Midnight Caravan
- August 24, 2020
- Gamera Interactive
Get on Steam"Midnight Caravan" is a visual novel that follows the leader of a caravan in Italy, facing moral choices and managing resources in a world of crime, politics, and vengeance. With a focus on consequences and multiple endings, players must balance the needs of their group and their own desires in this replayable dark tale. The game features a unique narrative arc and rich illustrations, immersing the player in an age where nothing is as it seems.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully hand-drawn art style and immersive music that enhances the overall experience.
- The story is intriguing with well-written narratives and a variety of choices that can lead to different outcomes, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- The game offers a unique setting and concept, allowing players to navigate a world filled with diverse characters and dark machinations.
- The game is overly difficult, with a lack of adequate save points and a confusing system that can lead to dead ends, forcing players to restart.
- There are numerous grammar mistakes and bugs that detract from the experience, including crashes and unclear choices that can lead to frustration.
- The gameplay can feel linear and railroady at times, with some choices not having the expected impact, making it hard to feel invested in the story.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a rich and diverse cast of characters and intriguing plotlines, but it suffers from issues such as unclear choices and a lack of adequate saving options, which can lead to frustrating dead ends. While the narrative is engaging and designed for multiple playthroughs, the execution is marred by translation errors and a somewhat unrealistic portrayal of politics. Overall, despite its flaws, the combination of art, music, and decision-making elements creates a unique experience that some players find worth recommending.
“It has an over-the-top story with an incredible lineup of characters, including crime bosses, cardinals, princes, princesses, rebel leaders, and so on.”
“While you won't necessarily receive total freedom, especially when it comes to fixed main story events, most of your decisions are respected and are permanent, including life or death choices/mistakes.”
“The story is very intriguing and it's made to be played multiple times.”
“The weakest link in the plot is the mystery behind Cassini and his motives; it's an inaccurate portrayal of politics, to say the least.”
“I doubt I will find the mood to replay a game with so much (terribly translated) text having to go through the same story and just guessing around the right choices.”
“At one of the very first major story sections, the situation and therefore the choices I was presented weren't clear, leading me to restart the game entirely.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing immersion and complementing the romantic setting of leading a caravan in 19th century Italy. Users appreciate the beautifully crafted soundtrack, which, despite the absence of voice acting, significantly enriches the overall experience alongside the game's art and story.
“The art, music, and setting are the good parts of the game.”
“I would call the idea of leading a caravan full of criminals in 19th century Italy 'romantic', and the art/music complements this feeling perfectly.”
“The music more than makes up for the lack of voice acting.”
“The music choice contributes to further immersion into the story.”
“A choose-your-adventure visual novel with lots of choices and a beautifully hand-drawn art style.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautifully hand-drawn art style and attention to detail, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience. While the translation may be lacking, the overall visual presentation and character diversity contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“I bought it the day it came out and though the translation does leave a little to be desired, the atmosphere, story, and art style combine to create a really unique experience.”
“A choose-your-adventure visual novel with lots of choices, a beautifully hand-drawn art style, and although none of the text is voiced, the music more than makes up for it.”
“The art style is amazing and it has a lot of attention to detail; I really like how all of the characters seem very diverse.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its unique blend of gritty storytelling and artistic style, effectively creating a compelling experience. However, some players feel that the portrayal of unpleasant and untrustworthy characters detracts from the overall immersion in the revenge narrative.
“I bought it the day it came out and though the translation does leave a little to be desired, the atmosphere, story, and art style combine to create a truly unique experience.”
“It's trying so hard to build the atmosphere of a gritty, amoral revenge tale, but every character is unpleasant and untrustworthy.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring solid mechanics that complement the game's impressive art, engaging story, and captivating music.
“Great art, great story, great music, and good gameplay mechanics.”
