Your Smile Beyond Twilight
- June 23, 2017
- Lingtan Studio
Get on Steam"Your Smile Beyond Twilight" is a visual novel adventure game set in a fantasy world. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named Lingtan, as he tries to uncover the truth behind a mysterious force that is causing havoc in his world. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, and must make choices that will determine the fate of the world. The game features multiple endings, based on the player's choices.
PC
Reviews
- The story is short yet deeply emotional, effectively conveying themes of love and loss.
- The artwork and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- It's an affordable visual novel that provides a memorable experience in a brief playtime.
- The game is very short, taking only about 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more.
- There are technical issues, such as text overflowing the dialogue box and inconsistent voice acting quality.
- The English translation is often poor, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully appreciate the story.
- story60 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is a short yet emotionally impactful narrative that explores themes of love and loss, often leaving players with a bittersweet feeling. While some reviewers noted its predictability and brevity, many praised its heartfelt writing, beautiful art, and accompanying music, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking a touching tale. Overall, the storytelling is described as well-crafted, with a depth that resonates despite its concise format.
“The story is sweet, yet it is also sad at the same time.”
“This is such a touching, heartfelt story that is totally relatable even if it is about a Chinese young man.”
“I love the storyline; it's short, well-planned, and very unpredictable.”
“The story is kinda obvious at a certain point.”
“Although the story was very predictable and not really that original, the payoff was still very satisfying for the price.”
“This is definitely not a well done game, but what it is able to do is convey a story that is understandable, and at the same time, enjoyable.”
- music27 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling, effectively matching the various moods and situations throughout the narrative. While some users noted issues with voice volume relative to the music, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere and experience. Many reviewers highlighted the music as a standout feature, describing it as beautiful, soothing, and integral to the emotional impact of the story.
“The soundtrack is what made this game great.”
“The music is very beautiful and puts a nice frame around the story!”
“The music matches the situations, the settings, and the atmosphere without intervening my focus while reading.”
“The only problem that I found was that sometimes, the text would overflow the dialogue box and that the voice of the characters (especially the 'maiden') would blend in with the music because it was just too loud.”
“You could of course just turn down the music, but even if you did that, the voice is somehow still pretty quiet.”
“The music is simple yet rings your emotions.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its touching and heartfelt storytelling, often eliciting strong reactions such as tears from players. Reviewers highlight the depth of the narrative, which explores themes of love, sadness, and redemption, while also appreciating the balance of emotional weight with moments of relief. Overall, the game is described as a beautifully crafted experience that resonates deeply with players, making it a memorable emotional journey.
“A short, but surprisingly touching story.”
“It was very emotional and touching but still kept me smiling throughout its course with some tears nearing its end.”
“In a few hours, it tells a simple yet very emotional tale of love, sadness, and redemption, coupled with nice visuals and touching music.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and beautiful art style, which enhance the emotional storytelling. Users appreciate the quality of the visuals, despite the limited number of characters and CGs, and find the overall presentation, including the background music and voice acting, to be well worth the price.
“The artwork is incredible.”
“I very much love the story and graphics; it's stunning and well voiced.”
“For the current price tag, this visual novel is totally worth getting: the art style is beautiful, the background music is good and relaxing, and there’s even voice acting (in Chinese).”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive rural setting, enhanced by well-matched music that complements the narrative without distracting from the reading experience. Reviewers appreciate how the sound design effectively builds the overall ambiance, contributing to a captivating experience.
“The music really helps to build up the atmosphere.”
“This is the first Chinese kinetic novel I have played, and I really liked it a lot, not only because of its nice rural atmosphere.”
“The music matches the situations, settings, and atmosphere without interfering with my focus while reading.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development for its thoughtful design choices, noting that the female characters are not over-sexualized, which contributes to a more respectful and engaging portrayal. The overall character designs, including the final CG, are praised for their beauty and artistic quality.
“I really liked the character designs and the last CG is beautiful.”
“The female character designs aren't over-sexualized, which is refreshing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of love, sadness, and heartwarming moments, creating a mix of funny, cute, and sweet experiences throughout the gameplay.
“It's full of love, sadness, heart-throbbing, funny, cute, and sweet moments from start to end.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with some users noting that it feels more like a cliché story than an engaging interactive experience.
“Very short, cliché story with zero gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“Controls are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
