Flowers: Le Volume sur Printemps
- August 17, 2016
- Innocent Grey
Get on Steam"Flowers: Le Volume sur Printemps" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a young girl named Suoh, who has the ability to see supernatural beings. As she navigates through her everyday life, she meets various ghosts and helps them resolve their unfinished business. The game features beautiful artwork and a touching narrative about friendship, loss, and moving on.
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Reviews
- Beautiful art style and stunning visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging story with well-developed characters that evoke strong emotions.
- Great soundtrack that complements the narrative and adds to the atmosphere.
- Pacing issues, particularly in the middle chapters, can make the story feel drawn out.
- Some puzzles and choices can be frustratingly obscure, requiring external guides to solve.
- The ending may leave players feeling unsatisfied or emotionally drained, especially with unresolved plot points.
- story195 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Flowers -le volume sur printemps-" is a heartfelt and relatable coming-of-age narrative centered around Suoh, a shy girl navigating friendships and her burgeoning sexuality at an all-girls boarding school. While the writing is praised for its emotional depth and character development, some reviewers noted pacing issues and a sense of incompleteness due to its episodic nature, as it is part of a larger series. Overall, the combination of beautiful art, music, and a compelling storyline makes it a recommended experience for fans of yuri visual novels, despite some criticisms regarding certain plot points and endings.
“A sweet and heartbreaking story about a shut-in learning how to make friends; very relatable and touching.”
“Flowers -le volume sur printemps- is definitely worth experiencing, not only for people who often play yuri visual novels but for anyone seeking an amazingly well-made story, a piece of classic art, I'd say after playing it.”
“The story is beautifully written and really is able to get you to dive right in.”
“The story left me feeling a bit empty when I was done with it.”
“I'm not sure I quite understand the purpose of the 5 bad endings at all; 4 of them are the result of a single incorrect choice, the last bad ending is one I would guess the overwhelming majority of people will get if they play through the story blindly.”
“The story drags at times and some of the 'mysteries' are pretty mundane, but I was glad I read it when I was done.”
- music82 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, enhancing the overall experience and immersion. Many reviewers highlight the soothing piano compositions and well-placed tracks that complement the stunning visuals and storytelling. While some note a lack of variety in the soundtrack, the quality of the music remains a standout feature, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“Music is sublime (hunt down the vocal collection ~fleurir~ if you can).”
“The music is absolutely amazing.”
“The soundtrack is amazing and the art greatly accommodates this beautiful piano and string pieces.”
“My only gripe is that I wished they'd had more musical tracks, as unfortunately, the small selection present meant that I did start going a bit loopy after hearing the same ones revolving over and over... but hey, at least they were gorgeous tracks.”
“Sometimes the music gets all buggy too.”
“The music, while maybe lacking variety appropriate for such a long story, is very good and voice acting is most of the time phenomenal.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are universally praised for their stunning and unique art style, characterized by high-quality character designs and backgrounds that create a dreamy, fantasy aesthetic. The visuals are complemented by an exceptional soundtrack and voice acting, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Many reviewers highlight the artwork as a standout feature, making it a must-play for fans of visually appealing visual novels.
“Gorgeous and unique art style with many high quality CGs and backgrounds throughout the story, accompanied by fantastic music.”
“The art style is gorgeous, some of the nicest I've ever seen in a visual novel, and the music is also really well done and suits the visual novel's style and premise perfectly.”
“The game truly shines through its music, artwork, and story development.”
“The price tag seems to be steep considering all you do is click and read, but trust me, the artwork and soundtrack make it worth every cent.”
“Innocent Grey uses the same sober art style as in the Kara no Shoujo games.”
“There's a lot of visual novels where you fap to h-scenes or characters; however, this one... you can fap to its art style.”
- emotional21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and relatable storytelling, focusing on themes of friendship, love, and personal growth. Players describe the narrative as both touching and poignant, often leading to tears through its beautiful character development and impactful moments. Overall, the game is recognized for its ability to evoke a deep emotional connection, making it a memorable experience.
“A sweet and heartbreaking story about a shut-in learning how to make friends; very relatable and touching.”
“Absolutely beautiful and extremely emotional, the story weaves the characters into your heart and leaves you so attached that every twist and turn plucks your strings.”
“The story itself is endearing, frustrating, and on a few occasions heart-breaking.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing and features unique elements, such as a flower that enhances the experience and a fresh approach to investigations. However, players noted some frustrations with the auto-play feature turning off after making choices, cryptic mechanics that may require a walkthrough, and the similarity between the two main paths. Overall, while the gameplay is praised for its interesting characters and art, it also presents challenges in mystery-solving and ending variations.
“It has interesting characters and a fresh gameplay element in the investigations.”
“The whole gameplay covers 20 hours of time, which includes reaching all bad endings as well as the true endings of the featured routes.”
“The choice mechanics are simple, and while the mysteries can be a bit odd in regards to solving them, they add an intriguing layer to the gameplay.”
“On the gameplay side, the only thing that bothered me was that hitting a choice and clicking it turned auto off, which I've never really encountered in other visual novels - auto usually resumed once you've made a choice.”
“The choice mechanics are simple, but the mysteries are a bit odd in regards to solving them - I definitely needed the walkthrough for some of them.”
“Two bigger complaints I actually have are connected to the cryptic game mechanics and the game’s ending(s).”
- character development5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features excellent character development, focusing on personal growth and depth without unnecessary repetition often found in longer visual novels. While the story includes an overarching mystery, the primary emphasis is on the characters' journeys, making for a compelling narrative experience.
“However, it is jam-packed with interesting character development, and the writing contains no redundancies or fluff that you normally encounter with longer visual novels that repeat phrases or affirmations.”
“The character development is excellent.”
“The story is mostly about personal character development and growth, with a bit of an overarching mystery in the background, one for which we might need to wait for an answer until part 4.”
“Characters and character development are lacking depth and complexity.”
“The character development feels rushed and superficial, leaving little room for meaningful connections.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-balanced, seamlessly blending entertainment with elements of mystery and seriousness, which keeps players engaged. Reviewers appreciate the emotional range it offers, from laughter to tears, highlighting its ability to evoke a wide spectrum of feelings while maintaining a lighthearted tone. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal and narrative depth.
“To conclude, I'd say what I mostly enjoyed about it is the fact that it maintains an equilibrium at all times; it knows how to be entertaining, funny, mysterious, and serious while keeping you hooked from the start.”
“Definitely going to keep following the series and looking forward to getting to summer, where the main character switches to Yaegaki, and I'm very excited to be the funny mean girl with a cat's smile.”
“Great art and music, with a plot that can be very intriguing, emotional, and even funny. I think this is the second time a game made me cry.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with buggy music in the main menu and during gameplay, though these problems are generally considered minor and do not significantly detract from the overall quality.
“Quality game, but it's super buggy.”
“Sometimes the music gets all buggy too.”
“Music in the main menu is a little bit buggy, but it's not a big problem.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the visual novel is highly praised for its classy and immersive qualities, enhanced by great storytelling and a memorable supporting cast. Reviewers highlight the combination of a well-thought-out narrative and stunning art style, making it a standout experience for fans of yuri romance. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the enjoyment of the game.
“I normally only get such a feeling when a story has a lot of crazy stuff going on, but this one is able to do it just because of the great storytelling and the superb atmosphere everything around it creates.”
“If you’re into romance visual novels, it should be an absolute blast for you, thanks to its very well thought out story, coupled with some memorable characters (those not always being the main ones though – the supporting cast is pretty amazing, maybe even the best part here), gorgeous art style, and unique atmosphere.”
“Recommended for a pleasing visual novel experience featuring yuri romance and a classy atmosphere.”
