Mizuchi 白蛇心傳

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"Mizuchi 白蛇心傳" is a narrative-driven game following Linh, an impoverished girl falsely accused and left for dead. Saved by the snake god's mysterious entity, Ai, Linh is whisked away to a new reality. There, she meets Jinhai, who offers to free her. Torn between Ai and Jinhai, Linh must find her inner strength and confront her understanding of life, happiness, and what it means to be human. This game features two girl x girl romance routes, multiple choices, five endings, beautifully illustrated CGs and BGs, an original soundtrack, and extras like a music player and CG gallery.

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Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story37 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Mizuchi is a beautifully illustrated and emotionally compelling yuri visual novel with engaging characters and a well-paced story that keeps players invested.
The game features a deep understanding of yuri themes, with relatable characters and a charming narrative that explores love, friendship, and personal growth.
The art, music, and atmosphere are exceptional, creating a captivating experience that resonates with players and encourages multiple playthroughs to explore all endings.

Some players found the pacing slow and certain endings felt rushed or unsatisfying, leading to a desire for more depth in character relationships.
There are noticeable text errors and a lack of polish in some areas, which detracted from the overall experience for some reviewers.
The choice point system for unlocking endings can be finicky, requiring guides for players who want to achieve specific outcomes without frustration.

story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Mizuchi" is widely praised for its beautiful and heartfelt narrative, featuring well-developed characters and a charming female x female romance that feels natural and engaging. Reviewers highlight its emotional depth, philosophical insights, and the balance of romance with themes of friendship and personal growth, making it a standout visual novel in the yuri genre. While some found issues with pacing and immersion in certain parts, the overall consensus is that it offers a captivating and cathartic experience.
- “Absolutely wonderful and very emotional visual novel with lovable characters, charming story, great art, and several equally elaborated endings.”
- “What Mizuchi is, however, is a fantastic, extraordinarily heartfelt, often insightful and philosophical love story.”
- “If you want a soft and sweet story of a woman overcoming traumas and gaining an inner strength of spirit, with genuinely loving romance and a very interesting set of characters that bounce off each other superbly well, this visual novel is perfect for you.”
- “This is basically the same plot about nightmares and food repeated 15 times.”
- “As another downvote says, the story has issues with momentum and it feels like nothing important/interesting happens for long periods.”
- “The story in this visual novel did not catch me at all.”
emotional
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its deeply emotional storytelling, featuring lovable characters and a charming narrative that evokes strong feelings, often leading players to tears. Reviewers highlight the impactful acting, heartfelt endings, and the balance of heartwarming and bittersweet moments, making it a cathartic experience. Overall, it is described as a beautiful and emotionally compelling visual novel that resonates with players on multiple levels.
- “Absolutely wonderful and very emotional visual novel with lovable characters, charming story, great art, and several equally elaborated endings.”
- “Tldr: Mizuchi is an emotionally compelling historical fantasy that ripped my heart out, and then put it back in my chest and bandaged me up.”
- “This story left me an emotional wreck (but a healed emotional wreck, it was very cathartic).”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the stunning visuals and well-crafted story. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the immersive nature of the game and complementing its artistic elements effectively. Overall, the music is regarded as a significant strength, making it one of the best aspects of the game.
- “This has a very beautiful story with gorgeous music, backgrounds, and atmosphere.”
- “The art is gorgeous, the music is atmospheric, the sound effects and camera movement are both very immersive.”
- “One of the best yuri visual novels I have ever played; it's got a good length, the soundtrack is great, and the story and characters are very well written.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful story, stunning artwork, and immersive music that perfectly complements the visuals. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a captivating environment that enhances the slow-burn romance and cultural elements, making it a rich experience for players. Overall, the combination of gorgeous backgrounds, atmospheric sound design, and well-written characters contributes to a deeply engaging atmosphere.
- “This has a very beautiful story with gorgeous music, backgrounds, and atmosphere.”
- “[i]mizuchi[/i] is very well written, has lively characters, the BGM perfectly fits the atmosphere, the background art is fantastic, as are most of the CG.”
- “The art is gorgeous, the music is atmospheric, the sound effects and camera movement are both very immersive.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as spectacular, complementing the game's tasteful and understated yuri themes, which are presented with genuine affection rather than for exploitative purposes. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's emotional depth and artistic integrity.
- “Of course the music and the visuals are spectacular too.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have praised the game for its exceptional character development, highlighting that it surpasses expectations set by its romantic themes and adult scenes. The depth and growth of the characters contribute significantly to the overall narrative quality, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I started playing it, seeking a romantic story with plenty of adult scenes, and instead I got a top-grade story with actual character development.”
- “- beautiful, beautiful character development.”
- “- beautiful, beautiful character development.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious initially, but many ultimately feel that it contributes positively to the overall experience.