February 3, 2023
PURESIS

Qualia: The Path of Promise

While QUALIA ��Path of Promise�� has a strong premise, I feel like it didn’t hit the mark in terms of what it could do as a story. While some fans may enjoy it, if you’re looking for an immersive visual novel, this probably won’t be for you.

69%Game Brain Score

story, emotional

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

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Qualia: The Path of Promise is a single player action game with romance, drama, anime, science fiction and others themes. It was developed by PURESIS and was released on February 3, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

“Machina” is the world's first android to pass the Turing Test. Incidentally, she is also dressed like a maid. Dr. Hiro Koshino ends up taking Machina home and has her work as a maid. As she continues to learn and grow, he also begins to develop certain feelings towards her…

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Single-Player

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100%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The story is extremely well done, with a perfect pace and surreal twists that can evoke strong emotions.
The art and voice acting are top-notch, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
Qualia offers a heartwarming and well-developed romance between the main characters, making it a memorable experience.

The plot can feel rushed and some important themes are brushed off too quickly, leading to a lack of depth in certain areas.
There were technical issues such as random black screen flickers and fullscreen mode limitations, although some have been addressed with updates.
The sci-fi elements may not appeal to everyone, as they can feel overreaching compared to the main focus on romance.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its well-crafted narrative, blending heartwarming romance with sci-fi elements, and is noted for its perfect pacing and emotional depth. While it offers surreal twists and a touching exploration of eternal love between a human and an android, some reviewers feel the plot could have been more original. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile short visual novel that evokes a range of emotions.
- “Despite it being a somewhat short visual novel (10 hours or less), the story moves at a perfect pace with surreal twists and turns.”
- “A genuinely heartwarming story about eternal love between a human and an android.”
- “The story will lead you through many layers of emotions, from happiness down to desperation.”
- “- plot: this is where the story falls short a little bit.”
- “- the concept: I won't speak in details, but from what I observed, the plot has some concepts similar to a specific visual novel.”
- “It is why the plot is mentioned above.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings, from laughter to tears, through a heartwarming romance between a human and an android. Players appreciate the touching narrative and wholesome elements, making it a recommended choice for fans of sweet love stories.
- “Made me cry, laugh, and all of the above.”
- “Note: If you like heartwarming and sweet love stories, buy it.”
- “A genuinely heartwarming story about eternal love between a human and an android.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its amazing soundtrack and immersive background scores, featuring soft, slow-paced songs that enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the opening theme is considered one of the best in visual novels.
- “The background music and soundtracks are soft and immersive, mostly featuring slow-paced songs.”
- “Amazing artwork and a great soundtrack, featuring one of the best visual novel openings in my opinion.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their stunning artwork, which significantly enhances the overall experience, complemented by a great soundtrack and an impressive opening sequence.
- “The graphics are stunning, with amazing artwork that truly brings the game to life.”
- “The visuals are breathtaking, showcasing incredible detail and creativity.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual delight.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its ability to evoke a range of emotions, successfully blending comedic moments with more poignant scenes that can also bring tears.
- “It had moments that made me laugh and cry.”