Seven Boys
- September 15, 2017
- 橙光游戏
Get on Steam"Seven Boys" is a puzzle-platformer game where players control seven dwarfs with unique abilities. The goal is to navigate through treacherous environments, solve puzzles, and save the dwarfs' home. With charming pixel art graphics and a variety of challenges, players must utilize each dwarf's skills to progress and uncover the story's mysteries.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fascinating and unique story with deep emotional themes, exploring a world filled with both darkness and moments of kindness.
- The artwork is beautiful, with many well-done character designs and atmospheric backdrops that enhance the overall experience.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a variety of endings and character routes that keep players engaged and curious about the connections between characters.
- The English translation is poor, often leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding the plot and character interactions.
- The story development can be slow, and some players have reported frustrating gameplay mechanics that can lead to unwinnable situations.
- The game's premise, involving adult characters interacting with child-like characters, raises concerns and discomfort for some players.
- story77 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as fascinating and unique, set in a strange world populated by children, with varying routes and endings that enhance engagement. However, many reviewers criticize the poor English translation and slow story development, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players found the narrative compelling and enjoyable, others struggled with confusing dialogue and a lack of coherence, leading to mixed feelings about the game's storytelling quality.
“I found the story to be fascinating, a strange world with strange customs seemingly populated entirely by children.”
“Overall, the engagement I had with the story and characters far outweighed any of the issues, and I enjoyed this interactive story game immensely.”
“I really love this game; the story is great, the characters are engaging, the artwork is nice, and the music is enjoyable.”
“It would be a good visual novel, but the bad English translation and very slow story development ruined this game.”
“On the contrary, the horrible writing actually kills any interest I might have in the story.”
“I can't recommend it because of poor execution, abysmal grammar, meandering and pointless story structure, and being forced to follow certain paths or your game is unwinnable.”
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and ambient qualities, effectively enhancing both darker and lighter scenes, with standout themes for specific characters. However, reviewers note a frustrating inconsistency, citing issues with overused tracks, awkward silences, and a lack of music during dramatic moments, which detracts from the emotional impact. Overall, while there are moments of lovely music, the selection and usage could be improved for a more cohesive experience.
“The music was very good; atmospheric and ambient scores were handled very well in both darker and lighter scenes (especially No.0's menacing theme and No.6's bubbly main theme).”
“Some of the music used is fantastic, but oh man, they really use those ones rarely.”
“His theme song is cute and quirky, but really does give strong vibes of 'The Little Mermaid's' Sebastian the Crab.”
“The music is also lacking in a lot of dramatic scenes, which is a bummer, because with the music, I'm sure I might have shed a tear or two.”
“So yeah, basically, you either get over-used music that makes you want to go crazy, complete awkward silence, or a few blissful moments of wonderful music that fits the situation perfectly.”
“- music is either over-used or absent”
- graphics10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and vibrant backdrops, with some users noting that certain scenes could serve as stunning screen savers. However, there are mixed feelings about character design, with some describing them as disproportionate. Overall, the game's Japanese-inspired style and artistic elements are well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“Graphics are truly amazing to me - I love this Japanese-like style.”
“And the artwork is really awesome, so give this a try :)”
“The artwork was very nice, many of the backdrops would make great screen savers; they were very pretty.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features heartwarming and bittersweet moments that resonate emotionally, despite its simple plot and lackluster translations and music. While the absence of voice acting and dramatic scores detracts from the emotional impact, players still find the narrative capable of evoking feelings, though some themes involving children may feel unsettling to certain players.
“This game, with its not-so-fantastic translations and no voice acting (even though the store page says there is *cough*), is actually fun to read and has quite a bunch of heartwarming and bittersweet moments.”
“The music is also lacking in a lot of dramatic scenes, which is a bummer, because with the music, I'm sure I might have shed a tear or two.”
“The plot is pretty simple, but despite this, it still could be emotional.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing title, which has attracted players who appreciate a lighthearted approach. However, specific comedic elements within the gameplay are not detailed in the reviews. Overall, the humor seems to play a role in the game's appeal, particularly for those drawn in by its quirky name.
“I didn't look into this game and just bought it on a whim because it was cheap and had a funny name.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional music, featuring well-crafted ambient scores that enhance both darker and lighter scenes, notably highlighted by no.0's menacing theme and no.6's cheerful main theme.
“The music was very good; the atmospheric and ambient scores were handled very well in both darker and lighter scenes, especially no.0's menacing theme and no.6's bubbly main theme.”
