The Great Voyage
- September 16, 2018
- Ladybug Games
Get on SteamA visual novel short story inspired by the gorgeous pixel art of PC-98 games and a melodramatic story full of betrayal and crescendo.
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Reviews
- The retro art style and dark music effectively enhance the emotionally charged story.
- The writing is engaging, making the short experience feel worthwhile and keeping players invested in the characters' struggles.
- The game is affordably priced, making it a good option for fans of visual novels looking for a brief yet impactful narrative.
- The removal of standard visual novel accessibility options, such as text speed and auto-scrolling, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The plot lacks significant turning points, resulting in a disjointed narrative and underdeveloped characters.
- The overall presentation may feel rough to some players, which could detract from the experience.
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple yet emotionally impactful, enhanced by its sparse colors and dark music that complement the dire plot. While the narrative is short and progresses quickly, it maintains a good pace, though some reviewers noted a lack of significant turning points and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it offers a focused and nostalgic experience, making it a worthwhile endeavor for its price.
“The story is simple, but it's an emotionally draining one, and the sparse colors and dark music really work well to help the increasingly dire plot move along.”
“A short, focused and well-told kinetic story with nostalgic art and appropriate music.”
“Sadly though, the plot feels like it's missing some turning points and, as a result, the whole package feels a little disjointed and the characters, good at first, end up being quite underdeveloped.”
“This isn't a very long experience, only taking about an hour or two to read through, but while the story progresses quite fast, I never felt that it hurt the pacing of it.”
“The characters, while not the deepest, kept me interested in the story and made me care about their hardships.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as dark and sparse, effectively enhancing the emotionally charged narrative and complementing the game's nostalgic art style. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack aligns with the story's tone, contributing to the overall immersive experience.
“The story is simple, but it's an emotionally draining one, and the sparse colors and dark music really work well to help the increasingly dire plot move along.”
“A short, focused and well-told kinetic story with nostalgic art and appropriate music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this visual novel is minimal, with most users noting that it is primarily text-based and lacks significant interactive elements. As a result, it may not appeal to those seeking a more engaging gameplay experience.
“There are only a few elements of gameplay in this visual novel, and it was my first experience with a text-based game that had no gameplay at all.”
“This was my first visual novel, and I found that it had very few gameplay elements; it was mostly just text with no interactive gameplay.”
“As a first-time player of a visual novel, I was disappointed to find that it contained almost no gameplay elements and was entirely text-based.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a simple yet emotionally draining story, enhanced by sparse colors and dark music that effectively complement the increasingly dire plot.
“The story is simple, but it's an emotionally draining one, and the sparse colors and dark music really work well to help the increasingly dire plot move along.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "The Great Voyage" are praised for their quality, featuring a strong art style that complements the well-written narrative and engaging character designs. Overall, the visual presentation contributes positively to the experience of the visual novel.
“The art style is very good, contributing to the overall appeal of the visual novel.”
“The graphics are impressive, enhancing the storytelling experience.”
“The character designs are well-crafted and visually engaging.”
