Enigmarella

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 30 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • graphics
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"Enigmarella" is a single-player Adventure game that offers a splendid story set in a nautical steampunk universe. As Alice, an orphan forced into an arranged marriage, players will experience a fully voiced, immersive journey with masterfully rendered art and an original soundtrack. With multiple paths, 16 endings, and choices that truly matter, Enigmarella is a tale of romance, friendship, fate, mystery, and strange medical experiments, starring the rebellious anti-heroine Alice Rahner.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story16 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating and well-thought-out story that keeps players engaged from the start.
  • The voice acting is stellar, with professional quality that enhances the overall experience.
  • The artwork and graphics are beautiful, contributing to an immersive steampunk atmosphere.
  • The game lacks essential UI features such as a back step or load option, making navigation cumbersome.
  • Some players found the protagonist's character development and choices to be limited and unsatisfying.
  • The endings can feel abrupt and lack closure, leaving players wanting more resolution.
  • story58 mentions

    The story is praised for its intriguing concept, engaging characters, and well-executed narrative, which keeps players invested despite its relatively short length of 2-3 hours. While some reviewers noted a desire for more choice points and deeper exploration of character backstories, the overall execution, voice acting, and visuals were highlighted as strong points that enhance the experience. The balance between story and player choices is appreciated, allowing for meaningful interactions that contribute to the unfolding plot.

    • “The story is engaging from the very first moment, well thought out and although a few twists might be foreseeable, most of them are not and keep adding layers of interest and depth to the game.”
    • “It is a solidly written story with no narrative conflict between the different branches, good-to-beautiful visuals, excellent soundtrack, well-rounded characters, and very well-balanced reader interaction levels.”
    • “The story got me hooked from the very first choice, and before I noticed, three whole hours had passed!”
    • “It was either 'you're my friend' or 'I am being bitchy and you are my nemesis' towards the same characters throughout the story.”
    • “I'm noticing a pattern with many of these visual novels; just when you start to get interested and somewhat invested in the characters, the story is almost over.”
    • “I guess, overall, the story and execution didn't leave me curious enough to want to bother restarting and trying to create other endings. For other readers, it may be a completely different experience.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting that it effectively sets the mood and complements the voice acting without overshadowing it. While some felt it wasn't groundbreaking, others praised the thought and talent behind the score, highlighting its ability to enhance the overall experience. Suggestions for additional content, such as a music download option, indicate that players appreciate the soundtrack enough to want more.

    • “The music is great, sets the mood perfectly, and stands out on its own.”
    • “Endings, characters, and music combine perfectly with each other; everything tied perfectly with the fine-tuned programming that lets the player explore this world through Spunky's eyes.”
    • “I can't say I was wowed by the music - but it didn't distract from (or overwhelm) the voice acting - much more important.”
    • “It's very clear that a great deal of thought and talent was applied to the musical score.”
    • “General expectations for a game of this price would also include a gallery of CGs or a music soundbox or some little 'extras'.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and immersive quality, with many noting the excellent lighting and detailed artwork that enhance the steampunk atmosphere. Players appreciate the visual storytelling, which complements the well-crafted narrative and character development, making the experience engaging and visually appealing. Some users expressed a desire for additional scenes to further showcase the impressive artwork.

    • “It is a solidly written story with no narrative conflict between the different branches, good-to-beautiful visuals, excellent soundtrack, well-rounded characters, and very well-balanced reader interaction levels.”
    • “Though not a game I would normally have played, the concept intrigued me, the graphics looked very good, and the steampunk atmosphere convinced me to go ahead and play it.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful, and the lighting is perfect, and each scene pulls you deeper into an immersive experience, where you can quickly suspend disbelief, which I consider essential when playing a game, or watching a movie, for that matter.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
    • “The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the game's theme.”
    • “The character designs are generic and fail to stand out.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay experience is hindered by an automatic autosave feature that can disrupt player choices, as well as missing basic mechanics in the user interface and several bugs that affect overall gameplay and replayability. Additionally, there are occasional mismatches between voice audio and script text, though these do not significantly impact gameplay. As the game is still in early access, these issues may be addressed in future updates.

    • “Third, there were a few spots that didn't really affect gameplay, where the voice audio tracks didn't match up with the script texts.”
    • “Autosave happens on exit from in-story gameplay back to the menu whether you want it or not, so if you use quick save to check an option and then want to go back to it, you're going to be disappointed.”
    • “On the downside, and remember this is still listed as an early access game on Steam, there are some basic mechanics missing from the UI in this game and a few bugs that affect gameplay and replay.”
    • “There were a few spots where the voice audio tracks didn't match up with the script texts, which didn't really affect gameplay.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's steampunk atmosphere and high-quality graphics are highly praised, effectively drawing in players who may not typically engage with visual novels. This unique setting enhances the overall experience and intrigue of the game.

    • “Though not a game I would normally have played, the concept intrigued me, the graphics looked very good, and the steampunk atmosphere convinced me to go ahead and play it.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is hindered by a few glitches during transitions, indicating a need for further polish to fully realize its potential.

    • “There are a few glitches in transitions that need some TLC and polish so that the game can shine with all the potential it really has.”
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