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 game features beautiful artwork and engaging character stories, making it enjoyable to play.
- The soundtrack is captivating, with some players even purchasing additional DLC for the music.
- Despite translation issues, many players found the story to be touching and emotional, with strong character development.
- The English translation is poor, with numerous grammar mistakes and awkward sentences that hinder the experience.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and glitches, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Menu navigation and save/load functionality are confusing or broken, leading to a less user-friendly experience.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story features interconnected character arcs that are engaging and diverse, with players often finding it difficult to choose a favorite character. While the localization has some issues, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience, as the plot remains exciting despite some repetitive elements. The routes are described as bittersweet, with a mix of heart-wrenching and healing narratives.
“First of all, I loved the story; the routes are mostly bittersweet, although some are so sad they're heartbreaking, while others will heal that feeling.”
“The plot of the game is exciting; it is a tiny bit repetitive as it goes around the same events, but the writers still managed to make it diverse.”
“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, though the writers still managed to make it diverse.”
“Each character has their own story, but all the characters are intertwined.”
- 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 downloadable content (DLC). However, some users feel that the cost of the OST DLC is high, especially since it can only be experienced within the game and requires manual play. Overall, the music enhances the gaming experience, particularly during mini-games.
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their beauty, featuring impressive artwork and a wealth of captivating CGI elements.
“The music and graphics are beautiful.”
“It has a ton of CGs and the artwork is great.”
- 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. While some routes evoke heartbreak, others provide a sense of healing, creating a profound emotional experience overall.
“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.”
