VenusBlood HOLLOW International
- January 6, 2022
- Ninetail
Get on SteamIn VenusBlood HOLLOW International, players navigate a dark fantasy world as a powerful Overlord, commanding demons and making strategic decisions in grid-based battles. The game features multiple story routes, character customization, and tactical combat. Players must balance building their dark dominion, managing resources, and navigating complex relationships to achieve their goals. Please note that the game contains mature content and themes, including sexuality and violence.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a rich and engaging story with well-developed lore, making it enjoyable for fans of fantasy narratives.
- There is a high level of customization for units and commanders, allowing for diverse strategies and gameplay experiences.
- Improvements in UI and mechanics from previous titles in the series enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is not newcomer-friendly, lacking tutorials and clear explanations of its complex mechanics, which can be overwhelming.
- The presence of non-consensual themes, including rape, is significant and may not be adequately warned about, which can be distressing for some players.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as poor animated water performance, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and well-written, with character development and dialogue that adapt based on player choices, enhancing the overall experience. While some players find the narrative to be somewhat basic and predictable, others appreciate its charm and the evolution from previous installments in the series. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its value as an eroge title.
“Their appearance, personality, and dialogue will change according to your choices in the main story.”
“Very fun JRPG, with a very well-written story.”
“A long story that is probably better than you would expect from a game of this type.”
“Unless the game is on sale, the story for the most part is pretty basic, with obvious twists and repetitive setups.”
“You could play the all-ages version of the game, and just play it for the story and tactical aspect, but in my opinion, if that's what you want, you should look elsewhere.”
“5/10 storytelling.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and depth, standing out from typical sexually explicit games with engaging mechanics and a compelling story. However, players note a steep learning curve and a lack of clear explanations for the game's mechanics, suggesting that newcomers should avoid harder difficulties initially. Overall, while the gameplay is rewarding, it requires patience and a willingness to learn.
“The gameplay alone makes this worth it already, with the story just pushing it even more.”
“Unique and fun gameplay: unlike 99% of sexually explicit games on Steam, the gameplay is not some barebones RPG Maker game, cheap knockoff of a better game, a brainless 'puzzle' game, or a visual novel with no gameplay at all.”
“The game mechanics are complex and engaging.”
“The learning curve is steep and the game doesn't explain its own mechanics very well.”
“Lots of mechanics in the game, and, for better or worse, the game does not hold your hand, drip-feeding your tutorials on each one.”
“I highly recommend you do not play on hard to start if you are not familiar with the series and/or don’t want to spend a lot of time in the beginning learning all the mechanics.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing its engaging story and gameplay, making it a standout eroge experience. Reviewers highlight the quality of the soundtrack and its contribution to the overall enjoyment, alongside the appeal of the characters.
“But overall, with an amazing story, soundtrack, and gameplay, it's definitely worth the money and it is hard to find a better eroge game out there.”
“Good music, lovely characters, and Anora is the best girl.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered underwhelming, particularly in the fight sequences and map design, though the artwork is described as decent yet somewhat clichéd. Despite these visual shortcomings, the depth of combat and stats adds a layer of complexity that some players find engaging.
“While the actual fights and map graphics leave much to be desired, the depth of the combat and stats is pretty overwhelming at first.”
“The artwork is decent, if not a bit trope.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through its dual moral choices of good and evil, as well as the challenge of completing higher difficulty levels, such as Thanatos mode. Players can further enhance their experience by engaging enemies in the highest berserk mode, unlocking additional bonuses upon completion.
“The game offers great replay value with the option to choose between good and evil paths, and tackling higher difficulties in Thanatos mode. Additionally, playing with all enemies on the highest berserk mode unlocks extra bonuses upon completion, making it a super challenging and exhilarating experience.”
“With multiple endings and character choices, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
“The variety of gameplay modes and challenges keeps you coming back for more, as each run can be drastically different based on your choices and playstyle.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that unlocking additional characters requires completing high difficulty levels, often necessitating multiple playthroughs and significant resource investment, leading to a grinding experience.
“You have to play through the game on super high difficulties to unlock additional characters, which leads to grinding for about 5+ playthroughs and resource hogging to unlock the best unit in the game.”
“The grinding required to unlock new characters is excessive and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“Grinding for resources and characters takes away from the overall enjoyment, making the game feel more like a tedious task than a fun experience.”
