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.
Reviews
- The game serves as a great proof of concept for adapting manga to VR, showcasing the potential for future projects.
- The animation, voice acting, and overall presentation are of high quality, providing an immersive experience.
- The unique format of experiencing a manga in VR is refreshing and has the potential to redefine storytelling in this medium.
- The experience is very short, lasting only about 30 minutes, which many players feel is not worth the price.
- There is a lack of interactivity, leaving players feeling like passive observers rather than active participants in the story.
- The adaptation only covers a small portion of the source material, leading to disappointment as it ends right when the plot begins to develop.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as underdeveloped, with many users expressing disappointment over its brevity, as it only covers the introductory segment of a larger narrative. While the unique combination of manga, anime, and VR is praised for its potential, players desire a more complete experience, feeling that the current offering is insufficient for the price. Overall, the presentation is appreciated, but there is a strong call for a more extensive and engaging storyline.
“This succeeds as an example of how manga, anime, and VR can combine into a new, exciting way to tell a story.”
“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.”
“The presentation is good, and having read the manga, I like the story.”
“It ends exactly where the actual plot is intended to start.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their breathtaking quality, with many users rating them a perfect 10/10. While some players feel that graphics are not the primary focus of the game, the visual experience is still considered impressive, especially in the context of a short playthrough. However, there is a desire for more interactive elements to enhance the overall 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.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
“The visual style feels bland and uninspired.”
“The character models look low-quality and poorly designed.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while one user found it lacking due to its short duration and limited interaction, another described it as infinitely replayable. Overall, the consensus suggests that replayability may vary significantly based on individual expectations and experiences.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“Every time I dive back in, I discover something new, making it a game I can enjoy over and over.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the emotional depth of the experience and complementing the overall storytelling. Users appreciate the quality of the soundtrack and its ability to convey character emotions effectively.
“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.”
“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).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, as the experience is primarily a visual novel rather than a traditional game. 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 length.
“The entire experience is well worth my 30 minutes spent on this 'game' because I'm a vivid fan of manga and anime. In fact, I just ordered all 8 volumes of the printed manga of this.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you invested in the story.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and enhance the overall experience.”
“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.”
