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5 people found this review helpful
7.6 hrs on record
I highly recommend this visual novel. It’s a fascinating road movie set in the real world with an interesting story and characters. Unfortunately, I can’t say more because it deserves to be experienced.

The artwork is awesome, and the voice acting and sound effects are great too. It’s a bit disappointing that there’s no voice acting for the main character, only for the others.

The only challenging aspect is the way to unlock the true ending. You need to view all other endings first, and only then will you receive the true ending. It took me a while to figure this out.
Posted 26 June, 2024.
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1.3 hrs on record
I recommend this game to everybody who likes a mystical or urban myth atmosphere. It’s a super short game, and it's free. You will be impressed by how good it is.

The characters are interesting, and it's even a bit sad that it’s such a short game. I would like to know more about the main hero because something terrible happened to her and I'm curious about how she survived it. The pixel art is good, and the art is super good.

I’m looking forward to the next games and I believe that the developers can create an interesting game with intriguing characters, a compelling story, and a captivating atmosphere.
Posted 16 January, 2024.
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2 people found this review helpful
22.6 hrs on record
Unfortunately, I can't recommend this game unless you're really bored, and it's available at a big discount. If you're worried about "Visions of Mana," don't be because there's nothing important. The only thing you need to know is that there's an evil witch trying to destroy the world, and she can't be destroyed. Other than that, everything else is common and unimportant.

One of the main issues with this game is that you don't feel connected to its universe. The world feels static, and everyone only talks about the main quest, so you don't develop much interest in what happens to the world or its characters. The only slightly interesting character is Angela, one of the main characters because the developers made her a bit funny.

Another problem is the AI. It's terrible. Your companions and the enemies just stand there and wait for attacks, and many bosses have a devastating charge attack that you need to cancel by destroying objects. But guess what? Your companions won't attack those objects, so if you're playing as a non-damage-dealing character, you'll end up taking a lot of damage.

The other aspects of the game are just average. The collectibles are the only truly great feature since you can find them all without hints, and the reward system is well done.

I did find some enjoyment in completing the game once, very strange, but it is. Some boss design, locations, concept of the world were interesting, and the history was promising. It's disappointing that the game probably had a small budget, and they decided to make a game with multiple character storylines that turned out to be similar and common. There's not much reason to replay as different characters.

I recommend either skipping this game or getting it with a huge discount. You won't miss anything important for the next "Mana" game, but this one might disappoint you.
Posted 4 January, 2024.
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3 people found this review helpful
4.6 hrs on record
Unfortunately, there's nothing particularly new or super interesting in this game. It follows a common story about finding your life goals and realizing that there may be different wishes and goals for you. It highlights the idea that changing goals is perfectly okay and not something to be afraid of. However, towards the end, there's a time skip moment which, in my opinion, slightly disrupts the structure of the story.

The artwork is cool, and the soundtrack is good. But one odd thing is the lack of voice acting, which is strange considering the interesting characters and universe. They deserved more in terms of voice work.

This is my first game in this franchise. Previously, I played a demo called 'Silence the Pedant.' I found the demo to be much better as an entry point because this game feels quite ordinary, making it hard to get interested in the universe.

Anyway, I would recommend getting this game when it's on sale, mainly for the cool art and some interesting characters. Just be prepared for a little disappointment due to the time skip and the fact that various moments involving additional characters are skipped over.
Posted 23 December, 2023.
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19.1 hrs on record
I will boldly express an unpopular thought, but Crisis Core is much better than FF7 original/remake. It deserves more appreciation!

In this game, you will encounter many interesting characters, especially the main character, Zack. Why? Because through his dialogs and behaviors, you honestly believe that he is just an ordinary guy. Moreover, you witness his character development and evolution throughout the story, which makes it even more interesting to follow.

The visuals are impressive, and the soundtrack is simply impressive. I have many tracks from the game in my main playlist. While the gameplay might be familiar, it comes with a unique mechanic of support abilities for the characters. There is always a random number combination appearing, and if they form a special combination, it triggers a mini flashback and unlocks an ability for the character. Some of them provide support buffs, while others unleash attacks on enemies. However, you do not have much control over the numbers as they are mostly random.

The only issue with this game is that it was originally created for the PSP, causing events to happen quite rapidly. It would have been better if they were paced slower, allowing for more exploration of the first-class soldiers. Additionally, the locations are simple and have a similar structure, lacking variety. The same can be said for the enemies.

In my opinion, this is an awesome game, and Zack is a hero and an inspirational character who encourages you to fight for your dreams. It is a bit disappointing that FF7 is more popular than Crisis Core.
Posted 22 November, 2023.
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8.2 hrs on record (8.2 hrs at review time)
Wow, I thought it was just a simple platformer game with interesting mechanics and a super simple story and characters. But guys, I was wrong!

It turns out this game is a super cool platformer with intriguing mechanics. Every chapter introduces a new mechanic, keeping things fresh and exciting. Not to mention, it also has an incredibly interesting story and charming characters.

I highly recommend this game if you're looking for a cool platformer with captivating characters and an engaging story. You won't be disappointed!
Posted 13 November, 2023.
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1.5 hrs on record
A super cool game like Sekiro where you only need to fight bosses. You don't waste time on mobs, don't need to find a way to the boss without receiving damage from common creatures, if you fail, just press a button to restart. However, you will start feeling the difference between bosses on the third-star bosses; before that, the bosses will be almost similar.

I highly recommend this game. It offers an interesting and short experience, especially if you haven't played Sekiro. It might even convince you to try Sekiro yourself (at least after completing it, I personally want to play more or see new content/games from this studio). I hope the developers will add new mechanics, animations, bosses, and maybe even some story to their future projects.

P.S. I’m not a fan of Souls like games.
Posted 6 November, 2023.
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2.1 hrs on record
I can't recommend this messenger-based visual novel because it's afraid to be serious. The author had the opportunity to create an interesting story with extraordinary characters, betrayals, and thought-provoking elements. Unfortunately, the author chose to create an overly predictable story with common characters, making it easy to distinguish between the good and the bad and foresee the outcomes.

Very sad because the beginning was promising, thanks to the concept of the world.
Posted 6 November, 2023.
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3 people found this review helpful
0.8 hrs on record
First, I highly recommend this Visual Novel for people who have lost themselves or stopped finding pleasure in personal growth. Those who are living without any joy, goals, dreams, and so on. I had a similar experience and didn't want to visit a psychologist because I questioned its purpose. (Yes, it was a silly move, I know). I managed to recover on my own, but it took a lot of time. Regardless, the main point is that I asked myself almost the same question, found an answer and started to live. I believe that this Visual Novel will help, or at the very least, inspire those who do not have problems to boost their passion for achieving their goals.

Secondly, it's a hilarious visual novel. The humor comes from the way robots are named - nowadays, nobody is intentionally making jokes or creating them, and that's what makes it amusing. However, this humor may only work effectively in the English language.

I recommend playing the demo at least, because of the humor. It's definitely worth a try!))
Posted 6 November, 2023.
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1 person found this review helpful
3.0 hrs on record
This Visual Novel is awesome, featuring an unique concept and remarkable execution. The plot revolves around a tough choice: trust a guy urging you to slay The Princess, despite having limited information, or trust The Princess herself, who is far from ordinary. Plus, you'll encounter an array of intriguing choices along the way.

The voice acting in this game is truly incredible. Even though there are only two voices, they have done an amazing job portraying different roles. You won't get bored, and you'll easily understand every character. Additionally, the artwork is also incredible.

I highly recommend you experience this unique game.
Posted 28 October, 2023.
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