The Leopard Catgirl in Miaoli
- December 13, 2019
- Erotes Studio
Get on Steam"The Leopard Catgirl in Miaoli" is a visual novel game set in a chaotic Taiwan, where counties have become independent kingdoms. The protagonist, Wang Cheng-En, returns to his hometown of Miaoli Empire and encounters a wounded leopard catgirl, Pisuka Riya. The game features a stander virtual novel playstyle, saving and loading options, support for three languages, and original music and songs. Together, Wang and Pisuka's story unfolds in the midst of political upheaval.
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Reviews
- The game features a compelling story with interesting character development, particularly the cute leopard girl, Pisuka.
- It includes emotional moments that resonate with players, making it a memorable experience.
- The visual novel has a unique setting and touches on themes like political commentary and personal relationships.
- The game is relatively short, taking only about 4-6 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- There are issues with the skip function and dialogue pacing, which can hinder the reading experience.
- The artwork and character designs are inconsistent, and the lack of voice acting may detract from the overall immersion.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as compelling and layered, featuring an interesting main character and unexpected political commentary, though some players found it lacking in depth and coherence. While the narrative includes multiple character perspectives, it could benefit from more frequent shifts to enhance engagement. Overall, despite some criticisms regarding character design and plot execution, the game is still considered enjoyable and has potential for future expansion.
“It has a compelling story.”
“Overall, the leopard catgirl in Miaoli has the potential to have a more interesting story with a backdrop of an island split into more than twenty different city-states, a monarchy state, a nation with furries, and a possible harem visual novel.”
“The game follows a main protagonist from the beginning of the story but also switches character perspectives every so often to add more details; however, I feel there should be more occasions where this takes place, as I remember it only occurring once or twice throughout the visual novel as a whole.”
“An example being when Pisuka's character sprite artwork stays the same even after her fur grew in the storyline, or the background scene showing a fully-stocked pharmacy when it was supposed to be emptied out.”
“Despite having a layer of political commentary I wasn't expecting, and the story not having the general lighthearted romance I figured I'd find here, it definitely gets a recommendation from me.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features appropriate background tracks that enhance various segments, including daily routines and romantic scenes, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some users find the music bland and note issues with the soundtrack's availability on platforms like Steam. Despite these drawbacks, the jovial theme songs and cute chibi artwork suggest a charming atmosphere for the visual novel.
“The game also has nice and appropriate background music for the daily routine segments, sweet romance scenes, and also thrilling segments.”
“From the cute and attractive chibi artwork in the game title screen, and the jovial theme songs in the opening 'Sunny Day' and ending 'I Hate You', this visual novel has the potential to be an all-around cute and sweet romance visual novel.”
“At the same time, the plot and storyline as a romance and thriller, together with appropriate background music, means this game is still enjoyable to play and read for a couple of hours.”
“Boring dialogue, lack of voice acting, and bland music.”
“At the time of this review, the soundtrack DLC hasn't been implemented properly yet.”
“The game OST isn't available to play on the Steam music player.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel are characterized by charming chibi artwork and a vibrant aesthetic that enhances its romantic themes. However, there are notable inconsistencies, such as limited outfit variety for the main character and discrepancies in character sprites and background details that detract from the overall visual experience.
“From the cute and attractive chibi artwork in the game title screen, and the jovial theme songs in the opening 'Sunny Day' and ending 'I Hate You', this visual novel has the potential to be an all-around cute and sweet romance experience.”
“The graphics are vibrant and engaging, perfectly complementing the lighthearted tone of the game.”
“The character designs are charming and add a delightful touch to the overall aesthetic of the visual novel.”
“There are a few cons though, the main ones are the limited outfit variety for Pisuka and the inconsistent artwork assets.”
“An example being when Pisuka's character sprite artwork stays the same even after her fur grew in the storyline.”
“The background scene shows a fully-stocked pharmacy when it was supposed to be emptied out.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the visual novel is characterized by cute and funny moments, particularly through playful teasing between the characters and the heroine's comical facial expressions. This lightheartedness adds to the overall enjoyment of the short narrative, making it appealing for fans of romance and thrillers.
“Although this novel is short and can be completed in a few hours, it has a few cute and funny moments that are very enjoyable, such as when the heroine and protagonist tease each other, and the heroine has a few comical facial expressions such as cat-eyes and lateral v eyes.”
“I was motivated to do so for my friends on Steam, and members of my Steam group (visual novel, JRPG, anime) to bring a cute, funny, and enjoyable romance and thriller visual novel to an English audience.”
