Embraced by Autumn

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"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.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Embraced by Autumn features a relatable and lovable protagonist, Marcel, whose journey is engaging and heartfelt.
The game is set in an immersive and beautifully described late 19th century French countryside, enhancing the overall experience.
Each of the four character routes is well-developed and offers unique stories, making for a wholesome and touching narrative.

The game is primarily a kinetic novel with minimal choices, which may disappoint players looking for more interactive gameplay.
Some routes feel shorter or less fleshed out than others, leaving players wanting more depth and closure, particularly in terms of epilogues.
The protagonist's internal struggles can be overwhelming at times, leading to a repetitive focus on negative thoughts that may detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a heartfelt exploration of gender identity and romance, primarily focusing on a translesbian character navigating life in a male-dominated environment and later transitioning to an all-girls school. While the narrative is linear with limited choices, it features charming characters and relatable themes, making it an engaging read for fans of slice-of-life and coming-of-age stories. Overall, the writing is praised for its quality, though some reviewers expressed a desire for deeper exploration of certain themes.
- “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 can recommend this visual novel to everyone who loves the drama genre and is looking for a nice, relatively short story about overcoming problems together and falling in love in the process.”
- “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.”
- “I would have loved to get some more insight into the entire crossdressing aspect which wasn't really that big of a focus as it felt more like a lesbian love story with a twist in the end.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the narrative, with 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 into the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm and emotional depth. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong asset, complementing the writing and artwork beautifully.
- “As always, your writing is amazing, and the music and artwork are also top-notch.”
- “Fantastically fitting music, all feeling simple with piano and violin being key in creating bright and cheery or gloomy atmospheres.”
- “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.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Embraced by Autumn" is praised for its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, featuring well-developed love interests and a nuanced exploration of gender. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth of the characters' journeys, noting that each route offers touching moments and significant personal growth, making it both a charming and emotionally resonant experience. Overall, it strikes a balance between cute romance and impactful storytelling, providing a relaxing yet engaging read.
- “Overall, it was an incredibly wholesome experience and each of the girl's stories really touched my heart!”
- “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 🙂❤️”
- “Overall, a very charming experience with a lot of wholesome, but also emotional and dramatic moments to make it an exciting read at times, but also a relaxing experience overall.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their exceptional quality, complementing the engaging story and music. Set in a colonial-era French all-girls school, the visuals effectively enhance the romantic visual novel experience, featuring well-designed characters and environments.
- “As always, your writing is amazing, and the music and artwork are also top-notch.”
- “School romance visual novel with an interesting story and great visuals/audio, set during the colonial era in France at an all-girls school with four waifus.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of soft, charming moments rather than overtly embarrassing or passionate scenes, which some players find refreshing yet wish for more comedic intensity.
- “I usually prefer this kind of story/theme to have more embarrassing, passionate, and funny moments, but I embraced the autumn shine in its softness.”