Novena Diabolos

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In "Novena Diabolos," players navigate an occult survival mystery as a reporter in Hope Hill Village. With four demonesses and a missing girl, every playthrough changes as you investigate, learn about the Occult, and try to escape within nine days. The goal is to gain the girl's trust and uncover the secrets of this isolated, supernatural setting.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging premise, combining elements of horror, mystery, and social deduction with randomized gameplay that enhances replayability.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with impressive art, sound design, and character writing that contribute to an immersive experience.
The characters are well-developed, each with their own compelling backstories, and the interactions are entertaining, making the narrative enjoyable.

The game suffers from minor translation issues and bugs that can disrupt the experience, including untranslated clues and formatting problems.
The autosave feature can be frustrating, as it limits the player's ability to make decisions without the risk of permanent consequences.
Some players found the game to be relatively short, with the mystery elements becoming less challenging after the first playthrough.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, featuring multiple branching paths and emotional backstories that resonate with players. While the plot is relatively simple, it effectively combines atmosphere, sound design, and writing to create a compelling experience, though some players noted minor formatting issues in the text. Overall, the story's depth and character growth keep players invested, with many highlighting the emotional impact of individual character arcs.
- “The story is great, the characters are well written.”
- “It has a very interesting story, good atmosphere and music, cinematic scenes, lovable characters, and great replayability.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging writing and effective sound design, which together create an intense and creepy experience. Reviewers highlight the strong storytelling and character interactions that enhance the overall vibe, contributing to a sense of dread and immersion. Despite some limitations in budget, the game successfully evokes unsettling emotions and maintains a captivating atmosphere throughout.
- “The atmosphere is just really good altogether; the intense and creepy parts are very well done.”
- “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.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The game offers high replayability due to its engaging story, varied character routes, and randomized murder locations, ensuring that each playthrough feels distinct. While some players may find certain character routes tedious, the inclusion of a cheat mode and the potential for new discoveries help maintain interest. However, the lack of RPG elements and relatively simple enigmas may limit the depth of replay value compared to similar titles.
- “It has a very interesting story, good atmosphere and music, cinematic scenes, lovable characters, and great replayability.”
- “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.”
- “That being said, the randomized structure is interesting, and it probably adds some replayability.”
- “Each playthrough of the game is different for the locations where the murders take place, so it is replayable. However, the character routes can get a bit tedious if you are going for a specific character route and they turn out to be a demon. There is a cheat mode that lets you pick any character to be the human, which helps.”
- “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. Therefore, future playthroughs are mostly carried by the new discoveries you might make on each girl's route.”
- “It also has random results to enhance the game's replay value.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay involves identifying one human among five women, with an interesting story that integrates well with gameplay elements. Players noted that while the clues can be misleading, the game offers decent replayability through multiple endings and randomized elements, distinguishing it from typical visual novels.
- “The gameplay tasks you with figuring out who the one human is out of five women.”
- “The story is pretty interesting and integrates well between story sections and gameplay sections.”
- “There is a decent amount of replayability to explore the other endings, and the randomized elements in the gameplay keep the experience feeling fresh even when replaying.”
- “For the gameplay, you're tasked to figure out who the 1 human is out of 5 women.”
- “And as you would expect, I was screwed not as a result of my poor planning or gameplay, but because I received bad clues.”
- “And it actually has proper gameplay, doing something special to stand out from the visual novel crowd.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game enhances the mysterious atmosphere and complements the engaging story and characters, though some users find it to be average and not particularly standout. Overall, it effectively contributes to the game's immersive experience.
- “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 they add to the atmosphere.”
- “The background art and music definitely contribute a lot to the whole addicting mysterious vibe.”
- “Sound effects and music are okay, nothing special, but adds to the atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 character designs are tasteful and well-executed.”
- “The audio design is stellar, and the visuals are very nice as well.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 associated with this grinding experience.
- “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 unlock specific ones, leading to a frustrating grind.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is criticized for its jarring tonal shifts, where the main character's comedic actions 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 comedic effect and leaves players feeling that the humor is forced and inappropriate for the situation.
- “The humor in this game is delightfully absurd, with moments that catch you off guard and leave you laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game balances dark themes with hilarious dialogue, making even the most intense situations feel lighthearted.”
- “The quirky characters and their witty banter add a layer of charm that keeps the humor fresh and engaging throughout the game.”