The Vigilant Villa

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The Vigilant Villa is a single player casual role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by 知行合一 and was released on July 17, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "The Vigilant Villa" , players assume the role of a novelist and Sherlock Holmes fan who becomes entangled in a suspenseful mystery at a hilltop villa. Ten guests, who seem unacquainted at first, are trapped for seven days and become ensnared in intricate relationships, uncovering lies, betrayal, and a hidden truth related to their loved ones and rivals. As the story unfolds, players must deduce the events to discover the truth.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story7 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features well-developed character backgrounds and an engaging storyline that keeps players invested.
The puzzles and detective mechanics are interesting, providing a mix of deduction and interactive gameplay.
The art style and voice acting are well-received, adding to the overall immersive experience of the game.

The game requires a constant internet connection, leading to frequent server issues that prevent players from accessing the game.
The English translation is poor, with numerous grammatical errors and inconsistencies that hinder understanding of the story and gameplay.
Many players have reported technical issues, including being stuck on the title screen and bugs that disrupt gameplay.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
70%
9%
The game's story is characterized by well-developed characters and an engaging, dark narrative that incorporates elements of murder mystery and psychological themes. While the main plot is intriguing, it is heavily reliant on DLC for full comprehension, and some players noted that the ending feels forced or disconnected from the rest of the story. Despite translation issues that may hinder understanding, the captivating twists and multiple endings contribute to a unique and immersive experience, making it a worthwhile visual novel for fans of the genre.
- “The character backgrounds are well-developed, and the storyline is engaging.”
- “Still, due to the strong storytelling and well-crafted characters, the game is worth experiencing for the narrative alone.”
- “The story was really captivating and having multiple endings makes each play that much more unique to the player.”
- “The story is pretty sinister and dark; it's violent and has elements of abuse, human experimentation, psychiatric issues, and a lot of secrets.”
- “The last chapter, however, seems a bit off, which I assume is due to an additional backstory suddenly added to the plot and changed the main point of this game.”
- “The translation is poor and actively inhibits understanding of the interface and story.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the eerie background score that complements the murder mystery theme. Voice acting is highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the overall positive impression of the audio experience.
- “Great art, music, voice acting, and story.”
- “The characters are varied, and I liked the music as well.”
- “The background music is eerie to my ears, which probably suits the murder mystery theme of this game.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay features engaging characters and intriguing mechanics, particularly in deduction and evidence collection, but is marred by translation issues, bugs, and typos that hinder the overall experience. While the core gameplay and story show promise, the presence of untranslated elements and technical problems detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, players appreciate the potential but hope for improvements in future releases.
- “The gameplay: the deduction and collecting evidence part are interesting, although sometimes when we are to present strong evidence, the correlating statement does not have a strong basis to reason it.”
- “I wish the devs nothing but success in their future endeavors, and I hope their next work has a better translation because as far as gameplay and story go, they obviously know what they're doing.”
- “I did like the characters, the game mechanics, and the references to classic mystery stories.”
- “I did like the characters, the game mechanics, and the references to classic mystery stories, but then I got to the final part.”
- “Gameplay: the deduction and collecting evidence part are interesting, although sometimes when we are to present strong evidence, the correlating statement sometimes does not have any strong basis to reason it.”
- “Good puzzles and stories, but bad network server and bugs lead to a poor gameplay experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique art style, which complements the interesting story and characters. Players appreciate the visual presentation and the overall aesthetic, enhancing their gaming experience.
- “I very much liked the art style and the voice acting in the game.”
- “The art style and characters were also quite interesting in their own way.”
- “Anyway, the story and characters are interesting, and I like the art style.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be very low, with many expressing disappointment in its lack of engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Replay value: I'm sorry to say this, but it's little to none.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful incentives to replay, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little motivation to go back and play it again.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is generally well-received, with users appreciating the engaging puzzles and interesting story, despite some rough translations.
- “The atmosphere is immersive, with a perfect blend of sound and visuals that draw you into the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a sense of tension and wonder that keeps you engaged.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and detailed, making every moment feel alive and filled with potential.”

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The Vigilant Villa is a casual role playing game with mystery theme.

The Vigilant Villa is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Vigilant Villa.

The Vigilant Villa was released on July 17, 2020.

The Vigilant Villa was developed by 知行合一.

The Vigilant Villa has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Vigilant Villa is a single player game.

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