Who Is The Red Queen?

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Who Is The Red Queen? is a single player action game with horror, fantasy and romance themes. It was developed by 4noki and was released on August 15, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Alice, Alice, the Red Queen is missing. The queen has been dismembered and Alice must find all her pieces. A horror-fantasy yuri visual novel filled with death, love, and forgotten memories.

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Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

story26 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and emotional storytelling with well-developed characters and multiple endings.
Beautiful art and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Unique blend of horror and yuri elements, providing a fresh take on the classic Alice in Wonderland narrative.

Some players found the pacing rushed and the mystery predictable, leading to a lack of emotional investment.
The writing quality varies, with some dialogue feeling forced or poorly executed.
Limited gameplay mechanics and repetitive elements may detract from the overall experience for some players.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a dark and twisted reimagining of "Alice in Wonderland," featuring engaging characters and emotional narratives that explore themes of trauma, guilt, and revenge. While some found the plot predictable and the romance elements forced, many praised its unique adaptation, captivating visuals, and soundtrack, making it an enjoyable experience overall. Despite its short length, the story offers multiple choices and endings, keeping players engaged throughout.
- “The story manages to make its over-the-top fairy-tale characters actually sympathetic over the course of the plot, fitting together memorable narratives about trauma, guilt, and revenge.”
- “A truly beautiful story, dark and mysterious.”
- “The characters are quite appealing and easy to bond with, the pacing is quick but consistent, the music is charming, and the plot is very engaging.”
- “It’s a shame because the foundation of the story had potential, but it’s squandered here.”
- “My only complaint is that the core story, outside of being a horror twist on 'Alice in Wonderland' lore, is primarily romance, and while this very much works in the White Queen's arc, the love story in the Hatter's route comes pretty much out of nowhere and doesn't feel as genuine.”
- “A bit short, but it would be nice if the story was more developed.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the narrative and atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as memorable and beautiful, often describing it as a standout feature that elevates the storytelling and emotional depth. While sound design is minimal, the music compensates with its charm and effectiveness, making it a significant aspect of the game.
- “The music is fantastic and the story is engaging though not as scary as expected.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing; at the very least, listen to the OST.”
- “There’s no voice acting, and aside from the music, sound design is minimal.”
- “Decent music, passable artwork and heavily re-used assets.”
- “The music also adds to the experience, ramping up the dread at the right moments, but also pulling in the intrigue and occasional melancholy to the mix.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its effective storytelling, which combines eerie and bittersweet elements to create a profound impact on players. While some found the pacing rushed, many reviewers noted that the narrative successfully evokes strong feelings, ranging from disgust to heartfelt sadness, particularly in key moments and endings. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to blend dark themes with emotional depth, leaving a lasting impression on players.
- “Really good, emotional storytelling.”
- “Eerie, touching, bittersweet.”
- “Either way, I did get quite emotional at one ending in particular, so not only does this narrative satisfy any craving for horror, it also tugs on your heartstrings.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the dark, gothic art style and colorful contrasts that enhance the game's themes, while others criticized the visuals as simplistic and poorly executed. Although the artwork and character designs were praised, many felt that the graphics could have been more polished and immersive. Overall, the visuals are seen as serviceable but lacking in depth and refinement.
- “I love the art style.”
- “I also loved the visuals and soundtrack, and how well they worked with the story and its themes.”
- “Bright, colorful artwork works well as a contrast to the gruesome depictions of violence and horror, and while one does kind of wish they would have drawn out the brutal descriptions, there is something interesting about having to imagine the scenes in your head, especially with the squirm-inducing bone-breaking sound effects.”
- “The art style aims for a dark, gothic look but ends up feeling more like a poorly executed attempt at creating atmosphere.”
- “Decent music, passable artwork, and heavily re-used assets.”
- “The visuals are serviceable - simple and minimalistic, though not outright unattractive.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being lackluster, featuring repetitive mechanics and poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Players seeking engaging challenges or a compelling narrative are likely to be disappointed, although some elements, like the portrayal of the two queens, offer a slight redeeming quality. Overall, the gameplay fails to provide the depth or excitement expected from the genre.
- “I appreciated the take on the two queens, what they are to the wonderland and how that explains and justifies elegantly a part of the gameplay.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “The gameplay itself doesn’t fare much better.”
- “The mechanics are dull and repetitive, with little to no challenge or variety to keep players engaged.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by absurd and whimsical dialogue, featuring quirky characters and surreal situations that elicit genuine laughter. Players appreciate the clever wordplay and unexpected scenarios, though some acknowledge that their enjoyment may be influenced by their mood. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 15 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
- “I found some dialogue absolutely hilarious too; it may have just been because I was tired.”
- “There were more bits I found really funny, like the bird speaking French like a French bird, the Hatter believing sleep is pretending to be dead, and the rabbit calling Cheshire 'a criminal pretending to be a cat.' My sense of humor might just be broken, though.”
character development
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while the art and character designs are praised for their quality, the writing and overall depth of the characters are seen as lacking, failing to fully engage players.
- “Loved the art and the character designs!”
- “The art is great as are the character designs.”
- “The character designs suffer from the same flaw.”
- “I think that the writing, as well as the character designs and the backgrounds, fail to properly capture the essence of the characters.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark, gothic art style that some find lacking in execution, while others praise the well-written characters and fitting prose that enhance the overall experience. The beautiful art and atmospheric music contribute positively, creating a compelling environment despite occasional moments of less impactful writing.
- “Characters are well written and the atmosphere is great.”
- “The art is beautiful and the music is fittingly atmospheric.”
- “At times the writing comes across as saying things for the sake of saying something, but these moments are uncommon. For the most part, this is a very well-written game with a prose style that fits the atmosphere of the game very well.”
- “The art style aims for a dark, gothic look but ends up feeling more like a poorly executed attempt at creating atmosphere.”
- “At times the writing comes across as saying things for the sake of saying something, but these moments are uncommon and, for the most part, this is a very well-written game with a prose style that fits the atmosphere of the game very well.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where the narrative unfolds too slowly, requiring constant clicking to progress. This leads to a perception of missed opportunities and uninspired design, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey, but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “This game, which tries to put a fresh spin on the classic 'Alice in Wonderland' tale, ends up being a tedious mix of missed opportunities and uninspired design choices.”