Letters From a Rainy Day: Oceans and Lace

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'Letters From a Rainy Day -Oceans and Lace-' is a visual novel focusing on a romantic relationship between two girls at a Japanese girls' school. When Shiori is asked out by an older student, Mikoto, she agrees, despite Mikoto's anger and the fact that the invitation seems to be a result of blackmail. The game features beautiful artwork and supports multiple languages.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Letters From a Rainy Day: Oceans and Lace screenshot

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story40 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a sweet and wholesome love story between the two main characters, Mikoto and Shiori, with engaging character development.
The art and voice acting are of high quality, enhancing the emotional impact of the story and making it visually appealing.
It serves as a great introduction for those learning Japanese, with a dual text feature that allows players to read in both Japanese and English.

The story is linear with no choices or branching paths, which may disappoint players looking for more interactive gameplay.
The plot leaves some major questions unanswered, particularly regarding the blackmail element, and ends with a 'To Be Continued' that may frustrate some players.
Repetitive scenes from alternating perspectives can feel like padding and may detract from the overall pacing of the story.

story
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
67%
2%
The story is a heartfelt and wholesome yuri romance that unfolds through alternating perspectives of the main characters, Shiori and Mikoto, as they navigate their relationship amidst a backdrop of light drama and a blackmail plot. While the narrative is linear and lacks multiple endings, it is praised for its emotional depth, character development, and engaging moments, despite some slow pacing and a few unresolved plot elements. Overall, it offers a sweet, relatable experience for fans of the genre, with a satisfying conclusion that hints at future developments.
- “The story is absolutely amazing with many great moments - both fluffy and dramatic.”
- “The story is very adorable and the main characters are well fleshed out, as well as their voice actors.”
- “It's a super emotional and wholesome story, filled with sweet highs and sad lows, and it had a satisfying ending.”
- “The characters were bland and unlikable, the plot was full of holes and clichés, and the writing was dull and repetitive.”
- “What I got was a shallow story that used blackmail as one of the most boring excuses to get the two characters together.”
- “The blackmail was so weak, I was surprised they managed to drag it on for maybe at least half of the story by having the blackmailee never mentioning the blackmail to the said blackmailer.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful soundtrack, emotional background music, and excellent voice acting that enhance the overall experience. Several players noted that the music rivals that of other well-regarded titles, leading some to purchase the soundtrack separately. While some described the music as standard, it effectively complements the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
- “With the music, I love the tracks that are presented throughout the story.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack were a real treat.”
- “Lastly, the art and music that accompanies it all is fantastic, giving it a stronger emotional push at the right moments.”
- “Although I bought the soundtrack, I did often end up leaving the game's home screen running for a while, before jumping in, just to listen to 'Gazing at You'.”
- “The music.”
- “What really is the absolute pinnacle though is the background music and the voice acting.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt and wholesome love story, which features a mix of sweet and bittersweet moments that resonate deeply with players. Many reviewers express that the narrative evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears, yet concludes on a positive note, leaving them with smiles. The combination of engaging storytelling, beautiful art, and evocative music enhances the emotional experience, making it a memorable journey of love and connection.
- “There's a good variety, ranging from that investigative mood to the sadder, more heartbreaking moments.”
- “It's a super emotional and wholesome story, filled with sweet highs and sad lows, and it had a satisfying ending.”
- “Letters from a Rainy Day is at its core a super sweet and wholesome yuri romance that also has some really emotional and dramatic moments to always keep you hooked.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style, character designs, and overall visual appeal as enjoyable and easy on the eyes. However, others feel that while the artwork is decent, it does not elevate the game enough to overcome its shortcomings, suggesting a need for more engaging visuals. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight, but not a definitive saving grace for the game.
- “The artwork and soundtrack were a real treat.”
- “+ Visuals; easy on the eye and the character designs are good too.”
- “Good artwork.”
- “I wish they'd pick another visual for the attract graphics.”
- “The artwork was decent, but not enough to save this game from being a bore.”
- “The artwork and soundtrack were a real treat too.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The optimization of the game is well-received, with advanced options available for fine-tuning performance, such as multi-threading settings. While the main performances are strong, some side characters lack sufficient screen time, but standout voice acting enhances the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a solid balance of technical performance and engaging voice work.
- “Ai Shimuzu’s Aoi Tachibana and Sawa Karuoka’s Yumi are the standout performances among the side characters.”
- “It's the difference between sounding 'cold' and sounding 'intentionally cold' that really elevates her performance and character to another level.”
- “There are advanced options to really fine-tune the performance, like adjusting multi-threading settings, if that's what you look for in your VNs.”
- “Mai Kadowaki's performance as Shiori is fine; it's completely to character type, but she is overshadowed by how good Reo's voice acting is.”
- “Ai Shimuzu's Aoi Tachibana and Sawa Karuoka's Yumi are the standout performances among the side characters.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The character development in the game is praised for its subtlety and depth, particularly in the evolving relationship between Mikoto and Shiori, who influence each other's hidden personalities. Despite a predictable plot, the focus on their growth and dynamic makes the experience engaging, complemented by appealing character designs that reflect their traits.
- “Love the subtle but still noticeable character development in both Mikoto and Shiori, as they both change each other and draw out the personality that they both normally hide.”
- “Easy recommend if you have some time to read, even if it's a predictable plot, since the main couple's character development and their relationship is more interesting.”
- “Character designers are very pretty and convey the type of character of the individuals, such as Mikoto being cool and Shiori being cute.”
- “The character development feels shallow and predictable, lacking the depth needed to make the characters truly engaging.”
- “While the character designs are visually appealing, the actual development of the characters is disappointingly minimal.”
- “I found the character arcs to be underwhelming, as they don't evolve in a meaningful way throughout the story.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is largely passive, requiring players to simply click an 'auto' option to progress through a predetermined story, lacking multiple endings or interactive elements. While the experience is enhanced by full Japanese voice acting, some users feel the price may not justify the limited gameplay offered.
- “For the asking price, it might be a bit steep with the amount of gameplay; despite that, there's full-on Japanese voice acting, so you can wait for a sale to get it.”
- “In terms of gameplay, there isn't really much; you just click the 'auto' option and let the story roll. In other words, this is not one of those visual novel games that have multiple endings; it's more like a predetermined story using a game as the medium to tell the story.”
- “For the asking price, it might be a bit steep considering the amount of gameplay. Despite the full-on Japanese voice acting, you might want to wait for a sale to get it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its wonderful vibe, drawing comparisons to the Flowers series, which enhances the overall experience. While the music is described as standard, it effectively complements the mood and contributes to a watery ambiance that resonates well with players.
- “Wonderful vibe and atmosphere.”
- “Overall, one of the best yuri visual novels on Steam right now, with a rather similar atmosphere to the Flowers series, which is also really nice. If you haven't played that series yet and after playing this visual novel still want more, then definitely check that one out.”
- “The music is standard fare, but it features a good selection that paints the mood and watery atmosphere well.”
- “The music is standard fare, but with a good selection of tracks that paint the mood and watery atmosphere well.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be highly enjoyable, with many highlighting the fun and memorable voice clips that add to the overall experience.
- “Perfectly enjoyable for me, and I ended up saving quite a few voice clips (mostly the funny ones) because they were a lot of fun to listen to.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks significant replayability, but compensates for this with high-quality gameplay and experience.
- “If you're looking for replay value, this game lacks it entirely, but it makes up for it in quality.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings or choices really diminishes the replayability factor.”

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