- January 16, 2015
- Zeiva Inc
X-note
Platforms
About
X-note is a single-player mystery simulation game, combining elements of visual novel and dating sim. As the protagonist Essi, you have 30 days to investigate a murder and disappearance at Xen Institute, where your mother once worked. During this time, you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices that will determine her fate, all while uncovering the truth behind your mother's mysterious death and the elusive "X-note".











- The game features an interesting plot and well-developed characters, making it engaging for players.
- The artwork and music are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The developer has shown good customer service by reinstating revoked keys and taking responsibility for the issue.
- The developer's decision to revoke Steam keys for legitimately purchased copies after six years has led to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
- The gameplay mechanics, particularly the mini-games and stat requirements, can be frustrating and lead to bad endings without clear guidance.
- The game is considered overpriced for its length and content, with many players feeling it does not justify the cost.
- story194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its intriguing plot and character development, particularly the emotional depth and unexpected twists, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic or poorly executed. The narrative revolves around a young girl with psychic abilities, and while it offers multiple routes that enhance replayability, some feel that important plot elements are locked behind these routes, making the overall experience feel fragmented. Despite its flaws, many players found the combination of engaging storytelling and beautiful artwork to be compelling enough to recommend the game.
“The first thing to draw me to this game was the art, which is beautiful, but the story and its characters kept me invested in finishing it.”
“Weaves together an exciting adventure with a captivating story, filled with mysterious secrets, developed characters, and even unexpected romance.”
“The story is well written with lots of incentive to go through all three routes, the artwork is unique but lovely in my own personal opinion, and I'm pretty excited to keep playing and go for Oure's route.”
“However, the story is just short and I wish it was longer.”
“The story isn't all that compelling, which wouldn't be a problem if it had more gameplay elements.”
“There are specific requirements you need to have obtained to 'pass' certain chapters and continue the story; however, the reasoning behind those requirements just doesn't exist and are never mentioned.”