The Cloud Dream of the Nine
- December 20, 2021
- Sesisoft
Get on Steam[About the game] ‘The Cloud Dream of the Nine’ is an Otome visual novel, the story of which is based on the classic novel of the same name written by Kim Man-joong but the gender of the characters are reversed in the story. The vast love story of one female character with nine male characters Your choice changes his fate and creates a new ending. As you proceed with the story, you encounter many …
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Reviews
- The characters are charming and their interactions, especially with the heroine, are enjoyable and engaging.
- The art and music are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The game offers a variety of routes with emotional depth, and the ability to skip minigames is a great time-saver.
- The translation quality is poor, with numerous grammar mistakes and awkward phrasing that detracts from the experience.
- Some routes feel repetitive and the pacing of the story transitions can be awkward.
- There are technical issues such as crashes and problems with the save/load functionality that need to be addressed.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and intricately woven, with well-connected plot points and effective foreshadowing, though some transitions may feel awkwardly paced. While the localization has minor issues, it does not detract significantly from the overall experience, as players find the narrative compelling and diverse despite some repetitive elements. Each character's route offers a mix of bittersweet and heartwarming moments, making it difficult to choose a favorite.
“The first ending took me by surprise because of how abrupt the tale ended, but having finished all the routes, I could see why things unfolded as they did, and the plot points were nicely connected with details sprinkled in extra content as well.”
“Each character has their own story, but all the characters are intertwined.”
“First of all, I loved the story. The routes are bittersweet mostly; although some are so sad they're heartbreaking, others will heal that feeling.”
“Some of the transitions in the story felt a tad awkwardly paced.”
“The story completely changed for me then; the localization is a bit lacking, so yes, there are some issues with the English. However, if you play a lot of visual novels, I didn't think it was bad enough to completely ruin the game, and I didn't notice it so much the further into the game I got, probably because I found the story engaging.”
“The plot of the game is exciting, but it is a tiny bit repetitive as it goes around the same events.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and captivating quality, with many players enjoying the original soundtrack (OST) so much that they purchased additional DLC. However, some users feel that the cost of the OST DLC is high, especially since it can only be played within the game and requires manual interaction.
“The music and graphics are beautiful.”
“I enjoyed the mini-games, especially the musical parts.”
“The OST is captivating; I had to buy the DLC because I liked it so much.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and overall artistic quality, featuring a significant amount of impressive CG artwork. While some users may not favor the sprite art style, it is considered fitting for the game's aesthetic.
“The music and graphics are beautiful.”
“It has a ton of CGs and the artwork is great.”
“I'm not a fan of the sprite art style, but it suits the overall game art.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them unappealing.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the story is both touching and bittersweet, featuring routes that evoke a range of feelings from heartbreak to healing.
“Very touching and emotional!”
“First of all, I loved the story. The routes are mostly bittersweet; although some are so sad they're heartbreaking, others will heal that feeling.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game requires significant optimization, including bug fixes, improved English language translation, and enhancements to the menu functionality.
“This game needs bug fixes, a better English language translation, and more optimization for how the menu works.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features two difficulty settings: easy and normal, with the easy mode being notably simple and designed to ensure players cannot fail, which many users appreciate.
“The game offers both easy and normal modes, with the easy mode being a straightforward experience that is nearly impossible to fail, which I really appreciate.”
“The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy for both new and experienced players to enjoy.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and creativity, allowing players to approach challenges in various ways.”
“The easy mode is really just a simple pass, as its name suggests; it's impossible to fail, and I'm grateful for that.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
