Embraced by Autumn
- August 24, 2021
- ebi-hime
Get on Steam"Embraced by Autumn" is a narrative-driven game set in 1896 France, where Marcel, the illegitimate son of a notorious actor, is sent to his aunt's all-girls school in Myennes to escape family drama. Marcel, a socially awkward boy, must navigate a new environment while dealing with his father's infamy and the challenges of a school that has never accepted a male student before. The game promises an immersive storyline with choices and consequences, offering players a unique experience in Marcel's world.
Reviews
- Embraced by Autumn features a charming and heartwarming story with well-developed characters and multiple unique routes.
- The writing, art, and music are of high quality, creating an immersive and enjoyable experience.
- The game offers a thoughtful exploration of gender identity through its relatable protagonist and nuanced narrative.
- The game is primarily kinetic with minimal choices, which may disappoint players looking for a more interactive experience.
- Some routes feel less fleshed out than others, leading to abrupt endings and a sense of incompleteness.
- There are concerns about the pacing and the lack of side characters, which could have added depth to the story.
- story22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its charming characters and relatable themes, particularly the exploration of gender identity through the main character's journey in a new school environment. While the narrative is linear with limited choices, it features four distinct storylines that are engaging and well-written, offering a mix of emotional depth and lighthearted moments. Overall, the writing is described as beautiful, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the drama genre, despite some critiques about its repetitive themes and brevity.
“Charming story and characters; our main character is quite cute with a relatable amount of gender confusion.”
“It's a beautiful story of an effeminate schoolboy badly treated in a male environment and being transferred to study as a girl in an all-girls' country school.”
“I like ebi-hime's visual novels because the writing feels very well done and the developer knows how to narrate a story with good dialogue.”
“Other than that one choice, the story plays out linearly.”
“At the moment this is about a 4 hour half-finished story that goes nowhere, a kinetic novel.”
“- it has four storylines, but is otherwise kinetic; if having essentially no choices is a dealbreaker for you, look elsewhere.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the narrative, featuring a varied soundtrack that effectively captures the mood of each scene, particularly through melancholic piano and violin compositions. While some reviewers note that the music may not stand out prominently, it is described as fitting seamlessly with the story and writing, earning a strong rating of 9/10. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset to the game's emotional depth and atmosphere.
“As always, your writing is amazing, and the music and artwork are also top-notch.”
“In regards to the soundtrack, there are a variety of tracks, and each one captures the mood of the scene it's placed in.”
“Fantastically fitting music, all feeling simple with piano and violin being key in creating a bright and cheery or gloomy atmosphere.”
“It may not be strong enough to push itself to the foreground as many other visual novel soundtracks do, but it fits the story and writing style perfectly, and I will add it to my soundtrack playlist I listen to from time to time.”
“I'm a sucker for those melancholic piano soundtracks, and they didn't fail to get me into the right mood when the story calls for it.”
“In regards to the soundtrack, there are a variety of tracks, and each one captures the mood of the scene it's placed in.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Embraced by Autumn" is praised for its cozy and heartwarming narrative, featuring well-developed love interests and a nuanced exploration of gender. Reviewers highlight the emotional growth of the characters, particularly the protagonist and Marcel, as they navigate their relationship, resulting in a touching and wholesome experience. Overall, the game is recommended for its heartfelt storytelling and uplifting themes.
“The protagonist's exploration of gender felt period appropriate, nuanced, and truly heartfelt, as was the rest of the narrative.”
“Every route is heartfelt - Marcel and the heroine grow in a significant way from their interactions with one another, and end not only in a better place than where they started, but in addition poised to move forward in their lives together 🙂❤️”
“The content of the romance is tame but cute and touching.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of *Embraced by Autumn* primarily functions as a kinetic novel, focusing heavily on narrative rather than interactive mechanics. Players can expect a story-driven experience with limited gameplay variation.
“As for the gameplay, 'Embraced by Autumn' mostly plays as a kinetic novel.”
“Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
“As for the gameplay, 'Embraced by Autumn' mostly plays as a kinetic novel.”
“Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their exceptional quality, with users highlighting the impressive artwork and music that complement the visual experience.
“As always, your writing is amazing, and the music and artwork are also top-notch.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of soft, lighthearted moments, though some players wish for more embarrassing and passionate comedic elements to enhance the experience.
“I usually prefer this kind of story/theme to have more embarrassing, passionate, and funny moments, but I was pleasantly surprised by the soft humor embraced by the autumn shine.”
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making even the most serious moments light-hearted and enjoyable.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions; it really adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
