Memento of Spring
- January 9, 2018
- Bright Onion Studios
Get on Steam"Memento of Spring" is a visual novel adventure game set in a vibrant world filled with cute characters. The story follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and healing after experiencing loss and trauma. With its unique narrative and beautiful art style, players will explore themes of friendship, love, and acceptance.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming and quirky humor that keeps players engaged throughout the story.
- The art style is high quality and visually appealing, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack.
- The characters, while sometimes one-dimensional, are entertaining and contribute to the overall fun of the narrative.
- The storytelling is often slow-paced and overly long, with much of the dialogue feeling repetitive and drawn out.
- Character decisions and behaviors can be nonsensical, making it difficult for players to connect with them.
- The ending is abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving many plot points unresolved and players feeling disappointed.
- story69 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a mix of humor and fantasy, often described as a dramedy, but it suffers from inconsistent character development and a lack of depth, particularly with the main character, Lily. While some players found the narrative entertaining and the character interactions engaging, others criticized it for being one-dimensional and lacking a clear goal, with plot holes and an abrupt ending. Overall, the storytelling shows potential but requires refinement and more substantial development to elevate it beyond a basic visual novel experience.
“The soundtrack consists of lovely piano melodies that come together with the story.”
“I found all characters and their dialogues very entertaining and consistent throughout the entire story, which was surprisingly much longer than I had anticipated at an estimated 10 hours.”
“Definitely a hidden gem of a story that I fear will go overlooked simply because of its relatively simple-looking art style.”
“You won't be able to read 3 sentences without a joke being thrown, so don't expect a serious story.”
“The dev/writer has potential, but they need serious work on the basics of storytelling, and they need some proofreaders to help cut off the massive amount of useless fat.”
“The ending may feel sudden, leaving some plot holes.”
- music20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game features soothing piano melodies that effectively complement the story's tone and themes, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the background tracks for being non-intrusive and suitable for both gameplay and casual listening. However, there is a noted disappointment that the soundtrack is not available as a separate DLC.
“The soundtrack consists of lovely piano melodies that come together with the story.”
“The background music is primarily piano tracks that do a superb job at maintaining the tone of the story and scenarios without being intrusive.”
“The game has pleasant piano music that generally matches the happy themes in this visual novel as a comedy with drama.”
“It's a shame the soundtrack isn't available as a separate DLC (as of writing this review, that is).”
“After spending over 6 hours to read through and listen to the accompanying background music in this visual novel, I decided to give the game a score of 8/10 based on the following factors:”
“Music is relaxing.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of sarcasm, nonsensical decision-making, and dark comedy, which some players find hilarious and charming, while others describe it as tedious and repetitive. While the art and music complement the comedic elements, the humor's effectiveness can diminish when overused, leading to a confusing and occasionally frustrating experience. Overall, reactions to the humor are mixed, with some players loving its absurdity and others feeling it falls flat.
“This is one of the most ridiculous, hilarious things I've ever seen.”
“I found this charming, though I'm sure the sort of humor in this won't land with everyone.”
“It has genuinely hilarious jokes, and all too often I found myself giggling at its somewhat dark humor.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute art style and vibrant backgrounds that enhance the storytelling experience. The colorful artwork, including character sprites and cover designs, is visually appealing and effectively captures attention, making it a standout feature despite its simplicity. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, appealing to fans of visual novels.
“It utilizes a cute art style for the characters and gorgeous backgrounds, setting the scene for this kinetic novel.”
“Artwork: the artwork in the cover, character sprites, CGs, and achievements are great, being colorful and attractive to grab the attention of the reader and to showcase on Steam profile.”
“Overall, recommended when at a discount or bundle offer for those who like a short to medium length (5-30 hours) kinetic visual novel featuring an all-female cast of characters, a dramedy with fantasy and two different settings and time periods, cute and colorful artwork, nice background music, and easy achievements that are non-missable.”
“Definitely a hidden gem of a story that I fear will go overlooked simply because of its relatively simple-looking art style.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as completely wholesome, with a focus on positive themes, despite occasional references to darker subjects like death and world domination. This juxtaposition creates a unique emotional experience that balances lightheartedness with deeper, more serious undertones.
“The game evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and connection, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“I was genuinely moved by the characters' stories; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left me reflecting on my own life choices long after I finished playing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, often describing it as tedious and aggravating, with some moments of mild interest or humor. Many express frustration with the repetitive nature of grinding, leading to a sense of confusion and annoyance, while a few remain hopeful for a more engaging conclusion.
“Aggravatingly tedious.”
“Urgh, when will this end?”
“Starting to get tedious again.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its repetitive character dialogue and an overemphasis on narrative elements that often feel trivial, detracting from the overall experience.
“All characters sound the same in their manner of speech, and more than half of the gameplay consists of the narrative discussing meaningless topics.”
“The gameplay is heavily reliant on dialogue, which often feels pointless and detracts from the overall experience.”
“The repetitive nature of the character interactions makes the gameplay feel monotonous and unengaging.”
