Space Live: Advent of the Net Idols
- September 30, 2017
- Circus
Get on SteamHumanity abandoned reality and decided to reside in Net Space. Net Space is divided into a number of factions, and every four years, they hold a concert for control of all the Spaces. With such high stakes at play, the heated battle between Space Idols shall commence!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character designs are colorful and appealing, with each girl representing a different web browser.
- The humor and character interactions, particularly the bickering between characters, provide some entertaining moments.
- The music is catchy and adds to the overall experience, despite some repetition.
- The game lacks player choice, making it feel dull and linear, with a story that fails to engage.
- There is no voice acting, which detracts from the enjoyment, especially during singing scenes.
- The overall presentation is lacking, with some events described rather than shown, and the game feels short and generic.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in this kinetic visual novel is criticized for being shallow and lacking meaningful content, serving primarily as a backdrop for the visual appeal of the characters rather than engaging narrative. With no player choices to influence the outcome, the storytelling feels linear and uninspired, leading to a sense of disappointment among players seeking a more substantial experience. While some users appreciate the charm of the characters, many feel the overall narrative fails to deliver a compelling or immersive story.
“Another visual novel game based around net idols, featuring a very nice storyline that I love.”
“You think they would try to put a somewhat decent story in here, but it's just a vapid excuse to have a couple of JPGs of the cutely drawn girls.”
“A kinetic visual novel does not have player choice implemented, meaning you will just go through the entire story without any choice.”
“First off, there are a few important things I feel like pointing out before sharing my thoughts on Space Live; this is a kinetic novel, meaning that there are no choices to make, you only read the story.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with praise for its quality and the enjoyable closing tracks. However, some users noted that certain pieces are repeated too often. Overall, it is recommended for fans of similar games.
“Overall, very nice CG music and ending as well. I would definitely recommend this to anybody who loves games like these.”
“The music is good, though I'm not one to know when music in a game is bad.”
“However, I do think that sometimes, the music is repeated a few times.”
“However, I do think that sometimes the music is repeated a few times.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through its lively portrayal of a fantastical idol competition and the comedic interactions between characters, especially the amusing bickering between Higitsune and Tsukikage, which consistently elicits laughter.
“Overall, it's a very funny and pretty kinetic visual novel that delivers on bringing a fantastical idol competition to life.”
“The character tensions are also pretty hilarious—the bickering between Higitsune and Tsukikage never failed to get a laugh out of me.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that character design plays a crucial role in character development, emphasizing the importance of visual aesthetics and personality traits that enhance player connection and immersion in the game.
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the graphics for their stunning art style, highlighting its impressive visual appeal. The technical details complement the overall aesthetic, contributing to a captivating visual experience.
“The art style is absolutely stunning!”
“The graphics are breathtaking and truly immersive.”
“The attention to detail in the visuals is remarkable!”
