Yumeutsutsu Re:After
- April 22, 2020
- KOGADO STUDIO
Get on SteamYumeutsutsu Re:Master is a story of the various people working at a game development studio.
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Reviews
- The game offers a sweet and light-hearted continuation of the characters' stories from Yumeutsutsu Re:Master, making it enjoyable for fans of the original.
- The writing is well-received, with many players appreciating the focus on romance and the cute moments between couples.
- The art and graphics maintain a high quality, with beautiful sprites and a charming visual style that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is criticized for being too short, with some routes feeling unnecessary and lacking depth, especially considering the price point.
- Several routes, particularly Honoka's and Marie's, are seen as disappointing or poorly executed, leaving players wanting more character development.
- There is a limited number of new CGs and sprites, which some players felt did not justify the cost of the game compared to other visual novels.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, particularly for its sweet and light-hearted elements, especially in the context of yuri themes. However, some reviewers feel that character development is lacking, with certain routes feeling rushed or underexplored, particularly Honoka's, which hints at deeper issues but fails to fully address them. Overall, while the epilogues provide satisfying conclusions, the brevity of the narrative leaves some wanting more depth and romance.
“Definitely a great follow-up route to the previous game's story.”
“She still has her fears and trepidation about her relationship with Ai, but for someone with such a tragic backstory that was basically taught that good things are hard to come by, her uneasiness makes sense.”
“The epilogues all felt pretty fulfilling, and they add up quite a lot to the story... pretty much as this store page promises, you'll get to know what happened 'after', but I'm not gonna talk about that either, since I'd be spoiling not one, but two games.”
“Marie 4/10: The story goes from being a thriller to being a lot more light-hearted than the route that leads up to this from the previous game.”
“I feel like there's plenty of room for Honoka to not be a one-note character that loves to drink, but they play into that heavily with her and don't explore her deeper mental state that they hint at throughout her story.”
“However, I noticed pretty quickly that this game purely serves the purpose of telling a short story of a possible epilogue, so sadly, this visual novel still didn't offer a lot of romance development.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cute and wholesome interactions, particularly between the AI and a loli-esque character. However, some players feel a lack of depth in emotional attachment due to the absence of a "Clannad-like" narrative structure, which could enhance the significance of the endings and character connections. Starting with this game may lead to a diminished emotional investment in the characters compared to playing the base game first.
“It does sadden me a bit, however, that it doesn't have a 'Clannad-like' canon thing, and it made me feel like all of the endings were actually canon.”
“Another point to play the base game first would be that the player won't be that emotionally attached to the characters if they start with this game first.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of self-referential jokes about game development and charming, lighthearted moments that resonate with players. Reviewers appreciate the comedic elements, suggesting that they enhance the overall experience and make the game enjoyable.
“Hilariously enough, this review will probably be much like the one I made for the re:master version of this game (which is the one you should play first before playing this game).”
“It kind of goes back to them being game developers and how hard that is while having a bunch of hilarious and cute moments.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered standard for a visual novel, lacking unique features or innovations that set it apart from others in the genre.
“All in all, it's a pretty standard kind of visual novel when it comes to the gameplay, so let's not dwell on it for the time being.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The character development in this episode is limited due to its short length, leaving little room for deeper exploration of the characters.
“As you can already guess, this story was, however, as short as the other episodes and, therefore, didn't really offer a lot of character development.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their stunning quality, comparable to the acclaimed visuals of "yumeutsutsu re:master."
“Graphically, the game is absolutely stunning, comparable to the beauty of Yumeutsutsu re:master.”
“The visuals are breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The art style is incredibly detailed and vibrant, making every scene a visual delight.”
