VenusBlood GAIA International

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In VenusBlood GAIA International, play as Archduke Theofrad who fights against the Holy Dragon Empire, Granleyd, to save a decaying world with the power of Ether. With the Arcane Avatar Theory, Theofrad must carefully strategize and navigate his way through the war as the underdog. Amidst the challenges, Theofrad seeks to discover the source of a mysterious plague and unknown creatures threatening the lands.

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Play Modes

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

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay that combines strategic tower defense elements with base building and resource management.
The story is well-executed and keeps players entertained, with two main routes that allow for different character outcomes.
The soundtrack is excellent, enhancing the overall experience and prompting players to pause and enjoy the music.

The game suffers from an outdated interface and resolution that does not support widescreen, which detracts from the visual experience.
The translation quality is poor, with cultural references lost and character addresses misrepresented, leading to confusion for players who value accuracy.
The pacing of the gameplay can be frustrating, as it lacks breaks for players to engage with character events, making it difficult to enjoy the narrative amidst battles.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and explores the theme of pregnancy, though it may feel generic and is hampered by poor translation that affects character portrayal. Players note that the narrative unfolds continuously during battles, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration. While the execution has its merits, the pacing and translation issues detract from the overall experience.
- “The story is engaging and manages to keep players entertained throughout.”
- “Even though the plot might feel generic by today’s standards, it still stands out due to its execution.”
- “This particular game explores pregnancy as a central theme in its story, which may appeal to or deter some players.”
- “It's just what I am trying to say, I finally understand why so many people gave negative reviews due to translation, as the translator did not respect how the original work addressed and referred to characters in the story.”
- “Many of the story characters have an accented ego (aka more narcissistic and repulsive than strong personality).”
- “Compared to the other games, the translation is pretty bad and the story takes a long time to get started.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay introduces a strategic tower defense style, focusing on squad assembly to defend against enemies, which marks a departure from its predecessor. While it features challenging mechanics that may require replaying for completion, the pacing is criticized, and players are encouraged to start on easy mode to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, the game blends visual novel elements with a unique gameplay approach that distinguishes it from other titles in the genre.
- “The gameplay adopts a strategic approach reminiscent of a tower defense game, where you assemble squads to defend your base from invading enemies.”
- “Although the aesthetics of both games are extremely similar, this title introduces a significantly different gameplay style compared to its predecessor.”
- “In gameplay terms, this game is different from other translated games and plays more like tower defense.”
- “Lastly, the gameplay pacing is bad.”
- “I highly recommend playing on easy, since the gameplay is difficult until you learn it (and for 100% you'll need to replay anyways), plus you won't feel rushed due to battle and can enjoy the events that happen during battles.”
- “While the gameplay is notable, the game primarily focuses on being a visual novel.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is widely praised as a highlight, with players often pausing gameplay to fully appreciate the music. However, some users expressed disappointment that a digital soundtrack is not available on Steam.
- “A highlight of the game is its excellent soundtrack.”
- “There are moments when you’ll find yourself pausing the gameplay just to listen to the music.”
- “Unfortunately, Steam has no digital soundtrack.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are noted for their aesthetic similarity to its predecessor, yet they complement a distinctly different gameplay style, enhancing the overall visual experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistent with the established tone of the VenusBlood series, complementing its deep tactical gameplay and extensive character roster. Players can expect a blend of clever wit and engaging comedic elements throughout their experience.
- “Over 1000 amazing CGs, extremely deep tactical and roster building, and the staple humor expected from the VenusBlood series.”