Written in the Sky

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Azure comes across a strange ring one day. This ring changes her future drastically making each day action packed.

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

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,330 reviews

story178 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible to everyone.
The art style is cute and visually appealing.
The story, while short, has some humorous moments and an interesting premise.

The game is extremely short, taking only about 30 minutes to complete.
There are no choices or branching paths, making it feel more like a story than a game.
The character development is minimal, and the main character appears much younger than her stated age.

story
713 mentions
25 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it either bland or poorly executed. While some appreciated the cute and lighthearted nature of the narrative, others criticized it for being overly short, rushed, and lacking depth, often feeling more like a setup for adult content than a fully developed plot. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the story has potential, it suffers from a lack of character development and meaningful choices, leaving many players wanting more.
- “The story is short, but really interesting.”
- “A beautiful story about love between two girls from different worlds.”
- “The story is most certainly a positive surprise for those who decided to burn an hour of their time, and immediately realizes it were going to be a fantastic hour, because not only is the plot solid, well written and worthy of any premium visual novel, as the whole direction is well portrayed, leaving the player with a terrific amusement feeling.”
- “This is definitely not a game, but a click-thru story (and a bad one at that).”
- “The story was extremely short, nonsensical, and rushed to make the ending happen.”
- “Overall, the story is boring, with unrelatable characters, and a situation that makes no sense.”
graphics
88 mentions
36 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute art style and decent character designs, while others criticize the lack of explicit visuals and limited animation. Many users note that while the artwork is generally appealing, it often fails to enhance the overall experience, particularly during adult scenes, which are described as more suggestive than graphic. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight, but they do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in storytelling and depth.
- “Graphics are nice, but with limited animation.”
- “The art style is simplistic, yet rich and beautiful.”
- “The artwork is great, and the character interaction is enjoyable.”
- “The only sex scene in the whole story isn't even any good as it's let down both by the writing and the lack of visuals for most of it.”
- “A kinetic novel that offers too little to be worth playing, be it story-wise or graphics-wise.”
- “The graphics make it worse, since those are kind of important during 18+ scenes.”
music
88 mentions
35 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it pleasant and atmospheric, while others describe it as bland, repetitive, or forgettable. Many appreciate the music's ability to enhance the overall experience, particularly in relation to the game's art and narrative, but a significant number of users feel it lacks depth and variety. Overall, while the soundtrack is noted as a redeeming quality by some, it often fails to leave a lasting impression.
- “I found it well worth both time and money :) The art is lovely and so is the music.”
- “The music was nice and simple.”
- “Excellent music and a good build-up in atmosphere.”
- “I don’t recall hearing music, but that could just be how bland it was.”
- “Music is so bland and generic I didn't even notice it; there were no sound effects.”
- “The music's trash, the backgrounds are garbage (other than the sky), and the plot is just...stupid.”
humor
48 mentions
96 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is described as quirky and often hit-or-miss, with many reviewers finding it amusing despite its brevity and flaws. While some moments are genuinely funny, others are perceived as confusing or poorly executed, leading to laughter for unexpected reasons. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience with a mix of cute and strange humor, making it a worthwhile, albeit short, play for those who appreciate its unique style.
- “The storytelling is captivating and joins several humorous moments with slightly serious ones, mixed with a tremendous fantasy setting.”
- “There was a good chemistry between the two female leads, and the culture shock of communicating with an alien leads to some pretty humorous dialogue.”
- “I recommend this just because of the hilarious dialogue.”
- “This is supposed to be funny, but I'm running it into the ground!”
- “I actually read all the dialogue, which was unfunny and felt drawn out.”
gameplay
35 mentions
14 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual novel is largely criticized for its lack of interactivity, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like reading a story than playing a game, offering minimal choices and very short playtime (around 15-50 minutes). While some appreciate the narrative and character development, the consensus is that the absence of meaningful gameplay mechanics significantly detracts from the experience, leading to low replay value and a general feeling that it shouldn't be classified as a game. Despite these criticisms, a few users found the story engaging enough to overlook the gameplay shortcomings.
- “The simple mechanics allow for a seamless experience, letting the narrative and characters shine.”
- “Combining a love for the old with a willingness to innovate and utilize game mechanics to express ideas, rather than a binary input-output, this game should be on any and every one’s radar.”
- “Written in the sky is a new revolutionary free-to-play game that has taken game media by storm with very interactive gameplay that really draws the player in.”
- “Gameplay - 0/10, no option to choose from; it's just like a storybook.”
- “That means there are no choices or actual gameplay; you just click through the story until the end with no room for any replay value.”
- “Overall, this game has a huge con (no gameplay? It shouldn't even be classified as a game!) and a few minor pros (being free is the only noteworthy one; the others don't really matter much).”
character development
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Character development in this visual novel is largely criticized for being superficial and underwhelming, with many reviewers noting that the characters lack depth and progression. While the artwork is praised, the generic character designs and the brevity of the story hinder meaningful interactions and growth, leaving players wanting more substantial development, particularly between key characters. Overall, the narrative fails to deliver on its promise of engaging character arcs, resulting in a disappointing experience for those seeking rich storytelling.
- “This visual novel promised some interesting character development between the main character and her father, as well as her otherworldly love interest, but nothing feels really developed or concrete enough to give any sense of real progression.”
- “However, being this short removes any time for decent character development or any real plot.”
- “The biggest and most glaring complaint I have is the character designs.”
- “Honestly, I would have preferred a longer story, one allowing for actual character development of both parties.”
- “Its amateurly written and the character development is almost nonexistent.”
emotional
14 mentions
86 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its heartwarming narrative and beautiful art, while others criticize it for lacking depth and emotional connection. Many feel that the story's impact hinges on character investment, which is often absent, leading to a sense of detachment despite moments of intrigue and a touching ending. Overall, while some find it a delightful and unique experience, others deem it boring and poorly written, failing to evoke strong emotions.
- “A beautiful story, with great art and a touching ending.”
- “With a loneliness, past, and emotionally detached from everything, could Azure find someone to love and turn her uninteresting life around?”
- “Their relationship is both heartwarming and intriguing.”
- “A short and boring story, unless you're interested in reading about explicit content.”
- “Poor writing, boring story, and a lack of meaningful choices.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its thrilling moments, enhanced by dedicated atmospheric sounds and excellent music that complements the narrative. However, some users feel that the adult content writing does not align with the overall atmosphere, which is otherwise considered great.
- “Thrilling moments have dedicated atmospheric sounds to go with, as well as any other major appropriated situation, and that’s always a plus.”
- “Atmospheric music that enhances the narrative.”
- “Excellent music and a good build-up in atmosphere.”
- “The adult content writing doesn't suit the atmosphere of the other lines.”
replayability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of choices and interactive gameplay, leading to a low replayability score of 2/10, as players feel there is no incentive to replay it after completing the story.
- “There are no choices or actual gameplay; you just click through the story until the end with no room for any replay value.”
- “Replay value: 2/10”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of "Written in the Sky" tedious, as it primarily involves slowly reading through dialogue without much engagement. Even those at higher ranks, like diamond, feel that the game lacks dynamic content to keep the experience enjoyable for casual players.
- “Written in the Sky is simply an exercise in reading the dialogue as it is fed to you one line at a tedious time.”
- “I am currently a diamond rank player, which I say is the highest rank a casual non-grinding person would reach.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is severely lacking, with many users reporting it as an incomplete, buggy experience filled with typos and errors.
- “The game is an incomplete, typo-riddled, buggy mess.”
- “I experienced constant crashes and glitches that ruined my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”