Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-
- June 27, 2024
- TYPE-MOON
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon features compelling storytelling, complex characters, and rich thematic depth. Despite minor flaws and oversights, the remake is a must-play for fans of dark fantasy and narrative-driven visual novels.
■Product Overview Ah...just how beautiful the moon is tonight... Gravely injured at a young age, Shiki Tohno was practically banished to a distant relative's home, where he lived a peaceful life until one day, news arrives of his father Makihisa's death. Shiki returns home to find his sister Akiha, who has inherited their father's position, living with two maids. There, he begins a new chapter …
Nintendo Switch
Playstation 4
PlayStation
Reviews
- The figure is well-crafted with faithful colors and good detailing, especially in the uniform and fabric folds.
- It is compact and easy to display, making it a great addition to any collection.
- The remake of Tsukihime offers a compelling narrative, beautiful art, and excellent localization, making it a must-play for fans of visual novels.
- The glasses and some paint details are lacking in quality, which detracts from the overall appearance.
- There are issues with the figure's assembly, as the base does not fit well with the figure's feet.
- The remake, while strong, has pacing issues and lacks some routes, making the story feel anticlimactic at times.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story of "Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon" is praised for its compelling narrative, complex characters, and rich thematic depth, effectively blending mystery, action, drama, and psychological horror. While some users note a lack of alternative routes that can make the story feel anticlimactic, the overall presentation and localization are highlighted as high-quality and engaging, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.
“Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon features compelling storytelling, complex characters, and rich thematic depth.”
“Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is a beautiful game with an amazingly rich story, a colorful cast of characters, and smooth localization.”
“It feels as though every bit of the game has been carefully and lovingly crafted for the purpose of creating the definitive version of Tsukihime — one in which the shocking narrative developments hit harder, the action sequences are even more exhilarating, and the core story of life, death, and love is all the more bewitching.”
“The lack of other routes makes the story feel a bit anticlimactic, along with performance issues.”
“The story feels disjointed and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
“The characters are underdeveloped, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beautiful soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of multiple endings encourages players to engage more deeply with the narrative, providing extra context and emotional resonance through the music.
“The beautiful soundtrack enhances the emotional depth of the game.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, making the listening experience truly memorable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for performance issues, which detract from the overall experience, and the limited routes available in the story contribute to a sense of anticlimax.
“The lack of alternative routes makes the story feel a bit anticlimactic, compounded by persistent performance issues.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization problems that lead to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite its potential, the optimization is so poor that it detracts from the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.”
Critic Reviews
Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon- (Switch) Review Mini
The same intensity as the predecessor, with more choices. And file size.
75%Tsukihime -A Piece of Blue Glass Moon- Reclaims Its Throne as Visual Novel King
Even with just being the first part of a remake, Tsukihime -A Piece of Blue Glass Moon- might be one of, if not the best, visual novel games currently Out there. It's a fantastic remake and a great entry point for TYPE-Moon newcomers.
0%Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon
Tsukihime – A piece of blue glass moon – has brought a beloved classic visual novel to a new generation of gamers. It has made significant strides in presentation and content, despite only being a partial remake. Type-Moon’s ability to craft engaging and immersive narratives continues to show with this piece of work.
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