PARQUET
- August 27, 2021
- YUZUSOFTSOUR
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Parquet" is an emotional single-player romance visual novel where a being made up of thousands of memories embarks on a journey to find their true self. They cross paths with two girls, Tsubasa and Rino, who have also been affected by unethical BMI experiments. Together, they navigate their secrets and challenges, bringing about significant changes in their lives. This marks Yuzusoft's first original All-Ages game, featuring a captivating narrative and an immersive soundtrack.
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Reviews
- The game features a well-written and engaging story with interesting sci-fi elements and character dynamics.
- High-quality art and voice acting, particularly from the talented Nao Tōyama, enhance the overall experience.
- The user interface is highly praised for its customization options and fluidity, making the gameplay enjoyable.
- The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it ends too abruptly and leaves them wanting more content.
- As a kinetic novel, it lacks meaningful choices, which may disappoint players looking for a more interactive experience.
- Some aspects of the story and character development feel underexplored, leading to a sense of incompleteness.
- story149 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Parquet" is generally well-received, characterized as a straightforward yet engaging narrative that blends sci-fi elements with themes of self-discovery and friendship. While many appreciate its unique focus on character dynamics over romance, some reviewers note that the plot feels rushed and could benefit from deeper exploration and additional content. Overall, it offers a compact and enjoyable experience, though it may leave players wanting more in terms of length and character development.
“An interesting story, well told and an enjoyable cast.”
“A very well written sci-fi story, with well developed characters, and great art and music.”
“The story is surprisingly dark, yet it doesn't feel overwhelming since it gets off balanced by the same goofiness seen in yuzusoft's visual novels.”
“The too-short game plot is in line with the positioning of this game, but it makes the shaping of some characters and the direction of the plot too fast or unreasonable.”
“The story is well done although world building and the main character's background is not very well developed.”
“The overarching plot is a passable story in a decently setting that sadly ends with a lackluster climax.”
- music18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and emotional depth, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive soundtrack that complements the story and enhances the overall experience. With a total of 32 tracks, the music is described as elegant and fitting for the game's atmosphere, although some found it a bit forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“It was really good, the characters, the music, the plot, and overall story are all just chef's kiss.”
“A very well written sci-fi story, with well developed characters, and great art and music.”
“The soundtrack is full of emotion, it's simple, elegant and doesn't go too far trying to bring out the themes of this visual novel.”
“Music is decent but a bit forgettable.”
“Not sure how I compare this OST to the ones from the main Yuzusoft games, but pretty solid overall.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming narrative, focusing on themes of friendship and personal growth, particularly through the connections between female characters. Reviewers highlight the game's wholesome nature, with touching moments that resonate deeply, despite a simple plot. Overall, it delivers a charming and uplifting experience, marked by strong character interactions and a satisfying conclusion.
“Coming away from the story, I thought it was interesting how despite following the perspective of the male main character, the real emotional heart of the story is the connection the two female co-stars have, and how they really indirectly impacted each other's lives without even realizing it.”
“It delivers a compelling, character-focused little tale with a heartwarming conclusion.”
“Parquet may not have the most engaging plot-line and hilarious interactions, but in its heart-to-heart moments and its last 2 chapters, there are strong emotional cores--exploring and sharing their own thoughts about their own life and happiness.”
- character development8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its imaginative design and aesthetic appeal, with players highlighting the beauty and charm of the characters, particularly Tsubasa and Rino. The concise and meaningful plot enhances the overall experience, making it one of the best in Yuzusoft's offerings, although some feel that the depth of character development does not fully justify the game's price. Overall, the combination of strong character design and engaging storytelling contributes positively to the game's reception.
“Interesting near-future sci-fi world view setting, imaginative character design, and good music, plus this time the famous voice actor Nao Tōyama can be invited to act as the voice of the heroine. With the game's concise and meaningful plot, whether you are a fan of Yuzusoft Corporation or a simple visual novel game lover, this game is probably worth playing.”
“Story and character development, in my opinion, is the best in all of Yuzusoft's games I have played.”
“Character designs are absolutely beautiful as always; they are really cute and lovable.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a strong art style and character designs that align with the quality expected from Yuzusoft titles. While the visuals are reminiscent of previous works like Senren*Banka, some reviewers noted a reduction in the number of unique scenes. Overall, the game showcases impressive 1080p visuals, detailed CGs, and a darker aesthetic that enhances the experience.
“I also liked the character designs and aesthetic of the game, particularly with the subtle effects and darker style it had going for it.”
“Art style and voice acting are excellent, as expected from a Yuzusoft title.”
“Their works boast an amazing 1080p art style, detailed CGs, nice music, and probably more quality of life features in their games than all your other visual novels combined.”
“The visuals are very similar to what was seen in Senren * Banka; however, the total amount of unique drawn-out scenes is significantly smaller.”
“So something is guaranteed quality art style script (doubt honestly they messed up a lot of routines from previous games) at least it would be decent.”
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- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around an engaging story, but many users feel it falls short in execution, lacking depth and mechanics. However, the technical performance is solid, with no crashes reported and improvements made to previously broken mechanics.
“The technical side of things seems to be working fine; the visual novel didn't crash a single time while reading it, and the mechanics that were broken in Riddle Joker are now fixed.”
“I feel like, if you're going to make a game that's core focus is an engagingly written story (seeing as you have no real mechanics or depth of content), you have to do that part well, and in this case it was very lackluster.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Parquet is subtle and often understated, with a focus on relatable characters and emotional depth rather than overt comedic moments. While the plot may lack engaging interactions, it features a few humorous scenes that complement the overall narrative, particularly in the context of heart-to-heart moments.
“Parquet may not have the most engaging plotline and hilarious interactions, but in its heart-to-heart moments and its last two chapters, there are strong emotional cores—exploring and sharing their own thoughts about life and happiness.”
“There are several side characters at play, all pretty normal and relatable, with humoristic scenes that add a nice touch without going overboard.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is enhanced by high-quality voice acting, featuring top talent like Touyama Nao, which contributes to an immersive experience.
