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Yeah the thread title here is definitely rhymed all right. Anyway the tweet in regard of it below. Initially Steam did list it as October release, although right now it already change into Q4 2022, so it mean that at the latest we'll get the VN in December's end. That aside, as we know this is Laplacian VN which we know was released Aojashin back on February with one tiny fault that caused one tiny controversy that still enough to annoy me here (At least it won't happen with Mirai Radio here), so if possible I prefer to less talk about it for now. Anyway it's good that we finally have the long wait for it is finally almost over, especially if one already waited for it ever since Sol Press announced it (When they still have enough spirit before realized that they didn't allocate enough money to pay taxes).

it worked, thank you very much.

With the writer was revealed as Ryukishi, the trailer here did sneakily made reference to his past work (Higanbana, in that it's the flower in the movie). As for what I can say, well I'm not going to play this but at least I know that Ryukishi here would be meddled by the director like back on both of Iwaihime and Loopers (Doubly so because it's Konami), so perhaps keeping the expectation a bit lower might be help. At the very least, Ryuukishi here didn't write another Higurashi title that supposed to be the continuation of Miotsukushi, seeing that having Gou and Sotsu as Matsuribayashi's so-called sequels are controversial enough (And not to mention it did forcefully link Higurashi with Umineko).

This is a condensed version of the full review which can be found on my Main Blog Here. Genre – Science Fantasy. Playtime – 6 Hours. Developer – ALICE IN DISSONANCE. Publisher – Phoenixx. VNDB Before The Storm LIGHTKRAVETE marks ALICE IN DISSONANCE’S first new fault title in seven years and this gap has lead to a substantial change in their overall style. Gone are the static character portraits, now each character has their own live 2d style model which moves as they speak and react. A dynamic camera now changes to focus on key characters or background elements and gives each scene more life. However, do all these bells and whistles come at the cost of what made the fault series so special? Let’s find out. A World of Wonder - Narrative and Structure - There is something special about the world of fault. Its blend of fantasy and sci-fi concepts always made for an engaging read in their previous games and this trend continues in LIGHTKRAVETE. Unlike in previous fault games there is no overarching villain to push the narrative forward, since this is a prequel, and as result the world building has to do more of the heavy lifting. The story starts by presenting the kingdom of before the events of the first game which provides it with a sense of place that had previously been lacking and sets the stage for the story. Once this has been established the narrative moves onto the meat of the world building, the technical mystery. Without spoiling the exact nature of it this mystery, it is an exploration of the limitations and practicality of utilising magical technology for a new purpose not previously achieved. This section of the story is by far the strongest as it has the player piece together the solution along with Khaji, our protagonist, by having the two gain a full picture of the puzzle at the same rate and when the solution is revealed it is extremely satisfying. The only issue with the emphasis LIGHTKRAVETE places on world building is its overuse of in-universe terminology to the point of being actively distracting. One such example of this is the in-universe word for bear which is beare. This might at first glance seem like a petty nitpick, does a single letter difference really matter? The answer is in the frequency and the way these instances impede the players enjoyment by forcing them to stop and reread the sentence to understand it. This collectively adds up to distract for the excellent core narrative and, since most in-universe terminology is used were standard English would have been clearer, the writers could have easily avoided this problem by reducing their usage of these terms. A story cannot exist on world building alone and so LIGHTKRAVETE has a character focused narrative to complement the world building and give it context. It is through Khaji’s struggles that this aspect manifests and we slowly get to see the development of his character in tandem with the growing mystery. His overall character arc is one of the most cathartic experiences in a recent visual novel release as he grows before our eyes from someone who is cowardly and unsure into a person who achieves his dreams. While it is not the most original arc, it is used by many for a reason and here its strength is obvious. A Cast Of Many Qualities - The Characters - The cast of LIGHTKRAVETE is one of the areas in which the game stumbles slightly as character development and interactions are not evenly spread among them leading to some characters feeling underdeveloped or unnecessary. This flaw can be explained by splitting the cast into three groups, the main characters, the minor characters and the old fault characters. Having a memorable main cast is key to any visual novel and LIGHTKRAVETE succeeds at this for the most part. Khaji Oberg has the excellent character arc need for a protagonist and being in his head space throughout the story gives the player a mix of outsider and insider perspectives on the workings of the fault world. This high bar of quality defines all the important characters of the story and it is clear that the writer knew that this was where they wanted to focus their efforts and the fruits of their success are obvious. It is when we reach the minor characters that the cracks begin to show themselves. This secondary cast are noticeable less fleshed out and seem to exist just to deliver exposition. The lack of emphasis on these less important characters is understandable given the short playtime of the game but it is a disappointment none the less. The larger issue is the one scene each of these character has where they explain their backstory and without exception they are tragic in some fashion. This is not so bad in theory, but these backstories are all delivered almost back to back over a small section of the story and the result is a parade of misery which comes across a slightly silly. If they had been spaced out over a larger time frame then this issue would have been less noticeable and each story would have been given the space to breathe. The Spark of Life - Visuals and Audio - If there is one area where ALICE IN DISSONANCE are at their strongest it is in the visual design and the quality of their narrative presentation. Each character portrait has been given a complicated live 2d style allowing for a stronger suite of dynamic expressions and the addition of motion to formerly static scenes. This works well for the talking heavy nature of the fault series with its focus on ideas and world building and adds emotion and spice to the character’s discussions. Complementing this change is the addition of a dynamic camera which focuses on aspects of the scene to increase the emphasis on certain characters and places while lending a sense of life to the world. Together these elements support the already strong narrative by lending weight or levity when needed to keep the player engaged with Khaji’s story. However, this approach is not without issues and even if they are not deal breakers, they are still worth discussing. The first is the mouth movements while the character is speaking. If the game had voice acting then this would not be an issue at all, but since it doesn’t the silent mouth moving as the text is displayed makes the otherwise emotive portraits come across as lifeless dolls. The other problem is that some of the poses which characters take cause parts of their body to noticeable clip through each other. It is not a frequent occurrence but when it does happen it is distracting from what are otherwise effective narrative moments. Verdict – 8/10 – LIGHTKRAVTE is an astonishing work of character and world building which demonstrates why ALICE IN DISSONANCE are masters of their craft. Pros and Cons - Pros: +The fault universe continues to have some of the best world building around. +Khaji’s character arc has an excellent catharsis to it. +Visuals and animations are astounding. +The technical mystery in the second half is extremely compelling. Cons: -Overuses in universe terminology leading to unnecessary confusion. -Some character poses and movements do not look quite right. -Old fault characters feel out of place. -There are pacing issues in the first half.

Rewrite Rewrite is set in the fictional city Kazamatsuri where treeplanting and afforestation have caused the city to become overgrown with trees and flowers in much the same way that other cities are filled by buildings. However, while most of the city appears to be rural, there are many traditional city elements as well. While set in a modern setting, the city also gives off a strange sense of nostalgia. The basis of the story is set in a high school setting. The first half of Rewrite primarily consists of the characters interacting in many everyday, enjoyable scenes. The latter half, however, is more serious, emotional, and carries a sense of mystery to the plot. As indicated by the title, rewriting is the theme of the game's scenario. The tagline for the game is, "Could it possibly be rewritten, that fate of hers?". Suggested Walkthrough Order!! Ending Guide As far as I can tell, absolutely nothing in the Mappie segments influences which of the five heroine routes you end up on (if any), not even the parts where one of the heroines accompanies you. So they're ignored in this section. I don't try to list every single choice you should make for each route, because a lot of them probably don't matter. Instead I try to list only the important choices, the ones I think are enough to guarantee you get the route no matter what else you do. Warning! Bad Ends are included. ***Game Routes*** Kotori Chihaya Lucia Shizuru Akane ***Bonus Game Routes*** Moon Terra Oppai Ending Friends and Quests This is meant to be a step-by-step guide to completing all quests and finding all friends within a reasonable number of playthroughs, so that you don't have to come up with a plan of you own based on the rather large amount of information in the lists below. Playthrough 1 Playthrough 2 Playthrough 3 Playthrough 4 Quests List Friends List This Walkthrough is from Eroge Download

Steam did list this as Winter 2023 release, so it should be obvious that Mirai Radio release is delayed again, but if anything else at least it seems Nekonyan has something interesting to make up for the delay later.