Once Upon an Electric Dream

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Once Upon an Electric Dream is a single player action game with romance, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Snowhaven Studios and was released on April 8, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Princess Rosavel is on a deep space mission but can’t quite remember her purpose. Can she recollect her memories and find out why she went on such a dangerous journey?

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The voice acting is excellent and enhances the characters and story.
The story is heartfelt and well-written, providing a satisfying experience despite its brevity.
The game is well-structured for a visual novel, with all the necessary functions like saving and loading.

The game is very short, with all endings achievable in under 90 minutes, which may leave players wanting more.
Some character relationships feel underdeveloped or uncomfortable, particularly in the case of Miel's route.
There are a few typos and minor issues with the writing, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a brief yet heartfelt narrative enriched with life and world-building elements, particularly rewarding for those who explore all endings. While the romantic visual novel features engaging characters and good voice acting, many players feel the story is too short, with complete arcs achievable in under two hours, leaving a desire for deeper character development. Overall, it offers a fair experience for its price, especially for fans of the genre.
- “Overall, I enjoyed this story and feel the price of admission is fair, not only for the experience, but to support smaller creators.”
- “I enjoyed the game; the voice acting is pretty good for such a small game and the story flows well.”
- “The story in itself is heartfelt as described, and again the voice acting really brings Miel and Zero alive.”
- “Art- a story aid that is suggestive rather than immersive.”
- “My only complaint is that I would have liked there to be more story, so I could get to know these characters more.”
- “The story in itself is heart-felt as described, and again the voice acting really brings Miel and Zero alive.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt storytelling and impactful voice acting, which effectively brings the characters Zero and Miel to life. While Zero evokes a sweet feeling, Miel's conclusion leaves players with a sense of discomfort, adding depth to the overall emotional experience.
- “The story in itself is heart-felt as described, and again the voice acting really brings Miel and Zero alive.”
- “Zero was a sweet feeling, and the second, Miel, had a good ending that made me feel a little uncomfortable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for being appropriate and enhancing the overall ambiance, while the voice acting is highlighted as excellent. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The voice acting is excellent and the soundtrack adds well to the ambiance.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising the artwork as "pretty good," complementing the overall visual experience of the game.