny moments, contributing to an overall enjoyable and humorous experience.

    • “There are some very funny moments that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue keeps the experience light-hearted and entertaining.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its intriguing and wholesome story, featuring endearing characters and moments of levity that enhance its emotional depth. Players find the narrative engaging, with themes that resonate on a personal level.

    • “It is an intriguing story; it feels very wholesome in some aspects.”
    • “Very endearing, fun story with engaging characters, moments of levity, and emotional themes.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users rating it 4 out of 5. Reviewers highlight its immersive environments and engaging sound design, which effectively enhance the overall gaming experience.

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Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea is a casual action adventure game with fantasy and mystery themes.

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea.

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea was released on December 30, 2021.

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea was developed by Crystal Game Works.

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea is a single player game.

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