The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns
- January 5, 2016
- ebi-hime
Get on SteamA 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.
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully compelling story with well-developed characters that resonate emotionally with players.
- The artwork is exquisite and enhances the emotional impact of the narrative, making it visually appealing.
- The soundtrack is heartwrenchingly emotional, adding depth to the overall experience.
- The game is purely linear with no choices or multiple endings, which may disappoint players looking for interactivity.
- The pacing of the story is uneven, and some players feel it lacks conflict and stakes, making it less engaging.
- Presentation quality is low, with poorly animated still images and simplistic sound effects that detract from the experience.
- story33 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "The Sad Story of Emmeline Burns" is a linear narrative centered on the emotional journey of Toma, a shy girl who encounters a ghostly figure in a graveyard, leading her to the tale of Emmeline Burns, a lesbian in the 1800s. While the writing is praised for its beauty and emotional depth, the pacing and lack of player choices limit its engagement, making it feel familiar and straightforward. Overall, it offers a heartfelt experience for those who appreciate guided storytelling, despite its predictability and brief duration.
“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.”
“Excellent artwork with a solid story featuring interesting characters.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's music is described as emotionally compelling and fitting for its narrative, though some users find it simplistic compared to the visuals. While there are positive remarks about the soundtrack, criticisms include low-quality sound effects and the use of stock music. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, but it may not meet everyone's expectations.
“This is a beautifully compelling game with a heartwrenchingly emotional soundtrack.”
“A cute little story, nice soundtrack too :)”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their breathtaking quality and excellent artwork, enhancing the overall experience of the game. The visuals complement the solid story and interesting characters, making the emotional journey worthwhile. However, some users note that the music does not quite match the high standard set by the visuals.
“The visuals are breathtaking.”
“Excellent artwork with a solid story featuring interesting characters.”
“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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its beautifully compelling narrative and heartwrenching emotional soundtrack, effectively portraying a romance between two girls that balances sadness with heartwarming moments, resonating with real-life experiences.
“This is a beautifully compelling game with a heart-wrenchingly 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be light-hearted and memorable, with specific moments, such as the joke about penguins not being able to fly, resonating well and eliciting laughter. The overall tone suggests a playful and affectionate engagement with the game's comedic elements.
“I still remember how you said, 'Penguins can't fly???' Haha, that was so funny!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and quirky characters.”
“Every time I encountered a pun, I couldn't help but chuckle. The developers really nailed the comedic timing!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back since the experience is linear and predictable.”
“The lack of branching paths or multiple endings means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
