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Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark Game Cover
75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
75% User Score Based on 57 reviews

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About Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy, romance, drama, comedy and others themes. It was developed by dramatic create and was released on September 11, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fleeting, yet beautiful. The world of darkness —The main protagonist, Cloe (name changeable) lived in a secluded town. Surrounded by wire fences, it felt like she was trapped inside a cage.Zombies were the only residents in that town, and she wasn't the exception. Many took their own life rather than to age away, but they were otherwise living a peaceful life. One day however...As Cloe was hop…

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
story24 positive mentions

  • The game's art style, voice acting, and soundtrack are highly praised, contributing to an immersive and charming atmosphere.
  • The world-building and lore introduce unique ideas such as a power hierarchy among monster races, adding depth uncommon in many otome games.
  • Multiple routes offer different perspectives and storylines, with some characters and endings eliciting strong emotional responses from players.
  • The English translation is frequently criticized for numerous typos, grammatical errors, awkward phrasing, and poor localization, which often hinders story comprehension.
  • The main character is often described as naive, frustrating, and lacking depth, which reduces player engagement and sympathy.
  • The game's story pacing is uneven and rushed, especially in the second half of routes, with some plots feeling predictable or underdeveloped; additionally, player choices have little to no impact on the progression or endings.
  • story

    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The story features charming romance and varied character routes with emotional and sometimes heart-wrenching moments, though it is often predictable, choppy in pacing, and hampered by poor translation and grammar. While some find the plot interesting and the characters likable, others criticize it for clichés, rushed development, and lack of depth. Overall, the story has appeal for fans willing to overlook its flaws, but it may disappoint those seeking a well-written, polished narrative.

    • “Romance is great and unlike other commercial otome games it's an important part of the storytelling; the love interests all are great and the main character can be a bit slow but she isn't a doormat, which is much more important imo.”
    • “The story is on point, I love Nagi and Natsume's route, they have major plot twists; I will definitely advise you to save them for last.”
    • “It is one of my favorite otome novels so far; I have played it on my cell phone but it is very worth buying, it is a captivating, fun and passionate story.”
    • “Extremely choppy storytelling in the second half of any route.”
    • “Unfortunately, the writing is poorly translated (multiple misspelled words, wrong tense, and sometimes appears to be even the wrong gender or just can't put sentences together enough to know what the author is trying to say), the plot is bad, and the characters are unlikable.”
    • “Despite the hilarity that is to be found in the translation, the story is so dull and cliche that I could barely keep my eyes open at times.”
  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for being pleasant, fitting, and charming, with a well-done soundtrack and accompaniments, though some find it standard or lacking in impact. Overall, it complements the art and voice acting, enhancing the game's atmosphere despite a few mixed opinions.

    • “The music is very nice and fitting.”
    • “The musical accompaniment is also on point.”
    • “Musics are great, I love the soundtrack and the opening/ending; background art is gorgeous too.”
    • “The music is terrible; I muted it.”
    • “Music was standard, nothing to write home about.”
    • “Characters can be liked despite their stories being rushed and cut short, and the music, in its own way, is charming to the game.”
  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 9% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful and hauntingly appealing art style, with many users highlighting the quality of the artwork and CGs. However, some note a lack of graphic events, and while the visuals are a strong point, they often feel insufficient to compensate for shortcomings in other aspects of the game.

    • “Without a doubt, the best parts are the art style and the amazing job the voice actors did.”
    • “Hauntingly beautiful graphics!”
    • “Beautiful artwork and CGs.”
    • “The lack of graphic events bothers me, but it's not horrible enough to ruin the game.”
  • emotional

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is deeply impactful, with players describing it as heart-wrenching and tear-jerking, particularly due to its touching, well-developed storylines involving love and sacrifice. While some minor grammar issues exist, they do not significantly detract from the strong emotional investment and poignant experiences players have, especially in Natsume's route.

    • “I played Natsume's route - very emotional and story heavy.”
    • “I cried throughout this book because the main character is a zombie with a short lifespan and will eventually rot away. The premise is sad—she will never live as long as her lover, and her beauty fades as she rots over time.”
    • “What's actually tear-jerking are their self-sacrifices for the sake of the main character. That's present in every good ending, and the bad endings are even more heartbreaking.”
  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game provides lighthearted moments that keep the story engaging, with amusing character interactions and varied storylines preventing it from feeling dull. Additionally, unintended funny elements like typos and awkward translations add a quirky charm to the experience.

    • “The story has quite a few funny bits, so it doesn’t get too serious and boring. Each chapter is rather short and the stories are varied for each character, so the visual novel does not get too draggy and mundane either.”
    • “What's funny to me is that the main character sometimes recognizes the toxic behavior of her super handsome boyfriend but ruins everything by saying, 'Uhh, but I love him so much, I don't care if he's a psychopath :)'.”
    • “I have to admit the typos and bad translations are quite funny to read.”
  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The character development is generally seen as insufficient and rushed, with users feeling that the short length of the game prevents meaningful growth and diminishes its overall value. Extending the routes could have improved this aspect significantly.

    • “Given the short length and lack of meaningful character development, it ultimately doesn’t justify its price tag.”
  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers in-game purchases that allow players to access additional chapters if they choose not to participate as pay-to-read (P2R) users, providing a flexible monetization approach.

    • “They gave options to do in-game purchases for reading the next chapters if you opted out to be a pay-to-read user.”
  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users indicate that the gameplay is closely integrated with the story, suggesting that the narrative and interactive elements are tightly intertwined.

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Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark is a casual role playing game with fantasy, romance, drama, comedy and others themes. Common tags for Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark include 2d, female protagonist, otome, cartoon, story rich and others.

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark was released on September 11, 2018.

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark was developed by dramatic create.

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Ephemeral: Fantasy on Dark is a single player game.

Similar games include The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya, Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall, Kindred Spirits on the Roof, OZMAFIA!!, Steam Prison and others.