Her World

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Her World is a single player action game with horror and romance themes. It was developed by TALESSHOP Co., Ltd. and was released on October 6, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Her World" is a visual novel game by Workingdog, promising a captivating new story with a large game-to-price ratio. The game features a mysterious world filled with female characters and explores the secrets it holds. Suitable for players who wish to enjoy the story without gameplay mechanics, it is a new work inspired by the writer's 2013 release "A World with No People." No DLC is required to access the entire story.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Her World features an exceptional blend of horror, mystery, romance, and drama, with a deeply engaging story and well-developed characters.
The game boasts stunning visuals, a beautiful soundtrack, and a user-friendly interface that enhances the overall experience.
Players appreciate the emotional depth and plot twists, making it a memorable and immersive visual novel.

The audio balance is poorly configured by default, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some gameplay elements, such as optional quests and mini-games, are criticized for being poorly designed and frustrating.
The main character's portrayal as a typical 'anime protagonist' can be off-putting for some players, affecting their connection to the story.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The game's story is a rich and emotionally engaging narrative that blends romance, mystery, and horror, centered around the character Hyeon-ah and her quest for escape. Players appreciate the depth of character development, plot twists, and the overall creative world-building, although some find the gameplay mechanics and quest design lacking. With a lengthy playtime of 12-20 hours, the story is complemented by excellent voice acting and a captivating soundtrack, making it a memorable experience for fans of visual novels.
- “The game stands out with its superb storytelling, excellent character development, and full voice acting.”
- “It's a beautiful, heartwarming, and complex story that had me in tears over and over.”
- “Best romance I've ever seen in a game, fantastic art and memorable music, unnerving and immersive horror, very mature and complex--yet lighthearted--character writing, an extensively thought-out storyline with some perfectly executed twists, and a very climactic and satisfying ending.”
- “It doesn't make sense and certainly does not endear the players to the story, characters, or the mood the writer is trying to create.”
- “It is essentially a full kinetic novel because the 'choices' have no effects on the story.”
- “Final quest of the mountain is just trial and errors over and over until you find the correct path, which is not fun to 'brute force' a puzzle, trying every possible combination until you finally get it right.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty and effectiveness, enhancing the overall experience with a gorgeous soundtrack that complements the story and characters. While background music is turned off by default, players recommend adjusting audio settings for optimal enjoyment. The combination of memorable music, immersive sound effects, and quality voice acting contributes significantly to the game's emotional depth and engagement.
- “I adore how pretty the CGs are, the soundtrack is actually gorgeous, and I love the main character Sangjoon.”
- “Best romance I've ever seen in a game, fantastic art and memorable music, unnerving and immersive horror, very mature and complex--yet lighthearted--character writing, an extensively thought-out storyline with some perfectly executed twists, and a very climactic and satisfying ending.”
- “The voice acting, the characters, the soundtrack, the sub-stories, and the main story were amazing.”
- “The background music is turned off by default (why?)”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a poignant narrative that transitions from horror to romance and mystery, focusing on themes of trauma and healing. The protagonist's relationships, particularly with Hyeon-ah and other characters, are depicted as both complex and heartwarming, evoking strong feelings and leading to moments of deep emotional resonance. Overall, the story is described as beautiful and impactful, leaving players in tears throughout their experience.
- “It then rapidly gets less scary as he meets the enigmatic heroine Hyeon-ah, who is trapped in the world, shifting to a mix of romance and mystery as he learns more about the world and how to help her escape it, eventually evolving into an emotionally affecting story of overcoming trauma.”
- “It's a beautiful, heartwarming, and complex story that had me in tears over and over.”
- “A lot of story and emotional moments were devoted to that character.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the optional quests for being poorly designed and featuring UI oddities, while others find the gameplay sections to be merely adequate but not essential. Despite these issues, the overall experience is enhanced by strong character writing, immersive horror elements, and a well-crafted storyline.
- “Best romance I've ever seen in a game, fantastic art and memorable music, unnerving and immersive horror (from both the writing and the gameplay segments), very mature and complex--yet lighthearted--character writing, an extensively thought-out storyline with some perfectly executed twists, and a very climactic and satisfying ending.”
- “I don't even want to get into my multiple complaints about the gameplay; the optional quests are janky, poorly designed, and have many UI oddities that left me scratching my head.”
- “The gameplay sections are okay, nothing to write home about but are also completely optional.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its effectiveness in creating a compelling horror experience that enhances the overall story, setting, and character development.
- “This is amazing in pretty much all aspects (story, setting, characters including the protagonist, plot twists, atmosphere,...).”
- “The horror atmosphere was great!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in character development, featuring superb storytelling and full voice acting that enhances the depth and complexity of its characters.
- “The game stands out with its superb storytelling, excellent character development, and full voice acting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of cute and funny moments, interspersed with sad and lovable elements, creating a well-rounded emotional experience.
- “There were cute, funny, sad, and lovable moments.”