Vampires' Melody 2
- September 27, 2023
- AsicxArt
In "Vampires' Melody 2" , Yella, a vampire girl, and Raylan, her thrall, are exiled to a deserted island after being arrested in the modern world. With limited knowledge of the modern world and no humans to feed on, the duo must navigate their new surroundings and find a way to survive. The game features an intuitive flowchart system, high-resolution CGs and backgrounds, and fun casual minigames, with a haunting original soundtrack and full voice acting adding to the atmosphere.
Reviews
- The artwork and music are well-received, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
- The game features some funny moments and a heartwarming story, despite its flaws.
- Players who enjoyed the first game may still find value in the characters and interactions.
- The story is considered bland and lacks depth compared to the first game, with many players feeling it is mostly filler.
- The addition of mini-games is seen as unnecessary and poorly executed, detracting from the visual novel experience.
- Many players express disappointment with the pacing and character development, particularly regarding the protagonist's relationship dynamics.
- story27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it lacks depth and coherence compared to its predecessor. While some appreciated the heartwarming elements and interactive moments, others criticized it for being filled with filler content and offering minimal choices that do not significantly impact the narrative. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is underwhelming and fails to build on the intriguing backstory established in the first game.
“Like the previous game, you can see a nice story, protagonists, OST, art, etc. I loved everything so much.”
“But anyway, the story is heartwarming, and despite the low budget, the game turned out to be rather lovely.”
“I did not expect such a strong start, let alone an outstanding story.”
“The game doesn't add anything to the first, and the story is bad; they just added some mini-games to try to fix it.”
“This one has a pretty bland story, very few choices, and no real alternate routes.”
“The story is mostly filler or over-extended; only the very beginning and the very end have any meaning at all, most of the things that happened in the middle could've been shortened or made to be a whole lot more interesting.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has its moments, but overall, it fails to engage players fully, with some late-game character introductions feeling underwhelming. While there are funny instances, they do not significantly enhance the overall experience.
“Humor is still there though.”
“It's funny that they introduced some characters late in the game, but at this point, I wanted it to end.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Vampires' Melody 2" is generally considered decent and contributes to the game's overall charm, alongside its appealing artwork and engaging gameplay. While it may not be the primary draw, it adds to the game's musical theme and cuteness.
“The game is musical, interesting, and too cute! <3”
“The art is still good and the music is decent.”
“The only real reasons to buy Vampires' Melody 2 are the artwork, Steam achievements, and maybe the music.”
“The only real reasons to buy Vampires' Melody 2 are the artwork, Steam achievements, and maybe the music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Vampires' Melody 2" are generally praised for their good artwork, though some players feel that certain character designs, particularly Yella, are overly sexualized. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a key reason to engage with the game, alongside achievements and music.
“The only real reasons to buy Vampires' Melody 2 are the artwork, Steam achievements, and maybe the music.”
“The art style is, generally speaking, good.”
“The only real reasons to buy Vampires' Melody 2 are the artwork, Steam achievements, and maybe the music.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming narrative that resonates with players, despite its low budget. Users appreciate the cute and uplifting nature of the story, which contributes to an overall charming experience.
“The story is heartwarming, and despite the low budget, the game turned out to be rather lovely.”
“I bought and played pretty much every Asicxart game because they were cute and heartwarming, with a mostly lightweight story.”