Kanna Maze
- May 15, 2024
- 致意
Get on Steam"Through two doors at once." This is a sci-fi mystery visual novel game. Each decision you make not only shapes your destiny but also peels back layers of hidden truths. Assemble the fragments of reality scattered across various outcomes to reconstruct the complete narrative. Dare to unravel the mysteries—your choices are the key to revealing the full spectrum of secrets. Plunged i…
Reviews
- Great voice acting and solid soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- Intriguing interactive sci-fi story that keeps players engaged and can be completed in under 10 hours.
- Unique atmosphere that effectively conveys a sense of dread and claustrophobia, reminiscent of classic visual novels.
- Occasional translation errors and unnatural phrasing detract from the narrative experience.
- Flowchart navigation can be cumbersome, requiring excessive clicking to reach choices.
- Some plot threads feel unresolved or underdeveloped, leading to a sense of wasted potential.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is an intriguing interactive sci-fi narrative with a strong premise and a well-crafted atmosphere that effectively evokes discomfort. However, some players found parts of the plot vague and noted flaws in character development, leading to a sense of wasted potential in unresolved plot threads. Overall, while the story is unique and engaging, it could have benefited from further exploration.
“The game features an interesting interactive sci-fi story.”
“It's really unique; the story is intriguing with lots of physics (I actually took notes to keep up with it) and the entire atmosphere is really well done. I honestly felt uncomfortable due to it messing with my fear of heights and confined (underground) spaces.”
“The story is really interesting.”
“It starts off with a strong premise but gradually the flaws in both the character writing and the overall plot become more and more visible.”
“The game manages to drag itself to the finish line without any fanfare and a lot of plot threads end up just feeling wasted.”
“Some parts of the story were a bit too vague for me, especially towards the end.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its solid quality, effectively complementing both humorous and unnerving scenes, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack contributes significantly to the immersive experience, making them feel trapped in a tense environment. Many expressed a desire for the soundtrack to be available for purchase, highlighting its impact on their enjoyment of the game.
“The soundtrack is really solid; despite the tone of the game, you have some funny scenes in this visual novel, and the music in those is so funny it made me chuckle a lot. Of course, the unnerving songs are great too.”
“Honestly, I wish the soundtrack would be available because I would buy it. I'm pretty sure all this is made by one guy?”
“The animated scenes, the music and sounds, the writing... everything makes you feel like you're trapped in some horrible place and that everything can happen at any moment.”
“And honestly, I think that's it... I wish the soundtrack would be available because I would buy it... also, I'm pretty sure all this is made by one guy???”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing visuals and well-executed CGs, including some animations, which enhance the overall experience. However, the use of silhouettes for characters may detract from emotional impact in certain scenes, making it a mixed aspect for some players. Overall, the game is noted for its strong old-school mystery visual novel aesthetic.
“The visuals are really nice, despite the lack of character features and only having silhouettes of characters, which can be hit or miss. I felt like some scenes were a bit less impactful sometimes, but there are some really good-looking CGs, and some of them are animated too!”
“Great old-school mystery visual novel with nice graphics and sound design.”
“The visuals are really nice, but the lack of character features and the reliance on silhouettes can be hit or miss. Some scenes feel less impactful as a result.”
“While there are some good-looking CGs, the overall graphics feel inconsistent, with certain animations lacking detail and polish.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, with environments that feel bland and character designs that lack depth and personality.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing scenes and a solid soundtrack that enhances the comedic moments, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. While some players find the repetitive nature of revisiting scenes for different choices a bit tedious, they agree that selecting the funny options is well worth the effort for the laughs they provide.
“The soundtrack is really solid; despite the tone of the game, you have some funny scenes in this visual novel, and the music in those is so damn funny, it made me chuckle a lot.”
“Going back to the same scene multiple times for all choices can be a bit exhausting, especially if you're like me and want to see every line of dialogue. But some choices, especially the funny ones, are worth it. No seriously, pick some funny options; it's really funny at times, lmao.”
“The humor in this game is genuinely entertaining, with moments that made me laugh out loud and added a delightful twist to the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its uniqueness and ability to evoke strong emotions, particularly discomfort related to heights and confined spaces. The intriguing story, combined with well-executed physics elements, enhances the immersive experience, prompting players to engage deeply with the narrative.
“It's really unique! The story is intriguing with lots of physics (I actually took notes to keep up with it, lol), and the entire atmosphere is really well done. I honestly felt uncomfortable due to it messing with my fear of heights and confined (underground) spaces.”
“The atmosphere is really well done; I honestly felt uncomfortable due to it messing with my fear of heights and confined (underground) spaces.”
“The story is intriguing with lots of physics; I actually took notes to keep up with it.”
“It's really unique.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game effectively evokes strong emotions, particularly through unsettling scenes that create a sense of unease, even for seasoned horror fans. This emotional impact is noted as a standout feature, making the experience memorable and engaging.
“I watch a ton of horror movies; it's basically my thing. There was one scene in particular, with a murderer on the loose, that really made me feel uneasy, and that doesn't happen very often nowadays.”
