The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns

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The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns is a single player action game with a romance theme. It was developed by ebi-hime and was released on January 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

A free game created by Ebi-Hime, author of Asphyxia, The Way We ALL GO, and Strawberry Vinegar. TSSofEB is a free yuri (girls' love) game created for a game jam. As the saying goes, dead men tell no tales. They only leave tales behind.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story12 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully compelling story with well-developed characters that resonate emotionally with players.
The artwork is breathtaking and enhances the emotional depth of the narrative.
The soundtrack is heartwrenchingly emotional, contributing to the overall experience of the game.

The game is purely linear with no choices or multiple endings, which may disappoint players looking for interactivity.
The pacing of the story is inconsistent, and some plot points feel rushed or underdeveloped.
Presentation quality is low, with poorly animated still images and simplistic sound effects that detract from the experience.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
77%
5%
The story of "The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns" is a linear narrative centered on the themes of love and loss, featuring a shy girl named Toma who learns about the tragic life of Emmeline Burns, a lesbian in the 1800s. While the writing is praised for its emotional depth and the artwork enhances the storytelling, many reviewers note the lack of player choices and replay value, making it feel more like a guided experience than an interactive game. Overall, it offers a heartfelt, albeit familiar, tale that may resonate with fans of yuri and narrative-driven games.
- “The artwork here is lovely, there is an uplifting ending, and this sad story of Emmeline Burns is altogether worth the hour or two it will take to finish.”
- “A story of a romance between two girls, sad in some parts but heartwarming in others; I'm sure there are many more similar stories in real life.”
- “I've been looking for this kind of adventure in the past weeks, since it's good sometimes to take a break from the action most games offer, and I'm always down for a good story. This definitely provides one; I recommend this to everyone who enjoys a good story.”
- “The story isn't paced very well.”
- “There's nothing at stake with anything that happens in the story.”
- “There's no replay value because the game takes about an hour to beat and you make no choices throughout the whole story.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The music in the game is described as beautifully emotional and compelling, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users find the soundtrack simplistic and feel that the sound effects are of low quality, with some elements appearing to rely on stock music. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it may not fully match the game's visual appeal.
- “This is a beautifully compelling game with a heartwrenchingly emotional soundtrack.”
- “A cute little story, nice soundtrack too :)”
- “This is a beautifully compelling game with a heartwrenchingly emotional soundtrack.”
- “Music and sound effects I'm not a fan.”
- “Music is a bit simple compared to the visuals.”
- “Still images poorly animate and low-quality sound effects play over some stock music the developer found for free.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are consistently praised for their breathtaking and lovely artwork, enhancing the overall experience of the game. The visuals are noted to be a standout feature, complementing a solid story and interesting characters, although the music is considered somewhat simplistic in comparison.
- “The visuals are breathtaking.”
- “Excellent artwork with a solid story featuring interesting characters.”
- “The artwork here is lovely.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its beautifully compelling narrative and a heartwrenchingly emotional soundtrack, effectively portraying a romance between two girls that balances moments of sadness with heartwarming themes. Reviewers note its relatable and impactful storytelling, resonating with real-life experiences.
- “This is a beautifully compelling game with a heartwrenchingly emotional soundtrack.”
- “A story of a romance between two girls, sad in some parts but heartwarming in others; I'm sure there are many more similar stories in real life.”
- “A story of a romance between two girls, sad in some parts but heartwarming in others; I'm sure there are many more similar stories in real life.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted by memorable and amusing moments, such as the playful realization that "penguins can't fly," which resonates with players and adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute to its charm and relatability.
- “I still remember how you said 'penguins can't fly???' haha, it was so funny!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes that had me laughing out loud.”
- “Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay light and entertaining.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has low replayability, as it can be completed in about an hour and lacks meaningful choices that would encourage players to experience it again.
- “There's no replay value because the game takes about an hour to beat and you make no choices throughout the whole story.”