Twice Reborn: a vampire visual novel

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If you crossed a vampire, would you protect humanity or embrace the blood? Guide Mark Delaware's choices in this visual novel as he navigates this dangerous world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Twice Reborn: a vampire visual novel screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling storyline with engaging characters and multiple endings, providing high replay value.
The voice acting, soundtrack, and overall aesthetic are well-executed, enhancing the immersive experience.
Choices significantly impact the narrative, allowing players to explore different paths and outcomes.

The game has been criticized for its heavy-handed Christian themes, making alternative perspectives feel less moral.
Some players found the writing to include unnecessary fluff and felt that certain choices led to dead ends, limiting player agency.
There are reports of rough voice acting and a lack of polish in some areas, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Twice Reborn" is generally praised for its compelling narrative and relatable characters, though some reviewers noted pacing issues and grammatical errors. As a visual novel, it features branching paths that allow for multiple endings, but some players found the choices to be less impactful than expected, leading to a sense of abrupt conclusions. Overall, while the game may not appeal to everyone, particularly those outside the vampire genre, it is recommended for fans of interactive storytelling and character-driven plots.
- “The story had some areas that were a little slower paced than the rest, but for the most part, I found the story compelling, the characters relatable, and well written.”
- “There was a part in the story that broke me emotionally, and I had to actually step away for a while before coming back.”
- “So far, I'm interested in the storyline and characters, and I love the artwork for the backgrounds and sprites, as well as the music and voice acting.”
- “The branching of the story feels very directed at times, and in some locations where several options are presented, it makes little difference which option is selected.”
- “The endings feel like an abrupt end to the story; sort of like a long, long introduction to the cast of characters, very short mystery, and quick resolution.”
- “Twice Reborn is a visual novel with some branching path decision points, where the reader can potentially change the story or simply end up in a 'dead-end'.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its variety and quality, featuring a mix of genres such as jazz, rock, alternative, and classical that effectively enhances the game's atmosphere. Players appreciate the well-placed sound effects and catchy soundtrack, which contribute to an engaging experience, although some noted issues with volume levels. Overall, the music complements the visual and narrative elements, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The soundtrack is amazing; it got me jamming and bobbing my head to the songs.”
- “The music here has a pretty wide range of styles that includes jazz, rock, alternative, and classical.”
- “The variety of music makes sense since this takes place in a college town and is used effectively to set the tone for the scene.”
- “The background music upon starting is absurdly loud.”
- “There aren't a lot of options for Twice Reborn; music, sound, and voice volumes can be adjusted.”
- “Twice Reborn lacks a bit of polish but overall is a good example of a visual novel with a pleasing aesthetic, fitting soundtrack, twisting narrative, and difficult choices.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Twice Reborn" are characterized by a hand-drawn sketch aesthetic, enhanced with some digital editing, which contributes to its overall pleasing visual appeal. While some users note a lack of polish, the artwork for backgrounds and character sprites is well-received, complementing the engaging storyline and soundtrack.
- “So far I'm interested in the storyline and characters, and I love the artwork for the backgrounds and sprites as well as the music and voice acting.”
- “The graphics are worth mentioning; all of it is reminiscent of hand-drawn sketch work with some photoshopping.”
- “Twice Reborn lacks a bit of polish but overall is a good example of a visual novel with a pleasing aesthetic, fitting soundtrack, twisting narrative, and difficult choices.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its diverse characters and multiple paths and endings, making it engaging for players. However, some titles, like "Twice Reborn," have limited replay value and may only appeal to a niche audience, suggesting they are better experienced on sale.
- “It is interesting and has unusually high replay value.”
- “The characters are diverse and distinct, and the many possible paths and endings mean that there is a heap of replayability.”
- “Twice Reborn as a Campy Vampire story will not appeal to many players; however, it is recommended, but only on sale as its replay value is quite limited.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its exceptional writing and depth, featuring player character choices that extend beyond typical binary options, as well as RPG-like stats and social standings that significantly influence the experience.
- “I've also been impressed by the fantastic writing, the player character choices that go beyond the usual 'choose route A or choose route B', and the RPG-like stats and social standings which significantly affect gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which made certain gameplay elements frustrating.”
- “The combat system is clunky and doesn't provide the fluidity that modern games offer, making battles feel tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report experiencing profound emotional moments in the game, with some finding certain story elements so impactful that they needed to take breaks to process their feelings.
- “There was a part in the story that broke me emotionally, and I had to actually step away for a while before coming back.”