This World Unknown

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 32 reviews
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In the war-torn country of Aslande, Rhea lives a quiet life until her friend Luca returns from battle, changed. As she cares for a patient with a mysterious illness, Rhea must navigate a branching storyline with four potential love interests in this 300k+ word visual novel. 'This World Unknown' offers around 10-15 hours of reading.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-written story with deep character development and engaging plotlines that explore mature themes.
  • The visuals are stunning, with beautifully designed character sprites and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers multiple routes and endings, encouraging replayability and allowing players to connect with different characters.
  • Some parts of the game feel tedious and overly long, with unnecessary dialogue that detracts from the pacing.
  • The romantic elements can be uncomfortable, particularly the age gap between characters, which may not sit well with all players.
  • There are noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes throughout the game, which can disrupt immersion.
  • story69 mentions

    The story follows Rhea, a nurse in a small village, and explores deep themes such as racism, classism, and toxic masculinity, while featuring well-developed characters and a well-crafted plot. While some reviewers appreciated the emotional depth and character growth, others found parts of the narrative to be slow or filled with unnecessary dialogue, leading to mixed feelings about its pacing and engagement. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its charm and ability to evoke strong emotions, despite some critiques regarding world-building and pacing.

    • “The story, in a typical Ebi's fashion, takes classic tropes and then exceeds all expectations by creating something much deeper and more impactful.”
    • “The plot is well written, with a cast of characters that play well off each other.”
    • “The story flows well, and I felt the characters themselves were written in a more genuine way, a little less like tropes and more like real people.”
    • “For whatever reason, I found the story and/or writing to be rather boring and not very engaging.”
    • “The story felt simple and dull with no real interesting or creative plot.”
    • “In all honesty, the story can drag in parts, and I found myself getting bored as I crawled through the slice of life stuff.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for being tasteful and well-suited to the story's themes, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a chill and relaxing soundtrack. While some players found certain tracks less appealing, the majority appreciated the background music for its ability to evoke emotions and complement the narrative. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with many expressing a desire for additional music-related content.

    • “The music in this story is tasteful and simply does what it needs to do.”
    • “The dialogues are not voiced but are accompanied by a few sound effects and background music that matches the mood of the scenes you are going through.”
    • “The music was lovely, the character designs were cute, and the stories for each route were well written.”
    • “The casual soundtrack did also get on my nerves at some point as I didn't like it for whatever reason - which is not a critique per se since it isn't *bad*.”
    • “I was wrong; the backgrounds, the music, are subdued in a way that matches the story because it touches on dark themes at times.”
    • “The dialogues are not voiced but accompanied by few sound effects and background music that matches the mood of the scenes you are going through.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, which some players find cute and engaging, while others may not prefer it. The artwork complements the story well, enhancing character relatability, and is accompanied by a relaxing soundtrack that adds to the overall experience. However, opinions on the art style are mixed, with some players expressing a preference for more traditional visuals.

    • “What else is also enjoyable are the stunning visuals that ebi prepared for us.”
    • “The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I don't usually play this kind of game, but the ebi-hime games are really great!”
    • “I liked the art style quite a lot; it’s pretty cute and different, and the story is also good.”
    • “For the visual part of the novel, you'll have to judge for yourself, since some people do like the art style that the characters are made with; I personally don't.”
    • “I don't usually play visual novels with this type of art style, and because of it, I thought it would be more of a cute, light-hearted story.”
    • “The art style is quite different from what I am used to playing, but I feel that it only emphasizes the story and helps to make the characters more relatable.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it charming and funny at times, while others consider it dull and lacking depth. The cute art and engaging dialogue contribute positively, but the overall comedic impact varies significantly among players.

    • “Funny game!”
    • “The writing is easy to follow and funny with only a few misspellings.”
    • “Despite its problems, I did find it charming and endearing in parts, as well as funny and gripping in others.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits a wide range of feelings, from sadness during heartbreaking moments to joy and laughter during lighter scenes, creating a dynamic experience. While some character interactions may feel intrusive, the overall narrative effectively engages players' emotions, pulling them through various dramatic turns with both humor and heartfelt moments.

    • “I couldn't help but be sad when reading about heartbreaking moments, but at the same time, I giggled a lot during happy moments, often with a goofy grin on my face.”
    • “The story is making me laugh and smile, and has pulled me along by the heartstrings across every emotional and dramatic turn thus far!”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Many users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and dull, expressing disappointment that the positive reviews did not adequately address this issue. While not universally criticized, the lack of rewarding payoff after completing routes contributes to a sense of frustration for some players.

    • “The game gets really tedious at times.”
    • “It isn't horrible, but I found it quite dull and tedious to get through.”
    • “This is just my personal opinion, but I was surprised by the positive reviews. Playing the game felt tedious, and there was very little payoff after going through the routes.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and intuitive, allowing players to navigate routes without guides. However, it is limited in depth, primarily involving initial choices that lead to one of four story branches.

    • “The gameplay is really easy, and with a bit of intuition, it is possible to complete the routes without the use of guides.”
    • “There isn't much actual gameplay; you make some initial choices that determine which of the four story branches you take.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is praised for its well-written stories that enhance the charm of the cute character designs, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “The music was lovely, the character designs were cute, and the stories for each route were well written.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through its choose-your-ending mechanic, allowing players to explore various romantic outcomes and deepen their engagement with the warm and intimate relationships among the colorful characters in a rural town.

    • “It is a pretty fun read with choose-your-ending (romantic partner) based replayability; the subject matter being the fun and sometimes not so fun, but always incredibly warm and intimate relations between the colorful characters of a rural town, told in third person from the perspective of Rhea, the female lead character.”
    • “The game offers multiple paths and endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and relationships, which significantly enhances its replayability.”
    • “With various character arcs and storylines to uncover, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
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