The Way We All Go

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 114 reviews
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"The Way We ALL GO" is a narrative-driven game where players step into the shoes of Atcchan, returning to his small hometown after two years. With only three days to reconnect with old friends, Atcchan must confront his fear of change and past mistakes, facing potential consequences for failure. This game explores themes of friendship, growth, and the impact of one's actions.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews
story35 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling story with a wide variety of endings, providing significant replayability.
  • The characters are well-developed, with deep backstories that enhance the emotional impact of the narrative.
  • The soundtrack is relaxing and complements the atmosphere of the game, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
  • The artwork can be inconsistent, with some character designs and backgrounds appearing amateurish.
  • The pacing can be slow at times, with excessive dialogue that may feel repetitive and drawn out.
  • The main character's indecisiveness and passive nature can be frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.
  • story124 mentions

    The story of "The Way We All Go" is a captivating visual novel that intertwines emotional depth with a variety of branching paths and endings, totaling 21. While some players found the narrative predictable and occasionally drawn out, many praised its ability to evoke strong emotions, particularly through character backstories and darker themes. Overall, the game is recognized for its engaging storytelling, relatable characters, and the impact of player choices on the unfolding narrative.

    • “Something that can make me love its story and its characters, make me really happy, smiling from ear to ear and then kill one of the characters and make me cry.”
    • “The story and characters are good, and getting the 'true' ending to the game makes dealing with the struggle and heartbreaks worth it.”
    • “The characters are relatable and the story is done very well, so well that I found myself actually feeling a strong connection to the characters.”
    • “The story is predictable, and at 200k words, a lot of the text just seems to be there to up the word count or make the game longer.”
    • “Absolutely boring story with poorly written characters.”
    • “21 endings is indeed very ambitious, but it seems clear that the story was spread too thin between all the endings, weakening the routes themselves.”
  • music49 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its chill and relaxing vibe, often pausing to enjoy it during gameplay. While some noted that the soundtrack consists of royalty-free tracks that can feel generic or repetitive, others found it fitting and nostalgic, enhancing the overall experience. Despite its stock origins, the music effectively complements the game's atmosphere and storytelling, making it a memorable aspect for many players.

    • “Sometimes I would just stop reading and progressing the story just to listen to the music.”
    • “I love the music; I often found myself just sitting back and listening to the music in the main menu or in a certain scene. I really enjoyed it and I want to buy it.”
    • “The music, though literally stock, was pretty catchy. I've yet to hear these tracks from anything else, so for the sake of memory and nostalgia, they'll always be associated with this game now (in a good way).”
    • “The presentation of the visual novel is rather bland, with stock background photos, music, SFX, and UI.”
    • “Musics are taken from free stocks on the internet.”
    • “That being said, the game suffers from subpar artwork (downright horrid in some places), terrible music, and an incredible amount of filler that drags some scenes on for far too long.”
  • graphics35 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique and cute anime art style, while others criticize its inconsistency and amateurish quality. Many note that the artwork, though not a standout feature, complements the storytelling and helps create an engaging atmosphere. Overall, while the visuals may not appeal to everyone, they do not significantly detract from the game's narrative experience.

    • “From the beginning, really: all the artwork is stunning!”
    • “The artwork is rendered with photo backgrounds and anime characters imposed, and the characters do have a mix of facial expressions complete with sound effects for those funny moments.”
    • “The characters are fun and likable, the artwork and music are wonderful, and the story is nothing short of breathtaking.”
    • “The graphics seem a little amateurish most of the time, with a few scenes that are well made; let's call it unique.”
    • “Many people are put off by this style, preferring to read something with both reasonable story and reasonable artwork.”
    • “That being said, the game suffers from subpar artwork (downright horrid in some places), terrible music, and an incredible amount of filler that drags some scenes on for far too long.”
  • emotional12 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highly varied, with players experiencing a wide range of feelings from joy to deep sadness, often feeling emotionally drained by the end. While some narratives are criticized for being poorly written, others are praised for their ability to evoke strong emotional responses through diverse storytelling, leading to both heartwarming and disturbing moments. Overall, the game effectively balances emotional highs and lows, creating a compelling experience that resonates with players on multiple levels.

    • “Some of the endings had me smiling a lot while some others almost made me cry.”
    • “The writing is incredibly diverse, ranging from emotional to dark themes to light humor depending on the characters involved; I enjoyed the descriptive nature of the writing that allowed the reader to get sucked into the plots, and at times, I wondered how much was creative writing and how much was taken or inspired from experience.”
    • “This story lets you ride the emotional highs and lows, from heartwarming happy ends to... well, you see those blood splatters in the game's banner, yes?”
    • “Absolutely boring story with poorly written characters.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring moments of genuine laughter alongside darker, more disturbing themes. While some characters and situations elicit laughs, particularly through quirky interactions and expressions, the overall tone can be jarring due to its graphic content and the main character's irritating traits. Players who appreciate a blend of cutesy anime humor with serious undertones may find enjoyment, but the heavy reliance on text and complex choices may not appeal to everyone.

    • “The artwork is rendered with photo backgrounds and anime characters, and the characters do have a mix of facial expressions complete with sound effects for those funny moments.”
    • “Some made me gasp in disbelief and some made me laugh.”
    • “There are some funny dialogues that make me laugh sometimes.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The atmosphere of the novel is generally praised for its engaging music and immersive settings, reminiscent of Higurashi, which enhances the overall experience. While some users noted that varied character poses could contribute to a livelier ambiance, the strong atmosphere, combined with enjoyable characters and drama, makes for an entertaining read despite minor visual shortcomings.

    • “Kinda reminds me of Higurashi in a way, though more in the sense of the atmosphere of the setting rather than how the story itself plays out.”
    • “These endings were incredibly atmospheric and it was very entertaining reading them.”
    • “Zooming in effect was cool and the eye change in some characters are new, but different poses would help create a livelier atmosphere in the novel, albeit being the only small negative thing I have about it.”
    • “The music really adds to the Higurashi atmosphere.”
    • “It kinda reminds me of Higurashi in a way, though more in the sense of the atmosphere of the setting rather than how the story itself plays out.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game boasts exceptional replayability, highlighted by its 21 diverse endings that range from happy to tragic, making it a standout feature. Players have rated its replay value highly, with some noting that achieving all endings can be challenging yet rewarding, ensuring a worthwhile experience.

    • “Replayability: 9/10. Honestly, replayability is the strongest element in a visual novel, and this one definitely has it in the bag with 21 endings in total. Some of them can be hard to get without referring to a guide, but it makes playing this visual novel all the more worthwhile. Just make sure you have enough time though.”
    • “It adds massive replayability.”
    • “With 21 different endings ranging from happy to tragic, it has a lot of replay value.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay primarily consists of reading and making choices, with minimal interactive elements, leading to multiple endings based on player decisions. While it features engaging narratives and characters, it lacks traditional gameplay mechanics, making it more of a visual novel experience. Players can expect a significant amount of reading, with around 15 hours needed to explore a portion of the available routes.

    • “A lot of reading, cute girls, little to no actual gameplay, if it’s not kinetic then choices that lead to 3-10 different endings.”
    • “The only means of gameplay is reading, selecting choices, and clicking to make the text progress (I personally use the 'return' key).”
    • “A lot of reading, cute girls, little to no actual gameplay; if it’s not kinetic, then choices lead to 3-10 different endings.”
    • “I've so far completed ten of the 21 routes in 15 hours of gameplay.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly highlighting tedious quests that require excessive farming, such as killing 20,000 goblins over 20 hours. This repetitive gameplay is compounded by a lack of engaging character development, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Now here is a quest for the next story arc: kill 20,000 goblins. And you run around for the next 20 hours farming goblins.”
    • “His feelings of regret and inner monologues are tedious to read through, and he has no personality beyond being the typical 'nice guy' anime protagonist that you might see in a harem anime.”
    • “The second heroine had essentially the same pudgy face; the male lead spent much of the time tediously singing her praises, not very distinguishably from the way he had with the first girl.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is notably strong, especially in the "good" endings, despite the short time frame of three days. The combination of solid character design, writing, music, and translation enhances the overall experience, making it a recommended title.

    • “The endings where it could be considered somewhat of a 'good' end all contain remarkable character development for a visual novel that spans three days.”
    • “Character design, writing, music, and translation are all solid.”
    • “Definitely recommend, despite the 'quality' character designs.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance and customizable visual novel options without any issues.

    • “The game features the usual visual novel options, and everything runs smoothly. You can customize it exactly as you want, with no problems at all.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs on various devices, making it accessible for everyone without sacrificing quality.”
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