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The Divine Speaker is a single player role playing game with fantasy, romance, mystery, anime and others themes. It was developed by Two and a Half Studios and was released on March 30, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A story-rich tale of breaking the bonds of fate... and meeting some cute guys along the way!

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 347 reviews
story133 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions

  • Beautiful and impressive artwork and character designs, including stunning CGs and backgrounds.
  • Captivating and immersive story with rich world-building, multiple intriguing routes, and well-developed characters.
  • Excellent voice acting, especially for Leos, with a fully voiced cast that adds depth and emotion to the game.
  • The pacing can be uneven with long exposition, redundant dialogue, and some rushed or unsatisfying endings.
  • The main character can be annoyingly naive and dense, which some players find frustrating.
  • Some voice acting inconsistencies and technical issues with incomplete voice patches and occasional bugs.
  • story

    352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The story of Divine Speaker is praised for its captivating, well-paced, and immersive narrative with rich world-building and compelling character development, especially notable in romance arcs like Leos' and the couple Illran and Veras. While many appreciate its depth, voice acting, and balanced mix of humor, mystery, and romance, some critiques mention occasional pacing issues, plot inconsistencies, and repetitive or underdeveloped elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, it stands out as a story-rich visual novel that appeals strongly to fans of fantasy and yaoi genres despite some flaws.

    • “The story had me totally involved, and the plot twists were everything I could have hoped for.”
    • “The depth of the plot and the rich world-building really drew me in and the characters were relatable and well-developed.”
    • “The story is great, immersive, time flies when you play, the voice acting is good.”
    • “Background stories and 'how they met' scenes go on for a long time, and they often have nothing to do with the current plot or the main character.”
    • “10 hours of playing while losing interest bit by bit :( maybe I'm just running to a wrong story-line.”
    • “The story feels like it was made by someone juvenile.”
  • music

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for being beautiful, fitting perfectly with the game's fantasy theme and enhancing the immersive experience alongside art and voice acting. While some note occasional repetition due to a limited number of tracks, the soundtrack effectively elevates emotional moments and contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “The soundtracks are moving and elevate the whole game.”
    • “The soundtrack fits perfectly with the game's theme and setting, using instruments such as piano and harp in a relaxed or melancholy mood.”
    • “This charming adventure game won me over right away with endearing characters, interesting world-building, gorgeous artwork, immersive music and a truly compelling story with a lot of heart.”
    • “With the missing voices, I found that the background music at times was a little annoying and too repetitive, and the ending felt a little bit rushed.”
    • “Even the music is just a loop you can hear ending and start up again if you listen for it.”
    • “There are a few complaints I have regarding the sounds and how some of the songs felt like they were used on repeat a bit too much.”
  • graphics

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 26% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The game's graphics receive widespread praise for their gorgeous, high-quality artwork and captivating art style that beautifully complements the immersive story and character designs. Alongside stunning visuals, the detailed backgrounds and carefully crafted character art enhance the overall narrative experience, making the graphics a standout feature. Many reviewers highlight the artwork as a key attraction, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact and atmosphere.

    • “The artwork, music, backgrounds, voice acting - all of these were spectacular.”
    • “It also has some beautiful artwork for each of the characters and the backgrounds; I had to double check a few things because there were some minor details here and there that you might miss on the first playthrough.”
    • “The visuals, backgrounds, etc. are beautiful and high quality.”
    • “I guess the visuals, the voicing, the characters (or some of them as there is chance you find some characters noisy or frustrating - it could be Aemyl, or Verras or that blond little guy whose name I forgot - they all are rather peculiar in their own way) and the music help to keep a balance.”
    • “Tds is not only about visuals.”
    • “Now on the things that drew me to tds, visuals, I'm glad that they meet my expectations.”
  • emotional

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game elicits a strong emotional response with genuinely alive and touching characters, delivering romance moments that are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. While some routes and endings evoke profound sadness and emotional investment, the relationships feel mature and wholesome, balancing suspense and drama to create a deeply engaging experience. Overall, players find the emotional depth meaningful, though a few aspects hinder complete attachment for some.

    • “The characters feel genuinely alive and touching, which makes romance moments delightful and meaningful.”
    • “All of the bad endings are truly heart wrenching.”
    • “The relationships, not just the main character's romance but all of them, felt much more mature and wholesome than I was expecting from a game like this.”
  • character development

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 32% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The character development in the game is widely praised for being well-crafted, emotionally engaging, and integral to the story, with players appreciating the depth and growth of the main characters. While some note minor inconsistencies in character design and visuals, the overall portrayal of personalities, backstories, and relationships is considered heartfelt and thoughtfully executed. This strong character development, paired with captivating storytelling, is often highlighted as a standout aspect of the experience.

    • “I'm so in love with the main character's development through the story, and the fact that there is full voice acting for all the characters is amazing.”
    • “Trust me when I say this game's plot and character development is my favorite part out of the whole game.”
    • “It is so rare to find a dating sim that has such heart, such well-thought-out character development, plot twists that leave you wondering what's next, and plot lines that hit close to home.”
    • “Not only is the voice acting subpar, the character designs seem unfitting for the background and setting of this game, which really takes away from the experience.”
    • “The art felt lacking when it came to the backgrounds and some of the character designs (e.g., inconsistencies like Leo's scoliosis not shown in later outfits), and issues with eye direction in certain CGs that make characters appear to be staring away during important scenes; visual novels heavily rely on their art.”
    • “The build-up towards the more romance-heavy part is a bit fast-paced, although there is some purposeful character development.”
  • humor

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being funny, cute, and well-written, often enhanced by strong voice acting that brings out snarky and sarcastic tones. Players enjoy the character interactions, witty dialogues, and the blend of humor with romance, suspense, and heartfelt moments, though some find the repeated sexual jokes and certain characters' antics occasionally tiresome. Overall, the humor successfully adds charm and entertainment, making the story more engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The dialogues are well written and often pretty funny.”
    • “Interactions between characters can be really funny, especially between Illran and Leos or Fawn’s reactions when Cyne makes dirty jokes that clueless Raen and Leos play into.”
    • “The voice actor that plays Leos (Jonah Scott) always had me laughing and made it a fun time.”
  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is criticized for being excessively slow and tedious, causing players to lose interest and treat it as background noise. The prolonged pacing diminishes engagement with the story and characters, making progression feel predictable and monotonous.

    • “The slow burn is also too slow, tediously so.”
    • “It was amazingly promising at first but it just dragged on and on and on as time went on and eventually became tedious to the point I had to skip a lot or even use it as background noise, hoping something eventful would finally happen.”
    • “In fact, the pacing was so tedious that I couldn't bring myself to care enough about the green-haired man, peach-haired man, the gods, lore, etc. later on in the story.”
  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is richly enhanced by stunning, diverse backgrounds and excellent voice acting that bring scenes to life. Its epic graphics combined with dynamic music shifts, such as brisk violins and dark melodies, effectively create an immersive and tense ambiance.

    • “The art was also very stunning and gorgeous, with many backgrounds for numerous scenes, which significantly added to the ambience and atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The voice acting is excellent, and being a fully voiced game really adds a lot to the atmosphere.”
    • “The game uses a brisk violin or dark slow melody in turns to create a more tense atmosphere.”
  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers long, engaging routes with solid plot development initially, but some players feel the story loses focus and momentum at certain points. Despite this, many find the journey with the characters memorable and rewarding.

    • “Well, here I am, almost 30 hours of gameplay later, mourning the end of Cabbage Patch's journey with his good friends Mouse Boy, Horny Rich Boy, and Noodle.”
    • “Honestly, it did try to develop a solid plot over the course of the gameplay but it just feels like they just said screw it when the group arrived at a certain town.”
    • “Honestly, it did try to develop a solid plot over the course of the gameplay, but it just feels like they said screw it when the group arrived at a certain town.”
    • “Oh my, I just finished my first route (currently 18 hours of gameplay, and if it matters, it was Fawn's) and I don't even know what to say!”
    • “Well, here I am, almost 30 hours of gameplay later, mourning the end of Cabbage Patch's journey with his good friends Mouse Boy, Horny Rich Boy and Noodle.”
  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The reviews for optimization do not address technical performance or optimization aspects; instead, they focus on praise for the game's voice acting and performances.

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The DLC demonstrates excellent stability overall, earning a 10/10 rating, with most issues stemming from visual glitches linked to outdated demo saves. The developer is actively addressing these bugs, ensuring a smooth experience.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is strong, with players motivated to revisit multiple routes, especially when new content like voice patches enhances the experience. The game's appeal encourages repeated playthroughs.

    • “Replayability is no issue, and I'm actually going to re-do a bunch of the routes because some of the voice patches just came out, and I really liked the game enough to do it all over again.”
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Play Times

18h Median play time
20h Average play time
17-24h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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The Divine Speaker is a role playing game with fantasy, romance, mystery, anime and others themes. Common tags for The Divine Speaker include demons, lgbtq+, 2d, magic, choices matter and others.

The Divine Speaker is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing The Divine Speaker.

The Divine Speaker was released on March 30, 2022.

The Divine Speaker was developed by Two and a Half Studios.

The Divine Speaker has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Divine Speaker for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Divine Speaker is a single player game.

Similar games include Akash: Path of the Five, Crystalline, Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons, Heart of the Woods, Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator and others.