Repentant

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72%Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn artwork and a fitting atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the experience.
It presents a mature, emotional storyline with well-developed characters and meaningful themes about regret and redemption.
Gameplay includes straightforward puzzles with balanced difficulty, voice acting, and a cohesive point-and-click adventure design.

The game is very short, with around 1-2 hours of playtime and limited locations, which many find insufficient for the price.
Some puzzles can be illogical, contrived, or require arbitrary actions and extensive pixel hunting, frustrating players.
Voice acting quality is inconsistent and sometimes deadpan or unnatural, and there are occasional technical issues like limited hotspot hints and awkward saving mechanics.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally viewed as short but emotionally engaging, with some praising its execution and connection to a previous game, while others find it somewhat incomplete or irrational. It offers a meaningful narrative experience, especially for players familiar with the series, though some feel it lacks depth or impactful twists. Overall, it is appreciated for its atmosphere and emotional impact despite its brevity.
- “I won't spoil the game by going into too much detail but for me the storyline was good, well executed and run well.”
- “Either way, Repentant touches anyone who dares to try, and it’s a fantastic ending to the story with a spontaneous and touching finale.”
- “In my opinion, the best part of this game is the story.”
- “The plot here is too irrational to be taken seriously.”
- “The story is not the best and there are some unrealistic elements in the story.”
- “The plot overall is just a mess.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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18%
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn, and painterly art style, with notable improvements and attention to detail compared to the prequel. While some environments like the grocery store are more modest, cutscenes feature outstanding artwork that enhances the visual experience. Overall, the visuals are a strong, appealing aspect of the game.
- “A short little interactive fiction experience with drop-dead gorgeous painted graphics.”
- “Cutscenes are also present, with fantastic and outstanding artwork, always hand drawings, but with quite the difference in appearance from the entire game.”
- “There are visible improvements in the artwork from the prequel, and clearly each setting, image, and character design took plenty of time and effort.”
- “Since the main location is a grocery store, the graphics don't get a chance to shine, never rising to Little Kite's level.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric and fitting quality, enhancing the overall mood and tone. Reviewers highlight its excellent alignment with the art style and narrative, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “In-game sounds are filled with a fantastic atmospheric soundtrack, creating the perfect vibration between player presence and events, combining the thrilling effects brilliantly.”
- “The music is also fantastic, it really sets the mood for this game very well.”
- “The art style is great with a hand-drawn look and music fits what is going on.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally criticized for being very short, lacking variety with only one location, and offering little challenge or fun. It closely mirrors the mechanics of the previous game, resulting in a predictable and uninspiring experience.
- “Most people don't like it because it is a very short game (around 1 hour or less of gameplay) and there is only one location.”
- “After a few minutes of gameplay, you know what will happen and how the game could end.”
- “Mechanically, the game resembles the previous title; after all, it uses the same engine and works exactly as expected.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its deep, cold, and harsh tone that perfectly complements the characters and setting. Hand-drawn environments and a fantastic atmospheric soundtrack work together to create an immersive and thrilling experience.
- “Hand-drawn environments with the same cold, harsh, and distant atmosphere; a perfect setting considering the characters.”
- “In-game sounds feature a fantastic atmospheric soundtrack, creating the perfect balance between player presence and events, combining thrilling effects brilliantly.”
- “The atmosphere is awesome; try it out.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Repentant delivers a deeply emotional experience, building on its predecessor Little Kite with well-developed characters and a richly written narrative. The game resonates powerfully with players, offering a spontaneous and touching conclusion that leaves a lasting impact.
- “Little Kite is one of the most emotional games released in recent years, so I was obviously curious to know more about this new title.”
- “Character design evolves within an emotional progression, going deep as far as development goes, each with a tremendously well-written narrative behind.”
- “Repentant touches anyone who dares to try, and it’s a fantastic ending to the story with a spontaneous and touching finale.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game to have strong replayability, with some describing it as infinitely replayable.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its deep emotional progression and well-crafted narratives, reflecting significant effort and thoughtful design. Improvements from the prequel are evident in both artwork and character presentation, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Character design evolves within an emotional progression, going deep as far as development goes, each with a tremendously well-written narrative behind.”
- “There are visible improvements in the artwork from the prequel, and clearly each setting, image, and character design took plenty of time and effort.”