Watamari: A Match Made in Heaven Part1
- September 23, 2022
- Kuro Irodoru Yomiji
Get on Steam"Watamari: A Match Made in Heaven Part 1" is a yuri-themed visual novel with urban fantasy and science fiction elements, developed by Kuro Irodoru Yomiji. The story follows Hoshino Hikari, a new transfer student at St. Leanne Girl's Academy, who becomes an "Angel of the Zodiac" and must navigate her new role and uncover the school's secrets. The game features high-quality Live 2D character sprites and is the first entry in the Watamari series.
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Reviews
- The main character is extremely cute and adorable, making her a joy to follow throughout the game.
- The game features high production values, including good animations, a solid soundtrack, and engaging voice acting.
- The mix of mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy elements creates an intriguing setting that encourages players to think and speculate about the story.
- The story is not told in a chronological order, leading to jarring transitions and a lack of comprehensibility.
- There is minimal romantic development in the yuri elements, with most relationships only hinted at and not fully explored in this volume.
- The game may feel incomplete on its own, as it relies heavily on future volumes to deliver a more cohesive and satisfying narrative.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is presented in a non-linear fashion, leading to a lack of clarity and coherence, which may leave players feeling confused. While the characters are engaging and the production quality is high, the narrative's pacing and jarring transitions detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers suggest that the story's potential may only be realized in future installments, making the current volume feel incomplete and possibly overpriced for its limited content.
“The plot goes at breakneck pace and the transitions are jarring, but the characters are fun to follow, and the game has some serious polish with all the animations and a good soundtrack.”
“There are a lot of promising elements in terms of the yuri, in the world-building, and the story that might be delivered upon in volume two, but these elements are contingent on the other volumes expanding on and fleshing out what was set out by volume one.”
“How good the overall story will end up being remains to be seen as this is just the introduction, but it's good so far!”
“Currently lacking information to make much out of the story; it might be better to wait for a sequel if you want to make some sense out of it.”
“By itself, this visual novel would only have its production value and limited story, and with its length, it cannot justify the $18.99 price tag just to see mysteries and ideas that might or might not be used in the future.”
“There are a lot of promising elements in terms of the yuri, world-building, and the story that might be delivered upon in volume two, but these elements are contingent on the other volumes expanding on and fleshing out what was set out by volume one.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a mix of good tracks that enhance key moments, such as the magic duel, which evokes a sense of epicness. Unlike many other titles that rely on repetitive loops, this game offers a variety of music that keeps the experience engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's polished presentation.
“The plot goes at break-neck pace and the transitions are jarring, but the characters are fun to follow and the game has some serious polish with all the animations and a good soundtrack.”
“While there are generic school tracks, there was some pretty good music, especially during the magic duel and intense scenes.”
“Watamari actually has more than one track, and music was easily one of my favorite things in it.”
“You know how some novels just endlessly loop the same music track over and over, till you lose it and turn the sound off?”
“The music during the magic duel gave me Umineko vibes (epic magic occult duel sounds), and speaking of art, there were little animations for some of the effects of the duel, while not fancy, was really neat and unexpected.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are noted to be a significant improvement over previous titles, showcasing exceptional quality that enhances the overall experience alongside strong storytelling and voice acting.
“This game goes above and beyond when it comes to graphics, story comprehensibility, and voice acting.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“Every detail in the graphics is meticulously crafted, making the world feel alive and vibrant.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as cute and nonsensical, but many users feel it falls short of being genuinely funny.
