枝江往事

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枝江往事 is a single player casual role playing game with drama, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by A-SOUL GameMaker Project and was released on June 11, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game has emotional depth that resonates with players, even if they don't fully understand the language.
Many players appreciate the effort and passion put into the game by the creators, especially given the short production time.
The visuals and character designs are appealing, attracting fans of anime and virtual idols.

The writing quality is poor, resembling amateur fan-fiction rather than a polished narrative.
The game lacks substantial gameplay, primarily consisting of clicking through dialogue, which can be tedious.
It is not accessible to non-Chinese speakers, limiting its audience and enjoyment for those who don't understand the language.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is appreciated for its emotional depth and moving ending, but some players feel that character development and script quality could be improved. Additionally, familiarity with the A-Soul universe is essential for non-Chinese speaking players to fully understand and enjoy the narrative.
- “Some of the character build-ups and the story script weren't very good; however, the ending was moving.”
- “The story is related to a lot of fans' memes; it is not recommended for any players who are not familiar with A-Soul.”
- “The story is heavily reliant on fan memes, making it difficult for players unfamiliar with A-Soul to fully appreciate it.”
- “I'm not sure how many non-Chinese speaking players can fully grasp the depth of this story, but I love it.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as a slow burn, with a moderate struggle rating of three stars, indicating that while it carries emotional weight, the language barrier may hinder deeper engagement for some players.
- “The emotional weight of the story really hits you, making every moment feel significant.”
- “This game takes you on an emotional journey that stays with you long after you've finished playing.”
- “The characters' struggles and triumphs resonate deeply, creating a powerful connection with the player.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Many users question how such subpar writing made it to publication on platforms like Steam.
- “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?'”
grinding
1 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.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
music
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The music in the game effectively conveys emotions and sets the tone for various situations, allowing players to intuitively grasp the mood even without understanding the dialogue.
- “I had no clue what anyone was saying, but I could tell from the music that something intense was about to happen or that it was sad or happy.”