With Good Intentions

About

"With Good Intentions" is a nonlinear visual novel centered around the cursed monastery of Shemergard. As Captain Paul or Rayon fon Eigo, players explore the abbey, uncovering riddles, supernatural events, and multiple endings. The game features a time travel mechanic and the choice to define relationships with various characters, including romantic interests. The ultimate fate of each character is determined by the player's choices and actions.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing storyline with a mysterious atmosphere that captivates players.
It offers a non-linear experience with multiple endings, allowing for varied gameplay and decision-making.
The graphics are nice, and the overall presentation has potential, showcasing the developers' ambition and talent.

The writing is convoluted and contains errors, making it uncomfortable to read and understand.
Key features for a visual novel, such as a manual save system and the ability to read previously read text, are missing, leading to frustration.
Players often feel lost due to a lack of context for decisions, resulting in dead ends and the need to replay sections multiple times.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The story is generally regarded as interesting and engaging, particularly with its non-linear approach and the impactful decisions players can make. However, many reviewers noted that the writing quality suffers from minor errors and could benefit from better proofreading, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the storyline is praised for its intrigue and depth, particularly in the context of Captain Paul's journey and the mystery of Shemergard.
- “Excellent storyline.”
- “Gorgeous storyline.”
- “Become part of the story and solve the mystery of Shemergard.”
- “I want to have an enjoyable experience where I can just read along and understand the story.”
- “It's possible to write a story that is at an advanced reading level yet not written in a convoluted manner.”
- “A non-linear visual novel that tells the story of Captain Paul's journey.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as cool and mysterious, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players. This unique ambiance is highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Unrealistically cool and mysterious atmosphere of the game.”
- “Very cool atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued by bugs and missing essential features typical of visual novels, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “This game is either missing key features for a visual novel or it's just way too buggy.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are consistently praised for their quality, with multiple users highlighting them as a standout feature of the game.