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 .
Reviews
- The writing is beautifully crafted, with poetic prose that enhances the emotional depth of the story.
- The art style and sound design are top-notch, contributing to an immersive experience despite the grim subject matter.
- The game effectively expands on the world of the original Fallstreak, providing a chilling and thought-provoking narrative.
- The story is short and feels condensed, leaving some plot points and character arcs underdeveloped.
- Transitions between characters and timelines can be jarring and confusing, making it difficult to follow the narrative.
- The text display and screen shake effects can be frustrating, detracting from the overall reading experience.
- story24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story of "Requiem for My Homeland" is praised for its beautiful language and focused narrative, though it is noted to be shorter and less complex than its predecessor, "Fallstreak." While the dark themes and poetic prose create a poignant atmosphere, some players find the timeline transitions confusing and the overall depth lacking, leaving a sense of untapped potential. Despite its grimness, the story is engaging and immersive, with many hoping for future expansions to the narrative.
“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.”
“Unfortunately, it falls into the same trap as the original game where it jumps between time and characters in a way that makes it hard to keep track of the timeline and story, making the twist, in this case, less impactful.”
“The story is way more condensed and at least it has a clear direction, but it lacks depth.”
“I found the story transitions jarring.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % 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 limited length and scope of the story result in underutilized potential, leaving the soundtrack feeling somewhat overshadowed by the narrative's brevity. Despite this, the art style and character designs complement the music well, enhancing the visual novel's charm.
“The music and sound effects are fantastic.”
“Its soundtrack and art style remain top-notch, but the story feels 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.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The visual novel features a striking art style that effectively contrasts its grim themes, delivering a visually pleasing experience despite the dark subject matter. While the graphics and soundtrack are praised for their quality, some users feel the story is too brief and lacks a sense of completion.
“Very pleasing art style in spite of the grim subject matter.”
“Its soundtrack and art style remain top-notch.”
“This visual novel uses a similar character as in one of the most graphic stories of genuine cruelty in the original Fallstreak and expands on the concept for a very depressing ending.”
“Its soundtrack and art style remain top-notch, but its story is a bit too short and seems unfinished.”
- character development2 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, while the character designs are appealing despite the visual novel genre having more visually striking options. Additionally, the music enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing positively to the character-driven storytelling.
“The writing and character development are excellent, making it a pleasure to engage with the story.”
“Although there are certainly better-looking visual novels, the character designs are appealing and the music is surprisingly good.”
- emotional2 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 that explores the harrowing experiences of 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 despite the heavy themes.
“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.”
- atmosphere1 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, contributing to 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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this installment is noted to be less extensive than in the first Fallstreak, yet it still maintains a high level of quality, earning it recognition as a masterpiece.
“While I am sad that this one doesn't have as much gameplay to offer as the first Fallstreak, it is still a masterpiece.”
