Sounds of Verity
- March 27, 2018
- Violet Feature
Get on Steam"Sounds of Verity" is a narrative-driven adventure game where players uncover the mysterious past of a small coastal town through environmental exploration and interactive dialogue. The game's unique feature is its use of binaural audio technology, which creates a 3D audio experience that enhances the game's immersive atmosphere. Players will encounter various characters and make choices that affect the story's outcome, all while discovering the town's hidden secrets and supernatural elements.
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Reviews
- The artwork is beautiful and well-polished, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The game features multiple endings and romance options, providing some replay value despite its short length.
- The main character is strong and interesting, which adds depth to the story and makes it more engaging.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under three hours, leading to a feeling of rushed storytelling.
- Some routes and endings feel underdeveloped, particularly those not involving the main love interest, Nettain.
- There are grammar errors and awkward translations that can detract from the overall immersion in the story.
- story72 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels rushed and underdeveloped, particularly in terms of worldbuilding and character arcs. While Prince Nettain's route is highlighted as the most engaging and well-crafted, the overall narrative is criticized for its pacing and incomplete endings, leaving a sense of lost potential. Despite these shortcomings, some players found the story entertaining and appreciated its lighthearted tone, making it suitable for those seeking a quick, enjoyable experience with some romantic and humorous elements.
“Nettain's route was definitely better crafted, with the majority of the bigger plot points revolving around him.”
“I loved the story and the characters, and the good endings did not disappoint... in fact, they were very memorable.”
“The story is a bit more interesting than 'Let's Not Stay Friends,' which almost made me fall asleep halfway through, but it was still pretty underdeveloped.”
“There was a lot of lost potential that could've been elaborated more, and most of the plot felt rushed and ill-paced.”
“The story feels very rushed, and the only most developed route is Nettain's.”
“The plot feels like what a kid might write, then find this on an HDD 10+ years into the future and feel embarrassed as heck.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its beauty and fittingness to the scenes, while others criticize its repetitive nature and awkward looping that detracts from the overall experience. While many find the soundtrack pleasant and complementary to the artwork, a few users noted that it can become annoying and disrupt the narrative flow. Overall, the music is generally seen as decent but not particularly impressive.
“Really beautiful art and music.”
“The music fitted the scenes.”
“Beautiful art, fitting music, and complex characters that are actually impacted by your choices.”
“Decent music, but it loops in a weird way and will break and cut out at weird times.”
“I had to turn the music off because it doesn't blend well with the story and started to get annoying very quickly.”
“Nothing about this VN is impressive, neither the writing, the art, the soundtrack, the plot that takes at most half an hour for one straight playthrough, or the lack of an autosave before you hit one of the death endings.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful and polished artwork, with many reviewers highlighting the appealing character designs and overall art style. While the backgrounds are often described as uninspired or lacking in variety, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, complemented by good music and engaging writing. Overall, the artwork enhances the experience, making it a standout feature despite some minor criticisms.
“The artwork is beautiful and there's a variety of music played through the game.”
“The artwork, yet again, is extremely beautiful.”
“Short and sweet with very nice, polished artwork and an interesting world.”
“I was drawn by the art style in the previews and overall, the characters are pretty to look at even if the background art was uninspired.”
“Yet, if I was to make one complaint on the visuals it would be simply the lack of backgrounds and locations.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor that effectively contrasts its serious themes, with players highlighting the hilarious character expressions and witty dialogue. Many found themselves laughing out loud at various moments, although some noted issues with translation and brevity. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the experience.
“Also, the story has some nice humor in it at moments, despite its serious theme.”
“I really enjoy the dialogue, and there are some very funny moments throughout.”
“It had me laughing out loud at times!”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being rushed and lacking depth, often leading to inconsistent behavior from the main character. While the visual design is praised, the narrative's focus on plot over character growth leaves players wanting more in terms of meaningful development for the main characters.
“It's visually appealing in my opinion, and the character design is overall pretty.”
“You're either going to die or end up with one of the three main characters, mainly because that's the plot, not because there has been any in-depth character development.”
“In some ways, character development was lacking slightly more than it was in 'Let's Not Remain Friends.' My guess for the cause is probably due to the plot of this particular story.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging characters, appealing art, and fitting music that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that it surpasses its predecessor in both atmosphere and characterization, with well-written text that maintains interest despite minor errors.
“It's short, yes, but I liked the characters and the atmosphere.”
“For anyone who has played 'Let's Not Stay Friends', this game does even better on both atmosphere and characterization.”
“The art is nice, the music fits the events, and the overall atmosphere of the game is well crafted. The text is well written and never bored me, despite some errors and mistakes here and there.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its light and heartwarming story, which, despite not being a masterpiece, offers enjoyable moments through charming characters. Players appreciate the warmth and innocence that elevate the overall experience, even if other elements of the game may fall short.
“It surely wasn't a masterpiece, but I really enjoyed myself reading this, and I can recommend it to anyone that prefers a light but heartwarming story.”
“His quirks and innocent charms are heartwarming enough to make up for the rest of the game being quite, well, 'meh'.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and easy to grasp after a few attempts, complemented by visually stunning art and rewarding achievements, even for less favorable outcomes.
“The art is gorgeous, the gameplay is simple enough to figure out after a few tries, and I like the achievements you get even with the bad endings.”
