HAPPY SAIN† SHEOL
- September 17, 2024
- 122pxsheol
Get on SteamSTORY This is a story about a group of very ordinary girls. Two thousand years ago, the Pestis Disaster swept through the land, corrupting all living things and making it to difficult to live on the land. For those that still wish to live on this dead land, a temple was established. It was known as Saint Sheol of the Underworld. With the help of a distant relative, I moved to the capital that I …
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- The atmosphere, art, and music are phenomenal, creating an engaging experience.
- The characters are unique and diverse, adding depth to the story.
- The game offers a compelling narrative that becomes more interesting as you explore different routes.
- The game suffers from significant cut content, leading to disjointed scenes and a lack of context.
- Translation issues and typos detract from the overall experience, making some moments confusing.
- The pacing is slow, especially in the beginning, which may frustrate players before the story picks up.
- story21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a group of ordinary girls and an ordinary boy whose descent into insanity drives the narrative. While the initial pacing is slow and some character developments feel abrupt, the plot becomes more engaging and intense as players progress through different paths, leading to shocking and tragic endings. Despite some criticism regarding censorship and disjointed storytelling, many players find the journey rewarding and are eager for more content.
“Be warned, those with a fragile heart—this is not a story for everyone and will consume your soul if you let your guard down.”
“Each ending gets more disturbing as you progress, but overall, the journey is worth it if you’re up for a shocking and intense story.”
“I really liked the story and wished I could see more of it.”
“The 'common route' is extremely bland when you ignore the efforts it makes to develop the setting: characters have sudden 180s that seemingly come out of nowhere and the plot itself feels rushed.”
“Even with the patch, the amount of restored content is minimal and doesn’t significantly affect the story.”
“So be prepared—it does get a bit boring before the story ramps up from 0 to 100 as our main protagonist goes insane.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a profound sense of longing and heartbreak, particularly illustrated through the metaphor of a character desiring to soar without the means to do so. This recurring theme evokes deep empathy and resonates with players, highlighting the poignant struggles of aspiration and limitation.
“It'd be too heartbreaking if she had no wings and wanted to soar through the polar night.”
“It'd be heartbreaking if she had no wings and wanted to soar through the air, right?”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, with one haunting track standing out as a favorite among players. However, some reviewers noted that the soundtrack can feel repetitive and lacks distinctiveness, drawing comparisons to other works. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not be memorable for everyone.
“But that's not to say this visual novel is bad, far from it. The atmosphere, art, and music are phenomenal in my opinion, and the characters are all pretty unique and diverse.”
“Additionally, while the music is repeated just a bit too much, there is one track that will stay as a favorite just by how haunting it is to hear at an interstice of the game.”
“A good soundtrack made me fall in love with this game.”
“Additionally, while the music is repeated just a bit too much, there is one track that will stay as a favorite due to how haunting it is to hear at an interstice of the game.”
“The music isn't standout, but it's fine.”
“The 'now then... where should I go?' format, angel and gore imagery, as well as a few tracks in the OST sounding extremely similar to 'Sayonara wo Oshiete' is very on-the-nose.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in Rav2 are praised for their gorgeous artwork and effective portrayal of expressions and gore, though some players feel this creates a tonal dissonance with the game's themes. While the art style initially attracts players, there are mixed feelings about the overall execution and expectations set by the game's promotional materials.
“Rav2's artwork is gorgeous, and although it does cause some tonal dissonance with the themes of the game, he captures expressions and gore particularly well.”
“Terribly disappointed with this game since I've been waiting nearly half a year to play it and also expected a lot from the style and effort put into the graphics and trailer of the game.”
“I’m new to visual novels, but I picked up this game because of its cute art style, only to be completely surprised by how quickly things escalated from 0 to 100.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the visual novel is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its phenomenal art and music, as well as the uniqueness and diversity of the characters.
“The atmosphere, art, and music are phenomenal in my opinion, and the characters are all pretty unique and diverse.”
“The immersive atmosphere really draws you into the story, making every moment feel impactful.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the unfolding narrative.”
