Wanting Wings

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
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  • emotional
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At Seiyou Girls' academy, there are rumors of an angel. Roommates Hina, Rin, and Fumi all have completely different personalities, but they all experienced 1 strange event: They all once saw an angel in their youth. They gradually begin to suspect that one of their roommates might be that angel.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story8 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent voice acting, a well-written story, and beautiful artwork that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers two visual novels in one package, providing a rich narrative experience with multiple perspectives and character routes.
  • The emotional depth and character development throughout the story create a touching and engaging experience for players.
  • The game is completely linear, requiring players to complete storylines one after the other without meaningful choices.
  • The all-ages version feels overly censored, with important content removed, leading to a less satisfying narrative experience.
  • The price may be considered high for the amount of content provided, especially given the relatively short playtime.
  • story34 mentions

    The story of "Wanting Wings" and its sequel "Faraway Wings" revolves around a group of schoolgirls who share a mysterious childhood experience involving an angel, leading to romantic developments among them. While the narrative is linear and lacks significant player choices, it features multiple perspectives and routes that explore heartfelt relationships, blending light-hearted moments with deeper emotional themes. The inclusion of romantic and erotic elements enhances the character dynamics, making it a charming yet somewhat predictable visual novel experience.

    • “Wanting Wings and its sequel is a well-written romantic story about a world where angels exist.”
    • “The story tells the life of a group of schoolgirls who live together and share a similar childhood event, which is to have seen an angel. The narrative unfolds from the perspectives of different girls, revealing who among them is truly an angel.”
    • “Overall, the story is quite close to pure and sincere love between girls, which is warm and rewarding to read due to the diversity of the characters' personalities.”
    • “The game is completely linear; all storylines have to be completed one after the other, and there are no real choices.”
    • “I do recommend getting the 18+ patch though because, unfortunately, there are crucial details and moments that the story just skips over without it.”
    • “The story is not that deep and does have the typical anime jokes and interactions that you would probably expect from this type of visual novel.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the visual novel are highly praised for their beautiful and colorful art style, complemented by well-presented backgrounds and excellent character designs. The overall aesthetic enhances the immersive experience, making it visually appealing to players.

    • “The art style for the visual novel is beautiful; it's very nice and colorful, very well presented, and I loved the backgrounds.”
    • “Very nice and colorful art style.”
    • “HQ Japanese cute anime artwork, full-voiced, fun slice-of-life, excellent content.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the visual novel "Wanting Wings" is characterized by its heartwarming and sweet yuri romance, featuring three girls in a light-hearted academy setting. Players appreciate the touching moments and quality voice acting, making it a recommended choice for fans of classic eroge focused on story rather than explicit content, despite some repetitive narrative elements. Overall, it delivers a cute and enjoyable experience filled with fun and emotional connections.

    • “If you're looking for a cute visual novel with good voice acting, fun moments, and a bit of a cute and touching story, I'd highly recommend 'Wanting Wings.'”
    • “The plot is light-hearted, enjoyable, and full of silly situations and cute and touching moments.”
    • “A release totally aimed at lovers of classic eroge, with heartwarming stories and high production quality. If you like yuri love stories, you will definitely enjoy this visual novel bundle.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is characterized by beautiful, peaceful instrumental tracks that complement the story-rich routes, featuring high-quality voice acting for the characters. While some players may find the English lyrics challenging to understand, the overall audio production is praised for its variety and quality.

    • “Beautiful CGs, peaceful instrumental music, and four story-rich routes.”
    • “On the audio side, being a high standard production, it has high quality voices for all the girls' dialogues, as well as a wide variety of background music for each scene.”
    • “The music is often repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
    • “The songs don't resonate with the gameplay, creating a disconnect that detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “While the production quality is high, the actual music selection feels uninspired and forgettable.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is designed for fans of classic eroge, featuring engaging yuri love stories and meaningful player choices that can alter scenes. While the game offers a decent length and high production quality, it suffers from repetitive events, which may detract from the overall experience. An official +18 patch is recommended to unlock additional gameplay content.

    • “A release totally aimed at lovers of classic eroge, with heartwarming stories and high production quality. If you like yuri love stories, you will definitely enjoy this visual novel bundle. The gameplay includes decisions that can change certain scenes, and the length of the game is pretty decent, although it suffers a bit from the 'August Infinity' effect, repeating events that have already happened from another point of view.”
    • “There is also an official +18 patch that I think is a must because some games tend to lock a lot of gameplay portions behind those.”
    • “A release totally aimed at lovers of classic eroge, with heartwarming stories and high production quality. The gameplay and some of the decisions you can make to change certain scenes are decent, although it suffers a bit from the 'August Infinity' effect, repeating events that have already happened but from another point of view.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in "Faraway Feathers" is highlighted by a remarkably funny and cynical narrator, whose wit adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience. Players find the humor engaging and integral to the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “And about faraway feathers: you just gotta play it, it's that good. I will say that the narrator was remarkably funny; you'll understand why.”
    • “She is funny and a cynic.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted to be uneven, with some characters, like Rin, standing out positively, while others may not resonate as strongly. Players suggest that those who appreciate the character designs, particularly Fumixrin, may find the experience more enjoyable.

    • “The character design outside of Rin is impressive and adds depth to the overall experience.”
    • “If you enjoy anything about Fumixrin, I would definitely recommend playing, especially if any of the character designs catch your interest.”
    • “The character design outside of Rin is lacking.”
    • “If you like anything about Fumixrin, I would recommend playing, but the character designs overall are not very appealing.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its graphics and smooth performance, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.

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