How to Take Off Your Mask
- July 10, 2015
- ROSEVERTE
Get on Steam"How to Take Off Your Mask" is a visual novel game where players assume the role of a high school student who must uncover the truth behind a series of strange occurrences. The game features multiple endings based on the player's choices and interactions with various characters. As the protagonist, players will explore different paths and face the consequences of their actions, all while trying to maintain their own sanity and identity.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and great voice acting, which enhances the overall experience.
- The characters are likable and have fun personalities, making the story enjoyable and engaging.
- It offers a cute and light-hearted narrative with two different endings, providing some replay value.
- The story is relatively short and can feel repetitive, especially since the two routes are quite similar.
- Choices in the game have minimal impact on the overall story, making it feel more like an interactive story than a true visual novel.
- Some technical aspects, like saving and skipping text, are inconvenient and detract from the gameplay experience.
- story77 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally described as cute and heartwarming, featuring a light-hearted romance with engaging characters and a whimsical world. However, many reviewers noted that the narrative can feel repetitive and predictable, especially across different routes, with some expressing a desire for deeper character development and more varied plotlines. Overall, while the story has its charming moments, it may not satisfy those looking for a more complex or original narrative experience.
“Really loved this story, interesting world and beautiful art.”
“The story and character development are paced well and the characters are very likeable.”
“Overall it's a very cutesy visual novel with an interesting story that might be partly cliché but it's still very enjoyable.”
“Unfortunately, this ends up being a downside of the game because once you finish one route, the second one becomes a bit boring since essentially the story is the same aside from a few slight differences and Lilia’s appearance.”
“While it sounds interesting at first, I couldn't manage to overlook a certain lack of depth in the story.”
“After playing through it three times as differently as I could, I found the choices didn't really affect the overall story that much.”
- music19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the catchy theme song and enjoyable background tracks. However, some users noted the limited number of music tracks, leading to a repetitive experience over time. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay and complements the visuals, its lack of variety is a common critique.
“The theme song is actually stuck in my head right now.”
“The music is great, and they know how to make me laugh every time I go through it.”
“It was fun to play, the music was awesome, and the artwork was so cute!”
“Not a lot of different music tracks, which made the music go repetitive very fast.”
“I personally got a little irritated by the 'scary' background music (when something bad was about to happen) because it was the same as in 'Mad Father' (a horror RPG Maker game), if I'm correct.”
“I can't figure out if there's stock music or new music; some of it seems familiar to past games, and it's nondescript, so I can't tell.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their cute art style and beautiful artwork, complemented by great voice acting and music. While many users appreciate the overall aesthetic, some express disappointment over a shift from the developer's previous graphic style. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm and appeal.
“The art style is very cute and the voice acting is great.”
“Beautiful artwork.”
“Art style, background, background music, and voice acting were just perfect.”
“Not only the graphics, but the story as well.”
“Ps: I was a little disappointed that Roseverte abandoned its previous graphic style - but I can imagine why.”
“The artwork is satisfactory and the CG is cute.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the series is characterized by a blend of funny moments and clichés, contributing to an overall well-executed narrative that balances humor with drama and other emotional elements. Reviewers find it to be genuinely funny at times, enhancing the overall experience.
“The overall narration of both series, including the humor, drama, angst, and fluff, is all similar and well-crafted.”
“There are a lot of cliché moments, but as a whole, it is well executed and, at times, very funny.”
“There are plenty of funny moments throughout the game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is well-paced, with likeable characters that enhance the experience, although some reviewers feel the overall story lacks depth despite interesting character designs and music.
“The story and character development are paced well, and the characters are very likable.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its cute and heartwarming story, which many players find to be deeply touching and emotionally resonant.
“The story is cute and quite heartwarming.”
“It's a very touching story.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reported to be smooth and free of bugs, but some players find it to be quite short, with completion times potentially under an hour for fast readers.
“The gameplay does not appear to have any bugs at all.”
“This game is rather short, but the gameplay is engaging and well-designed.”
“This game is rather short; I am a huge speed reader, so actual gameplay was less than an hour for me. Then again, I can read a 600-page book in two hours.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers a degree of replayability, suggesting that there are elements that encourage returning to play again.
“This game definitely has a lot of replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh.”
“I love how different strategies can lead to entirely new experiences every time I play.”
“This game does appear to have some replay value.”
