Yonder World: Interview with the Void
- June 23, 2022
- Fluttering Abyss
Get on SteamA psychological horror story, with a spiking sense of danger and gentle melancholy. An out of this world adventure, revolving around books, memories and mortality. Along the way, perhaps you shall pick up pieces of a long forgotten heart, or some unlikely companions that you never knew you needed.
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Reviews
- The character writing is exceptional, with well-developed NPCs and engaging dialogue across various routes.
- The game features stunning visuals, including beautiful sprites and polished backgrounds, enhancing the overall experience.
- The unique concept of romancing a mysterious eldritch abomination adds an intriguing twist to the dating sim genre.
- The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve, making it challenging to achieve certain endings without external guides.
- Many story threads and character backstories remain unresolved, leading to a sense of frustration and lack of closure.
- The official guide can be confusing and lacks specific instructions, making it difficult for players to navigate the game's choices effectively.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is praised for its compelling and emotional narrative, blending romance and horror elements effectively. While the main character is relatable and the dialogue is easily accessible, some reviewers felt that certain story arcs could have been more developed. Overall, the fast-paced storyline keeps players engaged, evoking strong sympathy for the characters, especially during the more tragic moments.
“The story is heartbreaking, unnerving, and beautiful all at once.”
“The storyline moves quite fast, but I was always able to follow it, and I always sympathized with the main character and winced during the bad endings.”
“Overall, Yonder World is a wonderful romance/horror romp with a compelling storyline, a very vulnerable yet lovable main character you can't help but root for, and really great love interests who are very unique for the genre.”
“The story writing is lacking.”
“The storyline moves quite fast, but I was always able to follow it. Most of all, I always sympathized with the main character and winced during the bad endings.”
“It made it super easy to explore all the dialogue, which is always one of my concerns with visual novels - not getting to experience the whole story.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotionally impactful story, described as heartbreaking, unnerving, and beautiful, which contributes significantly to the overall experience.
“All this aside, the game itself is amazing, and the story is heartbreaking, unnerving, and beautiful all at once.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its non-standard approach, featuring engaging object puzzles and complemented by strong writing, which enhances the overall experience.
“I really enjoyed the non-standard gameplay; I had fun with the object puzzles and appreciated the great writing as well.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with unique mechanics that keep you on your toes.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and creativity, making every playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, featuring polished presentation with minimal spelling errors, and is free from noticeable glitches or bugs. The quality of the artwork and voice acting further enhances the experience, contributing to a well-rounded and stable gameplay environment.
“In its defense, it's polished with little to no spelling errors. There are no glitches or bugs that I've seen so far. The graphics and art are of good quality, and the voice acting—while partial—is well done. There are plenty of choices and endings.”
“The game runs smoothly without any noticeable performance issues, making for a seamless experience.”
“I've encountered no crashes or major bugs, which really enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
