Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel
- June 14, 2016
- Neoclassic Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamThis short Visual novel can be considered as a little introductory episode of the game Elisa the innkeeper. Enjoy our Art and Soundtrack as you begin to shape Elisa's destiny for the better or the worse!
Reviews
- Neat artwork and amazing art style that enhances the visual novel experience.
- Good music that complements the gameplay and adds to the atmosphere.
- User-friendly controls and helpful autoplay option make it accessible for players.
- The story is uninteresting and filled with clichés, failing to engage players.
- Technical issues and bugs disrupt gameplay, including glitches that lead to crashes.
- Characters are poorly written, often unlikable, and lack depth, making it hard to connect with the narrative.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack and its appeal, while others criticize it for being repetitive and forgettable. While the art and music are noted as cute and enjoyable by some, technical issues such as overlapping tracks and a lack of memorable compositions detract from the overall experience for others.
“I really love the soundtrack and the girls are cute in this one.”
“The prequel looks promising, the music is very good and the art is amazing.”
“Good music.”
“This game has an annoying repetitive OST and the story is about a guy having a dream about a girl who works in the same inn as he is sleeping in.”
“I tried to start a new game, but then the new game's music and the old game's music were playing at the same time.”
“The music is entirely forgettable.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users finding it uninteresting and lacking depth, particularly given its short length of 1.5 to 2 hours to cover only a fraction of the main narrative. While some appreciated the unexpected quality of certain story elements, overall, the characters and plot were criticized for being weak and forgettable, overshadowed by decent art and music.
“Yes; this was an unexpectedly good story.”
“Well then, looking forward to the main story.”
“1.5 to 2 hours of gameplay to cover all three story arcs, covering about 15% of the main game.”
“The art may be decent, but the story, which should be the main point of a visual novel, is really bad.”
“The story is weaksauce; the art is alright, it's certainly better than I could draw, but it's not at the level I expect from a visual novel that intends to be commercially released, and the music is entirely forgettable.”
“Cute art and music, smooth transitions, terrible characters that I just absolutely despise, and hardly any valuable story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their neat artwork, particularly in the visual novel genre, with improvements noted over time that enhance the overall visual appeal. Users appreciate the "juicy" quality of the current artwork compared to earlier versions.
“The artwork is neat and beautifully crafted for a visual novel.”
“I now understand why it has that tag, because the artwork has become much more vibrant and appealing than before.”
“The artwork is neat for a visual novel.”
“I now understand why it has 'that' tag, because the artwork was not as appealing back then.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a brief experience of 1.5 to 2 hours, allowing players to explore three story arcs that represent approximately 15% of the main game.
“The gameplay offers a rich experience, with 1.5 to 2 hours dedicated to exploring all three story arcs, which represent about 15% of the main game.”
“The gameplay lasts only 1.5 to 2 hours to cover all three story arcs, which is only about 15% of the main game.”
“The gameplay feels incredibly short, with only 1.5 to 2 hours dedicated to completing the three story arcs.”
“I was disappointed to find that the gameplay only covers about 15% of the main game in just 1.5 to 2 hours.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the comedic elements related to romantic pursuits, which they find consistently entertaining.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hampered by a poorly designed engine, which lacks essential features typical of visual novel engines and is plagued by numerous bugs.
“The main problem is this engine; I don't know if they rolled their own or if it's some very cheap 'make your own VN' thing. Aside from missing small features that every VN engine has, like text speed, it's buggy as all get out.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience. The lack of stability really detracts from what could be a great game.”
