Silver Blue
- November 11, 2022
- Bunbosoup
Get on SteamSilver Blue is a BL visual novel 15+ with anime style, containing adventure fantasy content. The game includes three love interests and their respective routes, with 10 different endings overall depends on your choices.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning anime-style artwork and well-rendered backgrounds that enhance the visual experience.
- The story is dark, complex, and emotionally intense, with well-developed characters and intertwining routes that provide depth and mystery.
- Cyan, the main character, is relatable and undergoes significant growth throughout the game, making the player invested in his journey.
- Some players found the writing and character sprites to be off-putting, which affected their overall enjoyment of the game.
- The pacing of the story can be inconsistent, with some chapters feeling either too slow or too fast, impacting the flow of the narrative.
- There are instances of grammatical errors and typos that detract from the overall polish of the game.
- story40 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story follows an orphan named Cyan, who grapples with lost memories and haunting dreams, as he navigates intertwining and branching routes that explore themes of love, identity, and human existence. While the narrative is praised for its originality, complex lore, and emotional depth, some reviewers noted inconsistencies in pacing that can affect the overall experience. Engaging and multifaceted, the story encourages players to explore all routes to fully appreciate its richness, despite occasional confusion and slower chapters.
“The story centers around an orphan named Cyan who has no memories of his time before he was taken in by his master Gui, only strange dreams that have haunted him for years.”
“The story is dark, complex, and speaks to profound themes of human existence.”
“The story is original, with well-developed lore, and there is a lot of mystery.”
“However, the story pacing is not as well written as the characters.”
“Most of the story is told at a moderate pace, but there will be chapters that are a bit slow or fast, which is partially affecting my playing experience.”
“There are routes that are heavily focused on emotional development but there are also routes that just focus on plot explanations.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players finding the character sprites and overall artwork inconsistent, while others praise the gorgeous artwork available in the unlockable gallery. Although the visuals may not be the main draw for everyone, the gallery is highlighted as a standout feature showcasing key moments in beautiful detail. Overall, the game's graphics are described as a blend of hit or miss, but with notable highlights.
“There is an extra's menu with a gallery with artwork that unlocks as you play (a lot of gorgeous artwork)!”
“The gallery in this game is full of all the key moments and really just gorgeous artwork.”
“I like the artwork.”
“The writing seemed off to me as well as the character sprites; the artwork was hit or miss, but I don't play these games for the art.”
“The visuals and audio leave much to be desired.”
“The character sprites lack detail and the overall graphics feel outdated.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an instrumental soundtrack reminiscent of classic RPGs, which some players found beautiful and fitting, while others preferred to keep it low in the background. Overall, the music is described as excellent, complementing the stunning art and well-developed characters, despite mixed feelings from some users.
“The art is stunning, the music is beautiful.”
“It has pretty art, fleshed-out characters, and excellent music.”
“In general, I was not a fan of the overall music and kept it low in the background.”
“The soundtrack itself is instrumental and honestly reminds me of music found in old school RPGs.”
“You won’t guess this from the cover, because the art is so colorful and vibrant, but the music theme keys you in.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as being particularly intense, especially in Sei's route, which is compared to the emotional depth found in psychedelic games and titles like Hakuoki. Players recommend a specific order of routes (Ethan -> Hagan -> Sei) to maximize emotional impact and avoid spoilers, noting that while some routes prioritize emotional development, others are more focused on plot.
“The emotional intensity of this route is on par with Hakuoki and Psychedelica games.”
“The best order is Ethan -> Hagan -> Sei, for two reasons: emotional intensity and spoiler prevention.”
“There are routes that are heavily focused on emotional development, but there are also routes that just focus on plot explanations.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and diverse features that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and veterans. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its depth and variety.
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Hagan significantly enhances Cyan's character development, showcasing a compelling evolution throughout the game.
“Hagan does wonders for Cyan's character development.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features several humorous moments that effectively enhance the overall experience, contributing to its charm and entertainment value. The humor is well-integrated, providing lighthearted relief amidst the gameplay.
“There are even funny moments that really caught me off guard and made me laugh out loud.”
“The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making every interaction enjoyable.”
“I found myself chuckling at the witty remarks and hilarious situations throughout the gameplay.”
