Fallstreak: Requiem for my Homeland
- November 19, 2020
- Centicerise Productions
Get on SteamIn "Fallstreak: Requiem for my Homeland" , players follow the story of Velour Two-Six, a child soldier in a war-torn world facing its end due to the Convergence of the Aukeran Sea and twelve otherworldly Calamities. This linear kinetic visual novel features high-quality graphics, music, and storytelling to create an engaging and immersive narrative experience. The game boasts contributions from Centi , Rimuu , Ariangga , and JadeVater .
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- The writing, music, and art are exceptional, creating a beautifully immersive experience.
- The story is dark and poignant, effectively exploring themes of war, survival, and human suffering.
- Improvements over the original include polished dialogue and a more focused plot, making it a highly recommended read for fans of tragic narratives.
- The game is significantly shorter than its predecessor, leaving some story elements feeling underdeveloped or unexplained.
- Transitions between characters and timelines can be confusing, making it difficult to follow the narrative.
- The text display and screen shake effects can be frustrating, detracting from the overall reading experience.
- story48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is a condensed yet focused narrative that explores a chillingly dark world grappling with survival amidst despair, showcasing beautiful writing and art. While it effectively conveys a poignant drama, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and can be confusing due to its abrupt transitions and brevity, leaving a sense of untapped potential. Overall, it is recommended for those who can handle its grim themes, with hopes for future expansions of the story.
“A chillingly dark story about a world that’s becoming uninhabitable and the depths humanity will sink to in order to survive.”
“Absolutely recommend this game if you can handle dark subject matter; the author weaves a story that is so immersive and thought out that all the super dark things that happen hit you in the soul and trigger a reaction.”
“It's a world that exists somewhere out there and we're all just fortunate enough to be able to observe it, and I feel like that elusiveness is what truly makes the impact of the story so incredible.”
“The story is way more condensed and at least it has a clear direction, but it lacks depth.”
“I found the story transitions jarring.”
“I was completely confused and a lot of the story felt unnecessary.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and appeal, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some reviewers feel that the soundtrack is underutilized due to the shorter length and reduced content of the story compared to previous installments. While the music and art are top-notch, there is a sense that the potential for a more immersive experience remains untapped.
“Its soundtrack and art style remains top-notch, but its story is a bit too short and seems unfinished.”
“Although there are certainly better looking visual novels, the character designs are appealing and the music is surprisingly good.”
“The music, the sound effects.”
“This story was 1/4th the length of the previous fallstreak, had a quarter of the characters, a quarter of the music, CG, character art, everything.”
“Its soundtrack and art style remain top-notch, but its story is a bit too short and seems unfinished.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The visual novel features a striking art style that effectively complements its dark themes, delivering a visually pleasing experience despite the grim subject matter. While the graphics and soundtrack are praised for their quality, some reviewers feel that the story feels incomplete and lacks depth.
“Very pleasing art style in spite of the grim subject matter.”
“Its soundtrack and art style remain top-notch, but its story is a bit too short and seems unfinished.”
“Its soundtrack and art style remains top-notch, but its story is a bit too short and seems unfinished.”
- character development4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its excellent writing, providing a compelling narrative experience without the inclusion of nudity or sexual content. While the visual aesthetics may not be the best in the genre, the character designs are still appealing, complemented by a surprisingly good soundtrack.
“The character designs are appealing and the music is surprisingly good.”
“Excellent writing and character development make this a must-play for those who appreciate storytelling.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as profoundly impactful, with players describing it as an incredibly heartbreaking visual novel centered on a child soldier in a post-apocalyptic setting. Both the original game and its prequel are noted for their emotionally taxing narratives, making them a worthwhile experience for players.
“Incredibly heartbreaking visual novel about a child soldier at the end of the world.”
“The first game and this prequel are both emotionally taxing, but worth it.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its polished and refined presentation, with impeccable proofreading and dialogue that authentically reflects the characters. The removal of odd diction enhances the overall tone, creating a well-crafted immersive experience.
“Everything's been polished and refined: the proofreading is impeccable, the dialogue truly expresses the characters, the somewhat odd diction of the original has been eliminated, and the tone and atmosphere are nailed perfectly.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this installment of Fallstreak is noted to be less extensive than in its predecessor, yet it still manages to be regarded as a masterpiece by players.
“While I am sad that this one doesn't have as much gameplay to offer as the first Fallstreak, it is still a masterpiece.”
