Pink Rage Otome
- July 28, 2017
- cyboheart
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Pink Rage Otome" is a female-oriented dating sim and visual novel set in the underworld, where dead souls can start a new life after passing the Great Trial. As the protagonist with a bad temper, players must help her find a partner to participate in the trial and navigate the politics of the underworld. The game features an evil tsundere girl and includes adventure elements. Trading cards will be added soon.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and intriguing storyline with multiple paths and endings, providing a decent amount of replay value.
- Despite its flaws, some players found the characters and music charming, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- The game is very affordable, making it accessible for those looking for a short visual novel experience.
- The translation from Russian to English is poorly executed, leading to significant grammatical errors and confusion in the story.
- Many players criticized the writing quality, describing it as juvenile and nonsensical, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
- The art and character designs were often described as mediocre or jarring, failing to meet the expectations of visual novel enthusiasts.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, while others criticize it for being nonsensical, poorly translated, and lacking depth. Many noted that the plot is confusing and filled with plot holes, making it difficult to follow, though some appreciated the different character backgrounds and multiple endings. Overall, the narrative seems to cater to a younger audience, often described as generic or lacking in substance.
“This game had a really intriguing storyline; it was nice to see how all of them came together.”
“I was never not engaged with the story or characters.”
“Otherwise, the story was very interesting, and I really enjoyed the different character backgrounds.”
“Maybe it's just me, but the story is far too strange and nonsensical.”
“I can't even explain the story as I didn't know what was going on half the time.”
“The translation is awful, the plot is hard to follow, the characters are vapid, and the plethora of achievements are completely illogical without providing any more incentive to play.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack for its charm and thematic elements, others find it generic and repetitive. Overall, it seems to evoke a range of emotions, from fun and haunting to merely acceptable, with some players noting a lack of memorable or unique compositions.
“The soundtrack is good (although a little repetitive at times) and I like the theme.”
“I liked all the characters and music and found it really cute and sweet.”
“Also, the music was fun and haunting to listen to!”
“Boring story, very generic art/music, no voice acting, but hey at least I got 100% completion and 78 achievements in 30 minutes.”
“I really didn't pay attention much to the sound because the game sucked enough, but from what I remember it was all just generic royalty-free sounds and music.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel are generally praised for their unique and appealing art style, with particular appreciation for the character artwork and CGs. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of a gallery feature to view the artwork, and there are mixed feelings about the overall presentation given the reliance on borrowed elements.
“I do really like the artwork though!”
“The unique, riveting writing of this original cast of characters is very close to my heart, and the distinct art style leaves me craving more after my 5th playthrough of each complex route and its harrowing consequences.”
“Unfortunately, as with other visual novels, there's no gallery page in which to see artworks and so on.”
“I guess on the positive side, the Russian e-book wannabe author at least credited all the artwork, sound, and other stuff he ripped off.”
“For what it's worth, the artwork is quite pretty, especially the CGs.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as juvenile and forced, often failing to resonate with players, particularly those outside the target demographic of tween girls. Many reviewers noted that attempts at humor felt awkward and poorly executed, exacerbated by a subpar translation that detracted from the overall experience.
“The humor felt kind of childish and incredibly forced.”
“It's as if someone is telling a bad joke and tries desperately to be funny but nobody laughs.”
“Maybe I'm simply too old for this kind of humor?”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual novel is criticized for its lack of engaging mechanics, relying heavily on poorly written dialogue that detracts from the experience. Additionally, the absence of essential features like a CG gallery further diminishes its appeal.
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
“A gallery for CGs doesn't exist, along with other game mechanics that are kind of indispensable for a visual novel nowadays.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to progress, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
“Visual novels and e-books can be tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you've ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature). Now, translate that into a format where the words dribble out, and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than a challenge. It detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game and makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for its jarring designs and mediocre art quality, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Some of the character designs are rather jarring, and the art is mediocre at best.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
“I found the progression of the characters to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disengaged.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a boring story, generic art and music, and a lack of voice acting, which detracts from any potential emotional engagement. Despite achieving 100% completion quickly, the overall experience feels unfulfilling.
“Boring story, very generic art/music, no voice acting, but hey at least I got 100% completion and 78 achievements in 30 minutes.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no significant glitches or control issues noted.
“The controls are smooth and responsive, with no glitches or issues.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the game runs very stable.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its uniqueness and strong immersive qualities, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“It was unique and quite atmospheric.”
