Forgotten Trace: Thanatos in Nostalgia

The graphics feature decent artwork with a generally lovely but somewhat inconsistent and unpolished art style, causing some character sprites and CGs to appear off or strange at times. Overall visuals are typical and adequate, without standing out significantly, complemented by good background music and partial voice acting.

The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some finding it unremarkable and lacking variety, often noting long silent stretches, while others praise the background music as excellent, complementing features like Japanese voice acting and artwork.

The humor in the game includes occasional funny and dark moments, but it is often overshadowed by slow pacing and overly long, repetitive jokes. This leads to the comedic elements feeling drawn out and ultimately losing their impact.

Users felt that the emotional impact of the story was lacking, with characters and events failing to engage or move them deeply. Although voice acting was included, it was limited to key emotional scenes and did not significantly enhance the overall emotional experience.

The gameplay is structured as a kinetic novel featuring a built-in flowchart with multiple points of view and subchapters, providing thorough coverage from chapter 1. It offers a detailed narrative experience with branching story elements.

Grinding in the game is easy enough to complete fully but is considered very tedious, especially for achievement hunters.

The game's optimization is generally smooth, but playing in fullscreen mode can cause frequent flashes of light, which may pose a risk for users with photosensitivity or epilepsy.