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Have a relationship with a charming priestess! An urban fantasy short and brisk visual novel with elements of slavic mythology.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
It offers an intriguing mix of horror, romance, and humor, making it an enjoyable short visual novel.
Multiple endings and choices provide some replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes.

The game is very short, with gameplay lasting around 30 minutes to an hour, which may not justify its price for some players.
The writing quality is inconsistent, with awkward translations and character development that feels lacking.
Some elements, such as character motivations and background stories, are underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of this visual novel is described as short and simple, featuring a mix of horror and romance elements, with a few choices that lead to different endings. While the art is praised and the atmosphere is effectively creepy, many reviewers feel the narrative lacks depth and coherence, particularly regarding character motivations and background. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience for its price, but its brevity and linearity leave some players wanting more.
- “At the game’s start, you get to input your name to immerse yourself better in the story.”
- “A neat horror story, presenting creepy noises coming from the creature’s side, which do create a really creepy atmosphere.”
- “Very nice story, although it is quite short.”
- “This visual novel is lacking details such as the background story of Bolotnitsa and her reason for choosing to follow you out of all people.”
- “This game desperately needs someone who can write a coherent story; as of now, it looks more like a helter-skelter teaser or a demo.”
- “There are a few different endings, but the story is very linear except for some dialogue options that change what characters say.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is well-crafted, featuring an upbeat track that evokes a sense of youth, alongside moments of tension with horror-themed background music that enhances the gameplay experience. The contrasting soundscapes effectively trigger emotional responses, culminating in a charming ending video paired with sweet melodies.
- “The music and sounds are very nicely done.”
- “The one you hear the most is a very upbeat song that captures the feeling of youth.”
- “Other times, the music cuts and your ears are faced with this noise that triggers your fight-or-flight response.”
- “While accompanying the game with the use of horror-esque background music, you will get to see a very cute ending video accompanied by sweet music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics are praised for their lovely art style, though they also incorporate graphic content and horror elements that may not be suitable for all players.
- “The art style is lovely.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily choice-based, characteristic of a visual novel, and is relatively short, lasting under an hour, with a notable 27 minutes dedicated to key gameplay elements.
- “This is a choice-based visual novel presenting gameplay that lasts under 1 hour.”
- “27 minutes of engaging gameplay.”
- “This is a choice-based visual novel presenting less than 1 hour of gameplay.”
- “27 minutes of gameplay that feels lacking.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is effectively eerie, enhanced by unsettling noises that contribute to a chilling horror experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “A neat horror story, presenting creepy noises coming from the creature’s side, which create a truly unsettling atmosphere that I absolutely love.”
- “The game immerses you in a haunting environment, where every sound and shadow contributes to an intense feeling of dread.”
- “The atmospheric design is phenomenal, with chilling visuals and soundscapes that keep you on edge throughout the experience.”
- “A neat horror story, presenting creepy noises coming from the creature’s side, which do create a really creepy atmosphere (just up to my liking~).”