Natural: Beyond Nature

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Natural: Beyond Nature is a Mystery, Drama, Supernatural Visual Novel. Follow the story of Olea in a chance encounter with two residents of a quiet island, Flori and Llima. Can Olea save them from their cruel yet inevitable fate?

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The art style is beautiful and the visuals are well-received, enhancing the overall experience.
The story, while short, is interesting and engaging enough to encourage players to seek out the true ending.
The game features multiple endings and choices, providing some replay value for players who enjoy exploring different outcomes.

The game is very short, with only a few hours of content, making it hard to justify the price for some players.
There is no skip feature for scenes and transitions, which can make replaying the game tedious and frustrating.
Finding all the necessary fragments to unlock the true ending can be cumbersome, as players may need to replay the game multiple times without clear guidance on what they are missing.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered interesting and visually appealing, though it is criticized for being too short and requiring players to complete the game multiple times to access all endings and side stories. While the writing is decent, some players feel that the narrative lacks depth to fully engage with the main characters. Overall, the story has potential but could benefit from a more streamlined approach.
- “The story was interesting, the visuals good, and the writing didn't strike me as bad.”
- “The story, while quite short, is nonetheless interesting enough to hook you to want to see the 'true' end.”
- “The story is good, but I would have honestly enjoyed it more as a properly paced kinetic novel.”
- “And I didn't get my last two endings and side story because I'm missing fragments. Why did they force players to complete 100% to get the side story and extras while they have no skip option?”
- “The story is way too short to make us care for the two main characters.”
- “For such a short story, one negative point is how often you have to run through the entire game multiple times to get to the different choices.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent, featuring beautiful soundtracks and a strong theme song that complements the artwork. However, players note issues with sound control and frequent interruptions that prevent tracks from fully playing, making music a less prominent aspect compared to the visuals.
- “The game has beautiful artwork, a great opening movie, theme song, and soundtracks.”
- “The music is good but gets cut off frequently before the track can finish.”
- “Get real, it's a game made with Flash; you can barely control the sound and music.”
- “The music's not half-bad, but it's not a strong point compared to the art.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and captivating art style, complemented by a stunning opening movie and an engaging soundtrack. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The art style is beautiful, and I especially love the painting.”
- “The game has beautiful artwork, great opening movie, theme song, and soundtracks.”
- “The story was interesting, the visuals were good, and the writing didn't strike me as bad.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the atmosphere could benefit from a more charming and cute aesthetic. However, those who appreciate short, atmospheric visual novels find [i]natural - beyond nature -[/i] to be highly recommended for its immersive environment.
- “If you enjoy short, atmospheric visual novels, I highly recommend 'Natural - Beyond Nature'.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to a lack of significant changes in the storyline between different playthroughs, making repeated runs feel monotonous.
- “Not enough changes in the story between choices made additional runs really tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks meaningful rewards.”
- “Replaying the same sections over and over just to level up is frustrating.”
gameplay
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Gameplay sessions last approximately 30 minutes, and players may need to replay multiple times to collect all fragments, adding a layer of challenge and replayability.
- “Each gameplay session takes about 30 minutes, and you'll need to replay a few times to collect all the fragments.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its challenging mechanics.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages strategic thinking and offers a variety of approaches to each level.”
- “Each gameplay takes about 30 minutes, and you'll have to replay several times to collect all the fragments.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The pacing is slow, and the repetitive tasks make it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”