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, keeping players invested in the characters and their struggles despite the short length.
- The game is affordably priced, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of visual novels.
- The removal of standard visual novel accessibility options, such as text speed and auto-scrolling, can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- The plot lacks significant turning points, resulting in a somewhat disjointed narrative.
- Character development feels limited, leaving some characters underexplored despite initial interest.
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is a brief yet emotionally impactful experience, enhanced by its sparse colors and dark music that complement the dire plot. While the characters are engaging, they lack depth, and the narrative feels somewhat disjointed due to missing turning points. Overall, it offers a concise and nostalgic journey that resonates despite its simplicity and brevity.
“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.”
“I enjoyed going through this little story.”
“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 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its dark and sparse quality, effectively enhancing the emotionally charged narrative and complementing the game's nostalgic art style. Overall, it contributes significantly to the atmosphere and progression of the story.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this visual novel is minimal, with only a few elements present, and for some players, it may feel entirely text-based with no interactive gameplay features.
“There are only a few elements that resemble gameplay, and this was my first visual novel, which was solely text-based with no gameplay at all.”
“There are only a few elements that resemble gameplay, and this was my first visual novel, which was solely text-based with no gameplay at all.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a simple yet emotionally draining story, enhanced by its sparse color palette and dark music, which effectively complement the escalating tension of the 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 characters. Overall, the visual presentation contributes positively to the game's appeal.
“The great voyage is not a bad visual novel by any means; it's pretty good and well-written. There are some lines here and there that are actually quite brilliant, and the art style is very good.”
