LOOPERS

Having read Higurashi and seeing that this was written by the same Ryukishi07, I was a bit concerned, if a shorter, self-contained story could work. I think it did. Ofc, it doesnt reach quite the highs as his previous works, but it was engaging from start to finish. This VN is also a good entry point, if you want to recommend a friend into getting into VN's in general or even Higurashi. (But you should definitevely wait for a sale)

seeing mochizuki kei's art on a vn was peak but the story was definitely disappointing. There isn't any depth to the story or character development. Most of the story is as if the main characters are the only people in the world, even if npcs are mentioned they're long forgotten the next second. The ending was extremely predictable and even though it was supposed to be emotional but it was so generic it lacked emotion. The whole thing felt like it was meant for toddlers.

first half is was kinda dull and i pretty much predicted where everything was going about midway though but, i had forgotten that this is by key and they come back in full force to have their way with you regaurdless. 8.5/10

[h1]Mini-Review | Rating 4.9/10 - "Objectively Key's Worst International Release on Steam"[/h1] https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3519855286 [b]I cannot believe that this was written by Ryukishi07[/b] himself, who is also working on the upcoming AAA Blockbuster by Konami Games called : [b][url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2947440/SILENT_HILL_f/]Silent Hill f[/url][/b] [b]LOOPERS[/b] is a [b]Group Label & Source of Comradely[/b] for those who are trapped in [b]the Spiral[/b] in Time([i]a Supernatural Phenomenon[/i]) that as the name states, Loops our cast members back to the exact moment they were brought in, with no real clear understanding of [b]why or how to Escape back to the regular Flow of Time.[/b] (My first Mini-Review - for an Equally Short 5-7hr VN) All of my reviews strive @being spoiler-free or using proper spoiler: [spoiler]tags[/spoiler] [h1]Steam Deck Support \-/ Experience[/h1] [*] [b]Completely Verified[/b] | ✅ - Key produces the only Visual Novels on Steam that offer [b]100% Steam Deck support[/b] | Everything works ([b][i]Now onto the rest of the review[/i][/b]) [h1]Noteworthy & Objective: Oofs[/h1] [b][i](Because there's quite alot)[/i][/b] [code] > Introduces & does nothing w/aforementioned concepts such as.. - Themes like: Depression, Existential Suffering, Purposelessness, Murder | Abandoned as faster, than Introduced - The Time Loop known as "the Spiral" is never explained or really explored (It is literally something that just happens - No Greater Mystery or Meaning) > 2-Characters don't have sprites & you don't interact with them for 98% of the story > Extremely Under Developed Cast - Replace everyone but Tyler & Mia, and the story is the same. > Power of Love & Friendship / / Type : Story \ \ Poorly Executed - Un-Earned Nakige Moment | Feels Forced > Lack of Passion or Focus is apparent the further you read - Realizing you've passed the 2hr mark [/code] [h1]Missed Opportunity[/h1] https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3519855779 The Dynamic between Hilda & Leona was one of the more interesting parts of the narrative as they forced you to watch Hilda's suffering knowing that [spoiler]she's drove her friend mad & is the reason Leona is in this comatose-state[/spoiler] not to mention in one of the LOOPS Hilda [spoiler]Ended up accidentally killing her own Father[/spoiler] and the trauma associated with that. But Ultimately instead of giving Hilda her moment, it was ultimately shuffled out for Tyler & Mia focus as the Primary Characters of the Novel & their conclusion.... Which as I noted earlier was not earned at all. [h1]Well.. What did you like?[/h1] [code] > Outstanding Seiyuu Voice Acting!! | Especially: Takatsuka Tomohito - Tyler's VA | This man stole the entire show. - One of the best Parts of the VN | I'm 100% Serious - All of the VA's really tried to elevate the novel here, they were fantastic > All-Ages > Unique Artstyle > The OP Video on Steam is alot Cooler then reading LOOPERS[/code] [h1]Reviews End[/h1] [code]I was supposed to make this one shorter but here I am.. Ultimately I don't think LOOPERS has absolutely any monetary value; Period. (Which is quite harsh - LOOPERS is $7.99 as of the time of Review) It is an extremely embarrassing work by KEY/VISUALARTS & The Revered Legend: Ryukishi07. LOOPERS is not really representative of the quality of Key's or Ryushiki07's works.. If you want to read a verifiable good & recently published Steam Visual Novel by Key I can whole heatedly recommend: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2510770/Stella_of_The_End/[/code] [b]Stella of the End / Same Price: $7.99 / 9-12hrs / All-Ages / / - \ \ Familiar ATRI-Vibes \ More Realistic[/b] [i](Perhaps I will finally get to clearing out my review backlog: Starting w/Stella of the End)[/i]

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