Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II
- December 15, 2018
- Magenta Factory
Get on Steam"Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II" is a manga-style AVG game, following the story of He Jia and Han Hui's reunion in the ancient Chinese city of Nanjing during autumn. The game features attractive background music, with a single ending, and a relaxingly gentle narrative. The character voices include notable talent such as Luttefair, Yinshuijing, and Zuoye Yangguang. Note: Continuity with the previous games "Shan Gui" and "Bai Qu" is recommended for optimal story understanding.
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Reviews
- The game features high-quality art and animations, creating an engaging visual experience.
- It offers a unique comic book style presentation, which is refreshing and innovative for a visual novel.
- The storyline is enjoyable and continues to build on the lore established in previous installments, making it appealing for fans of the series.
- There is a lack of English language support, with only partial translations available, making it difficult for non-native speakers to fully enjoy the game.
- The translation quality for the first episode is inconsistent, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Episode 2 is still missing an English translation, limiting accessibility for English-speaking players.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its beauty and emotional depth, featuring improved art and voice acting compared to its predecessor, Bai Qu. Players appreciate the delicate narrative and the introduction of new characters, particularly a mysterious foxgirl, which adds intrigue to the experience. Overall, the storyline is engaging and enhances the game's artistic elements.
“A very delicate and gentle short story visual novel which is beautifully voice acted and has amazing art.”
“The storyline follows [i]bai qu[/i], so the original characters give me a warm feeling.”
“Compared to [i]bai qu[/i], the illustrations of background and character are improved, and the movement of storyboards gives players a better chance to experience the plots in this game.”
“However, there's another fox girl that comes into play during the story, who she is I cannot say. Play it to find out.”
“Compared to Bai Qu, the illustrations of the background and characters are improved, and the movement of storyboards gives players a better chance to experience the plots in this game.”
“The storyline follows Bai Qu, so the original characters give me a warm feeling.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the sequel to Bai Qu is praised for its beauty and memorability, complementing the game's stunning art and engaging story.
“The sequel to Bai Qu features, as always, beautiful art, story, and music.”
“The music, art, and voice acting are very memorable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, featuring good drawings that enhance the overall visual experience of the game.
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, making every scene a joy to explore.”
“The artwork is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
