The Wilting Amaranth

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The Wilting Amaranth is a single player action game with a erotic theme. It was developed by Reine Works and was released on June 4, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

The Wilting Amaranth is a short yuri (GxG) romance visual novel based very loosely on a familiar fairy tale. It features 2 character routes, 13 endings, and 3 to 5 hours of gameplay.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features cute character art and a whimsical premise that appeals to fans of the yuri genre.
There is a significant amount of unique endings, providing replayability and varied outcomes based on player choices.
The writing includes some surprisingly deep themes, exploring complex emotions and relationships, which adds depth to the characters.

The routes are extremely short, often lacking meaningful exploration or character development, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction.
The dialogue and characterization can feel clumsy and amateurish, detracting from the overall experience.
Some characters exhibit problematic behaviors, particularly in romantic contexts, which may alienate players looking for a more traditional romance.

story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a short, fairy tale-inspired narrative featuring a love triangle between a witch and her two female guests, with multiple endings that can be drastically different, including some heart-wrenching and erotic options. While the premise is intriguing and the characters are visually appealing, many reviewers found the character development lacking and the emotional depth insufficient for a romantic story. Overall, it offers a light, entertaining experience but may not satisfy those seeking a more profound narrative.
- “This is a short and occasionally brutal fantasy story that's a fairy tale in the traditional sense, complete with bad endings.”
- “However, there are a lot of choices and each one changes the story significantly.”
- “The story can go in pretty drastically different ways, including some heart-wrenching options.”
- “The Wilting Amaranth has no story and no voice acting.”
- “The most important being that, for a yuri story, it doesn't elicit any emotions or romantic feelings whatsoever.”
- “With around 4 hours of content, it might be a decent-enough, light read for a lazy evening or two, but don't expect anything more than that - it's not a story that will leave you charmed or deeply moved in any way.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is generally described as repetitive, with only a few tracks played throughout the experience, leading to a lack of variety over extended playtime. While some players appreciate the main music and its unique style, the end-game track is criticized for being too heavy and not fitting the game's overall tone. Overall, the music is considered a weak point, with a desire for more diverse compositions to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I enjoyed the in-game music, though I think it's only a couple of tracks played over and over.”
- “Main music is nice.”
- “Considering there are at least 4-5 hours of play, if you’re going through all the roads and avenues, a bit more music would have been nice.”
- “The music had some kind of repetitive tones to it.”
- “The end-game music track was far too 'heavy' for my liking, though, and didn't seem to fit the game at all.”
- “My only small complaint was that I wish the music was more varied since you end up hearing it for a good few hours.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in the game are described as simplistic and cartoon-like, reminiscent of older Saturday morning cartoons, with a limited number of backgrounds. While some users find the chibi illustrations and character art appealing, others criticize the overall quality as crude and lacking depth. Despite mixed feelings about the presentation, many appreciate the cute art style and its contribution to the game's charm.
- “The romance route was really sweet and I enjoyed the art style.”
- “The character art style is similarly simple, but quite attractive for the most part.”
- “The art style is cute, and the graphics are cartoon-like with only a small number of backgrounds, each of which could easily have featured in a Saturday morning cartoon years ago.”
- “You may call the graphics crude, at some point merely more than a sketch (but the cute chibi illustrations make up for it), and the music had some kind of repetitive tones to it.”
- “Graphics are cartoon-like with only a small number of backgrounds, each of which could easily have featured in a Saturday morning cartoon years ago.”
- “I regret buying this; there are a lot of black screens, not really adult, more PG-16 rating, very disappointing overall. However, the artwork was very good for those who enjoy this type of stuff.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find "Before the Wilting Amaranth" emotionally impactful, highlighting its ability to present heart-wrenching narrative choices that evoke strong feelings, especially in contrast to the less engaging emotional experience of "Ne No Kami."
- “The story can go in pretty drastically different ways, including some heart-wrenching options.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really pulls you in and makes you feel their struggles.”
- “I found myself tearing up during several key moments; the game truly captures the essence of human emotion.”
- “Before playing 'The Wilting Amaranth', I played 'Ne No Kami', which had a boring story and poor voice acting.”
- “The emotional depth of the game felt lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected a moving experience, but the emotional moments fell flat and felt forced.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as straightforward and easy to understand, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- “The gameplay is intuitive and easy to pick up.”
- “I love how engaging and dynamic the gameplay feels.”
- “The mechanics are well-designed, making each session enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “I found the gameplay to be repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and hinder the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes after the initial question, preventing any further dialogue from progressing.
- “The game is broken; after the first question, it just freezes and the dialogue doesn't continue.”
- “I experienced constant crashes that made it impossible to progress in the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I lost my progress multiple times due to unexpected shutdowns.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design, noting it as a strong point, but there is limited feedback on the depth of character development or progression throughout the game.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of character development in the game is lacking, as the witch's overly shy and stuttering demeanor becomes repetitive and fails to evolve meaningfully throughout the romance storyline, resulting in limited engagement and understanding of her character.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as cute and appealing, particularly for fans of yuri and girls-love themes. Players appreciate the variety of endings, noting that many are funny and surprising, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Cute, for people who like yuri/girls' love :D It has quite a lot of endings, funny ones and surprising ones too! :) I played them all! ^^”