Oakwood Academy of Spells and Sorcery
- March 26, 2018
- Tranquil Studios
"Oakwood Academy of Spells and Sorcery" is a steamy visual novel where you play as a first-year student named Thomas Middleton, navigating through a magical academy filled with wacky and interesting characters. The game features an engaging story with rich dialogue, high-quality artwork, and choice-making that leads to multiple endings and paths. With over sixteen different endings, multiple routes, and saves slots, this game provides countless hours of sexy fun and adventure.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a well-polished presentation, making it visually appealing.
- The story is engaging and humorous, with multiple choices that lead to different pathways and endings, enhancing replayability.
- It offers a unique take on the magical school genre, providing entertaining characters and scenarios that keep players hooked.
- The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more depth and development in the story and character interactions.
- Player choices often feel inconsequential, with many decisions leading to similar outcomes, which can diminish the overall experience.
- There is a lack of a gallery feature to view unlocked scenes, which is disappointing given the quality of the artwork.
- story18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its humor, interesting characters, and branching pathways that enhance replayability, reminiscent of a Harry Potter theme with a unique twist. While some find it predictable and feel the narrative ends abruptly, many appreciate the engaging writing and character expressions that contribute to immersion. Overall, it is considered an entertaining visual novel with a mix of humor and fantasy elements, though some users express a desire for a more developed storyline and a sequel.
“The artwork is great, the story is good (humorous and interesting with plenty of options which alter story pathways).”
“Mind you, I made dozens of choices on the way and intend to play again to see the multitude of story paths.”
“It's an excellent visual novel with great story and characters.”
“It is like an introduction to this world full of interesting characters and lore and then bam - the story ends.”
“The thing that bothers me the most is the fact that there isn't really a story.”
“It is like you are just getting to know your character and --- story over.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique artwork, which deviates from the typical manga style often seen in visual novels. Players appreciate the eye-catching visuals, character designs, and backgrounds, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic experience. However, some users expressed a desire for a gallery feature to showcase the artwork more effectively.
“Also, the art style steps away from the heavily prevalent manga-style that so many visual novels tend to feature, which is quite refreshing.”
“Was a fantastic, no pun intended, read with its 'fantasy' inspired setting, terrific soundtrack, and eye-catching visuals.”
“Aside from that, the artwork is good, the style is good, backgrounds are awesome (most of them), character design is really good, and the music is good too.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character designs are inconsistent, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to enhance the mystic narrative and complement the fantasy-inspired setting, with many reviewers highlighting the fantastic soundtrack as a standout feature. While some describe the music as "alright," it is consistently noted as a positive aspect alongside the game's beautiful artwork and visuals. Overall, the soundtrack effectively contributes to the immersive experience of the game.
“Also, the soundtrack is amazing and really blends in well with the mystic narrative.”
“Was a fantastic, no pun intended, read with its 'fantasy' inspired setting, terrific soundtrack and eye-catching visuals.”
“Aside from that the artwork is good, style is good, backgrounds are awesome (most of them), character design is really good and the music is good too.”
“The title does have the basic visual novel options for sound and music volume, but the overall soundtrack feels lackluster and uninspired.”
“The music is repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience, making it easy to tune out.”
“While there are options for adjusting sound and music volume, the actual tracks are forgettable and do not contribute to the atmosphere.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its blend of entertaining storylines, unique characters, and comedic elements. The game offers a variety of humorous options that influence the narrative, contributing to its overall charm and replayability. Additionally, the inclusion of sexy storylines adds to the fun, making it a captivating experience.
“The game is genuinely entertaining and funny, and the girls are all unique in their own way.”
“It is a good mix of interesting ideas, action, humor, and romance.”
“I love this game; it is funny, with many different endings and amazing characters.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its entertaining and well-polished design, which encourages players to revisit the experience multiple times.
“Entertaining, well-polished, and replayable; what else can you ask for in a visual novel?”
“The multiple story paths and endings make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“I love how every choice I make leads to different outcomes, encouraging me to replay the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the artwork, style, backgrounds, and music received positive feedback, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting it may not be a focal point of the game.