Henri's Secret
- August 29, 2018
- Beemoov
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Get on Apple StoreIn "Henri's Secret," play as Lyla, a high schooler who finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Henri. As you navigate this visual novel, your choices will determine access to bonus scenes and the outcome of the story. With the backdrop of humor, passion, and super stars, will love prevail as the mystery of Henri's secret unravels? Experience colorful characters, unique illustrations, and exclusive romantic music in this love story game.
Reviews
- The story is well-written and emotionally engaging, with well-developed characters that feel realistic.
- The game features fun puzzles and character animations that enhance the reading experience.
- Many players find the game addictive and enjoyable, with a sweet and charming narrative.
- There are significant bugs, including crashing issues and characters not rendering, making the game unplayable for some users.
- The developers have been unresponsive to support requests, leaving many players frustrated with unresolved issues.
- The game is considered overpriced given the existing bugs and lack of updates, leading to disappointment among players.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story is well-written and engaging, featuring a sweet love narrative intertwined with themes of friendship and personal growth. While it includes familiar clichés typical of slice-of-life high school tales, the emotional depth and character development resonate with players, despite some pacing issues. Overall, it offers a touching experience that captivates with its relatable characters and heartfelt moments.
“The story is really well written, so I wanted to play it on my PC.”
“Their touching love story is bound to set you on a roller-coaster of emotions, one that will make you go into a rave when they finally get together and cry rivers when they’re apart.”
“It’s a story not only about love, but also about friendship, about friends sticking together in need and having each other’s back.”
“Even if the story is rather cliché, the writing is absolutely excellent.”
“There are clichés in the story.”
“There are times, however, when the story felt like it was dragging on forever.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is linear with no choices or alternate endings, focusing on a confrontation mini-game where players must convince characters to admit certain facts. While some players find the mechanics nostalgic and sentimental, others feel they lack depth, resulting in a mixed reception overall.
“The gameplay is linear; there are no choices and only one possible ending.”
“This mechanic is extensively used during the confrontation mini-game, in which Layla challenges other characters and convinces them to admit a certain fact.”
“For me, it was a mix of both: his interpretation was a bit too mellow for my taste, but it did bring some nostalgia and sentimentality to the gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a significant element, featuring a blend of soothing piano and cello compositions alongside romantic rock ballads performed by French musician Charly Sahona. Players appreciate how the well-crafted soundtrack enhances the emotional depth of the narrative, complementing the characters and dialogues effectively.
“But the well-developed characters, the fun dialogues, the nice music, and the slow crescendo of emotions made it worth every second.”
“Music plays a huge role in Henri's life, therefore it's also a major component of the game.”
“The soundtrack mixes soothing piano and cello tracks with romantic rock ballads vocally performed by the French musician Charly Sahona.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a deeply emotional experience, allowing players to connect with the protagonist Henry and his touching love story, which evokes a wide range of feelings from joy to heartbreak. The inclusion of well-developed side characters enhances the narrative, making it a worthwhile choice for those seeking a smooth and engaging emotional journey.
“Although you can guess Henry's secret from the beginning, you get into the emotional rollercoaster and even get to see his perspective sometimes, which I enjoyed a lot.”
“All the side characters that you meet have something to add, and the game is quite long, so I think it's worth a try if you are looking for something smooth, emotional, and fun.”
“Their touching love story is bound to set you on a rollercoaster of emotions, one that will make you go into a rave when they finally get together and cry rivers when they’re apart.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from various bugs, indicating that it lacks overall stability.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality and artistic value, which, combined with the length of the novel and a solid storyline, justify the game's full price.
