Season of 12 Colors

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Season of 12 Colors is a single player action game. It was developed by 橘子班 and was released on March 14, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Season of 12 Colors: Summer - Message on the Paper Plane" is a single-player adventure game with a stellar story, exceptional visuals, and an awesome soundtrack. This healing visual novel, the first of four chapters, tells a partly nonlinear story about childhood memories, where collecting all pieces from different point-of-view reveals the truth. Fans of the developer's previous work, "Gaokao.Love.100Days," can expect the same high-quality experience.

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story68 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Beautiful art style and soothing soundtrack that enhance the emotional experience.
Engaging and touching story that explores themes of memory and connection, with a surprising depth that unfolds as you progress.
Short playtime makes it accessible, and the low price point offers great value for the quality of the content.

The story can be confusing at first, requiring players to read the 'Decode' section to fully understand the plot.
Translation issues and awkward phrasing detract from the overall experience, making some parts difficult to follow.
Technical issues such as game freezing and sound problems on certain platforms can disrupt gameplay.

story
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The story of "Season of 12 Colors" is a beautifully crafted, bittersweet narrative that explores themes of memory, time, and emotional connections, often described as a modern fairy tale. While some players found the initial plot confusing and slow-paced, many emphasized the importance of engaging with the "decode" section after the main story to fully appreciate its depth and complexity. Overall, the game is praised for its touching storytelling, lovely artwork, and evocative music, making it a worthwhile experience for visual novel fans.
- “It's a beautifully crafted, sometimes bittersweet story that I think most people will be very satisfied with.”
- “The story is short but sweet; about three children who can only meet a few times during their lifetimes and under certain conditions, bound by time.”
- “A surprisingly complex and well-written story, with beautiful artwork to boot.”
- “The story is badly written, to a bore.”
- “Sometimes I found the story a little boring and confusing.”
- “The story is quite dull, not that poetic and the plot twist isn't interesting.”
music
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and fit the story well, while others found certain tracks, particularly the music box theme, to be repetitive or irritating. Overall, the soundtrack is described as lovely and immersive, contributing positively to the experience, though some players noted it could be bland or annoying at times. Despite these criticisms, the music is generally considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its beautiful artwork and engaging narrative.
- “The artwork, writing, voiceovers, and music are all perfect!”
- “Great game, a truly amazing soundtrack that really creates the wanted atmosphere and some very nice art.”
- “The music fit really nicely with the story and backgrounds; the character art and backgrounds are a delight to look at, and the music - while somewhat limited - is very poignant and fits the story well.”
- “Everything else (backgrounds, music, etc.) is bland.”
- “The music does not suit this, which is extremely annoying.”
- “The music, going from one end of the spectrum to the other, at times, was damn irritating.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and cute art style, which enhances the overall experience with its beautiful artwork and soothing soundtrack. Players appreciate the eerie yet divine atmosphere created by the visuals, and the art style's evolution throughout the game adds an interesting layer to the storytelling. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “The artwork, writing, voiceovers, and music are all perfect!”
- “The visual novel has a unique art style, and cute/pretty CGs.”
- “In addition, the artwork of the game, as well as the soundtrack, are excellently presented and add meaningful immersion to the story.”
- “The graphics are cute though, even when they're only sketches.”
- “There is something that feels a bit eerie and divine when playing this game; its visuals, sounds, and the low-res text match to give that feeling, and even though it's a bit creepy, I still think it's great.”
- “Graphics.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its poetic and touching narrative, which resonates deeply with players, often eliciting strong feelings. While many found the story to be heartwarming and beautifully crafted, some critiques noted a lack of emotional connection with the characters and a reliance on fantasy elements that felt artificial. Overall, the game successfully delivers an emotional experience, with many players expressing a desire to revisit its poignant moments.
- “It handles the emotional matters with surprising subtlety and nuance, which - coupled with a bittersweet mystery - makes for a winning combination.”
- “The end of the main story was when this visual novel really started surpassing my expectations - I'm a sucker for non-chronological time-travel narratives, especially ones that focus on the characters and emotional effects.”
- “Finally, can't say it enough, a heartwarming and touching story!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its effective use of time mechanics, surpassing similar titles, and while the story is well-constructed within its limited gameplay framework, some users feel it could be improved. However, others criticize it as lacking traditional gameplay elements, likening it more to a visual novel.
- “This game used the time mechanic way better than Tenet.”
- “I would say they did a pretty good job piecing together such a story for such a gameplay time frame, but it could have been better.”
- “And this is just a visual novel with no gameplay attached to it!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its amazing soundtrack and beautiful paint-style art, which together create a unique and immersive experience. While some users noted a desire for additional atmospheric sounds, the overall combination of music and visuals effectively enhances the storytelling.
- “Great game, a truly amazing soundtrack that really creates the desired atmosphere and some very nice art.”
- “Lovely paint-style art with subtle animation here and there that enhances the atmosphere.”
- “The rest of the music was nice and when combined with the art, created an atmosphere quite different from a lot of other stories.”
- “Definitely would've recommended more atmospheric sounds; the music box elements initially gave me some cringes, but it's okay now that I understand the plot.”
character development
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Character development in the game is rated 7/10, with reviewers noting that it is quite simple and lacks complexity, offering minimal growth or personality depth within the first couple of hours. While some players find this acceptable, the overall consensus is that the character development is limited.
- “Character development: 7/10 (very simple, nothing too complex nor much development in 1 to 2 hours)”
- “There is very little character development and personality building, and I suppose that is okay.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that could influence character development.”

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Season of 12 Colors is a action game.

Season of 12 Colors is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Season of 12 Colors was released on March 14, 2016.

Season of 12 Colors was developed by 橘子班.

Season of 12 Colors has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Season of 12 Colors is a single player game.

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