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 has emotional depth.
- The background music is soothing and complements the atmosphere well.
- The story is extremely short, leaving little room for character development or plot depth.
- Writing feels simplistic and rushed, leading to awkward dialogue and a lack of coherence.
- Many players felt the game did not explore its interesting premise fully, resulting in a shallow experience.
- story64 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple and short, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and coherence, making it difficult to fully engage with the characters. While some found the emotional elements and real-life inspirations touching, others criticized the pacing and abrupt transitions, leading to a sense of rushed storytelling. Overall, the narrative offers a light and casual experience but leaves many wanting more in terms of length and complexity.
“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 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 was emotional, and the real-life inspiration shows throughout much of the game.”
“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.”
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as beautiful and soothing, effectively setting the tone, but its implementation is criticized for being inconsistent, with abrupt transitions and long silences that detract from the overall experience. While the soundtrack itself is enjoyable, many reviewers feel it lacks the dynamic and ambient qualities found in other visual novels, suggesting that it could have been utilized more effectively. Overall, the music adds to the atmosphere but suffers from poor execution.
“The story was simple, the background music was beautiful, and the art wasn't that bad compared to other games like this.”
“The art style is very beautiful and the music is very soothing to listen to.”
“- simple but beautiful soundtrack that adds to the tone.”
“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.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, with players highlighting a touching story that evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears. The themes of belief, friendship, and personal growth resonate throughout, making it a memorable experience despite its short length. Overall, the emotional impact is a significant aspect that players appreciate.
“Overall it made me cry.”
“The story was emotional and the real life inspiration shows throughout much of the game.”
“The end literally made me cry.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their beautiful and appealing art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic experience of the game. Additionally, the background music complements the visuals, creating a soothing atmosphere.
“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 development4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with personalities being easily understood but relationships feeling shallow and rushed. This results in a disconnect that fails to create a lasting emotional impact.
“The personalities given for characters were easy to understand, but in terms of character development between them, it still has some lacking, which I felt awkward at some point, thus making the relationships feel shallow, rushed, and not connected deep enough to leave a major impact at the end.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the visual novel is consistently praised for its beauty and sweetness, creating an engaging and immersive setting that resonates with players.
“Beautiful and sweet visual novel, loved the atmosphere and setting.”
