Virago Herstory

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Virago Herstory is a single player survival platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Honest Chronicle Studios and was released on November 24, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Virago herstory is about a little girl called Willow who after running away from her home becomes a victim of stalking

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story13 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game effectively conveys the emotional struggles and realities faced by young girls, making it a powerful narrative experience.
Despite its simplicity, the storytelling is impactful and relatable, resonating with many players on a personal level.
The art style and music contribute to the game's unsettling atmosphere, enhancing the overall emotional experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and control issues, making it frustrating and difficult to play at times.
Many players found the narrative to be poorly structured and confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is very short, which some players felt limited its potential for deeper storytelling and engagement.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Virago: Herstory" is described as a poignant and dark exploration of themes such as abuse and neglect, resonating with some players for its emotional depth and relatability. However, many reviewers criticize the execution, noting that the narrative can be vague, poorly structured, and overshadowed by buggy controls, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the story impactful and worth experiencing, others feel it is marred by gameplay issues and a lack of clarity.
- “The storytelling is really good about what creeps there are. 10/10”
- “A sad short story about an abusive mother that ran off her loving husband and a poor little girl that needs to find people to love and protect her in a dark and cruel world.”
- “But overall it's amazing, the story is dark yet beautiful. Going with the character and her experiences is also amazing, and the ending was very satisfying.”
- “The story in the beginning is a bit vague for how quickly paced it is, which leaves the mother's actions confusing. Additionally, I hadn't realized when the game actually started because there was no indicator of it.”
- “The plot itself is strange and not relatable.”
- “The story is very poorly strung together.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as deeply emotional and relatable, evoking strong feelings such as sadness and anxiety in players. Many reviewers noted that it effectively conveys its narrative and themes, leading to moments of tears and reflection, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking an emotional journey. Despite its brevity and some changes from the original, it still resonates powerfully with players.
- “Very emotional, heartfelt, and relatable.”
- “I would recommend this game to anyone who is looking for an emotional and narrative experience.”
- “The messages at the dark street scene with eyes made me cry and realize that someday I will find my light too :(”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing the poor execution of its 2D art style, which is reminiscent of Microsoft's Limbo but lacks intrigue and quality. While some appreciate the simplicity of the visuals and their alignment with the game's message, overall, the graphics are considered lackluster and outdated, failing to meet modern standards.
- “The art style is simple and so is the dialogue, but I truly believe that is what brought a lot of the feeling and enjoyment for me.”
- “It's a simple game as far as gameplay and graphics go, but the message of the game is more important.”
- “It's impressive since the game is so short and not graphically all that amazing.”
- “The developer faithfully stole the art style from Microsoft's Limbo game, only they did it really badly, so the game looks awful, rather than intriguingly stylized.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “The visuals got a bump up, but the rest got worse.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting buggy controls that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the story, the persistent bugs have led to frustration, making it difficult for many to progress through the game. Overall, the stability issues seem to overshadow the narrative, impacting enjoyment.
- “100% bug-free product”
- “The game ended up being extremely buggy.”
- “This game is so annoying; I would imagine it has a good storyline, but the controls are so buggy I couldn't even get past the 3rd episode out of 10.”
- “The story is good, but the buggy controls took all of my enjoyment out of it.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is perceived as drastically simplified and overly basic, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and lack of depth.
- “While I think it's drastically simplified, the gameplay is extremely simple.”
- “Just another gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be enjoyable, but some players feel that it may not have lasting appeal, as they find it sufficient to experience just a couple of times.
- “What's funny is I played it twice, but that's already enough for me this year.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its exceptional quality, contributing to an intriguing and melancholic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “The art and music were simply awesome, and the feel of the game is both interesting and melancholic.”