The Expression Amrilato
- June 21, 2019
- SukeraSparo
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"The Expression Amrilato" is a yuri visual novel that follows the story of Rin, a Japanese girl who is transported to a world where everything is written in a foreign language. She meets Ruka, a local girl who only speaks a smattering of Japanese, and together they navigate the challenges of communicating and forming a connection. This game is perfect for those who enjoy subtle romantic feelings between girls, intellectual curiosity, and cute girls having fun, while also being willing to experience a touching and potentially emotional story.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of yuri romance and language learning, making it an engaging experience for players interested in both.
- High production quality with beautiful artwork, excellent voice acting, and a well-constructed story that keeps players invested.
- The language learning aspect is integrated seamlessly into the gameplay, providing motivation to learn Esperanto while enjoying the narrative.
- The ending feels rushed and abrupt, leaving players wanting more closure after the buildup of the story.
- Some players may find the language learning mechanics frustrating, especially if they struggle with the grammar and vocabulary presented.
- The character development is limited, with only a few characters in the story, which can make the experience feel isolated and less dynamic.
- story107 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of "The Expression Amrilato" is a charming and wholesome yuri narrative centered around the themes of love, communication, and overcoming language barriers, set in an isekai context. While it features cute characters and engaging moments, some reviewers noted that the plot can feel simplistic or rushed at times, and the heavy reliance on Esperanto may hinder enjoyment for those unfamiliar with the language. Overall, it is praised for its unique integration of language learning into the storytelling, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre.
“Educational games that aren’t geared for children can be hard to do well, but the expression Amrilato gracefully balances learning a new language with a beautifully written yuri visual novel story.”
“The expression Amrilato tells the story of a girl called Rin, lost in a parallel world, which led to her struggle to communicate with other inhabitants and the process of understanding her feelings.”
“It's a story about the barriers that different languages put between people, and about how love and effort can break these barriers down.”
“If we remove the linguistic twist, this is basically a standard cute fluffy isekai yuri story—an above-average one at that—with a little bit of drama added.”
“While the characters are cute enough, the romance aspect of the story is not very interesting and really felt forced.”
“It all just felt like a very generic romance plot that we have seen a hundred times before.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a heartwarming and wholesome narrative that explores themes of love and connection, particularly through the lens of a yuri relationship. While some voice acting may feel slightly off, the overall storytelling effectively evokes strong emotional responses, with players appreciating the touching moments that arise from overcoming language barriers. The combination of high production quality and charming artwork further enhances the game's emotional impact.
“All of the endings had an emotional effect on me.”
“A touching story of overcoming language barriers to find love.”
“It's just so heartwarming.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this visual novel effectively integrates language learning mechanics into the narrative, enhancing the overall experience. Players engage in interactive quizzes and study sessions that make learning Esperanto enjoyable, although some aspects may feel like an afterthought and can be challenging for those unfamiliar with the language. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of storytelling and educational content, providing 10-30 hours of engaging gameplay.
“It's fantastic that writers were able to make game mechanics a part of the story.”
“A great portion of the interactive gameplay is learning Esperanto so you can properly speak with Rikka, your guide and love interest.”
“I picked this game up based on the very interesting premise of tying its gameplay and story into the concept of learning a language in a foreign land, and on that front, it definitely pays off.”
“The study sessions and tests don't compose a large proportion of the gameplay, and a few times they are just testing things like arbitrary noun vocabulary rather than sentence structure.”
“It's almost like the introduction of language learning mechanics was an afterthought that was incorporated amazingly and I love it.”
“As language is vital in understanding any story, it may not be easy for some people to fully comprehend the story.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the opening theme as thrilling and uplifting, while others find the background music to be standard and lacking memorability. Although the original soundtrack is described as nice and well-timed, it could benefit from more variation and memorable tracks to enhance the overall experience.
“The OST of the game is also a fine piece of art.”
“The opening music, 'Kimi e to Tsuzuku Michi / Road to You', is both thrilling and uplifting, knowing that the reader will expect an isekai visual novel with girls' love in it.”
“The music is pretty good, and the opening theme is pretty catchy.”
“Background music was definitely the weakest part of production - it wasn't bad, but there was nothing special about it.”
“The looping music used in various scenes is timed well, albeit it could use some variations whenever it needed the most.”
“I’m not sure if my background audio was set to low or if there were just sizable sections of the game without background music; either way, of what I heard, it was great as well.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their gorgeous artwork, cohesive art style, and pleasing color palette, contributing to a visually stunning experience. The high production quality is complemented by excellent audio, including great voice acting, enhancing the overall immersion of the game world.
“A wholesome and educational short tale with high production quality and gorgeous artworks.”
“Visuals and audio are definitely top notch.”
“Beautiful artwork and writing, not a trace of Engrish anywhere and a game world that feels so real it's uncanny.”
“The art style is cute and high quality, as you can see on the store page.”
“The graphics have a pretty color palette, and the character graphics are nice.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character design is charming and appealing, the overall character development is hindered by a lack of depth and groundwork, particularly in conveying the complexities of navigating a new environment.
“The character design is cute, soft, and fluffy, adding a charming touch to the overall experience.”
“I appreciate the realism in terms of confusion in a new land, which adds depth to the character development.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to the ability to choose different endings and the incentive to revisit dialogues for deeper understanding after mastering the language.
“Replayability is fantastic; it's easy to select different endings, and it's worth returning to fully understand the dialogues after learning the language.”
“The game offers incredible replayability with multiple endings that encourage you to explore different choices.”
“I love how replayable this game is; each playthrough reveals new layers and insights that make you want to dive back in.”
“Replayability: easy to select different endings, and worth returning to fully understand dialogues after learning the language.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from the language barrier, which creates amusing misunderstandings as players navigate communication through guessing and gestures. This gradual unraveling of the barrier adds a lighthearted and comedic element to the gameplay experience.
“There’s a massive language barrier that you have to slowly start to tear down, first through just guessing and gestures, and later through interactions that lead to funny little misunderstandings.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the entire game.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor; it never fails to surprise me with its creativity.”
