Gazing from beyond

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"Gazing from Beyond" is a visual novel that follows college student Muse as he navigates complex relationships and pursues love. He is joined by Hope, a sunny and optimistic girl, and Jade, who struggles to be noticed. The trio's journey becomes tangled in the fable of the manjusaka flower, which represents both beauty and difficulty. The game explores themes of hardship, triumph, happiness, and sadness.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features good voice acting and a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The artwork and character designs are visually appealing, with bright and colorful backgrounds.
The storyline has potential with multiple endings and character routes, providing some engaging choices for players.

The English translation is poorly done, with many grammatical errors and untranslated text, making it difficult to understand the story.
The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, including instances where players can get stuck or have to switch languages to progress.
Some story elements feel rushed or forced, leading to a lack of coherence in the narrative.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
79%
6%
The story is a romance visual novel that features a mix of emotional depth and dramatic twists, but many players feel it ultimately falls flat, with some plot developments feeling forced or illogical. While the characters and presentation are praised, the narrative is criticized for being short, poorly translated, and occasionally convoluted, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its interesting themes and multiple endings, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a challenging recommendation for potential buyers.
- “The characters are great, the plot is interesting, and the different paths can be fun.”
- “The story is unpredictable and it has flashbacks.”
- “One day, Eureka asks Muse to see her at a park where she starts to tell a story about the manjusaka flower/red spider lily (彼岸花) which was believed to come into existence where a brother and sister (both lesser deities) came to love each other, disobeyed heaven's laws and broke a taboo by being together as a couple.”
- “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
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
48%
6%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack features a mix of calming background music and well-executed vocal themes, particularly praising the opening and ending songs for their emotional resonance. While some consider the music average, it is generally noted that it does not detract from the gameplay experience and is complemented by strong voice acting.
- “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.”
- “Among the theme songs with vocals, there is a very special and inspirational theme song in the opening theme and insert theme songs 'A Road to Forever' (一路拾光) featuring excellent vocal and musical accompaniment by Qiao Yang (晓珜) and Ah Xin from Gui Pu (阿信【归璞】).”
- “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.”
- “The ending theme songs 'Summer and You' (半夏年华与你) by Chu Xia Xiao Xi (初夏小溪) match the happier true endings in 3 of the routes, while 'Snowing on the Bank' (彼岸有风雪) by Gu Qing from Huiyin Peiyin (古卿【绘音配音】) matches a tragic ending.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork, well-designed backgrounds, and overall aesthetic, contributing to a captivating atmosphere. However, some users noted visual inconsistencies in the art styles of character sprites, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the graphics, along with the music and voice acting, enhance the game's appeal, particularly 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.”
- “Visual inconsistencies in the art styles used in character sprites.”
- “Artwork, backgrounds, and CGs are lacking in quality.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and do not match the overall theme of the game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that can cause players to become stuck or experience crashes. Many users report that the game feels rushed and incomplete, with a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Too many bugs and glitches where you suddenly get stuck and the story does not move forward, showing a blank dialog bar.”
- “Game freezes up and crashes.”
- “Feels rushed - short, buggy, and not the best writing. I don't mean the lesser quality English that just sounds like childish complaints; it's an old-school locked-in romance right away with all bad ends unless you choose 'yes' to everything with that girl.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players have reported significant bugs that severely detract from the overall gameplay experience, highlighting these issues as a major drawback of the game.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a notable aspect, with users appreciating its funny content, particularly in the context of visual novels and JRPGs. The inclusion of lighthearted elements and comedic moments contributes positively to the overall experience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with exceptional voice acting and calming music that enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the beautifully designed layout and graphics contribute significantly to creating an immersive environment.
- “The voice acting is great, the music is wonderfully calm and sets a great atmosphere, and the layout is beautifully done alongside the graphics.”

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16h Median play time

13h Average play time

5-20h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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