Fault Milestone One
- December 15, 2014
- ALICE IN DISSONANCE
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Fault Milestone One," players follow the story of Selphine, a princess and knight, and her loyal companions as they navigate a world filled with danger and mystery. After a sudden incursion into their kingdom, they embark on a journey to discover the truth behind the invasion and restore peace. This visual novel combines elements of fantasy, action, and drama, with a focus on character development and narrative choices.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Cloud
Linux
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Reviews
- The story is captivating and emotionally engaging, with well-developed characters.
- The art and music are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
- The world-building is intricate and adds depth to the narrative.
- The pacing can be slow, especially in the beginning, with heavy exposition.
- There is only one choice in the entire game, which does not affect the outcome.
- Some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing detract from the reading experience.
- story2,077 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story of "Fault - Milestone One" is a richly crafted narrative that immerses players in a unique fantasy world, focusing on the journey of a princess and her guardian as they navigate challenges after fleeing their homeland. While the pacing can be slow, particularly at the beginning, the latter half reveals unexpected depth and emotional weight, often leading to poignant moments that resonate with players. However, the game is a kinetic novel with minimal player choices, which some may find limiting, and it ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the overarching plot unresolved and prompting anticipation for future installments.
“The developers have crafted a captivating and fully-realized world that draws you in from the very start, and the strong character development ensures that you'll become invested in the story and its outcomes.”
“In a style similar to Higurashi, the writing lures you into a false sense of comfort and then slams your head across the floor with plot twists that break your heart and soul.”
“The story was beautiful and unique, and it's not like what I expected from a fantasy game.”
“It is a kinetic novel - so choices change nothing, it is just a story being told.”
“A weak point of the story, in my opinion, is that aside from the beginning, the main characters don't really feel like they did much to contribute to the resolution of the story; more like they were just watching everything unfold just like we are playing the visual novel.”
“The amount of exposition during the first hour of the story effectively killed my interest.”
- music583 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its ability to enhance the emotional depth and atmosphere of the story. While some tracks are described as beautiful and fitting, others are noted for being repetitive or not seamlessly integrated into the gameplay, leading to moments of silence or abrupt transitions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to the immersive experience despite some criticisms regarding its length and variety.
“The music is fantastic and it is good accompaniment, the art is also very good, and I really enjoyed watching each scene, whether the characters actually changed or not.”
“The soundtrack is just so emotional and compelling by the atmosphere of the situation you are in, that it makes you wonder how much did they put effort in this.”
“The music adds a lot of emotion and energy to its scenes.”
“The English translation has some grammatical errors, and some of the music pieces don't fit the story flow too well (or are too short that the repetition in background music is quite noticeable).”
“You'll be forced to listen to the same songs on loop for too long.”
“The music did feel either out-of-place or incomplete at times; it wasn't too bad but enough to be noted.”
- graphics286 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and beautiful character designs, often described as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, some users noted inconsistencies in background details and character depictions, particularly in animated scenes. Overall, the art style is considered exceptional, contributing significantly to the game's immersive storytelling and emotional impact.
“Really loved the art style of this game as it stood out a lot more compared to other visual novels.”
“The graphics and artworks are stunning and the story was so damn good.”
“The artwork is amazing, the story is intriguing and well thought out, and the music is great.”
“The graphics are not that noteworthy; they're just what you expect in terms of visuals.”
“The backgrounds get a little repetitive as far as graphics go, but the story really makes up for it in the end.”
“The artwork for the heroines and some of the villainesses is quite good, but the quality isn't as consistent when it comes to the side characters.”
- emotional190 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players reporting deep emotional engagement and moments that brought them to tears. While the narrative effectively builds emotional depth and connection through its characters and story arcs, some reviewers noted that the pacing towards the end felt rushed, diminishing the impact of key emotional scenes. Overall, the game is described as an emotional rollercoaster, blending heartwarming and tragic elements that resonate long after gameplay.
“This game offers a compelling and emotionally engaging narrative that will leave you deep in thought long after you've finished playing.”
“An amazing, emotional story that does extremely well to immerse you in the world of fault.”
“I enjoyed every minute of this visual novel not only because of its beauty and wonderful storyline, but also the emotional rollercoaster it takes you through.”
- character development62 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and richness, with many players becoming emotionally invested in the characters and their stories. While the main characters receive less focus compared to supporting ones, the overall character arcs are compelling and contribute significantly to the immersive narrative. However, some reviews note that character development can feel uneven or abrupt at times, and the absence of voice acting may limit emotional expression.
“The story was so deep and character development so rich, this visual novel literally gave me goosebumps!”
“Seriously, any person looking for a rich story with spectacular character development need to take a look at this gem.”
“One of the best visual novels I've ever played, the character development is great with a very immersive story, as I played I couldn't help but feel the urge to read some parts so I could go even deeper into the game's plot.”
“Also not a lot of main character development; you get a lot of development from the other characters but not the two ladies.”
“The dialogs are a bit awkward and the character developments are happening suddenly out of the blue.”
“It's simple and has its shortcomings - it's centered more on a side-story than the main plot, it's short (not so in terms of time, as in plot events and character development), not interactive, and the game world is not very solid.”
- gameplay44 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 86 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this visual novel is largely centered around reading and clicking through dialogue, with minimal interactive elements, leading to mixed reviews. Many users noted the lack of traditional gameplay mechanics, with some rating it as low as 0/10, while others acknowledged the engaging story and world-building, giving it a score of 7/10. Overall, the experience is more akin to reading a novel than playing a game, with pacing that improves after an initial slow start.
“Despite some of the flaws in the mechanics and visual exposition, the story is an excellent one with some really interesting world building and moves towards exploring some important issues.”
“The history behind characters is very interesting and captivating, but the story is very short, spanning about 5 days, making the gameplay last about 6 hours.”
“Not only did the demo give me a surprising amount of gameplay (about half the entire episode), it interested me enough to buy it immediately so that I could see what the rest of the story was about.”
“Gameplay 0/10 (what gameplay?)”
“Gameplay - 4/10 (aside from transitions and camera zooms, there really is little to no gameplay which means it's like a novel you're reading, what would you expect from a lot of visual novels like this.)”
“Just in case you're not aware, this is a visual novel so there is no gameplay but story.”
- atmosphere36 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art, emotional soundtrack, and well-developed plot, which together create a compelling and immersive experience. However, some reviewers noted that poor writing and awkward translations can detract from this atmosphere, occasionally breaking the intended mood. Overall, while the game excels in establishing a rich and engaging atmosphere, inconsistencies in writing can undermine its effectiveness.
“The game has an amazing atmosphere, and a well developed plot.”
“The atmosphere is thick and heavy and no sign of life can be found, which is particularly unusual for such a lush forest.”
“The soundtrack is just so emotional and compelling by the atmosphere of the situation you are in, that it makes you wonder how much effort they put into this.”
“It throws clichéd lines filled with typos that completely break the atmosphere that it attempts to produce.”
“Not to mention, the game loves to throw at you whole paragraphs with just '...' lines 3-5 times, as if it's trying to maintain its 'deep' and 'sad' atmosphere.”
“- the writing is just outright bad - ruins all the atmosphere.”
- humor24 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's humor is praised for its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, while maintaining a balance between lighthearted moments and deeper storytelling. Players appreciate the clever dialogue, quirky characters, and the absence of flat or vulgar humor, noting that even seemingly trivial scenes contribute to the overall comedic effect. Overall, the humor is described as both engaging and integral to the narrative, enhancing the experience without overshadowing the plot.
“Even the silliest and seemingly least important scenes have their place here, and instead of lingering on the joke, they capture that funny moment and then move onto the rest of the story.”
“It's a true masterpiece that mixes tons of funny parts within a very deep and heart-moving bigger plot.”
“It's a bit short, and the sequels haven't all come out yet, but I think it's got enough hilarious dialogue and heartwarming moments to say it's absolutely worth it.”
“The faux-business-speak is also hilarious, in a really cringey way.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some sections can feel lengthy and tedious, particularly for newcomers, the overall pace picks up towards the end. Many users express a willingness to continue grinding for achievements, indicating that the effort may be worthwhile for dedicated players.
“New readers or perhaps those that have not trudged through laborious titles in the past will find the waterfall of explanations—and explanations—tedious.”
“There are some parts that can be quite long and tedious.”
“I will just be farming the last few achievements out of this one before I start the next adventure.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with users noting a lack of choices and an unfinished story, resulting in only about 8 hours of gameplay for a combined cost of 30 euros. Overall, it received a moderate replayability score of 6/10.
“30 euros (part 1 & 2) for a total of 8 hours of reading, no choices and no replayability in a story that is unfinished.”
“Replayability 6/10”
- monetization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the monetization approach in some games, feeling that it detracts from immersion by presenting content in a way that resembles advertising rather than engaging storytelling. Players often prefer organic discovery and genuine character interactions over overt promotional tactics.
“It's hard to immerse yourself in a new world when everything feels like a narration from a tour guide or an advertising leaflet instead of being characters.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant bugs or glitches that detracted from their enjoyment of the novel. The control system is straightforward, allowing for smooth navigation, and the option for replay enhances the overall stability of the gameplay.
