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Lingering Fragrance

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96%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, replayability
96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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Lingering Fragrance is a single player action game. It was developed by BLESTWORKS and was released on August 10, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Lingering Fragrance" is a visual novel set in a fantasy world with elements of drama and romance. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named Wei Zhi, as he navigates his complex relationships with the women in his life while uncovering the mysteries of his past. With multiple endings and a rich, immersive narrative, players will be drawn into Wei Zhi's journey and make choices that determine his fate.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
story28 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • The game features a straightforward yet emotionally impactful storytelling that captivates players.
  • The artwork and background music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the visual novel.
  • The dystopian theme is intriguing and thought-provoking, providing a unique perspective on societal issues.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • The English translation has some imperfections that can detract from the overall experience.
  • The lack of interactivity and choices may disappoint players expecting a more traditional visual novel experience.
  • story
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Lingering Fragrance" is a poignant and thought-provoking visual novel set in a dystopian future, exploring themes of love, government control, and the human experience through three interconnected narratives. While the first story serves as a straightforward romance, the subsequent tales delve deeper into the emotional and societal implications of the characters' lives, ultimately delivering surprising twists and a tear-jerking conclusion. Despite some minor confusion regarding character perspectives and a lack of interactivity, players find the storytelling compelling and impactful, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The story takes place in a dystopian future, where nearly every aspect of a normal person's life is controlled by the government, even memories and love. It's scary; you're not allowed any of that.”
    • “In this brilliant, but sad love story, you start off already being in a relationship. Not a lot of that concept flying around at all, so I really liked that.”
    • “Overall, 'Lingering Fragrance' is a kinetic visual novel that has a good story that can leave you in tears.”
    • “The first story is the longest, and in my opinion, the weakest overall.”
    • “It frontloads a lot of the setting and has a few annoying gags, though it does pay them off by the end, but the story itself is fairly uninspired.”
    • “There's no interaction between the players and the character, there's no alternate path for the story (which you're stuck on one road throughout the story).”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with dynamic changes that match the emotional tone of various scenes. While the background music is described as pleasant and fitting, the soundtrack DLC has received criticism for lacking vocal tracks, making it less appealing. Overall, the music, along with the art and story, contributes significantly to the game's positive reception, though some users recommend waiting for discounts on the DLC.

    • “The art is pretty, supported by great music.”
    • “Plus the music sounded nice and changed to fit the tone of some scenes, like intense music when something bad is happening.”
    • “The game has great artwork in the game cover, CGs, soundtrack album cover, and achievement icons, attractive animation, pleasant background music, and believable voice acting that conveys the mood of the character well.”
    • “For the soundtrack DLC, it does not contain any song with vocals, which made the soundtrack DLC less appealing.”
    • “As such, I could only recommend both the game and soundtrack DLC when they are at a discount.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork, attractive anime style, and well-designed cover and achievement icons. While the visuals effectively convey the mood and themes of the story, some users noted that the adult content is not depicted graphically. Overall, the art enhances the experience, despite the contrasting bleak narrative.

    • “The CG, artworks, and background are really beautiful.”
    • “Speaking of seeing something else, the art style is great.”
    • “The game has great artwork in the game cover, CGs, soundtrack album cover, and achievement icons, attractive animation, pleasant background music, and believable voice acting that conveys the mood of the character well.”
    • “The artwork is decent, but the plot and outcome of this novel were not what I was expecting at all.”
    • “Although the title of this visual novel and the choice of colors used in the game artwork suggest a sweet romance and ending, it is actually far from that, as all three stories become more bleak and end at a neutral or tragic ending.”
    • “It has adult content, but it lacks the artwork, humor, or voice acting to effectively convey it.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with players describing it as heart-breaking and thought-provoking. While initially expecting a light-hearted visual novel, many were surprised by its deep exploration of societal themes and the emotional weight of the story, leading to moments of genuine sadness and even tears. Overall, the narrative combines touching elements with some unexpected mature content, creating a memorable emotional experience.

    • “This visual novel is really heart-breaking, and just understanding it more makes me even more sad.”
    • “It actually was a thought-provoking and touching story to the end.”
    • “I was a bit worried it might be one of those games that revolve around inappropriate content, and while it does have a few of those moments here and there, the overall story is quite touching and sad.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of tranquility and tension, creating a peaceful yet suffocating experience that enhances the overall immersion.

    • “I quite enjoyed the peaceful yet simultaneously suffocating and tense atmosphere!”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
    • “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
    • “I quite enjoyed the peaceful and simultaneously suffocating/tense atmosphere!”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a pure visual novel, focusing primarily on narrative and character interactions rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.

    • “For those wondering about the gameplay aspect, this is a pure visual novel.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users feel that the game lacks replayability, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.

    • “As such, I don't think there is any replay value.”
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Lingering Fragrance is a action game.

Lingering Fragrance is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Lingering Fragrance.

Lingering Fragrance was released on August 10, 2018.

Lingering Fragrance was developed by BLESTWORKS.

Lingering Fragrance has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lingering Fragrance is a single player game.

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