Graces: Posthumous Wish

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Graces: Posthumous Wish is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by TomoToro and was released on November 20, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Day after day, Aki suffers from constant misfortunes. Her classmate Mitsuki is convinced that all the trouble is caused by a curse. And she knows how to stop it. However, Aki doesn't get a chance to ask her for details: Mitsuki mysteriously dies. Rumor has her death is the fault of some girl. In an attempt to understand what has happened, Aki decides to perform a dark ritual called "Posthumo…

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story7 positive mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a large amount of beautifully crafted CGs, showcasing the creators' dedication.
The plot is engaging and effectively explores urban legends, with multiple sub-stories and endings that enhance replayability.
The character design and development are memorable, with each character embodying unique qualities that contribute to the overall narrative.

The original soundtrack is short and repetitive, which can make the experience feel tiring over time.
There is no voice acting, which may detract from the immersion for some players.
Some characters make frustrating decisions that could lead to player stress, and the convoluted narrative may confuse some players.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is intricately crafted, featuring multiple sub-stories for each character that explore deep themes such as peer pressure and overthinking, culminating in a dark and tragic narrative. Players follow Aki, a NEET fascinated by horror, as she navigates a complex plot filled with memorable characters and various endings, each offering unique insights and lessons. The inclusion of extras and humorous scenes enhances the overall experience, making it a captivating journey for fans of horror and mystery genres.
- “The game is divided into sub-stories, one for each character exploring everything very well, and each story has multiple endings, which is really cool!”
- “You follow the life of a NEET named Aki who likes a plushie bear. She becomes fascinated with rituals and horror stories on a creepypasta-like website and decides to test one out, but things spiral out of control as she becomes convinced she is cursed. Her only friend, Tomo, who is an LDR friend, is worried about her, and together they try to unravel an insane storyline involving other important characters.”
- “Each ending is unique and satisfying, and it's recommended to read all of them to see the various ways this story can play out.”
- “The story is dark and tragic, and makes you feel very sad at the end.”
- “You don't need to read all the bad endings to progress in the story and piece together what really happened to Mitsuki, but you do need to read them all if you want to get all the achievements, which can be a bit fiddly.”
- “The extras are where the real story is revealed, so make sure to read everything. I loved the scenes as well, like some funny crossovers; I really needed that after the dark elements of the main story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience. However, some players find the music repetitive and short, which can lead to fatigue over the game's length. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, its limited variety may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “The music is also good.”
- “Captivating story, good characters, and music.”
- “Music and sound effects are top tier; I literally had goosebumps.”
- “The soundtrack is good, but given the length of the game, it is somewhat short, and soon you notice how the songs repeat too much, which makes the experience a bit tiring.”
- “The soundtrack is good, but given the length of the game, it is somewhat short, and soon you notice how the songs repeat too much, which makes the experience a bit tiring.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, featuring an impressive amount of high-quality artwork that enhances the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of visuals with music and sound effects as contributing to a deeply satisfying gameplay atmosphere.
- “Right off the bat, this game's visuals are stunning!”
- “I loved the art style, and the game features an incredible amount of CGs!”
- “Visuals, music, narrative, even sound effects - everything is of high quality and combines into a deeply immersive and satisfying experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by standard visual novel mechanics, lacking any significant innovations or surprises.
- “The gameplay features pretty much basic visual novel mechanics, but they are executed well.”
- “The mechanics are straightforward, making it easy to dive into the story.”
- “While there aren't any major surprises in gameplay, the experience is engaging and enjoyable.”
- “Pretty much basic visual novel mechanics, nothing major or surprising.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the character development for its unique designs and distinct personas, highlighting that each character stands out with their own individuality.
- “I love the character designs so much; they made everyone so unique with personas that set each character apart from one another.”
- “The depth of character development is incredible; I felt a real connection to each character's journey.”
- “Each character evolves in such a meaningful way, making their stories compelling and relatable.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its highly atmospheric qualities, particularly in its visual novel format, which effectively immerses players in its narrative and setting.
- “The game creates a deeply immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the stunning visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “Every scene is filled with intricate details that contribute to a rich and captivating atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly in the extras that provide comedic relief after darker story elements. The inclusion of funny crossovers and humorous scenes enhances the overall experience, making the game more enjoyable and balanced. Additionally, features like the memory section and legends contribute to the lore while also offering lighthearted moments.
- “The extras are where the real story is revealed, so make sure to read everything. I loved the scenes with some funny crossovers; I really needed that after the dark elements of the main story. I think it's a must for devs to include these, as it really takes out the sourness after a tragic tale.”
- “Worth mentioning are the memory section, which allows you to jump to certain parts of the game and shows how to get other endings, legends, which explain some lore elements and might shed light on some in-game moments, and scenes where you can have a laugh seeing some story bits presented in a humorous fashion.”