The Symbiant Re:Union
- February 1, 2024
- HeartCoreDev
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Symbiant Re:Union," explore the after-story of Danya and Brahve's relationship, with the first part set on the planet Cayama, where Brahve confesses his love to Danya. The second part takes place on Brahve's homeworld, Odaria, where they meet his cousin. Delve into their romance, and discover what happened to Brahve and the Symbiant in the past two years.
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Reviews
- The art, voice acting, and music are phenomenal, maintaining the high quality of the first game.
- Both storylines offer unique experiences, with the Cayama route providing a deeper emotional exploration and the Odaria route being sweet and visually appealing.
- Fans of the original game will appreciate the continuation of Danya and Brahve's story, with engaging character development and satisfying conclusions.
- The game feels shorter and more linear compared to the first installment, lacking significant player choices and multiple endings.
- The Odaria route is perceived as dull and lacking conflict, making it less engaging for some players.
- Some players feel that the plot is rushed and resembles fanfiction, with unresolved story elements and missed opportunities for deeper character development.
- story40 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising the well-structured narratives and character development, particularly in the cayama route, while others criticize the overall plot for being rushed and linear, lacking the depth of the first game. Many players enjoyed the cute and engaging character interactions, but noted that the limited choices and short length detracted from the experience. Overall, the sequel is seen as a satisfying continuation, though there are calls for more impactful storytelling in future installments.
“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 odaria storyline is really sweet, cute, and lovely throughout; playing through it felt like such a beautiful treat.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its loveliness and beauty, complementing the adorable art and engaging story. Reviewers highlight that both the original soundtrack and voice acting maintain a high standard, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the music is described as phenomenal and a standout aspect of the game.
“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.”
“Anyway, as always the music and CG art were amazing to experience.”
- 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 for Danya's character development in the Cayama route.”
“Missed opportunity on the Cayama route for Danya's character development.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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 very short for the price (I think I'll play about 7 hours in total, when the adult patch is fixed), but it's 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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a particularly touching and heartwarming final scene that resonates deeply with players, leaving a lasting impact. Overall, the experience is described as both moving and enjoyable.
“Without spoiling anything, that final scene I found to be incredibly touching and heartwarming.”
