WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 95 reviews
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  • music
  • gameplay
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In "WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow," players navigate a visual novel centered around college student Touya Fujii and his relationship with the popular singer Yuki Morikawa. As her fame grows, their time together dwindles, testing their bond amidst changing seasons. This game explores themes of love, fame, and tough choices, with a cast including Yuki, Rina Ogata, and other colorful characters from AQUAPLUS' beloved franchise.

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  • Windows
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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful soundtrack and impressive graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The character routes are engaging, with some standout stories like Sayoko's and Rina's that resonate well with players.
  • The game successfully captures the complexities of relationships and the struggles of its characters, making it a compelling visual novel.
  • The gameplay loop can become tedious and repetitive, especially when trying to complete multiple routes.
  • The main character is often seen as unlikable, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story.
  • Many players feel that the plot lacks depth and substance, with some routes feeling unsatisfying or poorly developed.
  • story36 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its emotional depth, character development, and beautiful soundtrack, while others criticize its pacing and plot coherence. Some players appreciate the moral choices and engaging character dynamics, but feel that certain routes lack substance and responsibility from the main character. Overall, it is considered a compelling visual novel experience, particularly for fans of the genre, despite its flaws.

    • “The story, songs, and characters are all amazingly well done.”
    • “A very beautiful story and very beautiful music and artwork.”
    • “The story itself will sure enough create a scar on your heart and memories that you would never forget and feel the same ever again.”
    • “It's like moving from point A to B with a couple of detours of small talks that have small relevance to the plot, and note that you won't be able to read all of them anyway on one route.”
    • “On a plot and character aspect, this game is basically an NTR simulator for over half of its routes to very little result most of the time.”
    • “The main plot appeal is very lacking and the story barely has any substance.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in this game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its beautiful soundtrack and memorable vocal tracks that enhance the overall experience. While some feel the music carries the game amidst other shortcomings, others appreciate the remade and faithful renditions of classic songs, making it a standout feature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant draw for fans of the genre, particularly those who enjoy the works of notable artists like Hirano Aya and Mizuki Nana.

    • “The music is absolutely fantastic and just as good as I expected it to be.”
    • “The graphics are good, the story is amazing, and the music is beautiful <3.”
    • “A very beautiful story and very beautiful music and artwork.”
    • “No spoilers, I’d give White Album a 4.5/10 on the whole, sporting a passable soundtrack with a couple solid vocal tracks, presentation that would be incredibly charming if not for the myriad of distracting visual glitches in all of the character models (i.e. eyelashes clipping straight into eyeballs, stretched-out models when zoomed-in, disembodied flesh circles under chins, the occasional uncanny and inhuman expression; I simply could not get past it), repetitive and monotonous gameplay even with the skip button, and (with one exception) routes that all range from mostly unsatisfying to downright inexcusable.”
    • “The music is a big part of White Album, but it doesn't feel like it was for this entry.”
    • “It's also very surprising to me how little the songs are of importance compared to White Album 2.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as a traditional visual novel and dating sim, but it suffers from overly complex dialogue requirements that make it nearly impossible to experience all content in one playthrough. Players find the mechanics repetitive and frustrating, with a lack of effective tracking for progress, leading to a monotonous experience despite the option to skip through events. Overall, while there are some redeeming qualities, the gameplay is hindered by outdated mechanics and shallow character interactions.

    • “The gameplay is quite an OG type of visual novel game, using a date-based activity to proceed with the story.”
    • “While it's a remake of a 1998 visual novel that goes to great lengths to touch up many aspects of the original, it definitely feels like a product of its time with the writing and mechanics of the visual novel.”
    • “There is something good here trying to shine through, but it's bogged down by shallow character interactions due to the outdated mechanics of deciding where you go and who you talk to every day.”
    • “The gameplay is just like any other dating sim, except the requirements for dialogue events are obnoxious. It's literally impossible to complete all the dialogue in one playthrough. They could have expanded more on tracking the things you've already read, like a progress UI, as the bookmark icons for choices you've revisited feel lacking.”
    • “It makes the gameplay loop extremely repetitive and very boring for a considerable portion of it.”
    • “There is something good here trying to shine through, but it's bogged down by shallow character interactions due to the outdated mechanics of deciding where you go and who you talk to every day, and a protagonist who is at best mediocre and at worst kind of disappointing.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive quality, especially considering its age, with many highlighting the beautiful art style, animated sprites, and upgraded visuals in the latest version. While some reviews note that the story and character routes may be mediocre, the artwork and voice acting significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, contributing to the game's appeal.

    • “Additionally, the graphics of this game were very impressive for a 15-year-old visual novel.”
    • “The art style is gorgeous, and I appreciate the variety of heroines.”
    • “We got the latest and greatest version, with all the new and upgraded artworks and one of the best-looking 2D animated character portraits in visual novels.”
    • “That's a long time ago, and since it's faithfully ported aside from updated visuals (and removal of the +18 content, thank god), the game is a terrible slog to get through.”
    • “Mediocre drama, but the artwork, voice acting, and character dialogues are fantastic.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as genuinely hilarious, particularly in the interactions with certain characters, though some players found the effort to unlock funny conversations tedious. The comedic elements are highlighted in specific character routes, with a recommendation to focus on those that offer the most laughs. Overall, while the humor can be enjoyable, it may require significant time investment to fully experience.

    • “It's honestly hilarious if you'd still want a heroine like her, lol.”
    • “Considering these aspects, particularly the game loop, I would recommend completing only four routes: Yuki, Rina, Sayoko (will open after completing a game, it’s an additional character for this version), and Mana (if you enjoyed spending time with her, as there are many funny moments).”
    • “I played pressing Ctrl like 20 times in order to unlock some conversations which were funny but not worth 30 minutes of my time to get there because it was locked under specific events.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and unengaging, particularly in the dating sim routes, which many find boring and frustrating. Achieving 100% completion is also described as a laborious task, making it less appealing for players seeking a more streamlined experience.

    • “Tldr: I don't recommend this; the dating sim aspect is tedious, the majority of the routes are boring and mediocre, and some characters are annoying (subjective). It's only worth reading if you're willing to go through the origin of this series.”
    • “Wa1 has a great story, but the dating sim aspect makes it quite tedious whenever you're going for a new route. However, if you love Wa2, then this is a must-read.”
    • “⛔️ It's tedious as hell to get 100% achievements.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth performance noted on the Steam Deck, and improvements made since previous titles, particularly in the musical performances. However, some players feel that while nostalgic moments are impactful, they may not significantly enhance the overall experience.

    • “I can definitely see how the devs recognized potential issues and addressed them in the sequel, where the main cast writes their own songs and works hard to deliver a musical performance.”
    • “I was jaw-dropped at the White Album performance due to nostalgia and some intense moments, but that was pretty much it for me.”
    • “It runs smoothly on the Steam Deck as well!”
    • “I can definitely see how the devs could have seen that as a problem before and fixed it with WA2, where the main cast writes their own songs and works hard to give us a musical performance.”
    • “I jaw dropped at the White Album performance due to nostalgia and maybe some intense reading in some serious moments, but that was pretty much it for me.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the visual novel is highly praised for its immersive 80's aesthetic, complemented by deep female characters and excellent voice acting, creating a nostalgic and engaging experience for players.

    • “I love this visual novel not only for the deep female characters and perfect voice acting, but also for its captivating 80's atmosphere.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The stability of the game is significantly undermined by numerous visual glitches, such as clipping issues and distorted character models, which detract from the overall experience. These technical flaws, combined with repetitive gameplay, lead to a frustrating and unsatisfactory impression for players.

    • “I’d give White Album a 4.5/10 on the whole, sporting a passable soundtrack with a couple solid vocal tracks, but the myriad of distracting visual glitches in all of the character models really detracted from the experience. Eyelashes clipping into eyeballs, stretched-out models when zoomed in, and disembodied flesh circles under chins were just too much to overlook.”
    • “The presentation would be incredibly charming if not for the distracting visual glitches. The character models suffer from issues like uncanny and inhuman expressions, which made it hard to stay immersed in the game.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and monotonous, even with the skip button, and the routes range from mostly unsatisfying to downright inexcusable, which only adds to the overall instability of the experience.”
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