The Symbiant Re:Union
- February 1, 2024
- HeartCoreDev
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art, engaging voice acting, and a well-structured story that continues the beloved characters' journeys.
- Players appreciate the easy achievement system and the ability to replay sections, making it accessible and enjoyable for completionists.
- The two storylines offer distinct experiences, with the Cayama route being praised for its emotional depth and the Odaria route providing light-hearted fun.
- Many players feel the game is too short and lacks the depth and branching choices that were present in the first installment.
- Some reviews describe the writing as feeling like fanfiction, with a rushed plot and underdeveloped character arcs, particularly in the Odaria route.
- The linear nature of the stories and the absence of multiple endings left some players disappointed, as they expected more impactful choices and consequences.
- story63 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story features two distinct paths: the Cayama route, which is praised for its serious tone and character development, and the Odaria route, noted for its light-hearted and enjoyable narrative. While some players found the plots to be linear and lacking depth compared to the first game, many appreciated the emotional depth and satisfying conclusions of both storylines, particularly the exploration of themes like love and mental health. Overall, the storytelling is well-structured, with appealing character designs and engaging plotlines, though some players expressed a desire for more impactful choices and longer gameplay.
“While I love the happily ever after Odarian story, the Cayama story is way more realistic and touching.”
“The Cayama route has a good story with a more serious tone, and I liked how it expanded on the characters.”
“The storytelling is amazing to experience.”
“The plot felt rushed and shallow (both of the timelines) and it felt more like a fanfiction, where the first game had great storytelling and dialogues.”
“The plot has only one route, so you won't have any chance to experience good/bad endings like in the first game.”
“As such, it's quite short and does not offer any real choices - it's a linear story without any player input.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its loveliness and quality, complementing the adorable art and engaging story. Reviewers highlight the varied soundtrack and the inclusion of full English voice acting, noting that the music enhances the overall experience and remains as impressive as in the previous episode. Overall, the soundtrack is described as phenomenal and enjoyable to listen to.
“The art and music of this game are phenomenal.”
“A direct continuation of the symbiant, the art, the voice acting, and the music all remain just as great and beautiful as they were in the base game.”
“As for the music, the tracks are great to listen to.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, highlighting the realism and depth of the Canyon story, which contrasts with the more traditional happily-ever-after narrative. The final scene is particularly noted for its heartwarming and touching qualities, leaving a lasting impression on players.
“While I love the happily ever after Odarian story, the Canyon story is way more realistic and touching.”
“Without spoiling anything, that final scene I found to be incredibly touching and heartwarming.”
“Speaking of touching, it was a blast.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its appealing designs and well-structured story, complemented by strong voice acting and visuals. However, some players feel that certain routes, like Cayama's, missed opportunities for deeper character exploration, particularly for Danya.
“The character designs are very appealing, and the story is well-structured.”
“The voice acting, character graphics, scenarios, and character designs were on point as ever; I'm always impressed by your direction work.”
“There was a missed opportunity on the Cayama route for Danya's character development.”
“Missed opportunity on the Cayama route for Danya's character development.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this visual novel are highly praised for their exceptional quality, featuring stunning visuals and impressive character artwork. The overall polish, combined with outstanding voice acting, enhances the immersive experience, making it one of the best in its genre despite its short playtime.
“This is one of the better made visual novel games I've ever played. The voice acting is spectacular, the visuals are awesome, and the character CGs are amazing!”
“It is incredibly polished with voice acting and NSFW LGBT artwork, so I can't complain about the length, and I'm happy to support more content like this on Steam for a bit more.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily linear, focusing on the progression of the story rather than offering extensive player choice or exploration.
“As for the gameplay, both stories play out mostly as linear narratives.”
“Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my thoughts.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a light-hearted vacation setting, complemented by a subtly humorous mystery involving a character named Danya, adding a playful twist to the narrative.
“It's a more light-hearted story in which the group is on vacation, although there is a slightly humorous mystery regarding Danya.”
“The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I loved the quirky situations and absurd scenarios that made every moment feel fresh and entertaining.”
