Snowdome
Note: I received a Steam key to help with alpha testing although I had no involvement with the development.
Snowdome is a kinetic visual novel developed by Lunatic Works and published by Lunatic Works and Kikai Digital. You take on the role of Tan Yan, a young adult who works as a convenience store clerk in the city. He lives his life day-to-day, feeling unappreciated and that life will never change. He moved away from the country, as he didn’t want to become a farmer like his parents before him. One day, when Tan Yan decides to take a walk on the beach (because his TV is broken, so he can’t watch his favorite show), he encounters a teenage girl. She makes him an intriguing offer. Help me save the world. This piques Tan Yan’s interest and thus, his adventure begins. As this is a kinetic novel, I’ll stop my story synopsis here to avoid spoilers. ^^
– Real player with 9.4 hrs in game
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This was my first kinetic novel, no choices to make, just read and think about some of the subjects that are thrown up in the story. The reader can make their own mind about how deep or how seriously they want to take this. I found it easy to get involved with the characters, to understand the frustrations of trying to earn a living in a city where everyone lives the same boring life-style and where young people and their parents do not understand one another. The protagonist, a reluctant hero, goes for a walk and meets a young girl one summer’s night when his tv breaks down, and thats when it all starts as he has to grow up and make life decisions that have consequences not just for himself, but other people. I can’t say more without giving away the plot.
– Real player with 8.1 hrs in game
Big Quest 2: the Adventure
Dialogues with unique characters, city exploration, travel, logic puzzles, investigations. Quest lovers will especially appreciate it.
A simple city guy named Rich inherited a farm. Going to the village for the inheritance and at the same time to rest, it turns out that all the land is being sold and the whole business is under threat. Not wanting to return to town and work in the office, Rich decides to defend his rights to the farm.
The local mayor has disappeared somewhere, and all the activity to restore the business in the village falls on you.
Rich learns that to prevent the sale of land, you need to open the market and profit from it will be salvation. This is where the problems begin.
In an unknown location, it is necessary to find a lighthouse keeper to start shipping and supply of goods, then organize deforestation, then help carpenters with tools, then find a loader to deliver the boards to the construction site.
Desert merchants also demand theirs under the contract. It is necessary to deliver sunflower oil. And where to look for it and how to do it? But a trip to the Desert will be beneficial, you will get to know the sheikh and he will help you with the oil business.
Yes, you will have a share of the business in the oil rigs, but this will cause new problems. And having solved the secret of the giant, you will find unique artifacts.
To complete tasks to improve life in the town, you will have to go to Snowland. Help the locals to re-establish contact with the expedition, and simply, you can find gold!
And that is not all! You have to make your way through the cemetery, take a helicopter ride to Megapolis. Riddles, puzzles and secrets are everywhere.
Do you think everything? But no! You will have envious people and traitors who will be tricked into jail. You will have a chance to improve relations between prisoners and get out on freedom.
This is not a complete to-do list.
Let’s go on a journey!
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Beans or Bones
Beans or Bones is a fun 2-player online co-op pirate game for having a good time with your best buddy. Stranded on a cannibal island you are lucky: Improved seamanship has led to fewer and fewer shipping accidents in recent years - a major food source for the cannibals. So you are offered a deal: find Brownie George on a remote island, and get his relish recipe to make beans more tasty than your bones. So you go on a quest with your fellow pirate buddy, fly with birds, paddle in barrels, and use your bubble shooter to fight sharks.
Key Features:
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For fans of fun pirate games
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Focus on fun little game mechanics like flying a bird, or making sharks fly with your bubble shooter
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No-one is seriously harmed or killed - no blood, just blood orange juice
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A short game that lasts about an hour.
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A family project made by a non-vegetarian solo developer and his 3 non-vegetarian sons.
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Grayscale Memories
Aesthetically, this game is gorgeous. The soundtrack flows well with the ethereal artwork. The dialogue is where it falls short as it can be pretty juvenile in a way that feels heavy-handed despite the game’s attempt to be seemingly abstract and thought-provoking otherwise, although if you have played JRPGs, then this is par for the course and can even be endearing to a degree as you progress.
Despite the ostensibly heavy subject matter, this game is far too short to convey any real depth on the topic of death and the afterlife. I had hoped to glean something about who the characters were in life, but of course that was expecting too much given the brevity of the story. The remaining problem is the conclusion is abrupt and nonsensical after the buildup throughout the game, leaving a rather anticlimactic sense of frustration on my part. As this is Early Access, it’s possible the “ending” will be expanded according to the informational post. If that occurs, I will update my review accordingly.
– Real player with 1.2 hrs in game
Retroninjacyberassassin
well… its not bad as an early concept,
definitely needs some polish and a clear objective story.
also more than blue shirt guy and stick ninja man as enemies.
– Real player with 0.7 hrs in game
Almost better than brutal doom.
– Real player with 0.6 hrs in game
Sakura Knight 3
A closing chapter to the Knight series developed by the Winged Cloud. Does it end with a bang or whimper?
The story follows the events of the previous instalment so if you have not played it yet you might be a bit lost. This is the most linear part and focuses on just one story line. Despite being short pacing is rather slow mainly due to the frequent yuri padding. It honestly feels a bit forced, moreso than in the prequels. The is really only one ending and just the final scene vary; scene with your chosen waifu or a harem. Writing style, just like before, feels relatively fine. Some less common words were employed but overall it is an easy read. Still silly fantasy yuri with a dose of comedy. Liked the previous parts? If yes, then you can expect more of the same enjoyment.
– Real player with 8.7 hrs in game
Sakura Knight 3 wasn’t the worst in the series, given that at least it had somethig to tell unlike part 2.
What really dissapointed me was the complete lack of a mildly interesting story overall like Sakura MMO had, almost no twist, nothing.
I really liked the first part, it had pottential. it’s a shame they couldn’t give these girls a story that wasn’t this kind of a uninteresting mess. CGS and sex scenes have great art as usual, but in need of an urgent change, that is to make them more explicit, these ended up being dull and boring most of the time, even more so than Sakura MMO.
– Real player with 6.4 hrs in game
Fragments
Fragments is a game of exploration, a game of mystery, a game of games. You know who you are. But that’s pretty much it. Everything else is a blur, an enigma, a puzzle waiting for you to put it together.
But wait? Is there more to it than that? There are detectives questioning you at every turn, a limitation on information being directly provided to you, a murder to be solved that you may or not be able to help with.
Codapill has done a great job of putting together an intriguing story that demands attention, with a rip-roaring ending that entirely depends upon the choices you make. I hugely recommend giving this one a try, it’ll be a few hours definitely not wasted!
– Real player with 3.8 hrs in game
“Fragments” is a short, but intriguing narrative suspense story that gives you all the answers you need right from the start. Your job, as the confused protagonist, is to put the fragments of your mind back together again in order to come to terms with the reason you’ve ended up in the position you are in. Through flashbacks and clever visuals, explore the “prison” in Evan’s mind with a particular attention to detail and speak your truth. If the idea of seeing alternate endings and dialogue branches aren’t enough to keep you coming back to the game, the catchy, original soundtrack might do the trick; you’ll be singing it for days after playing.
– Real player with 3.1 hrs in game
Would you like to run an idol café? 2
Would you like to bang the idol maids? 2
If you liked the first episode, you’ll probably like this one too.
– Real player with 2.7 hrs in game
Another of those visual novels that people love, hate, or love to hate, Would you like to run an idol cafe? 2 is by Winged Cloud, authors of the Sakura series. In this one, you continue your attempts to keep the idol cafe afloat. Now, you face a little competition. Do you stay faithful to those you wooed in the first game, or do you stray?
Suggest getting on discount or in the bundle (maybe both). While decent enough, it is a bit short.
– Real player with 0.2 hrs in game
Basketball
I r8 this game 8/8.
– Real player with 3.4 hrs in game
It’s a very short game, but the dialogue in this game made me wish it was longer. Genuinely funny and enjoyable experience.
– Real player with 0.8 hrs in game
Fall of Porcupine
FALL OF PORCUPINE is a unique story adventure. The collision of work and daily life – an exciting reflection of an unhealthy system.
In the supplemental LAST DAYS OF SUMMER we guide young Finley through his first weeks at a provincial hospital. He is on fire for his apprenticeship as an internist. But a lot of pressure makes Finley’s life difficult and our gameplay challenging.
Explore A Beautiful, Diverse World
Not only is there a lot to discover in the old hospital, but also in the small town itself. There you can meet the villagers and have a beer with them in the pub. Or you can take a trip to the nearby forest, where mysterious castle ruins are hidden.
Get to Know Exciting Characters
The blunt head doctor, the selfless nurse or Finley’s smart friend, they all and many other residents populate the small town of Porcupine. Have funny, profound and serious dialogues with them, in which you’ll be able to choose answers and influence your relationship with them.
Demonstrate Your Skills and Empathy
You don’t even have time to look at the clock because your patients are waiting! Find out what’s wrong with them through conversations and treat them in different minigames that challenge you in logic, speed and skill. And most importantly, withstand the stress when the strict head doctor asks about your knowledge again.
Uncover Dark Secrets
At first glance, the small town is a warm, friendly place where everyone knows and greets each other. But if you live there for any length of time, you’ll suspect that shadows lurk and that not everyone is as honest as they pretend to be. Be on guard!
