Novena Diabolos

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 25 reviews
  • story
  • atmosphere
  • replayability
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Novena diabolos is an Ocult mystery adventure game. The main character, Park Joon-sung, has to find a single human woman who doesn't know who she is and get out of town safely.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging premise that combines elements of horror, mystery, and dating sim, providing high replayability due to randomized characters and outcomes.
  • The art and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.
  • Characters are well-developed with interesting backstories, and the writing is generally well-received, making for compelling dialogues and emotional moments.
  • The game suffers from minor translation issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including untranslated clues and formatting problems.
  • Some players find the pacing slow, particularly at the beginning, and feel that the game holds their hand too much during clue gathering and deductions.
  • The lack of manual save options and the randomized nature of the endings can frustrate players, as it limits their ability to strategize and explore different outcomes.
  • story16 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, with each girl having a unique and emotionally resonant backstory that can evoke strong feelings from players. While the plot is relatively simple, it is enhanced by a captivating atmosphere, sound design, and cinematic elements, making it a memorable experience despite some minor formatting issues in the text. Overall, the combination of character growth and intriguing story paths contributes to a satisfying and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “The story is great, the characters are well written.”
    • “Your mission is to find the truth and escape from the village alive together with the girl that you believe is human.”
    • “Each girl has their own compelling stories and motivations; I don't cry easily, but I definitely cried at Nari's story.”
    • “The story isn't anything special and the main protagonist starts off obnoxious but has some decent character growth.”
    • “And who the human is also has no bearing on the overarching story apart from the final few scenes when you try to escape.”
    • “The plot itself is fairly simple, but oozes atmosphere; particularly, the sound design and writing create unsettling undertones that can truly make your hair stand on end at times, despite the game's clear lack of budget.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging story and unsettling undertones, enhanced by effective sound design and writing. While the music and sound effects are considered average, they contribute positively to the overall vibe. Players appreciate the combination of fantastic characters, a good plot, and a strong sense of dread that permeates the game's locations.

    • “For starters, the atmosphere of this game is great.”
    • “Fantastic characters, good story, really excellent English translation, and good horror atmosphere for the locations that are in the game.”
    • “The general atmosphere is dreadful, as it should be.”
    • “Sound effects and music are okay, nothing special, but add to the atmosphere.”
    • “The plot itself is fairly simple, but oozes atmosphere; particularly, the sound design and writing create unsettling undertones that can truly make your hair stand on end at times, despite the game's clear lack of budget.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its engaging story, diverse character routes, and randomized elements that ensure each playthrough feels unique. While the simplicity of some enigmas may lead to a sense of familiarity over time, the ability to explore different character paths and uncover additional lore keeps the experience fresh. However, pursuing specific character routes can become tedious, though a cheat mode alleviates this issue by allowing players to select their desired characters.

    • “It has a very interesting story, good atmosphere and music, cinematic scenes, lovable characters, and great replayability.”
    • “That being said, the randomized structure is interesting, and it probably adds some replayability.”
    • “This gives the game a fair amount of replay value and prevents future playthroughs from becoming stale too soon; sadly, unlike Gnosia, the most obvious point of comparison, this game doesn't have any RPG elements and the enigmas are actually quite simple once you get the hang of them, so future playthroughs are mostly carried by the new discoveries you might make on each girl's route.”
    • “Even after that, you still have lore to explore in terms of found objects, and since it's impossible to see every scene in one playthrough, replay value is high.”
    • “Each playthrough of the game is different for the locations where the murders take place, so it is replayable. The character routes can get a little bit tedious though if you are going for a specific character route but they turn out to be a demon; however, there is a cheat mode that lets you pick any character to be able to be the human, so that helps.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay involves identifying one human among five women, offering a unique twist that distinguishes it from typical visual novels. However, some players have reported frustration due to misleading clues that hinder their progress. Overall, it presents a distinct and engaging experience, despite occasional issues with clue quality.

    • “For the gameplay, you're tasked to figure out who the one human is out of five women.”
    • “For the gameplay, you're tasked to figure out who the 1 human is out of 5 women.”
    • “I was screwed not as a result of my poor planning or gameplay, but because I received bad clues.”
    • “It actually has proper gameplay, doing something special to stand out from the visual novel crowd.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered decent, contributing to the atmosphere without being particularly remarkable. However, it is noted to enhance the overall experience alongside the engaging story and cinematic elements.

    • “It has a very interesting story, good atmosphere and music, cinematic scenes, lovable characters, and great replayability.”
    • “Sound effects and music are okay, nothing special, but adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The music is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the overall music experience is underwhelming.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork that avoids excessive fan service, featuring well-designed character clothing without overly sexualized elements. Additionally, the visuals are complemented by stellar audio design, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.

    • “The artwork is beautiful and not overly focused on fan service; the characters' clothing is form-fitting, but they are not depicted with exaggerated features.”
    • “The audio design is stellar, and the visuals are very nice as well.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game's humor is criticized for its jarring tonal shifts, where the main character's attempts at comedy feel out of place given the dire circumstances he faces, such as being held captive by cultists and pursued by demons. This disconnect undermines the intended humor, leaving players feeling that the comedic elements are inappropriate for the narrative context.

    • “The humor in this game is brilliantly absurd, with moments that catch you off guard and leave you laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the game balances dark themes with lighthearted jokes, making even the most intense situations feel comically ridiculous.”
    • “The witty dialogue and quirky character interactions add a delightful layer of humor that keeps the gameplay entertaining.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when pursuing specific character routes that may lead to unexpected outcomes. However, the inclusion of a cheat mode that allows players to select any character as the human mitigates some of the frustration, enhancing replayability.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became a chore.”
    • “The character routes can get tedious if you're trying to achieve specific outcomes, leading to a frustrating experience.”
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