Dragon Essence: Color My World
- June 8, 2017
- Zeiva Inc
Get on Steam"Dragon Essence: Color My World" is a narrative-driven puzzle game where players uncover the story of a world divided by color. Using a magical paintbrush, players restore color to various scenes and solve puzzles to progress through the game. The game features a calming soundtrack and beautiful hand-drawn art style.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The story is interesting and explores themes of societal conflicts and personal struggles, providing depth to the characters.
- The game offers multiple endings, allowing players to experience different outcomes based on their choices.
- All endings are sad and leave players feeling depressed, with no truly happy resolution.
- The game is relatively short, taking only 6-7 hours to complete, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- Character development is limited, and many players felt that their choices did not significantly impact the story.
- story29 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its bittersweet narrative, exploring themes of societal conflict, personal identity, and love against the backdrop of the author's life experiences. While the characterization is praised for its depth and the inclusion of various character backgrounds, many players feel the story is rushed and incomplete, leaving a desire for more development. Overall, the narrative is engaging and emotional, appealing to those who appreciate a mix of humor and heartache.
“The story deals with societal conflicts such as gender oppression, conforming to the norms, and barriers of being unable to choose the person you love, which is sometimes still seen in present society.”
“As I fell in love with the story, it tore my heart to pieces with the events taking place in the storyline.”
“The story is well made and given a lot of thought.”
“I had a feeling that the story is half truth as this came from his subordinates and they fully believed him even if it is a lie.”
“But in every single route the story feels rushed and incomplete.”
“Well rather than trying to please everyone we have a story that leaves a bitter taste in the heart, but at the same time behind laughter and joys.”
- music14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful soundtracks and the standout ending theme "Color My World." While the overall audio experience enhances the game's appeal, some players feel that the game may not justify its price despite the quality of the music and art. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, particularly for fans of visual novels and those interested in traditional Chinese culture.
“Music made the game very atmospheric and is pretty good.”
“I love the soundtracks and the ending theme 'Color My World'; I played it roughly for six hours straight.”
“The game has beautiful artwork, great opening and ending movie, theme song, and soundtracks.”
“The music is fitting and the ending song is really beautiful (such a nice voice).”
“I had originally planned to recommend the game when at a discount of less than $10 (as it takes less than 10 hours to obtain all achievements, read and unlock all bonus content) or if the announced soundtrack DLC comes in a free DLC and when an annoying bug where a red screen might occasionally appear and block out all view of the screen is fixed.”
“On a linked Tumblr page of Zeiva Inc's website (ORZ Corporation), a soundtrack DLC and a guide for the game was announced to be in development (3 June 2017), while an announced (reverse) harem ending (1 April 2017) seems to be in the bonus unlockable side story.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, with many expressing that it brought them to tears, particularly due to its poignant endings. The blend of humor and heartfelt moments contributes to a deeply resonant narrative experience that lingers long after playing.
“I truly liked the game, and it even made me cry.”
“The only ending I will say that I prefer is with Tian Xi; the others made me cry for a few days.”
“There is a bonus ending that got my hopes up only to shatter them, and I cried even more.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel are highly praised for their breathtaking artwork and beautiful animations, particularly in the opening and ending sequences. The visuals effectively complement the game's ancient Chinese setting and cultural themes, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
“The game has beautiful artwork, great opening and ending movies, theme song, and soundtracks.”
“Overall, recommended for fans of Zeiva Inc, those who enjoy visual novels in an ancient Chinese setting with a bit of background information on traditional Chinese culture, beautiful artwork, great soundtracks, and does not have any Steam achievements.”
“I find the visual novel satisfying, and the artwork is breathtaking enough for the six bucks I have spent.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, offering a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users noted occasional pacing issues and a lack of variety in certain gameplay elements, which can lead to repetitive moments. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and enjoyment, appealing to a wide range of players.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its high-quality music, which users find to be very effective in creating an immersive experience.
“The music created an incredibly immersive atmosphere that enhanced the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing you into its world with every sound and visual detail.”
“The combination of ambient sounds and music truly sets the mood, making every moment feel alive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its ability to blend comedic moments with emotional depth, providing players with both laughter and poignant experiences.
“A story that is funny at times, but can also make you shed a tear.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
