The Spell
- January 15, 2019
- Hangover Cat Purrroduction
Get on Steam"The Spell" is a kinetic novel centering around Eloise, who moves in with her alleged uncle Steve after her parents' death. As Eloise uncovers a strange note relating to their deaths, the story unfolds with a 60k word narrative and an original soundtrack. This game provides a deep and intriguing experience for players who enjoy visual novels.
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- The story is captivating with well-executed twists and turns that keep players engaged until the end.
- The artwork and character development are praised, with many finding the characters relatable and well-written.
- The emotional impact of the ending resonates strongly with players, leaving a lasting impression.
- The second half of the story can feel convoluted and melodramatic, detracting from the overall experience.
- Inconsistencies in background art and character sprites may distract some players.
- As a kinetic novel, it lacks meaningful choices, which may limit replayability for some players.
- story36 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, praised for its captivating narrative and character perspectives, though some find it confusing towards the end. While the writing and soundtrack enhance the experience, the plot can become overly complex and melodramatic at times. Overall, it is considered a decent and engaging visual novel that encourages players to immerse themselves in its unfolding tale.
“Overall, the story is captivating with a nicely done soundtrack and writing that is very friendly and still enjoyable to read.”
“It's an amazing story that's well executed, and I'm happy I spent my time on it.”
“Something I'd recommend to anyone interested in a great story!”
“After the first 3-4 in-game days, I realized that it all was necessary to build a good foundation for the rest of the story.”
“They are not central to the story, however.”
“This is a rather decent story.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting it effectively complements the captivating story and characters, even if it isn't particularly remarkable. While some rated the soundtrack a perfect 10 out of 10, others felt it serves its purpose adequately without standing out. Overall, the background music and sound effects enhance the gaming experience, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere.
“And the music, from what I heard in the games I played, is a 10 out of 10.”
“Overall, the story is captivating with a nicely done soundtrack and writing that is very friendly and still enjoyable to read.”
“Interesting story, good characters (not so many though), good background music, and sound effects.”
“The soundtrack is not remarkable, which means it's fine.”
“The art is good, the story is consistent and well-written, the music is not the best I've ever heard but it sure serves well its purpose of accompanying us on this journey.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The visual novel is praised for its appealing artwork and creative concept, though it suffers in the second half due to a lack of graphics. While the existing visuals are enjoyable, many reviewers express a desire for more artwork, particularly towards the ending.
“This visual novel shines in its artwork and concept, showcasing a unique style that captivates the player.”
“The graphics may be limited, but the ones that are present are pleasing enough to enhance the overall experience.”
“My only complaint is that there could have been more artwork, especially for the ending, to fully realize the potential of the visuals.”
“This visual novel shines on its artwork and concept, but flounders in its second half.”
“There aren't many graphics, but the ones they used were pleasing enough.”
“My only complaint is that there could have been more artwork, especially for the ending.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is a kinetic novel, which offers no meaningful choices, resulting in a lack of replayability; however, many users feel that it is perfect in its current form despite this limitation.
“This is a kinetic novel, meaning that you have no meaningful choices allowed and therefore no replayability, but it's perfect as it is.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely driven by the male main character's tortured personality, which, combined with his awkwardness, creates moments of genuine hilarity that resonate with players. This blend of depth and comedic relief makes him a standout character.
“My favorite character is the male protagonist; he has a really tortured personality, but his awkwardness makes him so hilarious at times. I really came to like him.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is profound, with players reporting that it moved them to tears, particularly at the conclusion.
“I'll be honest, I cried at the end.”
