The Fruitless Flower

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The Fruitless Flower is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 凝冰剑斩 and was released on March 9, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This game is a visual novel and some parts are RPG which require the player to collect collectable and finished sub-story line by finishing different requests. By looking in to the achievements and collectable item player achieved in the game, there will be 4 endings to let the played to discover.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The story is emotionally impactful, exploring deep themes of love and struggle in a politically charged setting, which resonates well with players.
Character relationships are depicted with care, showcasing a sweet and innocent yuri romance that many players found charming.
Despite translation issues, the game offers a unique narrative experience that touches on serious topics often avoided in media, making it a worthwhile endeavor for those interested in yuri themes.

The translation quality is poor, with numerous grammatical errors and untranslated text that can confuse players and detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay is simplistic and repetitive, relying heavily on RPG Maker mechanics that may not appeal to all players, especially those seeking a more polished experience.
The game tackles heavy themes, including internment and ethnic cleansing, which may be off-putting for some players and could lead to discomfort during gameplay.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a poignant and emotional journey centered around two girls navigating their relationship amidst the rise of a totalitarian regime, drawing parallels to historical events like the Holocaust. While the narrative may not delve deeply into political intricacies, it effectively establishes a compelling setting and character connection, despite some pacing issues and translation flaws. Overall, it offers a heartfelt exploration of love and resilience, appealing to fans of yuri and those seeking a deeper narrative experience.
- “A real tear-jerking story of a pair of lovely, innocent girls caught slap bang in the middle of the rise of a totalitarian regime and suffering all the tragedies that came with their struggles.”
- “The story is simple, yet can make one experience different sets of emotions throughout the game; the relationship between the girls is well-paced and well-written, from childhood friends to inseparable lovers.”
- “The characters and plot are well written and make you want to care about the protagonist and her plight throughout the game.”
- “The interactions between the two main characters may not be fully fleshed out, as the plot moves at a rather fast pace, and some aspects of their personalities (Flora's being somewhat weak in this regard, maybe because of her role in the story), but it lets you infer a lot from what is presented and you can feel the connection between them.”
- “Again though, the translation needs work and I would suggest they work on a new patch with an editor, as much of the dialogue is wooden in places and outright grammatically inaccurate in others, which seriously hurts the flow of the storytelling.”
- “The story is nothing fancy, two girls trying to escape a country ruled by human supremacists (basically just comically evil bad guys).”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a profound emotional experience, effectively blending heart-wrenching narratives with political themes, particularly through the story of two young girls in a war-torn environment. Players report feeling a range of emotions, from curiosity and excitement to fear and guilt, highlighting the game's impactful storytelling despite some translation issues. Overall, it is praised as a deeply moving tale that resonates strongly with players.
- “Overall though, it makes an effective emotional impact alongside political themes that are skillfully kept in the background while also being impossible to ignore.”
- “This is a heart-wrenching tale of two young girls living in a war-torn land of ethnic hatred and distrust.”
- “All in all, this is one of the most heart-wrenching and heartwarming tales I have ever played through, and I would gladly recommend it to others who may be willing to try it out.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the storytelling, with well-chosen tracks that fit each situation perfectly. Reviewers note that the music significantly contributes to player immersion, complemented by impressive artwork. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout aspect of the game.
- “The music is really well done and accentuates the story most of the time.”
- “The music is also very well done and works perfectly for each situation.”
- “They picked songs that worked for each situation and make the player feel more immersed in the game while listening.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are hindered by the engine's limitations, resulting in poor fullscreen display and lack of HD support, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. However, the game features impressive artwork and a consistent art style that enhances the overall aesthetic experience.
- “There is some amazing artwork and music done for this game.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “They picked an art style and stuck with it the whole way.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its low quality, resembling typical RPG Maker asset flips with poor 2D retro pixel art and limited interactivity. However, fans of yuri and visual novels may find value in the game's content despite its shortcomings.
- “Overall, if you like yuri (there are plenty of couples, not just the two main characters) and visual novel style limited gameplay, this game is well worth the money.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to poor translation and readability issues, which are compounded by the absence of a proper skip button, making the process of exploring different endings tedious.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The lack of variety in tasks makes the grinding experience feel like a chore rather than fun.”
- “The game forces you to grind for hours just to progress, which can be incredibly frustrating.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is noted for its interesting yet poignant narrative, featuring aesthetically pleasing designs and a respectful portrayal of relationships.
- “Interesting but really sad story, the character designs are pretty, and the relationships were depicted respectfully.”