The Sacred Tears TRUE
- September 25, 2014
- AlphaNuts
The Sacred Tears True hits the mark for fans of the genre. However, unexplained game systems and anime tropes will keep those curious from appreciating it as much as the diehard doujin fans.
Get on SteamIn Sacred Tears TRUE, players follow the story of Seil and Seana, childhood friends and part-time thieves in Genoseed City. As they balance their daytime private investigator work with nighttime Thieves Guild missions, players will explore the city, engage in a unique card battle system, and enjoy high-quality art and music. The game features 48 chapters with distinct stories and challenges.
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Reviews
- The game features charming characters and a captivating storyline that enhances the overall experience.
- The artwork and music are beautifully designed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The card-based combat system, while random, offers a unique twist that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate strategic elements.
- The combat system heavily relies on RNG, leading to frustrating moments where player skill feels diminished by luck.
- Input issues and bugs have been reported, causing significant gameplay interruptions for some players.
- The writing and character development can feel shallow, with many storylines ending abruptly and leaving players wanting more.
- story68 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as a generic yet engaging "slice of life" narrative that follows the main character's daily experiences and goals, enriched by lovable characters and episodic missions. While some plotlines are interesting and not overly predictable, others feel abruptly concluded, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution. Overall, the game offers decent character development and a visually appealing presentation, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a more humble storytelling approach.
“The story flows nicely with an episodic system, keeping me wanting to advance and finish the game.”
“Instead, this is more of a 'slice of life' RPG story where, as the days progress and more jobs are done, you learn more about all the characters in the city.”
“It has excellent characters, an interesting setting, and nice storytelling with story missions and smaller, more inane side missions just for character development.”
“The story is nothing groundbreaking as it is fairly generic; it follows the day-to-day happenings of the main character and how they go about achieving their goals.”
“You'll start a mission or side story and just as things begin to seem interesting, or you're invested in a cause, it immediately ends.”
“The conclusion of the situation isn't even brought up in the ending; I simply return to my home and then can continue to the next part of the story where I learn the company closed down.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and engaging hand-drawn style, particularly in character faces and cutscenes. However, some users noted that the cutscenes can appear noticeably pixelated. Overall, the visuals complement the interesting storyline and enhance the gaming experience, especially for those willing to invest time in the narrative.
“Beautiful graphics... interesting storyline... numerous side missions...”
“Now to the art style - the face art is pretty well made, the intro and chapter end pictures all have a nice feel and good hand-drawn style to them.”
“If you have patience, the story and visuals are great, and a few missions don't require combat at all.”
“For the game itself, this isn't an issue, but for the cutscenes, the artwork is noticeably 'pixely'.”
“For the game itself, this isn't an issue, but for the cutscenes, the artwork is noticeably 'pixely'.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the gaming experience, particularly noting the energizing battle themes and the calming town melodies. However, some users have reported technical issues that prevent them from fully enjoying the music, leading to frustration and feelings of wasted investment. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight for those who can experience it.
“I looooooooove the soundtrack of this game.”
“Battle music gets one pumped and the town has that nice quiet peaceful feeling.”
“From what I could experience, the music is good.”
“I can't get it to play; all I hear is music. I feel like I wasted my money on a game that doesn't work.”
“Music - from what I could experience, the music is good.”
“Battle music gets one pumped, and the town has that nice quiet peaceful feeling.”
- character development7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting that, despite a simple plot, the characters are effectively developed and engaging. The artistic direction and character design are also praised, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some feel that the story itself is only average.
“Game has a rather simple plot, but it does a darn fine job at character development.”
“Beautiful key art and character design, battle system was interesting; once the story gets going, it's pretty good.”
“The character design and artistic direction overall remains satisfactory.”
“The story and character development was okay, though.”
“Game has a rather simple plot, but it does a darn fine job at the character development.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an engaging rock-paper-scissors mechanic that incorporates elements of bluffing, providing a unique twist to traditional RPGMaker-style games. Players appreciate the combination of a compelling story and solid gameplay, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
“I haven't played into it too much, I am just 3 chapters in, but that was already enough to see some core gameplay.”
“All in all, a great game! I'd recommend it to people who don't mind playing an RPG Maker style game and are looking for something with a great story and decent gameplay.”
“An interesting concept of rock-paper-scissors gameplay with a twist and bluffing!”
“I haven't played into it too much; I am just 3 chapters in, but that was already enough to see some core gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game involves extensive battling, which may require significant grinding. However, those who typically enjoy grinding find this aspect manageable and engaging.
“There is an excessive amount of battling, which can become tedious even for someone who usually enjoys grinding for hours.”
“The grinding aspect feels overwhelming, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
