Invisible Wings: Chapter One

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Invisible Wings: Chapter One is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Audune Games and was released on April 15, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Invisible Wings is a narrative adventure game that takes the player on a journey in a dystopian fantasy setting. Follow Dawn, a young woman of faerie descent, as she tries to find answers to her own identity in a modern world, where faeries and humans were supposed to live in harmony. Being bullied and harassed most of her life because of her appearance, she wants nothing more than just being an o…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The story is intriguing and atmospheric, with well-developed characters that engage the player.
The graphics are beautifully minimalistic, enhancing the game's overall charm and sense of solitude.
The voice acting adds depth to the emotional scenes, making the experience more immersive.

The game lacks substantial gameplay, feeling more like an interactive novel with poorly written dialogue.
Some characters are unlikable and the story does not flow naturally, leading to confusion about character motivations.
The demo ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more content and lacking a save function.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The story features a unique blend of fairies and personal themes, resonating with players through its interesting concepts and nuanced character dynamics. While the voice acting and art style are praised, some reviewers note issues with character likability and narrative coherence, suggesting that the demo, though engaging, leaves some elements feeling unpolished. Overall, there is a strong sense of potential for a captivating story in the full release.
- “It has fairies, which is great, but I also find the story to be very personal and resonant.”
- “The voice acting is amazing, the art style is cute, the story is very interesting thus far, and I'm so happy that there is nuance instead of good guys vs. bad guys.”
- “I recommend that you download and play the demo for yourself, because you will become immersed in the story and be left wanting to know more.”
- “I just don't feel like the story really coheres.”
- “Interesting concept, but unlikeable characters and ultimately the story doesn't flow naturally.”
- “This is a demo, as stated in the about section, so it plays quite fast and some of the story doesn't seem quite polished yet.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics in "Invisible Wings" are widely praised for their beauty and charm, complementing the engaging art style and enhancing the overall visual experience. Additionally, the voice acting is highlighted as exceptional, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. While the music is considered decent, there is potential for future enhancements.
- “Invisible Wings is a visual novel with wonderful graphics, great voice acting, and decent music.”
- “I just love the pretty graphics and the soundtrack is wonderful too!”
- “The voice acting is amazing, the art style is cute, the story is very interesting thus far, and I'm so happy that there is nuance instead of good guys vs bad guys.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of poorly written dialogue that detracts from the experience, leading to questions about its quality and publication. Overall, it lacks engaging mechanics and relies heavily on clicking through text.
- “Click the video above to see some of the gameplay mechanics and hear my thoughts on the game.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in "Invisible Wings" is generally considered decent and serviceable, with some reviewers noting it as a potential area for enhancement in future updates. However, many players appreciate the soundtrack, describing it as wonderful and well-suited to the game's beautiful visuals and strong voice acting.
- “Invisible Wings is a visual novel with wonderful graphics, great voice acting, and decent music.”
- “I just love the pretty graphics and the soundtrack is wonderful too!”
- “The visuals work well, but the music is only serviceable and needs enhancement in the future.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being misleading, as the product is incomplete and primarily serves as an advertisement for non-existent items, leading to user frustration with excessive and irrelevant ads.
- “This isn't even a complete e-book (which was supposed to be about what the author thinks fairies are); the 'author' couldn't be bothered writing out the rest, presumably after they saw absolutely nobody reading through this advertisement.”
- “Adverts are bad; nobody likes them, but advertising products that don't even exist is even worse.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels and e-books can be tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you've ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature). Now, translate that into a format where the words dribble out, and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly frustrating. It seems like the game is designed to stretch out playtime rather than provide meaningful content.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the reviews is characterized by a sharp wit, exemplified by a clever remark about the minimal demand for the book, suggesting that it is so unappealing that only five copies would suffice for the entire world.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 5 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the emotional depth of the game is significantly enhanced by its production quality, particularly in key scenes, and they hope this level of emotional engagement will be maintained in the final release.
- “I know it can be expensive, but it elevates the whole game, especially emotional scenes like the beginning. I really hope this carries over into the full version.”