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Fox Hime Zero

94%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, optimization
94% User Score Based on 1,496 reviews

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"Fox Hime Zero is a visual novel adventure game set in a fantasy world. Players assume the role of a fox spirit who must navigate political intrigue, solve puzzles, and make choices that affect the story's outcome. The game features beautiful artwork, engaging characters, and multiple endings based on player decisions."

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,496 reviews
story466 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • story
    1,090 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Fox Hime Zero" is described as a heartwarming and emotional journey, focusing on the romance between a human and a fox spirit, Mori. While some reviewers note its predictability and linearity, many appreciate the character development, beautiful artwork, and engaging music that enhance the narrative experience. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a touching, albeit simple, love story without the complexity of choices or branching paths.

    • “It's an incredibly beautiful story, I really recommend giving it a read!”
    • “The story is amazing!”
    • “I absolutely loved the story, and Mori is undeniably cute and kind.”
    • “Don't read the story, it's not really worth it, but the art is cute!”
    • “However, I was somewhat disappointed with how the story ended – it concluded rather abruptly, almost without a proper resolution.”
    • “The story is plain and boring most of the time and there are little twists.”
  • music
    304 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the emotional depth and atmosphere of the story, with many users noting its soothing and fitting qualities. While some background tracks are considered forgettable, the overall soundtrack, including original compositions and well-chosen stock music, is described as beautiful and memorable, contributing significantly to the game's charm. Additionally, the inclusion of a music player in the DLC allows players to enjoy the soundtrack outside of gameplay, further highlighting its appeal.

    • “The music in this game slaps.”
    • “The background music and Japanese vocal tracks complement the romance perfectly, creating a soothing atmosphere.”
    • “An amazing soundtrack that truly enhances the game; not only does the sound fit in perfectly with the game, but each scene feels more suiting, more fun to experience with the amazing music.”
    • “So far the one little problem I had was, when you boot up the game, the background music and main sounds were too loud, as you are unable to turn down the music volume in-game, and you have to turn down your main PC volume level.”
    • “Music: background music is forgettable, the original songs are okay though.”
    • “I felt that some songs had rather poor audio quality (not sure if it was my system, but I feel it was more likely the source quality that was poor).”
  • graphics
    206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Fox Hime Zero" are widely praised for their stunning quality, featuring beautiful artwork, vibrant colors, and dynamic live2D animations that enhance the visual experience. Reviewers highlight the charming character designs and well-crafted backgrounds, which contribute to the overall appeal of the visual novel. The combination of impressive visuals and a fitting soundtrack creates an engaging atmosphere that resonates with both fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

    • “With its stunning artwork, engaging characters, and gripping storyline, this game effortlessly captures the hearts of both avid visual novel enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre.”
    • “The combination of beautiful artwork, engaging storytelling, well-matched voice acting, and captivating music make it a standout offering from asicxart in 2018.”
    • “The artwork throughout is certainly equally as stunning and so is the music, the voiceovers are spot-on and fits the characters to a tee, and the kinetic story is sweet and lovely.”
    • “Artwork is 10x better than the last one, too bad I can't say the same about the story as well.”
    • “- again, decent artwork .. sized a bit weirdly in areas so it becomes more pixelated when it's fine other times.”
    • “Fox Hime Zero has better graphics and a longer story.”
  • emotional
    200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with players describing it as a heartwarming and touching experience that often brings them to tears. The story, featuring endearing characters and a blend of romance and self-discovery, resonates deeply, enhanced by beautiful artwork and a fitting musical score. Many reviewers highlight the emotional rollercoaster of the narrative, making it a memorable and impactful visual novel.

    • “The story is so beautiful and very thought out for the characters and other ideas put into it, and amazing artwork for all the scenes in the game. In certain parts of the story, it made me cry.”
    • “Without going into deep spoiler territory, the struggles both protagonists face, the troubles they go through, and their perseverance where others would give up are both heart-wrenching and heartwarming.”
    • “I'm not the most emotional person and seldomly cry, so let me reiterate: this game had me bawling several times in a row.”
  • humor
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Fox Hime Zero" is widely praised for its cute and funny dialogue, charming character interactions, and engaging visuals that enhance comedic moments. Players appreciate the blend of humor with emotional storytelling, although some find the occasional awkward translations amusing rather than detrimental. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with heartwarming elements, making it a delightful experience for fans.

    • “The story is fun and kept me engaged throughout, funny, cute, sad, happy, and was exactly what fans of Fox Hime needed. The art is also very nice.”
    • “As Yan and Mori's relationship blossoms, players are taken on a charming adventure filled with humor and heart.”
    • “The attention to detail extends to the character designs and multiple facial expressions, which enhance the game's humorous moments.”
    • “I love playing through visual novels that seem cringey or hilarious with friends and then writing a review for them. Frequently, when going through those tags, I would see the Fox Hime games appear.”
    • “I love playing through visual novels that seem cringey or hilarious with friends and then writing a review for them. Frequently, when going through those tags, I would see the Fox Hime games appear.”
  • atmosphere
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective use of music and visuals that enhance the emotional experience. The soundtrack, featuring tracks from Kevin MacLeod and Japanese vocal pieces, complements the storytelling and romance, creating a soothing and immersive environment. Overall, the combination of art, voice acting, and music contributes to a pleasant and engaging atmosphere that appeals to both veterans and newcomers alike.

    • “The background music and Japanese vocal tracks complement the romance perfectly, creating a soothing atmosphere.”
    • “Good lore, great voice acting, music is perfect for the atmosphere, and I was deeply invested.”
    • “Unlike the first Fox Hime game, this has much better atmosphere and environment.”
    • “Each piece enhances the atmosphere of the game, contributing to the emotional impact of the story.”
    • “The art, the interactive conversation that they have, just literally brings me to the atmosphere of the game; the voice actors also did a really great job!”
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this visual novel is largely criticized for its lack of interactivity and meaningful mechanics, with many reviewers noting that it consists mainly of clicking through poorly written dialogue without any player decisions or engagement. While it may be suitable for newcomers to the genre due to its simplicity, the overall experience is described as virtually non-existent, offering little more than a linear narrative.

    • “Great game, if you just start playing a visual novel game then it's recommended to buy, easy gameplay.”
    • “For $2 you get about 2 hours of gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay & controls:”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “As a game, the gameplay is virtually non-existent, even for a visual novel, which isn't the greatest thing.”
    • “There's literally no gameplay at all, just keep mashing enter until you're at the end.”
  • character development
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging pacing and charming character designs that enhance the overall experience. While some characters are well-developed and visually appealing, there are criticisms regarding the lack of design for key supporting characters. Overall, the character development is rated positively, with scores around 7.5/10, though comparisons to other titles in the series suggest room for improvement.

    • “The overarching story is somewhat cliche and has been seen before, but the pacing of the story and character development kept me engaged throughout.”
    • “Cute kitsune romance story, good character development.”
    • “The attention to detail extends to the character designs and multiple facial expressions, which enhance the game's humorous moments.”
    • “And then there is one supporting character that holds an important role in the story but has no character design, not even a silhouette.”
    • “The other Fox Hime game has a better plot and more character development for both of its characters, which include Mori and another female human.”
    • “The overarching story is somewhat cliché and has been seen before, but the pacing of the story and character development kept me engaged throughout.”
  • replayability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has limited replayability, primarily due to its static visual novel format, which may not entice players to revisit it frequently. However, many players enjoyed the story and art enough to consider replaying it in the future, especially if they forget key plot points. While some find it lacking in replay value, others still recommend it for its engaging narrative.

    • “🔲 Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
    • “And although your mileage on replay value might differ with it being a static visual novel, I'll be revisiting Yan's and Mori's story someday for sure.”
    • “I will still recommend it despite the low replay value.”
    • “Although your mileage on replay value might differ with it being a static visual novel, I'll be revisiting Yan's and Mori's story someday for sure.”
    • “Replayability:”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game's art and character animations are praised for their quality and smoothness, it faces criticism for being unoptimized on low-powered PCs, impacting the overall performance for some users.

    • “The art is amazing; there's even animation for the characters that runs smoothly.”
    • “The game is well-optimized for high-performance systems, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “But the game is kind of unoptimized for low-powered PCs like mine.”
    • “Finally, let's address the price-performance ratio.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where readers must click through text at a slow pace instead of enjoying a seamless reading flow. This repetitive clicking can detract from the overall enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging narrative experience.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been positively received, with players expressing surprise that it does not resort to typical exploitative practices often seen in similar titles. Instead, it appears to offer a more balanced approach, enhancing the overall experience rather than detracting from it.

    • “After playing through the entire game, I have to apologize for assuming this would be the run-of-the-mill anime cash grab.”

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