Vampires' Melody 2
- September 27, 2023
- AsicxArt
Get on SteamIn "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.
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Reviews
- The artwork and music are well-crafted, adding charm to the overall experience.
- The game retains some cute and comical moments, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Despite its flaws, it offers a heartwarming story that can resonate with players who enjoyed the first game.
- The story is considered bland and lacks the depth and humor of the first game, leading to disappointment among fans.
- The addition of mini-games is seen as unnecessary and detracts from the visual novel experience.
- Many players found the pacing slow and the plot unengaging, with excessive focus on mundane tasks like catching goats.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in "Vampires' Melody 2" continues the narrative from the first game, featuring familiar characters and a blend of heartwarming moments and interactive elements. However, many players found the plot to be lackluster, filled with filler content and minimal choices that detracted from the overall experience. While some appreciated the art and music, the consensus is that the sequel does not live up to the engaging storytelling of its predecessor.
“If you've read 'Vampires' Melody', then you would like the continuation of the story here in 'Vampires' Melody 2'.”
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it lacking compared to the original, others appreciate the funny moments and clever scriptwriting that highlight the protagonist's cowardice in a humorous light. Despite some criticism of fan service and romance tropes, the overall tone remains light-hearted and enjoyable for those who appreciate its quirky charm.
“Humor is still there though.”
“Some players may not like the fan service and romance tropes with a female vampire domineering over a cowardly male protagonist, although I still think the way the script is handled came off as very funny, and the scriptwriter has also given the protagonist several chances to save the day over a vastly more powerful supernatural being which saw me rooting for the protagonist despite his inherently weak and cowardly nature.”
“It was a pleasure to work on this project and we hope you will enjoy reading this cute, funny story, along with the cheery upbeat opening theme song 'seaside melody' by idol group 'luce twinkle wink☆' to lighten your day.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Vampires' Melody 2" are generally praised for their cute and well-drawn artwork, which retains the charm of previous titles by the developer. However, some users feel that certain character designs, particularly Yella, are overly sexualized without justification. Overall, the visuals, combined with excellent voice acting, contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
“As with Asicxart's earlier titles, Vampires' Melody 2 retains many of the charm and highlights from its earlier releases by featuring cute, well-drawn artwork and having great musical compositions for its accompanying background music.”
“Many of the scenes are also brought out very well by the excellent voice acting and artwork.”
“The only real reasons to buy Vampires' Melody 2 are the artwork, Steam achievements, and maybe the music.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in "Vampires' Melody 2" is generally well-received, with players appreciating its decent quality and engaging compositions that complement the game's charming artwork. The upbeat opening theme, "Seaside Melody" by Luce Twinkle Wink☆, adds a cheerful touch, enhancing the overall experience.
“The game is musical, interesting, and too cute! <3”
“As with 'Vampires' Melody 2's' earlier titles, it retains many of the charm and highlights from its earlier releases by featuring cute, well-drawn artwork and having great musical compositions for its accompanying background music.”
“It was a pleasure to work on this project, and we hope you will enjoy reading this cute, funny story, along with the cheery upbeat opening theme song 'Seaside Melody' by idol group 'Luce Twinkle Wink☆' to lighten your day.”
“The only real reasons to buy Vampires' Melody 2 are the artwork, Steam achievements, and maybe the music.”
“The music in this game is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
“While the opening theme song 'Seaside Melody' by the idol group 'Luce Twinkle Wink☆' is cheerful, it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks variety.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be heartwarming and emotionally engaging, appreciating its charming narrative despite its low budget. The overall sentiment highlights a consistent appeal in its cute and uplifting storytelling.
“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.”
