Princess Evangile
- March 27, 2015
- MOONSTONE
- 45h median play time
Get on Steam"Princess Evangile" is a romance visual novel where the player becomes the only male student at a sheltered girls' academy. With over 99% of the girls opposed to his presence, the protagonist must win them over to stay at the school. The game is divided into 26 chapters, covering a full year of events, anime-like illustrations and love rivalries. The objective is to build relationships with the female students, with the possibility of romantic outcomes.
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Reviews
- The game features a well-crafted story with engaging character arcs that evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to sadness.
- The art and music are high quality, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.
- Each character route is unique and offers different perspectives, making replaying the game enjoyable.
- The game has a long common route with limited choices, which can feel repetitive and drawn out.
- Some characters and plot points can be overly cliché or unrealistic, detracting from the overall narrative.
- There are technical issues, such as visual glitches and problems with the save system, that can disrupt gameplay.
- story142 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of the visual novel is characterized by its engaging character arcs and emotional depth, with each heroine's route offering unique narratives that explore personal themes and relationships. While the overall plot may feel straightforward and occasionally repetitive, the well-written dialogue and character development resonate strongly with players, evoking a range of emotions from joy to sadness. Despite some critiques regarding pacing and the linearity of choices, many reviewers found the experience to be heartwarming and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.
“The story was very well written, with nice twists and turns.”
“Each character gave off different emotions with each story, and each story I fell in love with and connected with.”
“The story is fantastic as you build a connection to these characters as you read and will go through a series of different emotions such as anger, laughter, and you may even cry (literally, no joke).”
“The story's structure is quite bland, and the only meaningful choices are (literally) 'pick a girl'.”
“However, despite the fact that the plot is fairly bland and straightforward, it achieves what it set out to do and manages to stay interesting most of the time.”
“My only complaint is that the ending is very dry and doesn't give a full sense of completeness... it just kind of ends quickly after the story climax.”
- music22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the narrative, with memorable soundtracks that reflect character personalities and emotional moments. While the classical remixes and elegant compositions are relaxing and fitting, some players noted that the music can become repetitive over the course of the lengthy story. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's emotional impact.
“The soundtrack suits and sets the mood perfectly with scenes.”
“The music greatly expresses the atmosphere of the situation occurring, like a dumbfounded moment, confessing their true feelings, etc.”
“The music is wonderful and the whole story is good.”
“The music can get repetitive very fast, especially going over 26 chapters... oh no...”
“Music abruptly changes from time to time.”
“Excellent second visual novel for me but for the price it worth it, there are many plus for it and very few cons that would not make me not recommend it, as the characters are brilliant and hard not to love them all, soundtrack is unbelievable and suited the mood incredibly well, the artwork is stunning, the story was breathtaking.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its effectiveness, with many players highlighting numerous funny moments that balance well with the serious themes of the story. While some found certain jokes to be groan-worthy, others appreciated the comedic elements, noting that they often elicited genuine laughter. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with drama, creating an engaging experience that resonates with fans of the genre.
“There are some very funny scenes, like when [spoiler]Masaya gets the number wrong and summons the wrong girl to the guardian tree[/spoiler], and things get very exciting when [spoiler]Masaya's father is on the loose[/spoiler].”
“Love the storyline; it has a great balance of humor and serious tone in all storylines!”
“The game has a good sense of humor and made me really laugh, like laughing hard enough for my head to touch my desk funny.”
- emotional17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Princess Evangile" is highly praised, with players noting the satisfying emotional pay-offs at the end of each route and the deep character development that fosters strong attachments. The game balances humor with touching moments, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears, making it a memorable and heartwarming experience. Despite some minor flaws, the overall narrative and character arcs leave a lasting impact on players.
“The emotional pay-off at the end of each route is super satisfying as well.”
“Ritsuko's route is a close second; it's actually really touching and you get to see how she becomes open and honest with her feelings, therefore able to show her true colors.”
“Touching game that lasts with you long after the game is over.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style, reminiscent of anime, with well-drawn character expressions and stunning visuals that evoke a sense of being in an art gallery. Many reviewers highlight the unique character designs and the charming chibi art, contributing to an overall immersive experience that enhances the storytelling. Despite some minor criticisms, the artwork is considered a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and worth the investment.
“Wonderful graphics and voice acting.. I'd rate it 11/10, can't wait for the sequel!”
“The artwork is really great, as if you’re looking into a painting in an art gallery.”
“Princess Evangile is a beautiful novel, with an amazing story and wonderful graphics.”
“Anyway, the art style is really neat, although I think the SD art is, to be frank, a bit on the crappy side.”
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“As for the artwork, the characters all had their own personal looks and style, which made it nice to look at, and the CG scenes during events were really nice, ranging from full character shots to cute little chibis.”
- character development7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The character development in this visual novel is highly praised, with reviewers noting that it plays a crucial role in the narrative, particularly in the romance and slice-of-life elements. Players appreciate the depth and emotional attachment fostered through well-crafted backstories and logical progression, especially highlighted in routes like Ayaka's, which showcases realistic internal conflicts and character growth. Overall, the game successfully delivers a compelling exploration of its characters, enhancing the overall experience.
“When I play this type of visual novel, romance/slice of life, I expect a strong focus on character development, and for me, this novel succeeds in delivering that.”
“The main story is pretty unique as it serves as the foundation for character development for most of the cast.”
“I didn't get emotionally attached to the characters because of learning about their past; each route provides more backstory and character development, which is standard for a romance-based visual novel.”
“When I play this type of visual novel, romance/slice of life, I expect more focus on character development, and for me, this novel succeeds in delivering that.”
“At the point of me writing this review, I've only cleared Ayaka's route, but what I can say from it is that character development is a huge part of the story.”
“It would also be a lie if I said that I didn't get emotionally attached to the characters because of learning about their past, with each route giving more and more backstory and character development, which is standard for a romance-based visual novel.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual novel offers over 50 hours of content across four routes, providing a rich experience for players. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable with cute and funny moments, some users have noted that the save system can be inconvenient, leading to accidental overwrites and misclicks. Overall, players find the game worth purchasing despite its price.
“This game contains 4 routes and over 50 hours of gameplay. I just finished the Rises route and I have around 50 hours, but I'm also a slow reader, so decide for yourself. You should still have over 50 hours of gameplay.”
“I really like this visual novel; it has really good gameplay and cute/funny moments as well.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's just like any visual novel, but the save system is a bit inconvenient. When I first started, I was always quick saving because I thought there was no proper save menu. After I found out there was one, I ended up misclicking a lot. Sometimes I would accidentally open an old save, which was frustrating because I was trying to save my current progress. Other times, I would save over an important save, but that may just be because I'm a bit careless. Generally, I think this is worth buying; yes, it is a bit pricey, but I'm glad that I bought it.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's just like any visual novel, but the save system is really inconvenient. When I first started, I was always quick saving because I thought there was no proper save menu. After I found out there was one, I ended up misclicking a lot. Sometimes I would accidentally open an old save, which would frustrate me because I was trying to save my current progress. Other times, I would save over an important save, but that may just be because I'm not very careful. Generally, I think this is worth buying; yes, it is a bit pricey, but I am glad that I bought it.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, rated 5 out of 5, due to its multiple endings, scenarios, and love interests that enhance the storytelling experience. However, some players noted that the first 16 chapters can feel repetitive, as certain character lines overlap across different paths, which may detract from the overall replay value. Despite these minor flaws, the engaging narrative keeps players invested for multiple playthroughs.
“With multiple endings, scenarios, love interests, and a good story, I give it a 5 out of 5 for replayability.”
“Though replayable, the first 16 chapters are repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“The story has some replayability.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Princess Evangile is praised for its high-quality atmosphere, enhanced by fitting music that effectively conveys the emotional tone of various situations, from moments of surprise to heartfelt confessions.
“Princess Evangile is a really high-quality moege with a very atmospheric setting.”
“The music of the game fits the theme and atmosphere perfectly.”
“The music greatly expresses the atmosphere of the situation occurring, capturing moments like dumbfounded reactions and heartfelt confessions.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent visual glitches such as distorted screens and missing character parts, although these typically resolve quickly. While these glitches can be distracting, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging story and emotional depth, but the technical flaws are a recurring concern.
“There are a lot of visual glitches.”
“The screen just becomes a glitched mess, with character pictures having missing parts.”
“These glitches are apparent while I am writing this review; they may have been patched by the time you are reading this.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, likening it to a monotonous journey filled with unrealistic characters who universally express affection, diminishing the romantic and dating sim experience.
“It doesn't feel like a romantic story or dating sim; it feels like a tedious journey of happenstance situations with too many unrealistic characters where everyone ends up liking you, no matter what happens.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations, leading to an inconsistent experience for users.
