This game was so good to play, to feel that my choices really had an impact on everyone's life and in the Arcade, I got attached to some characters and fell in love with Teo right away (the boy has my heart in his hands) I got emotional in several moments, which I won't mention cuz spoilers, and I simply couldn't play it again to test other routes cuz I felt that for me it was something of a unique experience, and oh boy, what an experience I had!
this game is really well made and so fun to play. i wasn't expecting having this many options and being persuaded into role-play so easily. love this!!!
This is the first game I've ever played that outright removes romantic content and doesn't even push you into it as a prompt if you don't want it. And as an aromantic person, that meant the WORLD to me. For the first time in my life I felt comfortable to make my own sprite with my own name, and played it fully platonically. Thank you so much for making that option, as I've been raving about it to everyone I know.
You're welcome! We've steadily improved our ace and aro support moving forward, too -- in Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers you have a unique story path you can follow if you're aro with unique scenes, and in Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain you can fully explore a character's story with or without romancing them!
You can tell the developers knew what they were doing from the very beginning of the gameplay. Well-designed UI, full-emotion VO, player character customization, funny storytelling and dialogs, highly detailed backgrounds, and pretty character animation bring us a high-quality visual novel experience. The attribute system combines the options that are distinguished enough, which makes the players believe they can build their own story path or personality. It would be better if all the NPC dialogs can have VO.
This game is comfort food. It's handhold-y not in a "tells you what to do" way, but in a "holds your hand and tells you 'I gotchu, it'll be ok'" way. And I love that. For the most part there are no right or wrong options, you can just roleplay, and get to know the cast of characters, all of which are lovable in their own way. The romance elements are optional and probably as a result not super huge, but as a friendship simulator this game is great. Also the story is pretty good, some interesting twists.
The game is really well-made and I wanna see what the developers do in the future, but the characters are just really unlikable. The player character has an unrelatable personality/backstory that really broke my immersion, and I only cared for one of the romanceable characters. It does give the option of they/them pronouns and allows you to romance/befriend characters of whatever binary gender(s) you prefer though
A truly wonderful game that will get you hooked on the story with its great writing and interesting cast.
Graphics: Good. I found myself spending time to admire the backdrops and the character designs are pleasing.
Gameplay: Well it's a visual novel, there's not much to say here is there? But I do appreciate the ability to toggle the 'guides'. Personally, I liked to play with them on.
Audio: Good. Definitely found myself headbopping to the music at times and it fit the story well.
Difficulty: Not really much dfificulty to speak of, though there are a couple moments where your choices really matter. Story: Fantastic story! I was completely invested.
Game Time: Short. I finished this in three sittings, and I'm a pretty casual tier gamer.
Price: I definitely feel it's worth the price, especially taking replay value into account to get different endings and to see all the stories of each character.
Bugs: I didn't run into any myself.
Overall: 8/10. Didn't change my life, but I'd definitely recommend it to others.
I just finished the game and I loved it so much! It's such a feelgood experience, but with a nice dose of hardships too in a lovely balance <3 I wound up in a relationship with QueenBee, she's the %&#?¤@ best! I just in general felt close to every character in some way, even with the ones I didn't talk to that much. Looking forward to the sequel!
I've had this game for a while (got it during a bundle two years ago) but didn't play it until now, and I very much regret waiting so long! I've never had so much fun playing a visual novel! I love that they/them is a pronoun option and not just the standard he/him and she/her, even if I personally use he/him anyway. I presume the character's pronouns doesn't have an effect on who you can romance, but I've only just gotten to level 2.
I decided to play this a few days ago since I've only skimmed the surface of the racial justice bundle, and wow!!! it blew me away with how much it invested me in the story and characters. I'm thinking of doing all of their routes right now because so far, each one has been painfully cute, fun, and heartfelt. And as someone with mental health issues, I really connected to those aspects of the story, too.
T'was also a happy surprise that Percy, my first route, is voice-acted by Price haha <3 Just a fantastic game.
Okay I never comment on anything but THIS game? Beautiful. Unmatched. Exquisite. Bewitching. And all the synonyms TheSaurus can find for "lovely"
The characters are great, the art is lovely, the soundtrack is a chef's kiss, it is so well-written (and I sorta relate a lot to MC oops), and I can't just "stop" when I play it - I must finish a game in one setting
Thank you for making this game, it was a pleasure to play. I finished Gavin and Percy (as of right now he's my favorite) and do plan to do everyone's routes
Honestly? Can't recommend this one enough. Played a whole route in a glorious one nighter and it was an emotional rollercoaster I'm recommending to everyone I know ASAP. The brightly colored art and endearing characters, side by side with the plot that had me hooked from minute one? Not many VN's hit a sweet spot like this- it's seriously, almost criminally, underrated.
what an absolute gem! loved everything about it, and couldn't put it down once i started! wonderfully written characters, story, and the art is spectacular! i personally went with percys route, absolutely heartbreaking at times, but im definitely considering going back for the others! highly recommend if you're looking for a great VN for a rainy day.
- Diversity among romance options - LGBTQ+ inclusive, including a no romance route - Especially loved the inclusion of someone questioning gender, rather than having it all figured out - Pretty, bright art - Stress-free kinda game - Sweet characters - Some heavy stuff - Fully accessible for blind players and screen reader users - Overall cute and heartwarming!
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Loved these characters. I had such a great time playing Arcade Spirits. I think Pratchett and Adams would be proud.
I have this game on my switch AND the sequel. It's worth it, please support these guys!
This game was so good to play, to feel that my choices really had an impact on everyone's life and in the Arcade, I got attached to some characters and fell in love with Teo right away (the boy has my heart in his hands) I got emotional in several moments, which I won't mention cuz spoilers, and I simply couldn't play it again to test other routes cuz I felt that for me it was something of a unique experience, and oh boy, what an experience I had!
this game is really well made and so fun to play. i wasn't expecting having this many options and being persuaded into role-play so easily. love this!!!
This is the first game I've ever played that outright removes romantic content and doesn't even push you into it as a prompt if you don't want it. And as an aromantic person, that meant the WORLD to me. For the first time in my life I felt comfortable to make my own sprite with my own name, and played it fully platonically. Thank you so much for making that option, as I've been raving about it to everyone I know.
You're welcome! We've steadily improved our ace and aro support moving forward, too -- in Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers you have a unique story path you can follow if you're aro with unique scenes, and in Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain you can fully explore a character's story with or without romancing them!
oh thats awesome, happy for u <3 :)
Is the game fully voiced?
does this involve college? cause i found a game that looks like this and involves a college a long time ago on steam and now i can't find it
That's not this game. This is a shot in the dark based on very little information, but do you mean the Magical Diary series?
no, i have magical diary that's not it
you might be thinking about Yearning: A gay story? I'm not sure if it's on steam but it might be what you mean!
I know this comment is a year old and it's probably a long shot, but maybe you're thinking about Roommates from Winter Wolves?
You can tell the developers knew what they were doing from the very beginning of the gameplay. Well-designed UI, full-emotion VO, player character customization, funny storytelling and dialogs, highly detailed backgrounds, and pretty character animation bring us a high-quality visual novel experience. The attribute system combines the options that are distinguished enough, which makes the players believe they can build their own story path or personality. It would be better if all the NPC dialogs can have VO.
This game is comfort food. It's handhold-y not in a "tells you what to do" way, but in a "holds your hand and tells you 'I gotchu, it'll be ok'" way. And I love that. For the most part there are no right or wrong options, you can just roleplay, and get to know the cast of characters, all of which are lovable in their own way. The romance elements are optional and probably as a result not super huge, but as a friendship simulator this game is great. Also the story is pretty good, some interesting twists.
The game is really well-made and I wanna see what the developers do in the future, but the characters are just really unlikable. The player character has an unrelatable personality/backstory that really broke my immersion, and I only cared for one of the romanceable characters. It does give the option of they/them pronouns and allows you to romance/befriend characters of whatever binary gender(s) you prefer though
A truly wonderful game that will get you hooked on the story with its great writing and interesting cast.
Graphics: Good. I found myself spending time to admire the backdrops and the character designs are pleasing.
Gameplay: Well it's a visual novel, there's not much to say here is there? But I do appreciate the ability to toggle the 'guides'. Personally, I liked to play with them on.
Audio: Good. Definitely found myself headbopping to the music at times and it fit the story well.
Difficulty: Not really much dfificulty to speak of, though there are a couple moments where your choices really matter.
Story: Fantastic story! I was completely invested.
Game Time: Short. I finished this in three sittings, and I'm a pretty casual tier gamer.
Price: I definitely feel it's worth the price, especially taking replay value into account to get different endings and to see all the stories of each character.
Bugs: I didn't run into any myself.
Overall: 8/10. Didn't change my life, but I'd definitely recommend it to others.
I just finished the game and I loved it so much! It's such a feelgood experience, but with a nice dose of hardships too in a lovely balance <3 I wound up in a relationship with QueenBee, she's the %&#?¤@ best! I just in general felt close to every character in some way, even with the ones I didn't talk to that much. Looking forward to the sequel!
I loved every bit of this game
awesome game
excellent game, delightful, got me invested enough to be genuinely upset by the ending. ruined my night. 10/10.
I enjoyed it so so much! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play this, as for those who have doupts well.. do not. I highly recommend it!!
out of curiosity before I buy, can you romance more than one partner? like be a polyamorous person?
I played through once, as far as I could tell you cannot. Perhaps someone else knows better than me though.
This game was so much fun to play through! Thank you for making it!
Came in expecting a cheesy Arcade based dating sim
Stayed in discussing issues of mental health with Ashley.
Also unrelated tidbit, isn't it "rolls OFF your tongue"?
I've had this game for a while (got it during a bundle two years ago) but didn't play it until now, and I very much regret waiting so long! I've never had so much fun playing a visual novel! I love that they/them is a pronoun option and not just the standard he/him and she/her, even if I personally use he/him anyway. I presume the character's pronouns doesn't have an effect on who you can romance, but I've only just gotten to level 2.
I decided to play this a few days ago since I've only skimmed the surface of the racial justice bundle, and wow!!! it blew me away with how much it invested me in the story and characters. I'm thinking of doing all of their routes right now because so far, each one has been painfully cute, fun, and heartfelt. And as someone with mental health issues, I really connected to those aspects of the story, too.
T'was also a happy surprise that Percy, my first route, is voice-acted by Price haha <3 Just a fantastic game.
Okay I never comment on anything but THIS game? Beautiful. Unmatched. Exquisite. Bewitching. And all the synonyms TheSaurus can find for "lovely"
The characters are great, the art is lovely, the soundtrack is a chef's kiss, it is so well-written (and I sorta relate a lot to MC oops), and I can't just "stop" when I play it - I must finish a game in one setting
Thank you for making this game, it was a pleasure to play. I finished Gavin and Percy (as of right now he's my favorite) and do plan to do everyone's routes
Honestly? Can't recommend this one enough. Played a whole route in a glorious one nighter and it was an emotional rollercoaster I'm recommending to everyone I know ASAP. The brightly colored art and endearing characters, side by side with the plot that had me hooked from minute one? Not many VN's hit a sweet spot like this- it's seriously, almost criminally, underrated.
what an absolute gem! loved everything about it, and couldn't put it down once i started! wonderfully written characters, story, and the art is spectacular! i personally went with percys route, absolutely heartbreaking at times, but im definitely considering going back for the others! highly recommend if you're looking for a great VN for a rainy day.
A short summary of my thoughts:
- Diversity among romance options
- LGBTQ+ inclusive, including a no romance route
- Especially loved the inclusion of someone questioning gender, rather than having it all figured out
- Pretty, bright art
- Stress-free kinda game
- Sweet characters
- Some heavy stuff
- Fully accessible for blind players and screen reader users
- Overall cute and heartwarming!