Noelle Does Her Best!
- August 12, 2022
- Aprico Koubou
"Noelle Does Her Best!" is a visual novel game following the story of Noelle, a young woman striving to become a successful author. The game features slice-of-life elements, character customization, and multiple endings based on the player's choices. Throughout the game, Noelle faces challenges and makes difficult decisions that impact her relationships and career.
Reviews
- The pixel art is exceptional, with impressive quality and a variety of scenes that are fully animated.
- The game offers a lot of hentai scenes, with each quest leading to an H scene, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The storyline has potential for emotional depth, especially with the hidden ending that breaks the fourth wall and connects with the player.
- The gameplay is very linear and repetitive, lacking meaningful choices and depth, which can lead to boredom.
- Many players have reported bugs and glitches that hinder progress, making the game feel unfinished.
- The themes of the game, including sexual harassment and other explicit content, may be off-putting for some players.
- story46 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a girl named Noelle who faces bullying and has the potential for redemption through friendships, but the narrative is criticized for being linear and short, with most adult content occurring after the main plot. While some players appreciate the artwork and the emotional moments, many find the supporting character arcs disappointing and the overall experience lacking in depth and substance, making it more suitable for those seeking quick thrills rather than a compelling story.
“Yet, there are 2 more girls who will be true friends with Noelle, and her story can be changed if you build a deep relationship with them.”
“Based on my experience, I believe there are 3 endings to the main story.”
“The story is simple and sometimes wholesome.”
“The story plot is linear and most of the adult content comes after it.”
“Where the game fails is with the supporting characters' storyline; after multiple hours of gameplay, you don't even get a satisfying scene, and the ending is incredibly disappointing.”
“With the patch installed, if you're just looking for a cheap thrill, this game might do, but if you're looking for some sort of plot and substance, it gets really boring, really fast.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, resembling typical RPG Maker titles with minimal player involvement. While the animation quality and pixel art are praised, the overall experience is described as a casual hentai game that prioritizes visual appeal over engaging mechanics. Players seeking a robust RPG experience are advised to look elsewhere, as the gameplay loop primarily revolves around repetitive quests with little meaningful interaction.
“A casual hentai game without the usual cookie-cutter RPG mechanics, which are instead replaced by a cute protagonist, amazing pixel art, and hentai scenes around every corner to keep you occupied.”
“The gameplay loop is very simple.”
“If you are looking for gameplay, stay away... if you are looking for a one-time fun ride, you definitely want to check this one out... after it gets a discount.”
“Gameplay is bare-bones, so don't look here for an authentic RPG experience.”
“The gameplay part is the weakest point of the game.”
“Tldr: gameplay has as much player involvement as a car from the driver to just move forward.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their impressive and high-quality artwork, featuring a well-executed pixel art style and fluid animations. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, including proper sound effects that enhance the overall visual experience.
“The best artwork I have seen, impressive and high-quality.”
“Amazing art style.”
“The pixel graphics have been done well, and everything is animated, with proper sound effects.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a simple yet wholesome narrative that resonates with players, evoking feelings of warmth and connection.
“The story is simple and sometimes wholesome.”