Weeping Doll is the kind of game that looks like it’ll be a scary, enjoyable romp.
Submerged is not a broken game. It functions and provides an intriguing little story over its three hour timespan. However, there's no sense of joy to actually playing. Why isn't there even a feeling of awe when exploring this flooded cityscape? It's incredibly strange how this game managed to flounder so badly but it seems the key factor is uncompelling (and sometimes aggravating) gameplay. Even the most diehard collectible hunters will find it tough to slog through the slow ascent up samey buildings multiple times to grab a new drawing. Submerged had a fabulous idea but its execution simply couldn't stand up to the concept.
What could you really expect from a fast food advertisement in the form of a visual novel? For what it is, you'll get about an hour of humorous — but not hilarious — story to experience.
It is extremely difficult to recommend Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro to anyone other than the niche of visual novel fans who devour all games with non-human romances.
MAGICAL×SPIRAL could have been something special and you can see the intent of the developers.
Crystal Rift might keep players exploring for a while, but it feels like a prototype for a better game which doesn’t yet exist.
Ace Banana shows promise with its bright graphics and skillful ability to pair Move controllers with fast-paced, precise gameplay.
My Little Kitties is a two to four hour visual novel which might appeal to people looking for a brief view into the life of a high-school aged father, but it is somehow not nearly as cute as the name implies.
Even if you can get into the controls, there’s simply not all that much here.
ATOM GRRRL!! doesn’t sit right with me.
Despite the holidays, Sketchy Logic put out one patch incredibly quickly, but it's safe to say my experience playing Aviary Attorney simply didn't set my heart aflutter. Instead, it might just have broken it.
Gomo takes an hour or two to play through. There's nothing wrong with short experiences, and sometimes they're preferred, but when there is nothing special about this game, it is harder to justify a purchase.
There are moments when Tsugunohi succeeds as a horror game.
Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- provides slice of life fun for those who enjoy it, with a bit extra in the form of its mysterious elements and plenty of routes, but it can often become a slog to read between key moments.
Those who devour slice of life high school tales will not likely have qualms about playing this one.
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator has ample promise and a lot of heart, but wasn't given enough time to grow.
NEKO-NIN exHeart is not a game for every visual novel lover out there.
The ideas behind Loading Human: Chapter 1 are exciting, but they don’t get to shine like they should due to a weird control scheme and ineffective acting.
Not only is PlayStation VR Worlds playing it safe, it is not selling virtual reality in a strong enough way.
Albino Lullaby: Episode 1 is a most unnerving horror game, but not the all-around freakiest or best from a gameplay perspective.