Dear Devere
- May 29, 2020
- Jasmine Osler
Get on SteamA romance/mystery visual novel set in 1930s Scotland, told through a letter correspondence.
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- The game features beautiful visuals and superb voice acting that enhance the storytelling experience.
- The narrative is engaging and well-written, with a charming romance that unfolds through letters, making it a unique and immersive experience.
- It's a short but impactful visual novel with multiple endings, encouraging replayability to explore different outcomes.
- The gameplay is minimal, with very few choices that feel impactful, leading some players to feel disconnected from the story.
- The story is quite short, taking only about an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more depth and development.
- Some players found the pacing of the romance to be rushed, with declarations of love occurring too soon in the narrative.
- story103 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of "Dear Devere" is a charming and engaging romance told through letters, set in 1930s Scotland, that captivates players with its heartfelt narrative, beautiful visuals, and excellent voice acting. While the plot is relatively simple and predictable, it is enriched by magical elements and a unique epistolary format that enhances the emotional connection between characters. Overall, the game offers a sweet, short experience that resonates with those who appreciate story-driven content, despite some players feeling it lacks depth in player interaction.
“There is so much to love in such a short story, from the heartfelt romance and distinct characters to the exquisite art and beautiful soundtrack.”
“A compelling story with charming characters and many twists and turns, told with a surprising amount of excellent voice acting for a free visual novel.”
“The story is gripping, and the music is gorgeous, setting a lovely atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The story is short (around 1 hour to finish) and kind of cliché, but it is romantic and woven with mystery, magic, and werewolf elements.”
“In fact, the only portion where you, the player, get to interact with the story is nearly at the end of the so-called game; and even when you finally get to interact, you won't really feel like you have a massive effect on the characters or the force of the story at all.”
“The story itself is quite simple and straightforward, or maybe I'm just somehow finding a whole lot of visual novels with similar stories lately, but it's not like there's a lot of completely original plots lying around.”
- music24 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, contributing significantly to the emotional depth of the story. While some players noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, the general consensus is that it complements the visuals and voice acting effectively, creating a charming and immersive experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, adding to the game's appeal as a free visual novel.
“There is so much to love in such a short story, from the heartfelt romance and distinct characters to the exquisite art and beautiful soundtrack.”
“The music is gorgeous and sets such a lovely atmosphere, the voice acting is on point and adds so much personality, the art is beyond; such creativity for a short game, and what to say about the story itself: it is simply phenomenal.”
“A wonderfully made short visual novel with great writing, visuals, acting, and music.”
“The music is nice but annoyingly repetitive.”
“The voice acting and the music are quite riveting, but the overall story has some potential.”
“The game is free and there is also a free soundtrack.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and charming art style, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful artwork on the envelopes and the overall attention to detail. The visuals are described as both simple and rewarding, effectively complementing the engaging story and voice acting. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal, creating an immersive experience that captivates players.
“The story was engaging, and I was absolutely enamored with the visuals.”
“Dear Devere was an absolute joy to play; the visuals stunned me as if I was walking through a gallery that I didn't want to end, and the voice acting was gorgeous and rather ominous at times.”
“Great story, the big choice at the end was presented amazingly, and the visuals are stunning.”
“A non-anime visual novel with voice acting and only letters for visuals.”
“Graphically, the game is simple, and yet delightfully rewarding.”
“I don't usually take much interest in short form visual novels, but this really caught my attention with the letters text and just attention to detail in its simple visuals.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Dear Devere" is highlighted by its heartfelt romance, distinct characters, and beautiful presentation, including exquisite art and a captivating soundtrack. Players find the story to be a touching and wholesome experience, evoking a range of feelings through its well-written letters and magical atmosphere. Overall, it is celebrated as a heartwarming visual novel that resonates deeply with its audience.
“There is so much to love in such a short story, from the heartfelt romance and distinct characters to the exquisite art and beautiful soundtrack.”
“These letters are touching and fun, featuring adorable art, excellent voice acting, and beautiful music.”
“Dear Devere is a touching visual novel that is mostly well-written with pleasant music and lovely artwork.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its meticulous craftsmanship, with attention to detail evident in the music, voice acting, and art design. Reviewers highlight the gorgeous soundtrack and strong narration that enhance the storytelling, while the creative choices in character design effectively contribute to the overall ambiance. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as phenomenal, immersing players in a richly developed world.
“The atmosphere is so well crafted, and it shows in the care and love that resides in the hidden meanings of little details.”
“The music is gorgeous and sets such a lovely atmosphere; the voice acting is on point and adds so much personality. The art is beyond; such creativity for a short game, and what to say about the story itself: it is simply phenomenal.”
“English voice acting on point, combined with steady narration, creates a solid atmosphere that effectively conveys the whole setting of the story.”
“Design is such that character sprites would not benefit the atmosphere – it is a skill to recognize what to leave out sometimes, and this has been achieved with aplomb in both display and text.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a creative twist on the visual novel genre, offering limited interactivity with only a few choices that influence the story's outcome, resulting in a couple of different endings. Overall, it has been rated a 7, indicating a moderate level of engagement.
“There's no real gameplay, just a few choices later in the story that lead to two different endings.”
“A fun play on the 'visual novel' convention of gameplay.”
