VenusBlood GAIA International
- September 26, 2023
- Ninetail
Get on SteamEmbark on the impossible quest to rescue the decaying world of Palastra in this dungeon defense SRPG, interwoven with a story of epic proportions!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers deep tactical gameplay with a variety of units and customization options, appealing to strategy enthusiasts.
- There is a significant amount of content, including over 1000 CGs and multiple difficulty modes, providing replayability.
- The optional adult patch adds a substantial amount of adult content for those interested, enhancing the overall experience.
- The translation quality is poor, often losing cultural nuances and leading to confusing character references.
- The main character is poorly implemented, displaying contradictory traits and failing to engage appropriately in adult scenes.
- Gameplay pacing is problematic, with no breaks between battles, making it difficult to trigger character events or manage resources effectively.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has received criticism primarily due to poor translation, which fails to respect the original character portrayals, leading to characters that come off as narcissistic and unlikable. Additionally, the non-stop visual novel format interrupts gameplay with story elements during battles, making it difficult for players to engage fully with either the narrative or the combat. Overall, the pacing is slow, and many players feel the story takes too long to develop.
“It's a non-stop visual novel, meaning there are no pauses, allowing you to either continue the story or engage in free battles.”
“The story unfolds during battles, which can interrupt or delay the action, adding a unique layer to the gameplay experience.”
“Many of the story characters exhibit a strong sense of ego, making them more narcissistic and repulsive than traditionally strong personalities.”
“I finally understand why so many people gave negative reviews due to translation; the translator did not respect how the original work addressed and referred to characters in the story.”
“Many of the story characters have an exaggerated ego, making them more narcissistic and repulsive than strong personalities.”
“Compared to other games, the translation is pretty bad, and the story takes a long time to get started.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a challenging learning curve, with many users recommending the easy mode to alleviate difficulty and enhance enjoyment of in-game events. It diverges from typical gameplay mechanics found in other translated titles, adopting a tower defense style while maintaining familiar combat and team-building elements. However, the pacing has been criticized as poor, impacting the overall experience.
“In gameplay terms, this game is different from other translated English games and plays more like tower defense.”
“Combat and team building remain largely the same as in other games, but the higher gameplay layer is completely different.”
“I highly recommend playing on easy, since the gameplay is difficult until you learn it. Plus, you won't feel rushed during battles and can enjoy the events that happen.”
“Lastly, the gameplay pacing is bad.”
“I highly recommend playing on easy, since the gameplay is difficult until you learn it. For 100% completion, you'll need to replay anyway, plus you won't feel rushed during battles and can enjoy the events that happen.”
“In gameplay terms, this game is different from other translated games and plays more like tower defense.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users have noted the absence of a digital soundtrack on Steam, which has been a point of disappointment for some players.
“The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I wish there was a digital soundtrack available on Steam because the music is phenomenal.”
“Unfortunately, Steam has no digital soundtrack.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised as a staple of the VenusBlood series, complementing its impressive visuals and deep tactical gameplay. Players appreciate the blend of humor with strategic elements, enhancing the overall experience.
“Over 1000 amazing CGs, extremely deep tactical and roster building, and staple humor expected from the VenusBlood series.”
