Together We Live
- December 8, 2017
- Water Phoenix
Get on Steam"Stand by you" is a visual novel that you can play it about three-five hours with no choices. Only him and her in the ruined world. He goes on a journey to live with the girl who keeps to die.
Reviews
- The story is engaging and emotionally impactful, with many readers finding it a hidden gem worth exploring.
- The art and voice acting are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The themes explored in the narrative provide deep introspection on human nature and the value of life.
- The English translation is riddled with typos and grammatical errors, making it difficult to follow at times.
- Some players find the pacing slow, particularly in the first half, which may lead to a lack of interest.
- As a kinetic novel, it lacks player choices, which may not appeal to everyone.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as a dark and intricate narrative that captivates players from the beginning, with every detail contributing to the overall plot. However, the experience is marred by poor localization, including grammar and typographical errors, which can make the already complex story harder to follow. Despite these issues, many reviewers found the story engaging and full of twists, particularly noting that it becomes more compelling in the latter half.
“The story grabbed me from the start and pulled me all the way until the end... I ended up missing sleep.”
“I love this, the story was full of twists and turns, minor things became important later on and the voice acting was amazing.”
“So I would say if you read this, you should expect a dark utsuge with a very specific story, where all the text, no matter how insignificant it may seem at the moment, will have value to the plot.”
“The localization was terrible, though—the plot already does quite a lot of mental gymnastics and cryptic monologuing; so the often broken, sometimes plainly incomprehensible grammar—and god knows how many typos—renders the experience a bit more taxing to follow than necessary.”
“The story pacing is a little bit slow to start off... it only really picks up in the last 3-4 hours of read time (about halfway) which to be fair is where I found the story to get interesting.”
“The story pacing is a little bit slow to start off... it only really picks up in the last 3-4 hours of read time (about halfway) which to be fair is where I found the story to get interesting.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics received a mixed response, with users noting that while the overall artwork is simple, there are standout moments featuring beautiful CGs. Despite some criticism regarding translations and grammar, the visuals are generally appreciated, earning a score of 7.5/10.
“The artwork is simple for faces and scenery for the most part, but there are occasional two or three CGs that are absolutely beautiful.”
“Whilst the translations, spellings, and grammar are poor and off-putting, at least it provides nice visuals and a story worth reading till the end.”
“[b]Graphics: 7.5/10[/b]”
“The artwork is simple for faces and scenery for the most part, but there are the occasional two or three CGs that do show up that are absolutely beautiful.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the game's intense atmosphere, though the limited soundtrack leads to frequent repetition. Despite its low-budget nature, the quality of the music is generally well-received and serves its purpose.
“The music is quite good at setting the mood for the rather extreme setting.”
“There isn’t a lot of soundtracks, which is why most of these are played and repeated more than I'd like, but considering this is a low-budget title, this is more than enough.”
“There isn’t a lot of soundtracks, which is why most of these are played and repeated more than I'd like. But considering this is a low-budget title, this is more than enough.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received a mixed review, scoring 5.5/10, with numerous issues noted by users. However, the low price of £3.99 makes it a low-risk purchase for those willing to overlook these problems.
“With the amount of gameplay issues, you’d think it may not be worth buying, but for only £3.99, you aren’t really losing all that much here.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite some translation and grammatical issues, the visual novel is praised for its touching story, which resonates emotionally with players, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
“This visual novel has a truly touching story that resonates deeply, making it a worthwhile experience despite some translation and grammar issues.”
“The emotional depth of the characters and their journeys left a lasting impact on me, making it one of the most memorable experiences I've had in a visual novel.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline and the way it tackled complex emotions, creating a powerful connection with the characters.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as quiet and ambient, often bordering on silence, which effectively enhances the overall experience of the game.
“The atmosphere is quiet, ambient, and almost silent in some cases, perfectly fitting the overall mood of the game.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and evocative, creating a sense of place that enhances the storytelling.”
“The atmosphere feels too quiet and ambient, almost silent at times, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The lack of engaging sounds makes the atmosphere feel lifeless and uninviting.”
“The environment lacks the immersive qualities needed to create a compelling atmosphere.”
