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Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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95%Game Brain Score
story, music
atmosphere, optimization
98% User Score Based on 471 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and romance themes. It was developed by Yangyang Mobile and was released on April 19, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel" is a short, coming-of-age story about two former friends, Audrey and Marion, who escape detention to celebrate the Sunflower Festival in the magical city of Castlecoast. This WLW visual novel offers a heartwarming, slice-of-life narrative with 2 playable characters and is fully voiced. At around 30,000 words and 2-4 hours of gameplay, it's a sweet and relaxing experience for character-driven visual novel enthusiasts.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 471 reviews
story143 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions

  • Beautiful art and animation, with fully voiced characters that enhance the emotional experience.
  • Heartwarming story that explores themes of love, friendship, and personal growth, making players feel invested in the characters.
  • Short but sweet gameplay that delivers a compact and engaging narrative, perfect for those looking for a quick yet meaningful experience.
  • The story's pacing can feel rushed, with some emotional moments lacking depth due to the short runtime.
  • Frequent time jumps between past and present can be confusing and disrupt the flow of the narrative.
  • Limited choices that don't significantly impact the story, leading to a feeling of linearity despite the branching paths.
  • story
    350 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Perfect Gold" is a heartfelt and intimate coming-of-age tale centered on the relationship between two young women, Audrey and Marion, as they navigate their feelings amidst misunderstandings and societal expectations. While the narrative is praised for its emotional depth and character development, it is also noted for its non-linear storytelling, which can be confusing at times. Overall, the game delivers a sweet, albeit brief, experience that resonates with players seeking a charming yuri romance, enhanced by beautiful visuals and excellent voice acting.

    • “Perfect Gold is a short but thoughtfully crafted visual novel that blends gentle romance, youthful longing, and a dash of magic into an intimate coming-of-age story.”
    • “The story centers on Audrey Clary and Marion Larue—two young women whose friendship once held the spark of something more, only to be strained by distance, misunderstandings, and expectations they struggled to meet.”
    • “Perfect Gold is a delightful little visual novel with fun characters, good voice acting, gorgeous visuals, and a sweet lesbian story to enjoy.”
    • “The story jumps around between different points in time, and it can be a little hard to follow.”
    • “My main complaint is the heavy use of flashbacks in the storytelling; sometimes it works to reinforce the themes of the present time, but at other times it's jarring or distracting from the story.”
    • “The story is short, simple, and sweet, but could easily be done in under 4 hours.”
  • music
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the emotional atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its fitting and pleasant nature. While some express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, the overall consensus is that the music complements the storytelling and character development effectively, contributing to a charming and immersive experience. The combination of soft melodies and engaging voice acting further elevates the game's appeal, making it a standout feature despite minor criticisms.

    • “The soundtrack is soft and unobtrusive, underscoring intimate conversations and melancholy reflections while maintaining a light, almost storybook tone that fits the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The music is comfortable and supports the scenes as well as the sound.”
    • “The soundtrack was beautiful and relaxing, and the art was absolutely gorgeous!”
    • “To me, the only thing holding it back from a 10-out-of-10 is the soundtrack.”
    • “However, the soundtrack I'd say is slightly weaker (7+/10, no shade to the producer), I will say the consistent leitmotif is a nice simple touch.”
    • “Yet, the background music and the 'sound effects' were way too loud.”
  • graphics
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Perfect Gold" are widely praised for their stunning beauty and attention to detail, featuring a charming art style that combines 2D and 3D elements. Players appreciate the vibrant animations, expressive character designs, and beautifully crafted backgrounds, which enhance the overall experience of the visual novel. The high-quality visuals, along with professional voice acting, contribute significantly to the game's emotional storytelling and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The visuals are stunning, and the animation is interstellar, making the visual novel very lively with character animations, gorgeous special scenes, and even moving objects as part of the decorations.”
    • “The art style for Perfect Gold is beautiful; it’s extremely detailed with its backgrounds, and they are animated beautifully.”
    • “Absolutely gorgeous to boot; that artwork is fantastic.”
    • “Without enjoying the story, there's nothing to talk about with the visuals and audio.”
    • “Even though it's a short game, the visuals make up for it.”
    • “Perfect gold is perfectly gorgeous, down to the character and locale design, and the dynamic CG and portrait artwork.”
  • emotional
    85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and touching narrative, which effectively captures the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Players report feeling deeply invested in the characters, often moved to tears by the sincerity of the writing, quality voice acting, and beautiful visuals. While some critiques mention pacing issues and a desire for more impactful choices, the overall sentiment is that the game delivers a wholesome and emotionally resonant experience, particularly for fans of yuri romance.

    • “While its runtime is modest, the emotional weight of its characters, the warmth of its presentation, and the sincerity of its writing make it feel substantial from beginning to end.”
    • “The story about two girls struggling to express how they feel about each other is beautiful and wholesome and just gave me all the feels.”
    • “The game made me cry both happy sapphic tears as well as sad ones, which is something only a handful of games have done before.”
  • character development
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the character development in this visual novel is praised for being impressive and well-executed within a short timeframe, with many reviewers noting the depth of the characters and their distinct personalities. The artwork and character designs are also highlighted as visually appealing, enhancing the emotional stakes of the story. However, some critiques mention that certain aspects of character development can feel clichéd or lacking in depth.

    • “Establishes some genuine drama and character development to make you feel for the stakes - and has some excellent artwork and animation to follow it up.”
    • “I have to also give the visual novel props for making good character development in a short amount of time as well, something that other games in this genre seem to struggle with.”
    • “Strong character development and world building, especially considering how short the game is.”
    • “But it is a little bit lacking in character development and a little bit cliché in some degree.”
    • “It is definitely on the short side, but the developers packed so much world-building and character development into the short timeframe.”
    • “Strong character development and world-building, especially considering how short the game is.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its magical and immersive quality, enhanced by a soft, storybook soundtrack that complements intimate moments and reflections. Reviewers highlight the well-crafted backgrounds and voice acting, which together create a vibrant and engaging world that leaves players wishing for more. Overall, the art and atmosphere are considered standout features, making the experience memorable.

    • “The soundtrack is soft and unobtrusive, underscoring intimate conversations and melancholy reflections while maintaining a light, almost storybook tone that fits the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere felt really magical and it made me wish the story was longer and expanded upon the world more.”
    • “The music emphasizes the atmosphere of this world and accentuates the important moments in this visual novel.”
    • “The backgrounds of each scene are well thought out and fit the atmosphere the scene calls for.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is highlighted by exceptional voice acting that enhances character depth and emotional engagement, making the experience more immersive. Users noted the high quality of performances, particularly from the main protagonists, which contributed positively to the overall presentation and flow of the visual novel. Additionally, seamless transitions between chapters were appreciated, indicating a well-optimized narrative structure.

    • “Both protagonists are fully voiced, and their performances add personality and vulnerability to scenes that might otherwise rely solely on text.”
    • “The voice acting was really well done; I really appreciated the emotion every actor and actress put into their performance.”
    • “Great voice acting job in this game; honestly, I was very surprised by the performance and the quality of it.”
    • “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my experience, making it clear that the game wasn't properly optimized.”
    • “The loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the flow of the game and makes it frustrating to play.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a short, engaging experience lasting 2-4 hours, featuring beautiful visuals, pleasant music, and strong voice acting. While it lacks extensive branching storylines or unique mechanics, the gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile investment despite some desires for more impactful choices and endings. Overall, players appreciate the quality of the gameplay relative to its price.

    • “Short and sweet story around 2-4 hours of gameplay, pleasant music, beautiful art, and very nice voice acting.”
    • “Everything from the amazing visuals, the really unclunky gameplay for a visual novel (just don't shift+tab or you will skip a whole lot of dialogue), and the amazing OST is great, and I really wish for a continuation.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, there's not much to talk about.”
    • “This may not be the longest light novel, or one with branching storylines, unique mechanics, or any other feature I didn't mention.”
    • “The angsty teen in me would have wanted a 'bad' ending, or at least a bittersweet one, and more impact with our choices, but given the price and the quality of my gameplay, I can never recommend this game enough.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the characters' bickering and petty interactions early on, and express a desire for more of this comedic element throughout the experience.

    • “The characters' bickering and general pettiness at the beginning was hilarious, and I wish we had more of that throughout the game.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue kept me laughing, especially the witty banter between characters.”
    • “I loved the quirky jokes and absurd situations that made every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to its short playtime of around 2 hours, but players can explore alternate choices and endings. The accessible log feature enhances the experience by allowing players to revisit voice lines and achievements, adding some value to replaying the game.

    • “The log is easily accessible and includes voice line replayability, along with a list of achievements that I enjoyed getting and reading the flavor text for.”
    • “It is short and sweet, with playtime on a route taking around 2 hours, and offers replayability through alternate choices and endings, which I still need to explore.”
    • “It is short and sweet, with playtime on a route taking around 2 hours, but it has low replayability value due to limited alternate choices and endings.”
    • “The log is easily accessible and includes voice line replayability, but the overall experience lacks depth for multiple playthroughs.”
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Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel is a casual role playing game with fantasy and romance themes.

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel.

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel was released on April 19, 2021.

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel was developed by Yangyang Mobile.

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel is a single player game.

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