Jisei
- September 14, 2018
- sakevisual
Get on Steam"Jisei" is a supernatural mystery visual novel where a homeless teenager with heightened abilities is falsely accused of murder. He must find the true killer, search for clues, and interrogate witnesses while battling a voice in his head. With anime-style artwork, solid facts and logic are required to prove his innocence in this mature, murder mystery adventure game.
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- Jisei features great character designs and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The storyline is intriguing and allows players to engage in investigation, questioning characters and examining rooms to solve a murder mystery.
- Despite being short, the game effectively sets up a larger narrative, enticing players to continue with the subsequent installments in the series.
- The game is quite short, feeling more like a prologue than a complete story, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Some players may find the controls unusual, although they are easy to get used to.
- Key details about the main character and his background remain unexplained, which could be frustrating for those seeking a deeper narrative.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is described as enjoyable yet brief, functioning more as a prologue to a larger narrative with multiple endings. Players appreciate the intriguing plot and character abilities that unfold as the story progresses, complemented by great voice acting and cute art. Overall, while it feels like the first chapter of a bigger tale, it successfully captivates players and encourages them to anticipate future installments.
“The voice acting was great, the art was cute, and the storyline was intriguing and easy to follow.”
“It looks more like a first chapter of the story, instead of the whole story itself.”
“Although the first entry to the series is relatively short - more like a prologue to a much bigger story - it still has a lot of intrigue to entice you into sticking around to see what unfolds in future games.”
“It almost feels like you had a master plan for the story.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, particularly the intro theme, which evokes a mysterious sci-fi atmosphere reminiscent of shows like "Fringe" and "The X-Files." Overall, players find the music to be enjoyable and fitting for the game's tone.
“I love the music you have at the intro, it feels like a mystery sci-fi show (like Fringe or The X-Files).”
“Speaking of listening, the music is nice.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their distinctive art style, reminiscent of the Flower Shop series (Summer in Fairbrook, Winter in Fairbrook), C14 Dating, and the free visual novel Autumn's Journey, creating a familiar and appealing visual aesthetic for fans of these titles.
“You may also recognize the art style as being the same as the Flower Shop series (Summer in Fairbrook, Winter in Fairbrook) as well as C14 Dating and the free visual novel Autumn's Journey.”
