Women of Xal

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In "Women of Xal," you and your companion Xjena, who both possess the power of foresight, navigate a politically-charged world filled with ambitious women. With over 600 choices available, the game offers a 10-hour story filled with branching paths, ensuring no two playthroughs are identical. Your decisions have consequences, and moral actions aren't always clear-cut, offering a complex, dynamic narrative.

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story9 positive mentions

The game features a rich and intricate world with deep lore and complex characters, making it engaging and immersive.
There are numerous branching paths and choices that significantly impact the story, enhancing replayability and player agency.
The soundtrack and art are well-crafted, contributing to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from inconsistent art styles and quality, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some gameplay elements, such as stat management and certain mechanics, feel superficial or rushed, leading to confusion.
The story does not provide a complete resolution, leaving players with unanswered questions and a sense of incompleteness.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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9%
The game's story is characterized by its engaging political intrigue and complex character interactions, offering a mix of branching paths and a main plot that remains consistent throughout. While players appreciate the depth and unexpected twists, some note that the narrative can feel incomplete, lacking a meaningful resolution and requiring a sequel for closure. Overall, the story is praised for its unique lore and replayability, making it a compelling experience for those who enjoy intricate narratives over traditional romance-focused plots.
- “This super relaxing game is a great way to spend a weekend :) You can tell the hard work and passion these indie devs put into the story and gameplay.”
- “The plot is interesting and has some good twists.”
- “Wox delivers an enrapturing story with the use of unique lore and fantasy elements, complex characters, and beautiful setting.”
- “A fair bit of warning: this visual novel is not a complete story; it doesn't just end with a sequel hook, the plot simply isn't resolved in a meaningful way.”
- “Not my favorite: it does drag in parts and honestly the lore is so involved it got in the way of the story a few times.”
- “I don't think I was able to properly enjoy the major twists and plot points because the plot went so quickly.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the diverse soundtrack that includes both calming jazzy tracks and intense compositions for combat. While some users appreciate the quality of the music, they feel that certain tracks are not given enough time to shine, often playing briefly during key moments. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, though its integration could be improved.
- “I'm also a huge OST nerd (hiding my Darren Korb, Jeremy Soule, Rei Kondoh, Jesper Kyd collections), so the soundtrack was a plus for me.”
- “Some of the music tracks are very pretty, as well.”
- “The music is largely unobtrusive.”
- “The music is diverse; there are some jazzy tracks that provide a calm feeling, along with some harder, more intense tracks to emphasize the intensity during combat events.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as a relaxing visual novel that showcases the developers' passion and effort, with significant story elements tied to the game's mechanics. Players may benefit from optional worldbuilding lessons to fully grasp key revelations.
- “This super relaxing game is a great way to spend a weekend! You can tell the hard work and passion these indie devs put into the story and gameplay.”
- “Some major scenes or revelations also rely on you understanding the mechanics of the universe, which you may not know if you didn't take the optional worldbuilding lessons.”
- “Some major scenes or revelations also rely on you understanding mechanics of the universe, which you may not know if you didn't take the optional worldbuilding lessons.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's a visual novel, as simply as that.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature four distinct art styles, but there is a noticeable inconsistency between the sprites, character designs, and animations. Many users criticize the character illustrations for poor anatomy and composition, particularly when depicting dynamic actions, leading to an overall lack of cohesion in the visual presentation.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
- “The character designs are beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique blend of creativity and artistic flair.”
- “The sprites don't match the CGs, which, I'm sorry to say, are more often than not simply bad, especially if they are supposed to depict characters doing more than just standing around. It shows weakness in anatomy and composition, and neither matches the animations, which also have multiple different art styles.”
- “Look at the screenshots; there are four different art styles.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively delivers emotional gut punches and addresses heavy topics with sensitivity and respect, resonating deeply with players.
- “It delivers the occasional emotional gut punch and deals with some heavy topics in a good and respectful way.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty and charming writing that effectively elicits laughter from players, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Witty, charming writing that made me laugh more than once.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever jokes that kept me entertained throughout.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the clever puns and hilarious character interactions.”