Vision of Aurora Borealis
- August 22, 2016
- Purin Productions
Get on Steam"Vision of Aurora Borealis" is a visually striking kinetic novel set in Iceland, following a photographer's journey to capture the northern lights. The story takes a turn when he meets a mysterious, hostile young girl, leading to an adventure filled with myths, nature, and personal growth. The game offers 20 beautiful CGs, a delightful main story, and original soothing music, with upcoming language support in Chinese and Japanese.
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Reviews
- Beautiful artwork and scenery that enhances the overall experience.
- The story, while short, is touching and relatable, providing a light emotional escape.
- The background music is soothing and complements the atmosphere of the game.
- The story is extremely short, leaving little room for character development or plot depth.
- Writing feels simplistic and rushed, with awkward dialogue and abrupt transitions.
- Many players found the overall experience lacking, comparing it unfavorably to other free visual novels.
- story32 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple and short, often leaving players wanting more depth and development. While some found it touching and unique, particularly with its emotional elements and real-life inspiration, many reviewers criticized the pacing, coherence, and abrupt ending, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from a longer format to better explore character connections and plot details. Overall, the game offers a light and casual experience, but its brevity and lack of complexity may not satisfy all players.
“I will say that I enjoyed the story very much; I decided to read it after having a bad day, and I don't regret that decision.”
“The story was emotional and the real-life inspiration shows throughout much of the game.”
“The story is one of a kind and stands out greatly from any other visual novel on Steam, but it felt like there should have been a lot more between the beginning and end of the game considering the connection between the characters.”
“The story is also too short to properly get into or to allow you to be truly involved with the characters.”
“Lastly, the end doesn't make much sense, and given what the story provides you with, you're not really sure whether there is an unspoken explanation for it or just a gaping plot hole.”
“The writing was poorly edited and the story feels rushed and poorly paced.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as beautiful and soothing, enhancing the overall tone. However, reviewers noted issues with the implementation, such as abrupt transitions and long silences that detracted from the experience, suggesting that the soundtrack could have been utilized more effectively. While the soundtrack itself is appreciated, its integration into the narrative feels lacking, impacting the overall immersion.
“The story was simple, the background music was beautiful, and the art wasn't that bad compared to other games like this.”
“I really enjoyed the soundtrack itself, but I can't help but feel like it wasn't implemented to its full potential in this visual novel.”
“The art style is very beautiful and the music is very soothing to listen to.”
“The soundtrack didn't feel nearly as dynamic and ambient as all the other visual novels I've read; this is primarily due to the long silences (that felt unnecessary at times) in sequences where the light piano background music set the mood perfectly, and the abrupt background music change during certain scenes of the story that could use some sort of fading transition.”
“The dialog feels very awkward and unnatural, the music has no fade in or out which makes the transitions feel very abrupt, the story was dull and lacking in detail, and the bond the main characters had felt so forced and unnatural.”
“The music changes too abruptly and there are constant spelling mistakes.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching story that resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong feelings such as sadness and joy. Many users report being moved to tears by the narrative, which features themes of belief, friendship, and personal growth, making it a memorable experience despite its brevity.
“Not gonna spoil the rest, but she vanished into nothingness because she was in spirit form. Then she thanked him for believing in her, and now she has friends and can play football, etc. Very touching story in this visual novel game. I loved it; it was short, but hey, it was good.”
“Overall, it made me cry.”
“The story was emotional, and the real-life inspiration shows throughout much of the game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful and appealing artwork, contributing to an overall visually stunning experience. The art style is consistently highlighted as a standout feature, complemented by soothing background music.
“The art style is really beautiful, and the background music is quite good too.”
“The art style is very beautiful and the music is very soothing to listen to.”
“The art style is great.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a notable lack of character development, with personalities being easily understood but relationships feeling shallow and rushed. This results in a disconnection that diminishes the emotional impact of the characters' journeys.
“Lack of character development.”
“The personalities given for characters were easy to understand, but in terms of character development between them, it still has some lacking, which made me feel awkward at some points. This made the relationships feel shallow, rushed, and not connected deeply enough to leave a major impact at the end.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the visual novel is praised for its beauty and charm, creating an engaging and immersive setting that enhances the overall experience.
“Beautiful and sweet visual novel; I loved the atmosphere and setting.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're part of the story.”
“Every scene is filled with a captivating ambiance that draws you in.”
