Zeitz Machz √Rhapsody

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Zeitz Machz √Rhapsody is a single player action game. It was developed by Occult Lily and was released on March 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

No one knows what the future may hold. Just yesterday, Ais was going about her life, enjoying it to the fullest. But out of nowhere, she suddenly finds herself confined alongside a strange girl called "Alice". To make matters worse, neither of them remembered anything prior to this incident. Just who is behind this? And why are they doing this? A mystery yuri visual novel. …

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The art style is simple but cute and appealing, which adds a positive touch to the overall experience.
The game offers a unique mystery element that could intrigue players looking for something different.
As a free-to-play visual novel, it provides a short experience that can be a quick palette cleanser for fans of the genre.

The writing is poorly executed, with confusing dialogue and shallow character development that detracts from the story.
The pacing is off, making the initial experience painfully boring and the overall narrative difficult to follow.
The game lacks depth and coherence, leaving players with more questions than answers and a sense of frustration.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The story is a mixed bag, featuring a sapphic time-travel narrative that blends elements of mystery and dystopia, but suffers from poor writing and a confusing structure that detracts from the overall experience. While it has potential and offers multiple endings, players may find it challenging to navigate due to its incoherence and lack of backstory. Despite its shortcomings, those who appreciate a short, mystery-driven tale with romantic undertones might still find it worth exploring.
- “I still want to recommend this story, even after lines and lines of 'complaining', because I see the potential.”
- “The idea of the story is good.”
- “If you enjoy a good mystery story with a bit of yuri romance and don't mind that the story is on the short side, then this is worth taking a look.”
- “A relentlessly miserable story that's confusing and nearly incoherent.”
- “It's honestly irritating and makes getting through the story challenging.”
- “A sapphic time-traveling 'The Maze Runner' type of story which made me feel more confused than ever, especially with three endings, one of which you can access directly from the menu screen immediately.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay in this visual/interactive novel is minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue in a linear narrative. Many users question the quality of the writing and how it was deemed suitable for release on platforms like Steam.
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my thoughts.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “As for the gameplay, the story mostly plays out in a linear fashion.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Grinding in this game feels like reading a great novel, but instead of turning the pages, you have to click your mouse for every single sentence. It's tedious and breaks the flow of the story.”
- “The grinding mechanics are so repetitive that it feels like I'm stuck in a loop, doing the same tasks over and over without any real progress.”
- “Instead of enjoying the gameplay, I find myself dreading the grind, which feels more like a chore than an engaging experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the music in the game, particularly enjoying the selection of tracks, with a notable fondness for classical music.
- “I love the tracks that are present in the game.”
- “It doesn't hurt that I'm very partial to classical music. XD”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a fictional book, highlighting the absurdity of certain situations. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and entertaining.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 2 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature a simple yet charming art style that many players find appealing, especially considering the game is free. Overall, there are no significant complaints regarding the visual presentation.
- “The art style is very simple but cute and appealing, so I don’t see a reason to complain about it, especially considering it's a free game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its complex narrative, which combines a sapphic time-travel theme with a maze-like structure, leaving players feeling confused and overwhelmed, particularly due to the presence of multiple endings, one of which is easily accessible from the menu.
- “A sapphic time-traveling 'The Maze Runner' type of story that left me feeling more confused than ever, especially with three endings, one of which you can access directly from the menu screen.”