SHUFFLE! Episode 2 ~Kami ni mo Akuma ni mo Nerawareteiru Otoko~
- March 10, 2023
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Get on Steam《SHUFFLE! episode2 ～被神与魔同时盯上的男人～》是日本美少女游戏知名大厂Navel制作的恋爱题材作品。前作《SHUFFLE! 》是经典人气名作，并曾推出过颇具人气的动画版。本次时隔16年所推出的续作由原班人马制作，一样的配方一样的味道，在新的时代演绎全新的故事。 本作由业界知名画师西又葵与铃平广携手担当原画与人物设计，并由创作了《近月少女的礼仪》、《我们没有翅膀》等超人气作品的剧本家王雀孙、东之助以及创作了《D.C.》经典系列作品的剧本家TAKEUCHIKOUTA、桑原文彦共同创作剧本。遥空、花园MEL、上原葵等知名声优为游戏女主角献声。本作曾荣获萌系游戏大赏角色设计奖金奖。 《SHUFFLE! episode2 ～被神与魔同时盯上的男人～》国际中文版将于2023年3月10日发售。
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Reviews
- The storytelling is engaging and feels like watching an anime, with well-written common routes and interesting heroines.
- The game features a nostalgic soundtrack and beautiful artwork, reminiscent of older visual novels.
- The voice acting is performed by well-known actresses in the Japanese visual novel industry, adding to the overall quality of the game.
- There is currently no English translation, limiting accessibility for international fans.
- The plot can feel bland and lacks significant climaxes, especially in the common route and personal storylines.
- Players looking for intense and dramatic storytelling may find the narrative too simplistic and uneventful.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in "Shuffle!" is engaging and well-structured, with each heroine possessing unique traits that enhance their backstories and keep players invested. While the narrative is relatively short, lasting around 20 hours, it lacks significant climactic moments, making it more suitable for those who appreciate character-driven plots over intense storytelling. Overall, it appeals to fans of visual novels and eroge looking for an intriguing yet concise experience.
“The way they tell you the story really piques your interest; all heroines are very interesting and have their own uniqueness that makes them really likable.”
“Navel baited me and raised my curiosity for every heroine’s backstory, which made me want to finish the game.”
“As an individual with a refined taste for adventure, romance, and the occasional divine intervention, I cannot help but feel a sense of longing for the captivating story that Shuffle! offers.”
“Overall, I would recommend this game for you if you like a short 20-hour story with very little climax throughout the entire story.”
“As an individual with a refined taste for adventure, romance, and the occasional divine intervention, I cannot help but feel a sense of longing for the captivating story that Shuffle!”
“At least not in my case since I was still able to understand the story without reading Shuffle!”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel is consistently praised for its outstanding original soundtrack (OST) and background music (BGM), enhancing the overall reading experience and effectively setting the mood throughout the game.
“Episode 2 has a great soundtrack, and I am enjoying every moment while reading; it really sets the mood.”
“Every visual novel I read always has amazing original soundtracks and background music, which enhances the experience.”
“The music in this game is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the experience.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall atmosphere.”
“The background music feels generic and fails to engage the player, making the game less enjoyable.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highlighted for their unique and recognizable art style, attributed to the talents of Nishimata Aoi and Suzuhira Hiro, which sets the game apart visually.
“I can see a very unique art style from Nishimata Aoi sensei and Suzuhira Hiro sensei, very recognizable for future reference.”
