Melty Amethyst
- September 30, 2024
- Miniature fleur
Get on SteamThe full-voiced otome vishual novel that adds colour to ordinary life.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and character designs, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- It includes full voice acting for all characters except the main heroine, adding depth to the storytelling.
- The story, while short, is sweet and heartwarming, making it a pleasant experience for fans of light-hearted romance.
- The English translation has notable errors and awkward phrasing, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- The gameplay is largely linear with only one meaningful choice, making it feel simplistic and lacking depth.
- Technical issues such as the lack of a fullscreen option and the inability to take screenshots using the Steam overlay limit the user experience.
- story30 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story is a simple, cozy romance that unfolds quickly over several months, featuring a linear narrative with minimal choices. While some reviewers found it cliché and lacking depth, others appreciated its light-heartedness and relatability, particularly in the context of modern streaming culture. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience, though many wished for a more expansive plot and character development.
“The story is cute without any emotional rollercoaster type of events going on, which are common in the otome genre.”
“This game definitely delivered a pleasant, light-hearted story and was good at it, although I wish we learned more about what Hotaru did after the shop closed.”
“For me, this is a delightful little story that will help you relax after work.”
“Nothing interesting happens; it's just a paint-by-numbers romance story stripped down to its bare essentials.”
“The story is simple and short, the story moves quickly for the player, but it spans several months in the game’s universe.”
“At no point does the story ever explain why it's called Melty Amethyst.”
- music11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing lo-fi vibe and catchy tracks, including the standout opening song "Amethyst Drop." Players appreciate the varied soundtrack that complements the story and enhances the overall experience, alongside full Japanese voice acting. Overall, the combination of delightful music and high production values contributes to the game's charm and appeal, particularly for fans of indie otome visual novels.
“On a positive note, the music is relaxing, offering a lo-fi vibe that complements the story.”
“In regards to the music, there are a few tracks that are great to listen to and fit well with the tone of the story.”
“The characters are cute and the soundtrack helps make it all feel delightful.”
“The music is relaxing, offering a lo-fi vibe that complements the story.”
“The background music is decent but lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
“While there are a few CGs and a varied soundtrack, the overall music experience feels underwhelming.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily linear, which some players may find limiting, but many still feel that the overall experience justifies the cost, even if it doesn't meet the typical expectation of an hour of gameplay per dollar spent.
“Usually I like to get an hour per $1 out of my games to feel like I’ve gotten my money’s worth, but ultimately, even though I didn’t get that amount of gameplay, I do feel like I got my money’s worth.”
“In regards to gameplay, the story mostly plays out in a linear fashion.”
“Usually I like to get an hour per $1 out of my games to feel like I’ve gotten my money’s worth, but ultimately even though I didn’t get that amount of gameplay, I do feel like I got my money’s worth.”
“Having finished summarizing the story and gameplay, I'll get to my thoughts.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players noting that the visuals are fuzzy and lack polish, detracting from the game's atmosphere. However, the artwork is praised for its beauty, and the voice acting is highlighted as a strong point. Overall, clearer and sharper visuals could significantly enhance the experience.
“The artwork in the visual novel is beautifully done, and the voice acting by the seiyuu is excellent.”
“Its translation flaws, fuzzy visuals, and lack of polish may put off some players.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as cute and heartwarming, providing a pleasant experience without the intense emotional highs and lows typically found in the otome genre. It offers a lighthearted narrative that is enjoyable for a brief playtime.
“Overall, it's cute and heartwarming; a nice way to spend an hour.”
“The story is cute without any emotional rollercoaster type of events, which are common in the otome genre.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its attractive designs and high production values, with full voice acting enhancing the experience, although the main heroine lacks voice work. Despite the game's short duration, players appreciate the effort put into the characters' visual appeal.
“Despite its length (less than an hour) and reasonable price point, the production values are very good, sporting attractive character designs and full voice acting aside from the main heroine.”
“I absolutely loved the art and character design.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game's atmosphere is hindered by unclear and dull visuals, suggesting that improved graphics would significantly enhance the overall experience.
