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"SeaBed" is a single-player mystery visual novel with a gripping yuri-themed story, centered around three characters: Mizuno Sachiko, Narasaki Hibiki, and Takako. Each character has a unique perspective as they navigate their interconnected naphewd-wracked memories and relationships, seeking to distinguish truth from illusion. The game boasts an audio novel collection, ingenious music, and a highly emotional narrative. A 4th extra episode is unlocked with the purchase of the audio novel collection.

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Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews
story44 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions

  • Seabed features a deeply engaging story that explores themes of love, loss, and mental health, leaving a lasting emotional impact on players.
  • The game is beautifully written with rich, descriptive prose that immerses players in the characters' experiences and emotions.
  • The unique art style and atmospheric soundtrack enhance the overall experience, creating a captivating and memorable visual novel.
  • The pacing can be slow, with lengthy slice-of-life segments that may feel tedious to some players, potentially leading to disengagement.
  • The narrative can be confusing at times, with multiple perspectives and non-linear storytelling that may leave players with unanswered questions.
  • Some players may find it challenging to keep track of dialogue without character name indicators, leading to occasional confusion about who is speaking.
  • story
    205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Seabed" is a deeply emotional and intricate narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and memory through the perspectives of its main characters, Sachiko and Takako. While the pacing is slow and some scenes may feel mundane or disjointed, the writing is rich and atmospheric, inviting players to engage thoughtfully with the text. The game is praised for its profound storytelling and character development, though some players may find the non-linear structure and lack of clear plot progression challenging.

    • “Seabed is a story about dealing with loss, and coming out stronger on the other side.”
    • “The main trio of Sachiko, Takako, and Narasaki all tell the story through gripping perspectives that play off of each other beautifully, forming an enigmatic mystery that will leave you guessing page after page.”
    • “The story is very well written, with no typos that I spotted, and a delicately made world that feels wonderfully put together without bragging about it.”
    • “The story consists of small episodes from both points of view, with some small Narasaki's perspective eventually.”
    • “The story treats Narasaki as mysterious and elusive, but it feels forced because Sachiko just refuses to be suspicious of Narasaki.”
    • “The story is engrossing enough that I would often lay in bed at night after playing, running through what I’ve learned in my head, trying to fit the clues into the broader narrative.”
  • music
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its extensive soundtrack of over 50 tracks that effectively enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story. While some users found the music relaxing and fitting for various scenes, others noted that the selection could become repetitive and that the absence of voice acting detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's immersive quality, despite some tracks being described as simplistic or royalty-free.

    • “The soundtrack is astounding; the developers really handpicked some of the most suitable and chill music of all time.”
    • “The music, visuals, and characters all coalesce to create a lively, immersive world that is simultaneously grounded and ethereal.”
    • “The music is catchy and always fits the overall feel of the scene well.”
    • “Sadly, even on DLsite, the readme only has the sites where the music came from, not the names of the used tracks.”
    • “Though none of the music really stood out except for the creepy music box sounding one that only seemed to appear in the tips section called Narasaki's Clinic.”
    • “The music tends towards simplistic, but is by no means bad or dull, and really adds to the whole experience.”
  • emotional
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Seabed" is profoundly impactful, with many players reporting intense feelings ranging from joy to heartbreak, often leading to tears. The narrative's rich storytelling and character connections create a unique emotional synchronization that resonates deeply with players, making it a standout experience in the visual novel genre. While some critiques mention pacing issues, the overall consensus highlights its ability to evoke strong emotional responses, particularly through themes of love, loss, and personal growth.

    • “From being funny, to irresistibly sweet, all the way to heart-wrenching, Seabed has unquestionably taken me on an unforgettable journey.”
    • “It is one of the most touching things that I have ever had the pleasure of reading, and it now definitively holds the title of being my favorite visual novel.”
    • “Expected a cute yuri story with a bit of mystery, but got a heart-wrenching drama about dealing with loss that totally destroyed me instead, and I loved every second of it!”
  • atmosphere
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Seabed" is described as uniquely charming and ethereal, blending a coastal setting with a dreamy yet mildly tense ambiance that enhances the narrative's exploration of romance and personal growth. The detailed backgrounds, evocative sound effects, and high-quality visuals contribute significantly to this immersive experience, creating a captivating and serene environment that resonates deeply with players. Overall, the game effectively utilizes its sound design and visual elements to foster a rich, atmospheric storytelling experience.

    • “Seabed is unique in many ways–atmosphere, story, themes, how it handles conventions and answering its questions–and is somehow familiar, not just in unlocking secret memories, but also in its high quality and presentation, like a golden age kinetic novel that time traveled years into the future.”
    • “An atmospheric and understated psychological mystery about grief.”
    • “The backgrounds, pace, and prose all congeal together to form a dreamy yet mildly tense atmosphere I don't think I've experienced anywhere else; there are no better words for it than just 'it's a vibe and a half'.”
    • “If you're the kind of person that doesn't mind reading through text that isn't filled with action and things happening all the time, you'll be in for a captivating story with a serene atmosphere that I personally haven't quite seen anywhere else.”
    • “There's no voice acting of any kind, but it makes clever use of environmental sounds to enhance the atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a unique art style with simplistic yet charming character sprites and a blend of 3D renders and edited real photos for backgrounds, creating an appealing visual experience. While the artwork may not be groundbreaking compared to modern titles, it compensates with over 100 well-drawn CGs and a nostalgic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. Despite some rough edges and a lack of voice acting, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive storytelling.

    • “This game has a pretty unique art style; the character sprites are simplistic but have their own charm. The background is a combination of art and 3D renders, mostly edited real photos. It looks good enough that I don't really care about it. The amount of CGs exceeds 100, which is impressive since most games now have 10-15, and that is considered normal. I could give it 10/10 just for that, but there is more to it than sheer quantity, as many CGs have variants too.”
    • “The music, visuals, and characters all coalesce to create a lively, immersive world that is simultaneously grounded and ethereal.”
    • “That, combined with the photographic backgrounds and the gorgeous BGM, makes for a memorable experience.”
    • “The dialogue is a bit difficult to understand at times due to a lack of voice acting and the visuals department is lacking compared to some modern titles we have today, but being rough around the edges does not detract from the experience the game gives overall.”
    • “The artwork isn't brilliant but it does what it needs to do well, the character portraits and CGs aren't ugly but you've probably seen better.”
    • “As for the art style, I found it simple; there was nothing completely original about it, but it was nice to look at.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Seabed" is described as a mix of lightheartedness and sweetness, with moments that evoke laughter, such as amusing sound effects and clever character interactions. While some players found the humor to be a highlight, others felt that the writing lacked comedic elements, suggesting a varied reception of the game's comedic tone. Overall, the humor contributes to the game's emotional depth, enhancing the player's journey.

    • “From being funny, to irresistibly sweet, all the way to heart-wrenching, Seabed has unquestionably taken me on an unforgettable journey.”
    • “The sound effect that was used for dishwashing always made me laugh when it came on.”
    • “There’s not a single flat character – even the super serious have a sense of humor.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its emotional depth, particularly in the final chapters, which left players feeling deeply engaged and even teary. While some scenes may seem like filler in a traditional narrative context, they contribute to the overall experience and showcase expressive character designs that enhance the storytelling. However, there are mixed feelings about the balance of character development versus plot progression.

    • “I ended up quite teary for the last chapter and a half and the final tips chapter as well; so engaging was the story and the character development. It took me about 45 hours to complete, and I'm definitely not complaining about it, thanks to the story quality.”
    • “I'm a fan of most of the character designs, and they are all very expressive.”
    • “As for the art, it was great; character designs are awesome, and the backgrounds work well, although there can be a clash of styles between the 3D and water-painted backgrounds. However, this does not hinder the experience.”
    • “In a traditional story, these scenes would be considered 'filler', as they don't push the plot forward in any way or offer substantial character development.”
    • “I'm a fan of most of the character designs (the library lady in one scene creeps me out) and they are all very expressive.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive, particularly when revisiting choices in visual novel segments, as it requires repetitive skipping to reach desired points. However, the boss fights are noted as a highlight, providing some enjoyment amidst the grind.

    • “Unlike other types of games with visual novels, if you regret a choice or want to see a different ending, you don't get to do anything aside from press skip over and over until you get to that segment again and then pick a different option, which is really tedious.”
    • “A little too grinding, yes, but the boss fights are pretty good.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers an engaging experience with a length of approximately twenty hours, featuring rich subtext and foreshadowing that keeps players intrigued. After eight hours, players report having a fantastic time, highlighting the depth and excitement of the unfolding narrative.

    • “I'm having a fantastic time after about 8 hours of gameplay. There's a lot of subtext in every scene to explore, and I'm noticing a lot of foreshadowing for the future that I'm very excited about.”
    • “Expect a gameplay length of roughly twenty hours.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the credits feature is prone to bugs and appears to be unstable, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “The credits seem to be buggy and flash.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
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