Gazing from beyond

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Gazing from beyond is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 七彩绘色游戏 and was released on February 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is a galgame about college life, where you'll pursuit the love of your life. You'll surely experience hardship, triumph, happiness, sadness, maybe even trauma. Only time can heal all.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a well-presented environment, enhancing the overall visual experience.
The voice acting and background music are praised for their quality, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
The storyline has potential with multiple endings and character routes, providing a variety of choices for players.

The English translation is poorly executed, with many grammatical errors and untranslated text, making it difficult to understand the story.
Players have reported numerous bugs and glitches, including getting stuck in loops and needing to switch languages to progress.
The writing can feel rushed and inconsistent, with some character interactions and plot developments lacking coherence.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and interesting characters, while others criticize its abrupt plot changes and forced drama. Many users noted that the narrative feels short and at times poorly executed, with issues in translation affecting the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers multiple endings and a unique premise, appealing to fans of romance visual novels.
- “The characters are great, the plot is interesting, and the different paths can be fun.”
- “The story is unpredictable and it has flashbacks.”
- “The artworks, music, and the story is well made.”
- “I haven't finished it yet (only have gotten all of Eureka's routes so far), but it feels as if it tries to build up a lot of emotions through the story progression, but it continues to just kind of fall flat at the end.”
- “The story itself is decent but some drama feels forced (think of Korean dramas, which are also popular in China).”
- “Also, even accounting for the poor translation, the actual story seems to be badly written and contrived.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many reviewers praising the quality of the background music, soundtracks, and voice acting as standout features. The soundtrack is described as decent to excellent, enhancing the overall atmosphere and emotional moments of the game, while the inclusion of a music library after completion adds value. Additionally, the opening and ending themes, featuring vocal performances, are highlighted for their inspirational qualities and beautiful animations.
- “The voice acting, background music, and soundtracks are top-notch and are the main highlight of this visual novel.”
- “The background music is great, being appropriate to match the different moments in the game or each female main character, with very good accompanying background music instruments that can be heard clearly in each FLAC file included in the OST.”
- “The opening theme has beautiful animation, while the ending themes feature an animated slideshow of different CGs and character sprites depending on the ending obtained, with a different song that includes vocals.”
- “The music is decent; at least it won't annoy you while playing.”
- “You can unlock a music library after you finish it at least once.”
- “But since it also gives you the soundtrack, it's worth the money.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their beauty, with well-crafted artwork, backgrounds, and character designs that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted visual inconsistencies in the art styles of character sprites. Despite these minor flaws, the game's visuals, combined with its music and voice acting, contribute to a highly recommended experience, especially for fans of romance visual novels.
- “The artwork is beautiful.”
- “The artworks, music, and the story are well made.”
- “The voice acting is great, the music is wonderfully calm & sets a great atmosphere, and the layout is beautifully done alongside the graphics.”
- “There are visual inconsistencies in the art styles used in character sprites.”
- “The artwork, backgrounds, and character graphics are lacking in quality.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and do not match the overall quality of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder progress and disrupt gameplay. Many players report feeling that the game was rushed, resulting in a lack of polish and coherence in both the story and mechanics.
- “Too many bugs and glitches where you suddenly get stuck and the story does not move forward, showing a blank dialog box.”
- “The game freezes up and crashes frequently.”
- “It feels rushed—short, buggy, and not well-written. The old-school locked-in romance leads to all bad endings unless you choose 'yes' to everything with that girl.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted significant bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience, indicating that these issues are severe enough to be considered a major drawback of the game.
- “The gameplay is incredibly smooth and responsive, making every action feel satisfying and impactful.”
- “I love how the mechanics are easy to learn but offer a depth that keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The variety of gameplay options allows for a unique experience every time I play, keeping things fresh and exciting.”
- “This, categorically, I believe would fall under 'bugs,' but it's honestly so bad and worsens the gameplay experience that I believe it should be pointed out as a con.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its lighthearted and entertaining content, often blending elements of romance and comedy typical of visual novels and JRPGs. Players enjoy the funny moments that enhance the overall experience, making it a delightful addition to the genre.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring excellent voice acting and calming music that enhance the overall experience, complemented by beautiful graphics and thoughtful layout design.
- “The voice acting is great, the music is wonderfully calm and sets a great atmosphere, and the layout is beautifully done alongside the graphics.”