Red Embrace

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Red Embrace is a single player action game. It was developed by Argent Games and was released on February 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Red Embrace: Hollywood" is a visual novel game set in 1980s Hollywood. You play as a young, ambitious actor who becomes entangled in the world of vampires. Navigate complex relationships, make moral choices, and uncover dark secrets as you try to survive in this supernatural thriller. The game features multiple endings based on your decisions.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 459 reviews

story31 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art, engaging characters, and a captivating storyline that keeps players hooked.
Many players appreciate the multiple endings and the ability to replay routes for different outcomes.
The game is considered affordable compared to similar titles, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.

Players are frustrated by the paywall that restricts access to most routes, with only one route available for free.
The game has been reported to have bugs and crashes, making it difficult for some users to progress or even start the game.
Many reviews express disappointment over the short length of the storylines, feeling that they do not justify the cost.

story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
65%
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the engaging plots, character development, and art style, which keep them hooked. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the paywall for accessing certain routes and the need to restart the story after making wrong choices, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall length and accessibility of the content. While some players find the story captivating and worth the investment, others feel that the pricing model detracts from the experience, wishing for a more comprehensive and free narrative.
- “The music was exciting, the story was amazing.”
- “I love the story and the characters in the game.”
- “This is a great story.”
- “The story could be better, as well as the routes, which by the way, I wouldn't recommend most of them.”
- “When you pay for a storyline, you expect a little more than 40 minutes to an hour's worth of content.”
- “I hate this game so much because you have to pay for the rest of the story.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
23%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the unique art style and aesthetically pleasing visuals. The character designs and environments, such as apartments and alleyways, are noted for their high quality and appeal, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users mention the game's high price, they still feel the graphics and artwork justify the investment.
- “The graphics are fabulous!”
- “It's a great visual novel, the storyline is on point, and the art style is very unique.”
- “It's ok, it has a decent story, but it's kinda cheesy for the price, I do love the graphics.”
- “Aesthetically pleasing look to it.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting well with the game's settings and storyline. Many players find the soundtrack captivating and integral to their emotional engagement with the narrative. However, a few users noted that the music's quality can vary, with some expressing dissatisfaction with specific tracks.
- “The music was exciting, the story was amazing.”
- “The music is good and suits the environment of the part of the story you're at.”
- “I wanna love this game, but it crashes after I choose the real passion (art, music, writing) of my character.”
- “Apparently, even though I entered a name, it defaulted to 'ashpar' or something ridiculous, combined with the strange taste in music and rather lackluster storytelling, I couldn't get past the first scene.”
- “The music really fits with the setting.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, freezing, and crashes, particularly during the name entry and initial gameplay. Users report problems accessing certain routes and encountering repeated chapters, indicating a need for improvements in overall performance.
- “It's buggy at the name area - I tried to put my name in and it said that it wasn't a name.”
- “The only problem I have is that sometimes the game glitches a little and I can't access some of the routes.”
- “The game freezes and then closes out at the beginning; uninstall until it gets fixed.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players expressing deep connections to the characters and story, leading to moments of genuine sadness and attachment. The game's dark yet wholesome graphics complement the emotional narrative, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players found the gameplay itself to be lacking, which detracted from the emotional impact.
- “I cried.”
- “I cried for him.”
- “I need more of Kevin and his love interests; I cried over.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users express frustration with the monetization model, suggesting that the game should offer options like watching ads to unlock content or clarify in-app purchases in the description. There is a desire for a more transparent and flexible approach to accessing different story routes, with some players advocating for ad-supported access to enhance their experience.
- “No ads.”
- “Hear me out, either let us watch like 3 ads or so to unlock one route each as a backup, or make the routes into different games.”
- “Why didn't you guys mention in-app purchases in the description?”
- “Or make us watch ads to read all of the story, but I love Rex's story even.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, with players often completing the base content in a single sitting. However, there is a notable frustration regarding the monetization of additional routes, which detracts from the overall experience, despite the fun mechanics and appealing illustrated scenes.
- “I really enjoyed this; maybe too much as I finished the whole 'base gameplay' in one sitting. My only complaint is having to pay for things, but it's understandable why it exists, so I'm not complaining too much.”
- “Gameplay, story, and characters!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in this game has been criticized for being heavily monetized, limiting players' choices and forcing them into unsatisfactory partnerships. Users express frustration over being assigned characters they dislike, which detracts from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is the worst BL game that I have ever played. They just ask you to pay to choose one of the men, and if you don't have money, they just dump you with that Luka. Seriously, at least Rex or Isaac! I gave it one star because of the drawings and the character design, but unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy the game because they gave me a partner that I didn't like, and that just pissed me off.”