Fault Milestone Two Side: Above
- September 8, 2015
- ALICE IN DISSONANCE
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Fault Milestone Two Side: Above" is a cinematic visual novel and sequel to "Fault Milestone One." With its new 3D camera system, players can experience the grand science fantasy story of Selphine and her companions in a more immersive and epic setting. However, the story picks up right after the first game, so playing it first is highly recommended to avoid spoilers. Please note that demo saves do not carry over to the full game.
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Reviews
- The story is significantly improved with better pacing and character development compared to the first installment.
- The visuals and soundtrack are stunning, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.
- The introduction of new characters adds depth to the story, while the existing characters continue to evolve.
- The game ends abruptly, leaving many plot threads unresolved and creating a sense of incompleteness.
- Some side characters feel underdeveloped and their arcs do not contribute significantly to the main story.
- There is still no voice acting, which could have added more depth to the characters and their interactions.
- story528 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story in "Fault - Milestone Two: Side:Above" is generally praised for its improved pacing, character development, and emotional depth compared to its predecessor. While it continues the narrative of Selphine, Ritona, and Rune, many reviewers express frustration over the incomplete nature of the story, as it ends on a cliffhanger and leaves several plot threads unresolved. Despite these issues, the writing is described as engaging and well-crafted, with a rich world and compelling themes that resonate with players.
“The story has many ridiculous flaws with its massive world building, yet the flaws are easily overshadowed by the charm and the excitement that it brings.”
“The story is captivating and keeps you on the edge of your seat most of the time.”
“The writing and story are fantastically written, interesting, and moving.”
“Do not buy this visual novel, the story will never be finished!”
“The only real downside is that the story remains incomplete, and the next part isn't out yet.”
“Two out of three cardinal plot lines are left entirely unresolved, which makes waiting for the next part that much harder.”
- music142 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ability to enhance the storytelling and emotional depth of the narrative. While the absence of voice acting is noted as a downside, the instrumental soundtrack is described as beautiful, immersive, and perfectly suited to the various scenes, often leaving players wanting to listen to it outside of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and player engagement.
“This game doesn't disappoint in the presentation department - beautiful art, use of cinematography and music heightens the human drama that is being told.”
“The music matched the scenes perfectly.”
“The soundtrack captures the emotion of the scenes perfectly.”
“The general mood in visual novels hinges by a pivot and the music really sets the mood into what the writers clearly wanted the mood to feel like for the reader.”
“I don't know how to comment about the music, but I know when a background music is good and did their job well, and this novel background music did that both.”
“Only once did I feel the music go on for too long, and that wasn't as much a melody as it was ambience.”
- graphics65 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in this title have received widespread acclaim for their stunning artwork and significant improvements over the previous installment. Reviewers highlight the beautiful character designs, immersive environments, and enhanced 3D camera system that elevate the visual experience, making it both captivating and emotionally engaging. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and a complementary soundtrack contributes to a rich storytelling experience.
“The artwork is stunning, and if anything looks better than in milestone one.”
“The visuals are captivating and the soundtrack is absolutely stunning.”
“The graphics are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen in a game and the soundtrack is equally amazing.”
“The artwork quality has improved and more animations have been added, what really impressed me the most was the entire game restarted once as a show of Melano's powers.”
“It’s well worth playing this in fullscreen, as the default window doesn’t convey how high resolution the artwork actually is.”
“Graphically much improved from Fault Milestone One.”
- emotional55 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players noting its impactful storytelling and character development that elicits strong feelings, including sadness and empathy. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create an emotional rollercoaster experience, particularly through its heart-wrenching moments and touching endings, which resonate deeply with players. Overall, the sequel is seen as a significant improvement in emotional intensity compared to its predecessor, leaving a lasting impression on those who engage with its narrative.
“This game is an emotional roller coaster in the best way possible.”
“We end up discovering a lot of emotional moments, sad truths, and corruption throughout the story which will have you experience sadness and pity for some of the characters.”
“The ending credits scene is also very touching as Mil eventually succumbs to her illness and passes away, but Sol moves on to create his own farm and donates the produce to other residents.”
- character development25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Character development in this game is highly praised, with reviewers noting substantial growth for both returning and new characters, particularly the Harthager twins, Sol, Rune, and Selphine. The narrative effectively balances character arcs with story progression, creating a captivating experience that deepens players' emotional investment in the characters. Overall, the writing and character design are described as exceptional, enhancing the game's rich storytelling.
“I recommend this game to any VN fans that love rich stories and character development.”
“The writing and character development in this series, I cannot praise enough.”
“The real plus to this game though is the character development; they are not just the awesome protagonists that we grew to love in the first game but they start to grow in such a way that will make you root for them even more than you had before (Selphine and Rune's relationship in particular is a highlight).”
“Despite the amount of characters introduced, we will focus on Sol, the port Sasary tour guide. He receives a significant amount of character development, and we can feel the impact from him more in the story later on since he's the main focus.”
“Ritona and Princess Selphine have been given more character development in this volume, although they still tend to emphasize it more for the newly introduced characters.”
“Another major character development shown in the volume comes from Princess Selphine.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily linear and lacks traditional interactive elements, focusing instead on delivering a compelling science fantasy narrative. While it offers no choices or gameplay mechanics typical of other genres, improvements in art quality, sound engineering, and unique storytelling techniques enhance the overall experience. Players who appreciate a strong story over interactive gameplay will find it worthwhile, especially if they enjoyed the previous installment.
“10/10, worth every cent paid and worth every hour of gameplay.”
“Compared to the first installment of fault, this one really improved on mechanics, even to the point of crashing your game on purpose only to re-open to a really scary moment, only to laugh at it after clicking the 'undo' button.”
“On a more technical note, the art quality, sound engineering, and use of game/camera mechanics have all improved significantly.”
“Mechanically, the visual novel is linear.”
“Great visual novel, completely kinetic though, so don't expect any choices or real gameplay.”
“Get it if you want a great little science fantasy story and have played the first one; do not play if you don't like 'games' without gameplay or want a dating sim or fanservice.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by fun interactions and amusing moments, particularly highlighted by the charming antics of a young character and the new facial expressions of the main cast. While many jokes are well-integrated into the deeper narrative, some players felt that the delivery could have enhanced the comedic impact, as certain lines fell flat without the intended intonation. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with a heartfelt storyline.
“No trash talking; fun interactions overall, with some jokes and funny moments.”
“It is no doubt funny seeing such a little girl doing all these things; she will surely hold your attention whenever she is on screen and always has a reason for her rather extreme actions.”
“It's a true masterpiece that mixes tons of funny parts within a very deep and heart-moving bigger plot.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its seamless integration of art, music, and sound effects, which together create a unique and immersive world. Reviewers highlight how the beautifully crafted soundtrack enhances the storytelling and character interactions, making the overall experience feel cohesive and engaging.
“The entire atmosphere it gave, the world that was built and developed, the characters breathing and interacting, it all seamlessly blended together to create something so unique that you have to experience it yourself to truly understand it.”
“The music and sound effects are amazing, just like the atmosphere.”
“Every little thing is connected in a way that creates an atmosphere of a perfect story.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with some users noting a lack of choices and an unfinished story that diminishes the incentive to replay. However, there is potential for future replayability due to the plot's complexity, though many find it challenging to revisit visual novels without significant breaks between playthroughs.
“There are many ways to approach the plot, making the game potentially replayable in the future.”
“Replayability: I find it challenging to replay most visual novels without a significant gap between playthroughs.”
“30 euros for a total of 8 hours of reading, no choices and no replayability in a story that is unfinished.”
“Replayability: although I find it hard to replay most visual novels without having a very large gap in between play times.”
“There's many ways to look at the plot, making the game replayable possibly in the future.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is built using Ren'Py, which may not offer the best performance, but this allows for compatibility with macOS and Debian systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.
“Based on the system and the obvious scene at the beginning, I'm certain this is written with Ren'Py, which doesn't have the best performance. However, thanks to that, I can play this on Mac and Debian!”
