Refate: Echoes of Desire

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Refate: Echoes of Desire is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Terraflame Entertainment and was released on October 22, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Refate: Echoes of Desire is an immersive interactive movie set in a neon-lit city where you awaken penniless and amnesiac. Pursued by dangerous gang members, you must survive and navigate the underworld's shadows to reclaim your identity. Along the way, power, money, and romance unfold as you seek the truth behind your past.

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story16 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features an engaging story with well-developed characters and multiple romance options, enhancing replayability.
The integration of quick-time events (QTEs) adds an interactive element to the gameplay, making combat sequences enjoyable and accessible.
The production quality is high, with well-filmed scenes that effectively capture the atmosphere of Tokyo and the intricacies of Japanese culture.

The game suffers from technical issues, including frame stuttering, glitches, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.
The story can feel unrealistic and predictable, with some character arcs and plot twists lacking depth and coherence.
Translation errors and inconsistencies in subtitles can disrupt immersion, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the narrative.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
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The story of "Refate: Echoes of Desire" is a blend of engaging narrative and interactive gameplay, featuring a protagonist with amnesia caught in a web of yakuza and police conflict. While some reviews highlight its predictability and disorganization, many praise the character depth, humor, and emotional stakes, making it a compelling experience overall. The game's cinematic presentation and branching storylines, enriched by the inclusion of multiple romantic interests, contribute to its appeal, despite some translation issues and a few odd moments in the narrative.
- “The story was fun and interesting, yet they managed to put in many moments that made me laugh and brought me joy, along with moments of tension and action as well.”
- “The story begins with a jolt of mystery: the protagonist awakens in the streets of Tokyo without memory, immediately thrust between the crossfire of the police and the yakuza.”
- “For players who crave story-rich games, moral complexity, and branching narratives with genuine consequences, it offers a captivating journey through passion, crime, and self-discovery.”
- “The story is the weakest part of the game, and your origin story is predictable for a character that loses his memory.”
- “The main weakness is the disorganized and predictable story.”
- “The story, well... let's just say they've tried.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in emotional depth, featuring eight romanceable characters that enhance replayability and player investment. With authentic performances from live actors, it creates a rich narrative texture that deepens the interplay between love and survival. The game's multiple endings and focus on identity shaped by choice offer a mature, immersive experience that blurs the lines between cinema and interactive fiction.
- “With eight romanceable characters, each representing distinct archetypes such as a disciplined police officer, a mysterious ninja, a powerful boss lady, or a gentle teacher, the game provides multiple layers of emotional depth and replayability.”
- “The performances of the live actors lend a sense of authenticity that is rare in the genre; their expressions, mannerisms, and subtle emotional cues give the story a texture that animated characters often struggle to replicate.”
- “The interplay between love and survival defines the game’s emotional core, and the fact that so many endings exist based on the player’s actions underscores its message that identity is fluid, shaped by choice and experience.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is noted for its simplicity and engaging nature, appealing to those seeking a genuine experience without unnecessary complexity. However, it has received mixed reviews due to its reliance on quick-time events and scripted choices, which may disappoint players looking for more open-world exploration or intricate mechanics. Overall, while the integration of full-motion video adds a unique touch, some users find the gameplay somewhat limited and guided.
- “The gameplay is surprisingly entertaining for being so simple.”
- “If you want a genuine experience focused on gameplay and aesthetics without the western clichés, give this a try.”
- “Technically, Refate: Echoes of Desire takes bold steps through its integration of full-motion video and interactive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: 6.5/10 - points lost due to rather complex keyboard control game mechanism.”
- “Has QTEs, so there is a little gameplay besides picking choices.”
- “Because it relies heavily on FMV sequences and scripted decision points, those seeking open-world freedom or complex mechanical depth may find the experience more guided than interactive.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a mix of sexual innuendos and comedic moments, with players finding both intentional and unintentional humor throughout. While some scenes, like the yakuza pinning models, may feel out of place, the overall comedic elements contribute positively to the experience, making it enjoyable and worth playing, especially during sales.
- “It also made me laugh far too often.”
- “There were quite a few unintentionally funny moments, and it was worth playing just for that.”
- “The story was fun and interesting, yet they managed to put in many moments that made me laugh and brought me joy, along with moments of tension and action as well.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is vividly brought to life through its realistic Tokyo backdrop, enhanced by real-world filming that captures the city's diverse scenery and vibrant nightlife. With a generous amount of content featuring eight distinct heroines, the atmosphere effectively supports the darker, more adult themes of the narrative, creating a believable and immersive experience without resorting to exploitative elements.
- “The game's Tokyo backdrop feels alive through its use of real-world filming, creating a believable atmosphere of back alleys, neon-lit nightlife, and criminal undercurrents that perfectly match the tone of the unfolding drama.”
- “Tokyo's diverse scenery—from rain-soaked streets and cozy izakayas to sterile corporate offices—has been captured with an eye for atmosphere, allowing each chapter to feel distinct.”
- “Tokyo’s diverse scenery—from rain-soaked streets and cozy izakayas to sterile corporate offices—has been captured with an eye for atmosphere, allowing each chapter to feel distinct.”
- “Unlike simpler romance-centric visual novels, Refate delves into darker, more adult themes without becoming exploitative, weaving sensuality into its atmosphere rather than relying on it for shock value.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing significant frame stuttering, which negatively impacts the action elements. However, the live actor performances are praised for their authenticity, adding depth to the story that animated characters often lack.
- “The performances of the live actors lend a sense of authenticity that is rare in the genre; their expressions, mannerisms, and subtle emotional cues give the story a texture that animated characters often struggle to replicate.”
- “The delay in game frames due to poor optimization results in stuttering, making action elements a mess.”
- “The performance of the live actors lends a sense of authenticity that is rare in the genre; their expressions, mannerisms, and subtle emotional cues give the story a texture that animated characters often struggle to replicate.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players are heavily engaged in grinding activities, particularly focused on collecting 'dragon balls' to achieve specific in-game objectives, such as reviving characters. This aspect of grinding is seen as a significant and collaborative effort among players.
- “Right now, my friends and I are grinding hard, gathering the 'dragon balls' just to [spoiler]bring Bai back[/spoiler].”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be tedious and unfulfilling, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game boasts high replayability due to its eight romanceable characters, each embodying unique archetypes that add emotional depth to the narrative. Players have responded positively to the game's storytelling and production quality, further enhancing its replay value.
- “With eight romanceable characters, each representing distinct archetypes such as a disciplined police officer, a mysterious ninja, a powerful boss lady, or a gentle teacher, the game provides multiple layers of emotional depth and replayability.”
- “The game’s reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its narrative ambition, production quality, and replayability.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in story or gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive after the first run.”
- “While there are multiple characters to interact with, the core gameplay remains the same, leading to a lack of true replayability.”
- “After completing the game once, there isn't enough incentive to go back and experience it again, as the choices don't lead to drastically different outcomes.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and cinematic quality, offering a genuine experience that prioritizes gameplay. However, players should be aware that achieving the best visual fidelity requires a capable system that supports 10-bit playback.
- “Technically, the game demands a system capable of handling 10-bit playback to preserve the fidelity of its visuals, a reminder that its cinematic ambitions come with a need for appropriate hardware.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound design enhance the game's immersive experience, featuring subtle ambient sounds and evocative musical cues that complement the dynamic dialogue, shifting seamlessly between calm and tense moments.
- “The sound design further reinforces the immersive quality, with subdued ambient noises, evocative musical cues, and dialogue that shifts naturally between calm conversation and tense exchanges.”

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Refate: Echoes of Desire is a casual role playing game.

Refate: Echoes of Desire is available on PC and Windows.

Refate: Echoes of Desire was released on October 22, 2025.

Refate: Echoes of Desire was developed by Terraflame Entertainment.

Refate: Echoes of Desire has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Refate: Echoes of Desire is a single player game.

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