Degraman: Act I. Vincent

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Degraman: Act I. Vincent is a single player action game with a romance theme. It was developed by NamNorm and was released on December 10, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Degraman: Act I. Vincent, players follow an ordinary girl's experiences after meeting mysterious kidnappers. With a complex, ambiguous story and 40+ CGs, players must choose between evil and greater evil in this visual novel, with 9 endings available, 5 of which are bad. The game revolves around the love interest, Vincent, and spans over 5 hours of gameplay.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

story33 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Emotionally charged storytelling that explores complex themes of trauma, morality, and human relationships, making it a compelling experience.
Beautiful artwork and atmospheric music enhance the game's dark and moody tone, contributing to an immersive experience.
The game offers a significant amount of choices that genuinely affect the story, providing a sense of agency and encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover all endings.

The main character often lacks agency and depth, leading to frustrating moments where her actions seem irrational or poorly explained.
Many endings are perceived as 'bad' or unsatisfying, which can be emotionally draining and may deter players seeking a more traditional romance experience.
The game suffers from pacing issues and an overwhelming number of endings, making it difficult for players to navigate the story without guides.

story
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
5%
The story of this otome game is characterized by its emotional depth, mature themes, and psychological complexity, drawing players into a dark and intricate narrative filled with tension and unexpected twists. While many praise the strong writing and character development, some criticize pacing issues and convoluted storytelling that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a rich, engaging plot that rewards players who enjoy unraveling complex narratives, though it may not appeal to those seeking lighter, more straightforward romances.
- “The writing is strong and layered, drawing you into a story full of tension, secrets, and emotional nuance.”
- “I highly recommend this game for those who love angst, dark stories, complex characters, beautiful art, and an original, well-constructed story.”
- “The story is very well written: you never know what’s true and what’s false; who’s your friend and who’s your foe, whether you’re loved or it's faked… you don’t know until the very end whether you can trust even your own instincts…”
- “The pacing was terrible, the writing mediocre, and overall, the story was so mind-achingly boring that I couldn't complete it.”
- “Deciphering the deeper plot/storyline was similar to trying to find a needle in a ten-foot haystack, in the dark, blindfolded and wearing three pairs of oversized gloves, which is to say impossible and frustratingly so.”
- “The free part starts somewhere in the middle of the story, without a prologue the plot felt too confusing.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players finding the soundtrack beautiful and immersive. However, some reviews note inconsistencies, describing certain tracks as dull or overly manipulative in their attempt to convey the game's dark themes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The art style is beautifully atmospheric, enhancing the game’s moody and sometimes disturbing tone, while the music adds emotional weight to key scenes.”
- “I also got the OST because it's just so good, I've been listening to it on repeat; it makes me immerse back into that world every time I listen to it.”
- “The music is marvelous and perfectly emphasizes the atmosphere of the novel.”
- “The music is hit or miss; sometimes it is really good, other times it becomes a bit dull.”
- “There are nearly no sound effects other than the background music.”
- “Music, for example, is trying to evoke that constant ominous vibe with little variation.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotionally charged storytelling, featuring mature themes and psychological depth that draw players into a world filled with tension and heartbreak. The strong writing, atmospheric art, and poignant music enhance the emotional experience, though the dark subject matter may be overwhelming for some. Players often find themselves deeply affected by the bittersweet endings and the complex emotional journeys of the characters, making it a memorable yet potentially draining experience.
- “Emotionally charged otome game that stands out for its mature storytelling and psychological depth.”
- “The writing is strong and layered, drawing you into a story full of tension, secrets, and emotional nuance.”
- “This is the most heart-breaking, beautiful, mysterious and fabulous visual novel I've ever played.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and atmospheric art style, which enhances the overall mood and emotional depth of the experience. While many appreciate the quality and uniqueness of the visuals, some critiques mention that the art can be undermined by awkward fan-service elements that detract from the narrative. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is beautifully atmospheric, enhancing the game’s moody and sometimes disturbing tone, while the music adds emotional weight to key scenes.”
- “There was also such a big improvement since the demo and the art style that made it out into the final game turned out to be so beautiful and unique.”
- “The graphics in this game are beautiful and the CGs are gorgeous.”
- “Even the art style everyone praises, despite disliking the story, wasn't very appealing as it seemed kind of unnatural and off-putting.”
- “The artwork is rather well done and pleasing to look at, but since it was used for awkwardly timed, downright weird fan-service that did nothing to improve the plot, develop the characters, or make the characters more enticing to the players, it lost all of its appeal.”
- “Once again we have a visual novel by Russian developers where the only thing really working for it is its quality artwork, while its story falls flat on its face.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players praising its entertaining writing and witty dialogue that elicits genuine laughter. The main character's self-aware horniness and bold interactions add a refreshing twist to typical otome tropes, though the dark humor and sensitive themes may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the blend of hilarity and character depth creates a uniquely engaging experience, albeit with moments that can be jarring.
- “I got an achievement that said something about getting a happy ending, and it made me laugh out loud.”
- “The writing is extremely entertaining, and the dialogue is gold with lots of hilarious and 'right on' moments that had me chuckling at many points of the story.”
- “This otome protagonist is hilariously pervy, and her inner thoughts are so funny that I found it refreshing compared to the usual pure and innocent main characters.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay of this visual novel offers numerous choices and can provide many hours of engagement, especially when complemented by the DLC, which significantly expands the experience. However, the poor writing and lack of compelling worldbuilding detract from the overall enjoyment, leaving players with a sense of dissatisfaction despite the extended gameplay hours.
- “This game was recommended to me by my cousin, and although I was skeptical at the very beginning, after a few hours of gameplay, I completely changed my mind.”
- “Though I must say that in my opinion there's no point in playing the free version without buying the DLC, as the DLC adds almost threefold as much gameplay to the core game.”
- “It wasn't that the story was suspenseful and trying to intrigue the players with mystery, but rather that the writing was so poor that after four hours of gameplay, I still cannot tell you more than one or two facts about the worldbuilding.”
- “Though I must say that in my opinion there's no point in playing the free version without buying the DLC as the DLC adds almost threefold as much gameplay to the core game.”
- “As for the gameplay, this is a visual novel, so of course, there are lots of choices that are presented.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's atmosphere is richly enhanced by its beautifully crafted art style and evocative music, which together create a moody and sometimes disturbing tone. The visual elements and sound design work in harmony to deepen the emotional impact of key scenes and unravel the story effectively.
- “The art style is beautifully atmospheric, enhancing the game’s moody and sometimes disturbing tone, while the music adds emotional weight to key scenes.”
- “The music is marvelous and perfectly emphasizes the atmosphere of the novel.”
- “The art shapes the atmosphere and the game mood - its every part makes sense and unravels a bit of the story.”
- “The dark atmosphere feels oppressive and lacks the depth needed to engage players.”
- “While the art shapes the atmosphere, it often feels disconnected from the gameplay, leaving players wanting more immersion.”
- “The atmosphere is inconsistent, failing to create a cohesive mood that draws players into the experience.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The character development in the game is highlighted by beautiful character design and stunning CGs, alongside an unusual approach that sets it apart from typical narratives.
- “Beautiful character design and fabulous CGs.”
- “Unusual character development.”
- “The character development feels unusually shallow, lacking depth and meaningful progression.”
- “I found the character development to be quite disappointing, as it doesn't evolve in a satisfying way.”
- “The characters seem to stagnate, making it hard to feel invested in their growth or stories.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is praised for its technical execution, with users noting that it runs smoothly without significant issues.
- “Technically, it is well done and runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the game maintains high performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that the process of skipping content can exacerbate the monotony.
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
- “I find myself losing interest because the grinding is so monotonous and time-consuming.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game highly replayable, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic choices and multiple endings.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of character builds and strategies.”
- “I keep coming back for more because each run reveals new secrets and challenges.”

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Degraman: Act I. Vincent is a action game with romance theme.

Degraman: Act I. Vincent is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Degraman: Act I. Vincent.

Degraman: Act I. Vincent was released on December 10, 2021.

Degraman: Act I. Vincent was developed by NamNorm.

Degraman: Act I. Vincent has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Degraman: Act I. Vincent is a single player game.

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