Tales of Wedding Rings VR
- September 24, 2018
- Square Enix
Get on Steam"Tales of Wedding Rings VR" is a virtual reality manga experience by Square Enix, where players enter a 3D world based on the original manga. The game features the story of an average high school student named Satou, who embarks on an adventure with his mysterious neighbor Hime. The game offers a unique narrative style through LiveWindow view and 3D sound, with characters fully voiced by an ensemble cast.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game serves as a unique proof of concept for adapting manga to VR, showcasing the potential for future projects in this format.
- The animation quality, voice acting, and immersive experience are praised, making it a visually stunning adaptation.
- Many players express hope for more content in this style, indicating a strong interest in the concept and its execution.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 30 minutes, which many feel is not worth the price point.
- There is a lack of interactivity, leaving players feeling like passive observers rather than active participants in the story.
- The game ends abruptly at the beginning of the plot, leading to disappointment and a desire for more content that currently does not exist.
- story32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is described as a brief introduction that leaves players wanting more, as it only covers a fraction of the source material and ends right as the main plot begins. While the combination of manga, anime, and VR is praised for its unique storytelling potential, many reviewers express disappointment over the short runtime and high price, wishing for a more complete narrative experience. Overall, the presentation is well-received, but the lack of depth and length in the story detracts from its impact.
“Like most people, I wish I could see the whole story played out, or at least a bit longer, but we get a unique experience we can't get anywhere else, which to me justifies the price.”
“This succeeds as an example of how manga, anime, and VR can combine into a new, exciting way to tell a story.”
“Definitely want to see more of this type of storytelling.”
“It's a quick little story, and not even in the slightest complete.”
“I am pretty disappointed though that it is only 30 minutes long, basically just the intro to the story not even covering the whole first chapter of the manga (37 pages out of 60 about) and it still costs $20.”
“Square could have chosen a way better story than this one, and they could have certainly made it longer than just one episode, 4 or 5 episodes at least so it's on par with a movie.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with one reviewer giving them a perfect score of 10/10, describing the visuals as breathtaking. However, some users feel that the graphics are not the primary focus of the game, and there is a desire for more interactive elements. Additionally, the game is noted to be compatible with the Oculus Rift S headset, enhancing the visual experience.
“Short 30-minute playthrough of the 1st chapter of this wonderful manga. Visually, this walkthrough is breathtaking and the graphics are 10/10. Also, though it isn’t listed as supported, it does work with the Oculus Rift S headset and controllers.”
“Nice graphics; I wish there was interaction in it though.”
“Graphics don't matter in this game.”
“Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with some players noting that it can be completed in just 30 minutes without any incentive to play again. In contrast, others find it infinitely replayable, suggesting a divide in player experiences regarding its replay value.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“I love how the game is infinitely replayable; there's always something new to discover.”
“With its infinitely replayable nature, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
“I love this manga and really looked forward to playing this in VR, but you cannot move around the environment at all. I am not as impressed as I thought I would be with the character models, and it is over in 30 minutes with no replayability.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with the soundtrack effectively enhancing the emotional experience. Additionally, the voice acting complements the overall presentation, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The story, animation, voice acting, and music are all fine.”
“The soundtrack adds to the emotion, and the voice acting seems great (though I am not a fluent speaker, I still understood a lot of it and enjoyed the tone conveyed by the characters).”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is virtually non-existent, as the experience is primarily a visual novel. While fans of manga and anime may find value in the short narrative, it is important for average players to manage their expectations regarding gameplay and overall length.
“There is no gameplay; it is rather a visual novel.”
“The entire experience is well worth my 30 minutes spent on this 'game' because I'm a vivid fan of manga and anime. However, to speak for the average person, I want to remind you not to expect any sort of gameplay or lengthy experience out of this game.”
“There is no gameplay; it is rather a visual novel.”
