The Cherry Orchard
- November 20, 2020
- Team Dogpit
Get on Steam"The Cherry Orchard" is a kinetic novel, an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play, that explores the societal changes in 1904 Russia. With entirely 3D graphics and a vibrant vaporwave-inspired aesthetic, the game features a stellar English voice cast and a runtime of approximately one hour. Confront the past and present through the eyes of eccentric characters as they grapple with the sale of a large estate.
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- The game features stunning visuals and a unique vaporwave art style that enhances the storytelling experience.
- The voice acting is top-notch, adding depth and emotion to the characters and their performances.
- It's a creative and engaging adaptation of Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard,' making classic literature accessible to a modern audience.
- Some animations are jarring, with inconsistent transitions between fluid animations and static poses, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There were initial issues with lip synchronization and dialogue pacing that affected the flow of the narrative, although these have been addressed in updates.
- The game may not appeal to everyone due to its unconventional style and pacing, which could be off-putting for traditional visual novel fans.
- story20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its innovative use of visual elements, particularly the vaporwave and techno aesthetics, which enhance the narrative and its subtext. Reviewers highlight the strong performances and nuanced dialogue, noting that the adaptation of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" effectively clarifies and enriches the original themes. Overall, the combination of engaging storytelling and striking visuals sets a high standard for retellings in this genre.
“The visuals do a great job enhancing the story, and the voice work is top notch.”
“The nuance in the actors' lines and expressions was very well done, and is even more effective on a second playthrough once you've experienced the story the first time.”
“I believe fully in this adaptation, in that it's visually distinct from what Chekhov could have possibly imagined in both choice of media and actual visual presentation, and that it's masterfully woven together to a point where those distinctions don't negatively affect the experience of consuming this story.”
“There's a pseudo-cyberpunk element to it, however, with vaporwave and techno visual effects that accentuate some of the story's subtext.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their vibrant vaporwave aesthetic, which effectively enhances the storytelling experience. Reviewers commend the art style as visually stunning and fitting for a modern adaptation of Chekhov's work, while also highlighting the excellent voice acting that complements the visuals. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and quality voice talent makes it a recommended experience for fans of both the genre and the source material.
“This is a great way to experience Chekhov's work, and I applaud the devs for bringing this to a casual audience, with a great aesthetic style to boot.”
“This was a very cool idea, adapting this classic play into a kinetic novel - especially with this clearly vaporwave-based art style.”
“The visuals do a great job enhancing the story, and the voice work is top notch.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised for its effective use of vaporwave aesthetics, which enhances storytelling and character performances, creating a compelling narrative experience. The strong character development and engaging performances contribute significantly to the game's emotional depth and overall impact.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor stability issues, such as mismatched lip sync and occasional flickering hovertext in settings, which do not significantly impact gameplay. These glitches are generally considered manageable and do not detract from the overall experience.
“It's a little jarring how the lip sync doesn't really match (but maybe that's my slow computer not able to handle it), and there are a handful of small glitches that don't affect the gameplay, like the hover text in the settings sometimes flickers, but overall it's interesting to watch.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally engaging and interesting, though some users report minor glitches, such as flickering hovertext and mismatched lip synchronization, which may detract from the experience for some players. Overall, these issues do not significantly impact the core gameplay.
“The lip sync doesn't really match, which can be a bit jarring. There are also a handful of small glitches, like the hover text in the settings sometimes flickering, but they don't affect the gameplay overall.”
“The gameplay is interesting to watch, but the technical issues, such as mismatched lip sync and flickering hover text, can be distracting.”
“While the gameplay has its moments, the small glitches and inconsistencies, like the lip sync and hover text flickering, detract from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, contributing to a fun story and creating great vibes that complement the art style.
“Fun story, great vibes from the art and music!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with excessive grinding, indicating a desire for a more streamlined experience that allows for enjoyment without the need for repetitive tasks.
“Look, sometimes you want to be able to have an experience and not be stuck grinding away at something.”
