Unmoor

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Unmoor is a single player action game with a romance theme. It was developed by MariLuzaria and was released on May 2, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Unmoor" is a single-player Romance Visual Novel game with an interesting plot, outstanding graphics, and an excellent soundtrack. Take on the role of Louisa, a determined young woman who sets out to reclaim her family's ship after it's stolen by a devious Monsieur Viardo. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to romance three male characters, or choose to complete the game without any romantic relationships. Experience full character branches and immerse yourself in this fantasy otome.

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Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story38 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
The main character, Louisa, is strong and determined, providing a refreshing take on female protagonists in otome games.
The music is delightful and fits well with the nautical theme, adding to the immersive atmosphere.

The story is very short and feels rushed, with many routes lacking depth and development.
Some characters are one-dimensional, and the romances often feel forced and underdeveloped.
There are instances of untranslated dialogue and minor bugs that detract from the overall experience.

story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it average and short, often feeling rushed and lacking depth in character development and romance. While some appreciated the charming art and intriguing themes, others criticized the linearity and predictability of the plot, suggesting that it could benefit from more choices and twists. Overall, the narrative is seen as decent but underwhelming, with potential that remains largely unfulfilled.
- “The translation is wonderful, the writing vivid, and the story is wonderful to follow.”
- “Unmoor is a delightful game with pretty art and an interesting story.”
- “I really enjoyed the story; it was captivating and interesting.”
- “The game relies on boring descriptive language and forced dialogue to help the contrived plot along.”
- “The game was short, but I wasn't expecting a lengthy game for its price; the story also felt very rushed, romances were very fast and there was no tension to be felt at all.”
- “There is no engaging story here, no complex well-developed characters, no exciting romance (which spells doom for a romance-centered game).”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly fitting well with the nautical theme. However, many users noted the limited variety, with only a few tracks leading to repetition. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the art, it could benefit from more diverse compositions.
- “The music is beautiful and I am in love with the art.”
- “Aurally, the soundtrack does the narrative justice with music that really fits in well with the nautical theme of the story.”
- “I really enjoyed this game, not only is the music beautiful and enchanting, just listen to the main theme.”
- “An extremely simple visual novel with a simple story, simple dialogue, and simple music.”
- “The music is a little repetitive but nice; the art is weak in a few spots but overall very good.”
- “It could use more variety in music, but that's my only complaint.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and lush art style, effectively capturing the 'life at sea' aesthetic. While most character sprites and CGs are considered stunning, a few, particularly those of certain characters, have been noted as awkward or unsettling. Overall, the artwork is regarded as one of the game's strongest qualities, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “The artwork is great, and probably its best quality.”
- “This visual novel features a strikingly gorgeous art style that is just a pleasure to peruse.”
- “The writing (and the English translation) is stellar compared to a lot of otome games on Steam, and the art style is lush and attractive.”
- “The visuals you can judge for yourself.”
- “The game's art style is very pretty, save for a few pieces.”
- “It framed the 'life at sea' aesthetic very well.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the emotional aspect of the game are polarized; some players found the narrative and characters unengaging and dull, while others experienced a deeply touching and heartwarming story that evoked genuine anxiety and investment in the romance. Overall, the emotional impact varies significantly among players, with some feeling a strong connection and others feeling disconnected.
- “I highly recommend this game as I felt like I was in a romance novel that I didn't want to put down. It wasn't cheesy, but rather touching and heartwarming, to the point where I was anxious for my character to fall in love with the sweet, yet dashing Vay.”
- “I see the effort they tried putting into this, but everything was just boring. It was a boring read, a boring story, and a boring main character. Even the art was boring; no shame to the artist, it just didn't really suit anything.”
replayability
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The game has mixed opinions on replayability; while some users find it lacking in replay value, others appreciate its potential for repeated playthroughs. Overall, the consensus suggests that replayability may vary significantly among players.
- “- The replay value is also great.”
- “It's not a bad game per se, but in my opinion, it doesn't have much replay value.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by beautiful music that effectively complements the overall experience, though some users noted a lack of variety in the musical tracks.
- “The beautiful music perfectly emphasized the atmosphere of the game, even though there wasn't much variety in the tracks.”