Chronicles of Tal’Dun: The Remainder - Act 1
This is the first chapter in the story and new chapters will be released in the future. It’s pretty short, but it packs in a lot of beauty and story-building.
The characters are very mysterious and surprisingly fleshed out considering how short the story is. The music is beautiful and the art is amazing. This story also has characters that use different pronouns (they/them, xe/xir) and it’s refreshing to see.
If they make the next chapters cost money, I would pay for them because I love this so much. 10/10
– Real player with 3.5 hrs in game
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This is one of my absolute favorite visual novels. Esoteric, foreboding, and romantic vibes beautifully written and rendered in digital ink. Playing and replaying (which I’ve done several times now) gives me a feeling similar to watching Mushishi at 3am or reading too much poetry before bed: strange, melancholic, and sort of comforting all at once. Goes well with tea.
– Real player with 3.4 hrs in game
Women of Xal
This game has so many layers to it… the plot twists… the stakes riding on your decisions! I am in awe. I went through so many ““bad”” endings to get to the ‘true’ good ending but having to work for that ending made it so much more satisfying. Not to mention that the ““bad”” endings still had brilliant content, and I enjoyed playing each time as there are so many different decisions to make. And so many people to woo…. heart eyes
– Real player with 31.4 hrs in game
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Feminist brain: This is an excellent use of the visual novel format with amazingly complex worldbuilding, distinctive characters who are easy to love (or hate, as the case may be), and while the dream-dropping doesn’t seem to be integrated into the game so far it’s an interesting concept I’d like to see. All in all, I’m very much looking forward to the finished product.
Queer brain: hehe purdy ladies
– Real player with 24.6 hrs in game
Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis is a sweet, lighthearted VN. The length is on the shorter side, but I had a good time playing it. I liked all of the characters and their routes and really enjoyed seeing how each character’s relationship with June developed. The questions part of the game was also very entertaining. I had fun getting to know about each character’s likes and dislikes, relationships, future plans, etc. Some of the questions led to really funny answers. A simple stat-raising system…great art…good voice acting…pleasant music…
– Real player with 13.5 hrs in game
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I have a few issues with Corona Borealis – the technical side is kind of clunky, with text rollback working whenever it wants and the sound sliders not really doing what they’re supposed to do (you can’t fully mute the partial voice acting). The relationship flags connected to dating sim mechanics are a bit cryptic and choices sometimes counter-intuitive, so it’s way too easy to end up alone or stuck with suboptimal endings if you don’t follow a walkthrough.
The one major problem, however, is the game’s length – all the routes feel really short and rushed, with little buildup for romance (and/or deep friendship). This is particularly painful in Noah’s route, as he shows up halfway into the game and doesn’t offer the small-talk sections that let you learn more about other main characters. Considering his theme is also deep psychological issues… The positive ending and healing he goes through are hardly earned here.
– Real player with 11.9 hrs in game
Chronicles of Tal’Dun: The Remainder - Act 2
If you’ve read my review on Act 1 of this game you know I not only recommend it but love it. It is a truly unique work of art from my perspective. I adore the artwork in this game, the story and the music.
I am only an hour in but like to take my time going slowly through this game.
The character of Ilar is mysterious and compelling as always throughout the game. I enjoy that the game allows the player to choose their own gender and Ilar is also not defined as a gender so it is up to you to determine that for yourself. The game also uses gender-neutral pronouns implemented in a very natural way. Using they/them or xe/xer. I usually don’t mind if a game does determine genders for the player but this was a refreshing take that really, in my opinion, makes the characters more mysterious and wonderful.
– Real player with 1.1 hrs in game
Café Rouge
I wish there was a middle-ground in whether to recommend the game. At least not until some of the bugs have been fixed such as being stuck after one of the endings and some minor adjustments as well.
While I did feel some nostalgia for the old game and was really excited to see how the reboot plays out, it feels slightly off-putting. While It does have beautiful artwork and the visual presentation looks divinely polished, it doesn’t seem to have some of the charm the old one has.
Don’t get me wrong; the artwork may have been inconsistent in the old version and those cooking mini games were hard AF, I thought the way it was made was very innovative and I always wonder what it would be like if those aspects were polished and brought back to the reboot or just something to add after unlocking a chapter.(I can only just dream about it lol)
– Real player with 21.4 hrs in game
3rd edit, probably final. I’ll reiterate ; My review may seem harsh but due to the polished look of the art and characters it gives the impression it’s a very polished game - It is not.
I don’t recommend this game.
You can play it for free on a browser I believe via the publisher for 3 of the routes. Try that/the demo first - then decide.
Honest suggestion ; You name your character “Ebony Darkness Dementia Raven Way”, the Ebony Darkness part being just the first name. You’ll have a better understanding of how this game reads if you’re familiar with the name.
– Real player with 11.7 hrs in game
Chronicles of Tal’Dun: The Remainder
A stone tower
You’re woken up with no memory of your past by an elegant, enigmatic stranger called Ilar who tells you that a door to the abyss has opened up and threatens to consume you, unless you do exactly as Ilar says.
A magickal mystery
You’re sucked into a vortex of forces beyond your reckoning - dark magick, bizarre artifacts, shadowy stalkers, and a past life you’ve shared with the stranger that they do everything to hide. Armed with the knowledge that you were a High Magus, and that a botched ritual of yours caused the disaster and your amnesia, you must summon your wits, courage, and force of will to rediscover the spell and undo your mistakes.
A treacherous path
Finding the tower’s secrets, however, will not be easy, for they’re locked tight within your research journal, written on scattered letters, and lying between the lines of Ilar’s words.
On top of that, danger waits around every corner - spells that warp your mind and body, sinister creatures who lurk in the dark recesses, and a relationship with Ilar that borders on explosive at times - everything seems to conspire against you.
But all is not lost, for there are fleeting moments of reprieve - an achingly comforting, recovered memory, an unexpected visit from a loyal companion, a touching moment of connection with Ilar - lifelines and breadcrumbs pulling you inexorably toward an unsettling conclusion.
Can you piece together the scattered puzzle of your life? Can you save yourself and Ilar? Can you keep your mind in one piece until the end?
Features
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A Visual Novel with almost 200k words that explores a world of ritual magick, pre-industrial technology, and a culture that marries ancient religions of the orient and occident.
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Be lured into an occult world by artwork made to resemble alchemical manuscripts - intricately hand-drawn with pen and ink, then edited and animated digitally to bring to life.
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Immerse yourself in the haunting soundtrack weaved from organic sounds, ceremonial instruments, ritual chanting, and glitch effects.
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Choose who becomes your friend, enemy, or romantic interest.
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Chronicles of Tal’Dun: The Remainder contains Act 1 to 3!
The Radiants
When an ordinary college student witnesses the death of a young woman, she is thrust into a world she never knew existed – a world alongside her own filled with magic, danger, and a cast of unbelievable characters. Forced to take the place of the woman she tried to save, she must prove herself by passing the trials of the Radiant Council or risk losing her memories forever..
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3 Love Interests (and maybe some secret ones!)
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Customizable Personality
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Simple Stat Raising
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Lots of Colorful Side Characters
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Exploration Mode
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Multiple Endings
Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI
Dimmi quando Kondo Kondo
The one route I was able to get was with Kondo, it was great, but I haven’t been able to get any other different routes. I like the idea that you can date Kondo, and I really like the voice actor. I also was able to get Yamazaki’s route, at least one, which I liked also. For me personally, I don’t like the way Harada looks and Heisuke (looks like a girl). I do like the storyline and the comic scenes and, of course, the voice actors are wonderful. I am looking forward to a guide in English, so I can continue playing this game. I bought this game when it was on sale for $30, I just could not wait. Maybe $25 would have been a better price, but if you like Shinsengumi, Edo Blossom, etc. I do recommend this game.
– Real player with 60.9 hrs in game
I can sum up this game in one word: disappointing. While the voice acting and artwork are acceptable, it’s more the plot that’s the problem. For an otome game, I expected a certain level of romance, and the romance is basically non-existence in this game. After finishing up three routes in the game, I find myself bored and not caring about the characters. If you want to play a romance story about the Shinsengumi, I suggest playing Hakuouki.
– Real player with 14.2 hrs in game
Cheeky Princess
Visual novel, fantasy, comedy, romance
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Story
Princess Ida is a proud student of the Royal Academy of Heroes but her father returned from the war and decided to arrange his daughter’s personal life. How will his gamble turn out?
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Features
✧ Cheeky female protagonist
✧ Three characters for a romantic relationship
✧ Beautiful artwork
✧ Multiple endings
Guardian of the future
Guardian of the Future is that type of a VN I really enjoy playing: lighthearted, pretty art, appealing love options… Quite often I just want some typical otome games with obvious outcome, easily achievable romantic happy endings, especially with available guides. That’s not that kind of a game that left an unforgettable impression, or something I’m gonna contemplate about after I finish it. But it mustn’t be this way. Just relaxing experience for a couple of evenings (don’t pay attention to my ‘hours on record’, the game was just always idly launched on my computer).
– Real player with 61.3 hrs in game
This was a value buy:)
Definitely enjoyable
Definitely Replayable
So many CGs!
– Real player with 38.4 hrs in game