The Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons
- February 17, 2023
- Laplacian
Get on SteamIn "The Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons," players assume the role of Yamanashi Sora, a Japanese teenager who builds a radio to counteract the effects of artificial pigeons that have consumed all radio waves for the past fifteen years. After Sora's first broadcast, the radio picks up a mysterious signal from the future reporting his death in three weeks. Players must navigate the story's romantic visual novel elements and discover the truth behind this ominous message.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating and imaginative world set in a post-apocalyptic society, providing a rich backdrop for storytelling.
- The characters are relatable and well-written, with a strong emotional core that resonates with players.
- The music and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The story suffers from significant plot holes and inconsistencies, particularly in the latter half, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many of the heroine routes feel underdeveloped and lack significance, making the multiple routes feel less impactful.
- The English translation is criticized for being poorly executed, affecting the overall quality of the narrative.
- story41 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story of "Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons" is described as an emotional multi-route mystery with a beautifully written narrative, though it suffers from notable plot holes that detract from its overall impact. While the first half is engaging, many reviewers feel the second half falters, particularly due to the focus on a single heroine that diminishes the significance of other characters. Despite its flaws, the game is recommended for those who appreciate intricate storytelling and emotional depth, though some suggest waiting for a sale.
“The story was genuinely beautiful.”
“The story itself, after I dusted this off from the backlog shelf, was simply mesmerizing and I still think of the story from time to time even after the coda.”
“The collapse of the information age, replaced by a world of isolation and silence, creates a unique backdrop that is rich with potential for storytelling.”
“If you are here for the story, then it's going to be a big disappointment. The only reason I finished Kaguya's route is because I have a weak spot for silver-haired girls.”
“A missed opportunity is that once you get to the romance part, the game pretty much dismisses all the other characters from the story and minimizes their interactions.”
“The story starts out strong, but just falls off a cliff once you get out of the common route due to the reasons above.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and sound design, enhancing the overall experience alongside relatable characters and a compelling story. Reviewers appreciate the well-executed soundtrack, which complements the game's engaging narrative and character dynamics.
“The characters are relatable and cute, the music is well done, and there's even a relatable male friend support character present.”
“Great sound design, good music, solid writing, and interesting story overall.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons" is praised for its emotional depth and engaging multi-route mystery, despite some plot holes that slightly detract from the overall experience. Reviewers recommend it for those who appreciate well-written narratives that evoke strong feelings.
“Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons is a short (about 10 hours for me after removing idle time) emotional multi-route mystery that has some plot holes, but I feel it is otherwise a wonderfully written story.”
“I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a multi-route mystery or an emotional story.”
