- March 27, 2018
- MoeNovel
Cross Channel
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In Cross Channel, players navigate a visual novel centering around a group of students with communication disorders at the Angelic Channel Academy. The story unfolds as the protagonist, Misato, tries to uncover the truth behind the academy's mysterious happenings and the students' unique conditions. Gameplay involves making decisions that affect Misato's relationships with other characters, ultimately leading to one of multiple endings.
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- Cross†Channel is a visual novel masterpiece that offers a deeply philosophical story, exploring themes of humanity and mental illness, which resonates with many players.
- The character development is complex and well-crafted, with engaging backstories that contribute to the overall narrative, making it a unique experience.
- Despite its flaws, including a challenging translation, the game rewards patient players with a compelling and emotional journey that many find unforgettable.
- The protagonist is often portrayed as a highly perverted character, which can be off-putting and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story for many players.
- The English translation is criticized for being poorly executed, with numerous spelling errors and awkward phrasing that hinder the reading experience.
- The pacing can be slow and repetitive, especially in the beginning, making it difficult for some players to stay engaged with the story.
story168 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of the game is a complex and intricate exploration of the human condition, mental illness, and personal growth, though it often requires significant effort from the player to fully appreciate its depth. While some reviewers found the narrative engaging and praised its emotional resonance, others criticized the translation quality and pacing, leading to confusion and frustration. Overall, the story is seen as well-written with memorable themes, but its execution can be polarizing, leaving some players feeling disconnected from the characters and plot.
“It's a gripping story of the human condition, and our indomitable spirits.”
“It's a story that showcases mental illness and trauma in their raw, nasty and toxic forms, but it also shows growth, it shows the ability to overcome your nature, your desires, your trauma and it shows that, at the end of the day, we're only human after all.”
“Every little detail ties together, the emotional core and message to the reader resonate and ripple throughout every facet of the story.”
“I do not want to call the story here bad in terms of writing because after finishing it, I feel like I understand what the writer was trying to communicate. However, it is such a crazily woven story that it requires way too much understanding, perseverance, and overall effort from the reader to be able to enjoy it without criticizing it after every other sentence.”
“There is a ton of useless jibber-jabber that does not serve much purpose and does not propel the story.”
“I did not read the extra scenarios, and I skipped my way through the correct ending route because, without spoiling too much, I got 'stuck' and had to use a guide to get to the end. I felt inclined to skip my way through the last few scenes of the visual novel as by this point in the story, it had not earned my trust to make me want to read through the last few scenes with the expectation that it would be any better than the 10+ hours of content that I’ve ended up reading so far, and I was just generally bored with it at this point.”
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