Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project
- January 28, 2016
- stage-nana
Get on SteamNarcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project is a visual novel anthology that includes all games from the Narcissu series. It features improved artwork, remastered music, and additional scenarios. The game follows the story of two terminally ill patients who find hope and meaning in their lives as they embark on a road trip together.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a marvelous story, writing, and music that resonate deeply with players, making it a timeless classic.
- Narcissu explores profound themes of life, death, and friendship, evoking strong emotional responses and reflections on personal experiences.
- The additional stories in the anthology, particularly Himeko's Epilogue, are praised for their emotional depth and character development, enhancing the overall narrative.
- The translation and quality control of the game have been criticized, with many players noting errors and unnatural phrasing that detract from the experience.
- Some players feel that the additional stories do not match the impact of the original Narcissu 1 and 2, leading to a mixed reception of the anthology as a whole.
- The game is described as a tear-jerker that may not be suitable for those sensitive to themes of terminal illness and death, potentially leading to emotional distress.
- story88 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The "Narcissu" series is praised for its deeply emotional and poignant storytelling, focusing on themes of terminal illness, friendship, and the human experience of facing death. Reviewers highlight the raw, bittersweet narrative and its ability to evoke strong feelings, often describing it as a tearjerker that resonates long after the experience. While some side stories vary in impact, the overall execution is considered powerful and significant, with a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the storytelling.
“Beloved, heartbreaking, and pure... Narcissu encapsulates the perfect story that is about the journey, not the destination.”
“Each story gives us the perspective of people on the verge of death, while showing us the suffering, regrets, and hopes of those and of those they will leave behind.”
“The story is sad, dramatic, and emotional.”
“The execution of this ambitious story, one that circles around inevitable death only to tear you apart with the chosen fate of suicide in the midst of suffering, morality, and the real world.”
“Basically, it is just an end of life short story with pictures of clouds and music that takes less than an hour to read - not worth your time and not memorable.”
“The story wasn't the gut-wrenching tragedy that was part 1, as the author didn't get me as intimately attached to the protagonist character.”
- music27 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling experience, with many reviewers describing it as beautiful, touching, and memorable. The soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, complementing the visuals and themes of the narrative, and contributing significantly to the overall emotional impact. While some critiques mention weaknesses in the plot, the music remains a consistent strength that resonates with players, making it a key aspect of the game's appeal.
“The slow burn of this emotional story decorated in nostalgic, heavenly artwork and a touching soundtrack.”
“It's an emotional ride that will make you feel what the characters feel accompanied by a pretty good OST and beautiful art.”
“One of the most touching visual novels I have ever played, accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack, and guaranteed to give you a tear.”
“Basically, it is just an end of life short story with pictures of clouds and music takes less than an hour to read - not worth your time and not memorable.”
“One downside to 'a little iris' is that it shares the same music as 'ame no marginal'.”
“I couldn't accept that, so I just found some decent 'depressing/sad' piano music on YouTube to repeat.”
- emotional25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with players praising its exploration of deep themes such as friendship, life, and death. The narrative is described as heartbreaking and bittersweet, enhanced by a stunning soundtrack and visuals that evoke strong feelings. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to resonate with personal experiences, making it a memorable and touching journey that often leaves them in tears.
“Beloved, heartbreaking, and pure... Narcissu encapsulates the perfect story that is about the journey, not the destination.”
“The slow burn of this emotional story decorated in nostalgic, heavenly artwork and a touching soundtrack.”
“One of the most touching visual novels I have ever played, accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack, and guaranteed to give you a tear.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Narcissu 1st & 2nd" evoke strong emotional responses, with nostalgic and heavenly artwork that complements the poignant storytelling. However, some users criticize the visuals for being overly simplistic, featuring plain backgrounds and a limited number of character illustrations, which detracts from the overall experience. While the emotional impact of the visuals is noted, the lack of variety and detail in the artwork leaves some players wanting more.
“The slow burn of this emotional story decorated in nostalgic, heavenly artwork and a touching soundtrack.”
“A fantastic soundtrack, stunning and emotionally fitting visuals, and an impactful, memorable experience that tore my heart apart again a decade later in life. Please read Narcissu 1st & 2nd; it is entrancing and heartbreaking, and I cannot help but love this game - I hope you do as well.”
“The fantastic writing, the music, the visuals, the characters, the themes.”
“However, I think the worst aspect is the lack of visuals to support the story.”
“The artwork is mainly terribly plain background environments and with only a single piece of character artwork that I’d consider decent.”
“Most of the visuals/cgs are non-existent or very small, with maybe 2 pictures of the characters in total.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as melancholic and tear-jerking, enhanced by poignant voice acting and evocative music. Users appreciate the combination of beautiful visuals and a deeply sad narrative, which collectively create a compellingly depressive ambiance.
“The melancholy voice acting and the wonderful music create a depressive atmosphere that the story is striving to achieve.”
“Nice drawings (but rare as always), atmospheric music, and more than ever a really good and very sad story.”
“That being said, it still retains the same sad, tear-jerking atmosphere which I really like.”
“Same atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both cute and funny, eliciting genuine laughter from players while also evoking emotional responses.
“Such a cute and funny visual novel; I laughed while playing it and even shed a few tears.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
