Essence Bloom

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Essence Bloom is a single player action game. It was developed by Proxy Vision Projects and was released on March 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"I will show you a path to happiness." Essence Bloom is a linear story-focused Visual Novel that is centered around the MC (the player) living in a peaceful world where he spends time with friends: Hikari - Aka, "The Sunshine Girl," is always smiling and happy. In fact, she seems obsessed with it and wants everyone else to be as happy as she is. Yuna - She runs the coffee sh…

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The art quality and music are well done, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers an interesting and emotional narrative that can evoke strong feelings.
It's free, providing a short but heartfelt story that showcases effort and creativity.

There are no achievements or choices, making the gameplay feel limited and unengaging.
The characters are poorly written and the story lacks a satisfying conclusion.
The game is too short to develop a connection with the characters, leading to a dull ending.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the effort put into it, while others feel it lacks a satisfying conclusion, resembling only the first half of a narrative. Despite its intriguing elements and innovative interactive storytelling, many players desire a more complete exploration of the plot and characters. Overall, while the story has potential, it leaves some players wanting more depth and resolution.
- “It's a free story that someone has put time and effort into.”
- “While the brevity of gameplay may leave players yearning for a more extended exploration of its world and characters, essence bloom's innovative approach to interactive storytelling, coupled with its myriad branching paths and hidden secrets, earns it a commendable 9/10 rating, solidifying its place as a standout experience in the realm of narrative-driven gaming.”
- “I think that is what they were going for, but it's still annoying there isn't a conclusion before the story ends.”
- “It always pains me to not recommend free games that clearly have some love and time invested in them, but this story is not worth reading in my opinion.”
- “This story only felt like the first half of a complete story.”
- “I think that is what they were going for, but it's still annoying that there isn't a conclusion before the story ends.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the kinetic visual novel is well-crafted, enhancing the dramatic buildup and overall experience, with notable moments where it stops to create impact. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the art and music, which contribute to the story's emotional depth and satisfying conclusion.
- “The art quality is good, and the music is well done. It's a short kinetic visual novel, so there are no choices.”
- “Good buildup, lots of drama, unexpectedly has a twist, and has a nice ending after the credits, along with good art and music.”
- “I like how the music stops sometimes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be both interesting and emotionally engaging, highlighting its mesmerizing narrative that offers a deep psychological experience reminiscent of ddlc+. The journey encourages introspection and fosters a strong emotional connection.
- “In essence, Bloom, players are drawn into a mesmerizing narrative realm that echoes the psychological depth of DDLC+, immersing them in a captivating journey of introspection and emotional resonance.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their masterful blend of visual aesthetics, which, combined with sound design and narrative complexity, create a captivating ambiance that leaves a lasting impression.
- “The game's masterful blend of visual aesthetics, sound design, and narrative complexity creates an ambiance that lingers long after the final scene fades.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of essence bloom is praised for its innovative interactive storytelling and numerous branching paths, offering a rich experience despite its brevity. Players appreciate the hidden secrets that enhance exploration, contributing to a strong overall rating of 9/10.
- “While the brevity of gameplay may leave players yearning for a more extended exploration of its world and characters, Essence Bloom's innovative approach to interactive storytelling, coupled with its myriad branching paths and hidden secrets, earns it a commendable 9/10 rating, solidifying its place as a standout experience in the realm of narrative-driven gaming.”