VOID

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VOID is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by Vifth Floor and was released on October 31, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"VOID" is a single-player, violence casual game with an intriguing espionage and revenge-themed story. As protagonist Arthur Woods, a vengeful assassin, players will meet allies like Julie Ross, a vigilante with anger issues, and Ciel Blanchette, an intelligent rookie, to untangle a web of lies surrounding the death of Arthur's loved one. The game boasts stellar visuals and a good soundtrack.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story16 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are visually appealing, with high-quality CGs that enhance the experience.
The soundtrack is well-composed and fits the tone of the game, adding to the overall atmosphere.
The story has an intriguing premise with potential for engaging twists, particularly in the canon route.

The writing suffers from numerous typos and grammatical errors, which detract from immersion and professionalism.
The pacing is inconsistent, with some scenes feeling rushed and abrupt transitions that disrupt the flow of the narrative.
Player choices are limited and often lead to unsatisfying outcomes, reducing the impact of decision-making in the game.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the visual novel is a mixed bag, featuring an intriguing revenge plot intertwined with espionage, but suffers from pacing issues and clichéd elements that detract from its overall impact. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and character arcs, others criticize the writing quality, lack of emotional depth, and rushed conclusions. Overall, the game offers a decent experience with multiple routes, but it may not resonate with everyone due to its technical flaws and underdeveloped romantic elements.
- “The plot is overall intriguing, the characters are entertaining, and I like the plot twist, though I wish that the true ending went into further detail regarding it.”
- “Void is a story-rich visual novel centered around revenge and espionage developed by Vifth Floor and published by Sekai Project.”
- “In conclusion, Void is highly recommended to visual novel fans as well as anyone who likes a good revenge story with thrilling action.”
- “The parts of the content of two routes are simply copied verbatim with minimal changes or not copied (but still referenced) to the canon route, making some dialogues ridiculous and not fitting to the rest of the story.”
- “The plot is nonsensical, and that'd be fine if it wasn't trying to be serious and edgy.”
- “The writing and dialogue felt like a fanfic and amateurish; the story felt very plain and the way people talked was too forced.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers praising its fitting and atmospheric quality, particularly in relation to the game's themes. While some tracks are noted as standout pieces, others are described as merely adequate, and there are criticisms regarding abrupt transitions and a lack of memorable melodies. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, making it a worthwhile aspect for fans of the genre.
- “The music is consistently used well.”
- “The soundtrack by Vesuvia [Ecky] is also terrific and really flows with the darkly themed subject matter.”
- “Really loving the game so far, has great dialogue, interesting characters, a really amazing soundtrack (seriously hats off to these guys), and some quality waifus.”
- “Music tracks stop abruptly, no fade out.”
- “However, there is a lot of whiplash with some of the songs as the happier tunes do not complement the darker, more mysterious vibe the novel has at times.”
- “--music (opening theme and rock bgm was very good, the rest was just okay.)”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the visual novel have received high praise for their stunning artwork and vibrant colors, with many reviewers highlighting the top-grade quality of the character sprites and backgrounds. The manga-inspired art style effectively complements the narrative's darker themes, enhancing the overall presentation. While the visuals are consistently lauded, some users noted that the game's other elements may not live up to the same standard.
- “A pretty good visual novel with a compelling storyline and amazing artworks!!!”
- “The artwork is really good, top-grade good.”
- “The manga-inspired art style is beautiful and full of gorgeous colors, but a lot of darker tones are used which really complement the bleak narrative of the rather intense storyline.”
- “I went for thumbs up due to the graphic design and music, but all the rest... the plot seems okay until the details are actually fleshed out.”
- “On the positive side, the visuals were very well done, even if I found the rest of the game to be disappointing.”
- “I mean, this is a visual novel, so you're probably not playing solely for the graphics.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a darkly hilarious running gag involving "sleeping darts," which adds a unique and comedic twist to the gameplay experience.
- “The 'sleeping darts' running gag is darkly hilarious.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The absurd situations and quirky characters add a delightful layer of humor.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this visual novel is criticized for being cliched and lacking depth, contributing to an overall insubstantial narrative. While the character designs are noted as decent, the writing fails to engage on multiple levels, particularly in storytelling elements such as character growth and plot coherence.
- “This short visual novel has a couple of decent character designs but the cliched and insubstantial plot feels like a poor Hollywood thriller.”
- “You can evaluate good writing on several levels: 1) technical command of the language, as in grammar, punctuation, and avoiding typos; 2) wordsmithing, as in using the language's flexibility to its fullest when building a narrative; and 3) storytelling, as in tone, pacing, logic, character development, plot, and flow.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game is inconsistent, with many players feeling a lack of investment in character interactions due to bland voice acting. While some emotionally-captivating moments do emerge towards the end, they are described as infrequent and sometimes disrupted by abrupt transitions in the narrative.
- “Unfortunately, I found those emotionally captivating moments to be few and far between until near the end of the story, and the transitioning between different tracks was at points abrupt.”