Visual Novel Engine
- July 7, 2017
- qberty
- 50h median play time
Get on SteamThe 0m3ga Visual Novel Engine will play visual novels as well as let you create and share them with anyone. No programming experience or scripting language is required! A simple tagging system is used to make the engine as flexible as any other visual novel creator out there. Use Visual Novel Engine to spend less time on the mechanics of your visual novel and more time on writing it. Get your vis…
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Reviews
- The user interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy for beginners to create visual novels without any coding experience.
- The engine allows for quick creation and customization of visual novels, with features like drag-and-drop functionality and the ability to add music and sound effects easily.
- It's a free tool that provides a great starting point for aspiring visual novel creators, with a supportive community and potential for growth.
- The software is still in early access and has numerous bugs, including issues with exporting and media importing, which can hinder the user experience.
- There is a lack of comprehensive documentation and tutorials, making it difficult for new users to fully understand how to utilize all features effectively.
- The engine is limited in functionality, making it challenging to create more complex visual novels, as it primarily supports linear storytelling with minimal branching paths.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is well-integrated, allowing users to upload their own tracks and sound effects, but it lacks volume control for both music and sound effects, which can be frustrating. Reviewers recommend clearer documentation on file management for music and images to enhance user experience. Overall, while the functionality is solid, improvements in volume adjustment and guidance are needed.
“Being able to add any music or sound and upload any picture (I recommend using PNG files) enhances the creative experience.”
“The game plays music and sound effects quite well, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.”
“There is a dedicated folder for the visual novel where you can organize your music and pictures, making it easy to manage your assets.”
“You also can't modify music volume, which is annoying as one of the sound clips I have is quite quiet.”
“Can't adjust volume for music or sound effects.”
“I'd highly suggest that the developer makes a massive documentation section that explains where we should stick our sound, music, and image files.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is currently viewed as underdeveloped, with users expressing hope for improvements in future updates. While it offers a basic narrative framework, it lacks essential features and functionality, making it less useful for those seeking a more interactive storytelling experience. Overall, the early access status leaves room for potential enhancement, but the current execution is seen as inadequate.
“It's very easy to use this if you are like me and trying to create a story base for a game you are working on.”
“Right now my starter story is just narrative.”
“This is early access, so I'm hoping they do fix the current problems because right now it's useless unless you want just a story full of texts.”
“There are some basic functions that I expected, like telling you when you've reached the end of a story, that weren't there.”
“This is early access, so I'm hoping they do fix the current problems because right now it's useless unless you want just a story full of text.”
“Right now, my starter story is just narrative.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally considered to be buggy, particularly when engaging in complex tasks, which is typical for an early access title. Users have reported issues such as slow text speed and glitches, including text duplication, although some aspects function adequately for basic gameplay.
“It's buggy, and I wish there was a way to test specific scripts without playing through the whole game, but other than that, it really works for me.”
“Buggy and incomplete, though this is to be expected from an early access application.”
“After having such a long break and coming back to this, I have noticed that the text speed is still unbearably slow, which can be mitigated by clicking, but that comes with its own fair share of issues such as text duplication and glitches.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization for the game is criticized, particularly on the PC platform, where users feel it underperforms compared to its potential, suggesting it may be a poorly executed Android port.
“The PC platform has much better to offer, both visually and in terms of performance, than this piece of software that feels like an Android port.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with some opting to click through text to load it all at once, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The grinding feels excessively slow; while you can click to load everything at once, it quickly becomes tedious.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly monotonous, leading to a lack of engagement with the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has resonated well with players, as evidenced by six individuals finding a particular review amusing. This suggests that the game's comedic elements effectively engage its audience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and hilarious situations.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
“The witty puns and playful banter throughout the game made it a delightful experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally perceived as minimalistic and lacking in detail, giving the game a barebones aesthetic.
“It looks rather barebones aesthetically though.”
