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A romantic visual novel with a touch of fantasy!

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story14 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The story is heartfelt and deeply emotional, exploring themes of friendship, love, and fate.
The characters are well-developed and relatable, with standout moments that resonate with players.
The game features a unique blend of magic and Okinawan folklore, making it an interesting narrative experience.

The game suffers from a lack of visual content, with very few character sprites and repetitive backgrounds.
Sound effects and music composition are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
Some chapters contain awkward or nonsensical elements that may disrupt the flow of the story.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The story is praised for its emotional depth, focusing on themes of friendship, love, and fate, intertwined with Okinawan folklore and magic. Character perspective shifts enhance the narrative, allowing for a more profound understanding of the plot, which is described as heartfelt and genuine despite some technical composition issues. Overall, the combination of art, music, and storytelling creates a touching experience that resonates with players, leaving them eager for a wider release.
- “A heartfelt story about hardship, Okinawan folklore, love, and magic, with characters that feel incredibly genuine.”
- “The story about friendship and fighting; I still will pay for that with tears.”
- “Because of how touching I very deeply felt that the story was and how interesting some decisions were from the authors, though I fear I cannot comment further in fears of spoiling the best parts.”
- “The author wanted to write a character-centric story, so he left a lot of lore details in the extras you unlock after finishing the story.”
- “Where art, music, and story are combined, writing a book... well, he/she has potential, but still a long way from realizing it to the fullest.”
- “The plot has magic and Okinawan folklore, but the focus is on the relationship between people.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise its beauty and effective integration with the game's art and story, others criticize it for poor composition and lack of seamless looping. Overall, there is a sense that the music has potential but requires further development to reach its full impact.
- “The music is beautiful and very well used, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “There are not many illustrations, but they have a distinctive style that complements the music.”
- “The music is badly composed, with no thought put into unnoticeable or natural looping.”
- “Where art, music, and story are combined, there is potential, but still a long way from realizing it to the fullest.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and heartfelt narrative, which explores themes of hardship, love, and Okinawan folklore. Players have reported feeling deeply moved, particularly by Lilun's chapter, which elicited strong emotional responses, including tears. Overall, the genuine characters and impactful storytelling contribute to a profoundly emotional experience.
- “A heartfelt story about hardship, Okinawan folklore, love and magic, with characters that feel incredibly genuine.”
- “Lilun's chapter is extremely touching and had me crying multiple times.”
- “Because of how touching I very deeply felt that the story was and how interesting some decisions were from the authors, though I fear I cannot comment further in fears of spoiling the best parts.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics in the game are minimal, featuring only 10 hand-drawn key visuals and a limited number of character poses, which some users found to be of low quality. However, the presence of unique high-quality Japanese anime artwork and voice acting adds a distinctive touch to the visual experience. Overall, the graphics may not meet the expectations of those seeking a more visually rich experience.
- “Unique high-quality Japanese anime artworks and voice.”
- “If you want to experience a 'visual' novel with almost no art (except for 10 key visuals), this is not the game for you.”
- “There are only 10 hand-drawn, low-quality key visuals and 3-4 poses for each character.”
- “The graphics are disappointing, featuring only a few unique, low-quality key visuals.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game received mixed feedback, with some users noting that while there were instances of good performance, these were not consistent throughout the experience.

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