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Menome · May 25, 2017

I got paid a little more than I was expecting this month, so I picked up the game today. I've completed the first chapter, and so far I think the art & writing are great, but I'm really not a fan of a lot of the music at all.

That's a pre-existing thing for me though, recently I also found some of the Nier: Automata soundtrack grating. There's just a style that crops up in some Japanese music that doesn't click with me. It's no fault of the creative team here, just down to musical taste.

I'm intrigued to see where things go from here if it's going to be jumping all over the place in terms of time-periods. I'm also guessing that The Maid

is the "witch" that's rumoured to live in the house

.

Lumination · May 25, 2017

Menome said:
I got paid a little more than I was expecting this month, so I picked up the game today. I've completed the first chapter, and so far I think the art & writing are great, but I'm really not a fan of a lot of the music at all.

That's a pre-existing thing for me though, recently I also found some of the Nier: Automata soundtrack grating. There's just a style that crops up in some Japanese music that doesn't click with me. It's no fault of the creative team here, just down to musical taste.

Are you talking about that children's tune in the garden when you're first introduced to the characters of Door 1? I definitely see how that only appeals to certain tastes. How did you find the main theme? The rest of the soundtrack is more similar to that.

Menome · May 25, 2017

Lumination said:
Are you talking about that children's tune in the garden when you're first introduced to the characters of Door 1? I definitely see how that only appeals to certain tastes. How did you find the main theme? The rest of the soundtrack is more similar to that.

That and one other stood out during that Chapter. Other pieces were more "in the background", but still didn't tickle my fancy.

As I have no idea what the tracks are called, I can't be any more helpful than that, sorry!

Will give Chapter 2 a run-through tomorrow after work. Have unfortunately had to spend most of this evening filling out job applications.

Danny Dudekisser · May 25, 2017

Menome said:
That and one other stood out during that Chapter. Other pieces were more "in the background", but still didn't tickle my fancy.

As I have no idea what the tracks are called, I can't be any more helpful than that, sorry!

Will give Chapter 2 a run-through tomorrow after work. Have unfortunately had to spend most of this evening filling out job applications.

I thought the music in Chapter 1 was alright, but everything after Chapter 1 was amaaaazziiiiinnnggg.

Vazra · May 25, 2017

Ephemera can be a bit annoying but the lyrics are disturbing.

OniBaka · May 25, 2017

Well I consider Nier automata sound track to be extremely good while this being just a bit behind.

I can only hope the music grows on you.

Shizuka · May 27, 2017

I wonder if Mangagamer will ever consider printing physical copies of the game.

MilkBeard · May 27, 2017

I guess it just comes down to taste. I really liked the soundtrack, although it definitely changes gears after chapter 1, so who knows, maybe you will like the later songs.

OniBaka · May 28, 2017

Shizuka said:
I wonder if Mangagamer will ever consider printing physical copies of the game.

I would get one, I bought a few other games from them.

Antiwhippy · May 28, 2017

Played through chapter 1 and 2, and thought it was alright, but at the same time i feel like I'm waiting for the penny to drop? The 2 chapters felt like alright gothic tales with some nice twists, but cliched in a way that made those twists feel expected, especially the 2nd one. However, I'm seeing the framework tying things together and am intrigued to see where it goes.

Funyarinpa · May 28, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Played through chapter 1 and 2, and thought it was alright, but at the same time i feel like I'm waiting for the penny to drop? The 2 chapters felt like alright gothic tales with some nice twists, but cliched in a way that made those twists feel expected, especially the 2nd one. However, I'm seeing the framework tying things together and am intrigued to see where it goes.

Go on. The improvement is, dare I say, exponential.

Shizuka · May 28, 2017

OniBaka said:
I would get one, I bought a few other games from them.

Me too, I got No Thank You from them and it was great.

zelhawks37 · May 28, 2017

I just finished the game this morning and there is no doubt that this is easily the best visual novel game I've played IMO.

Oh, and fuck

Aimee. Michel should have cursed her.

Knurek · May 28, 2017

zelhawks37 said:
Oh, and fuck

Aimee. Michel should have cursed her.

You seem kind of excited, maybe a glass of water would help you calm down?

Shizuka · May 28, 2017

Knurek said:
You seem kind of excited, maybe a glass of water would help you calm down?

Nah, I would've done the same thing.

OniBaka · May 29, 2017

zelhawks37 said:
Oh, and fuck

Aimee. Michel should have cursed her.

Made me appreciate the character more.

Lumination · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Played through chapter 1 and 2, and thought it was alright, but at the same time i feel like I'm waiting for the penny to drop? The 2 chapters felt like alright gothic tales with some nice twists, but cliched in a way that made those twists feel expected, especially the 2nd one. However, I'm seeing the framework tying things together and am intrigued to see where it goes.

I felt very similarly. I mentioned in my impression posts that the actual twist of the stories were pretty predictable. Despite that, the narrative (meta or not), art, and music was strong enough to keep me entertained. I'll just say that I was not disappointed in any way.

zelhawks37 · May 29, 2017

OniBaka said:
Made me appreciate the character more.

Yeah, that really showed how much better Michel was than all of his family. Poor guy.

OniBaka · May 29, 2017

zelhawks37 said:
Yeah, that really showed how much better Michel was than all of his family. Poor guy.

Especially when you have

this enchanting voice constantly nagging you to curse them for 10 years. Besides he ends up with best waifu anyway

.

Need someone to wipe my memories so I can experience the story again.

Antiwhippy · May 29, 2017

So, 3rd door.

Please tell me that Jacopo is going to die horribly.

I need him to die horribly.

edit: uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh

uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh

Going through this door is physically painful man.

Maria better fucking get ganked.

zelhawks37 · May 29, 2017

OniBaka said:
Especially when you have

this enchanting voice constantly nagging you to curse them for 10 years. Besides he ends up with best waifu anyway

.

Need someone to wipe my memories so I can experience the story again.

Yeah and constantly reminding him of his lack of male parts. The painting his brother sent certainly didn't help matters. Agreed there on Giselle, but I'm curious if she never came, would Michel have eventually caved in?

Oh Ikr!? It was such an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.

Edit:

Antiwhippy said:
So, 3rd door.

Please tell me that Jacopo is going to die horribly.

I need him to die horribly.

edit: uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh

uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh

Going through this door is physically painful man.

Haha you are actually going through the same emotions I did while that whole story was going on. Keep going and have fun.

Antiwhippy · May 29, 2017

I'm just fucking distressed at this nnnnnngh.

I keep clicking forward quickly because fuuuuuuuuuuck,.

I don't think I've ever wanted to throw someone into the sun as much as

maria.

Jimrpg · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
So, 3rd door.

Please tell me that Jacopo is going to die horribly.

I need him to die horribly.

edit: uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh

uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh

Going through this door is physically painful man.

Maria better fucking get ganked.

You're in for a ride.

Lumination · May 29, 2017

I absolutely love the old timey American vibe of the tracks from door 3.

Antiwhippy · May 29, 2017

3rd door done.

Selane · May 29, 2017

Don't worry, it only gets about 30 times worse after that.

Antiwhippy · May 29, 2017

I don't know what it says about me but that does sound pretty enticing.

Well I wanted more depressing stories after Nier Automata and I guess I got it?

Vazra · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
3rd door done.

Antiwhippy · May 29, 2017

Partway through 4 before i have to go to sleep.

This is all going to go to shit isn't it.

Shizuka · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Partway through 4 before i have to go to sleep.

This is all going to go to shit isn't it.

When you think it's over... Think again.

Knurek · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Partway through 4 before i have to go to sleep.

This is all going to go to shit isn't it.

Spectacularly so.

Drillary Clinton · May 29, 2017

Glanced over the thread title and thought it was about a Fat Morgana skin for P5

Funyarinpa · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Partway through 4 before i have to go to sleep.

This is all going to go to shit isn't it.

. .
v

zelhawks37 · May 29, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Partway through 4 before i have to go to sleep.

This is all going to go to shit isn't it.

Fun times await. Enjoy the ride.

OniBaka · May 29, 2017

Drillary Clinton said:
Glanced over the thread title and thought it was about a Fat Morgana skin for P5

It means you're going play it yeah?

Antiwhippy said:
Partway through 4 before i have to go to sleep.

This is all going to go to shit isn't it.

Seems your past the tutorial for feels.

Shizuka · May 30, 2017

The game is on sale to celebrate its one year anniversary.

Lumination · May 30, 2017

OniBaka, you may want to consider moving up your giveaway deadline to save yourself a nice chunk of change. The sale ends on the fifth.

Shizuka · May 30, 2017

Lumination said:
OniBaka, you may want to consider moving up your giveaway deadline to save yourself a nice chunk of change. The sale ends on the fifth.

Arguably, he could add one more copy to the giveaway thanks to the sale.

Antiwhippy · May 30, 2017

Well shit, guess I should have waited a bit huh.

Ah whatever. More money for the team I guess.

Shizuka · May 30, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
Well shit, guess I should have waited a bit huh.

Ah whatever. More money for the team I guess.

One of the few games from recent history that I payed full price without a care in the world, totally worth it. I got it last year a little after the launch sale ended.

OniBaka · May 30, 2017

Lumination said:
OniBaka, you may want to consider moving up your giveaway deadline to save yourself a nice chunk of change. The sale ends on the fifth.

Damn I get paid on the 6th though, guess I won't be going out this week. Probably shorten it to the 3rd maybe.

Shizuka said:
Arguably, he could add one more copy to the giveaway thanks to the sale.

With what I got now I can add one extra.

Basileus777 · May 30, 2017

Shizuka said:
The game is on sale to celebrate its one year anniversary.

And there are some comments from the devs too

Surprisingly enough, its been one year since The House in Fata Morgana launched on Steam and MangaGamers website! When it first went on sale we were worried about whether or not everyone would enjoy our work, but it turns out that we didnt need to be at all. It is thanks to all of you that this title continues to spread. Because of your appreciation and recommendations to friends, the flames of this story burns ever brighter. We hope that everyone will continue to support us in the future, and the overwhelming gratitude we feel will be accurately conveyed to you in our next work. It will be a product related to The House in Fata Morgana, but also a new product for us at Novectacle.

We thank you all for your constant encouragement, from the bottom of our hearts.

Novectacle　縹けいか (Hanada Keika)

luulubuu · May 30, 2017

I really want this game but I want to see the giveaway results but I don't want to get the deal to go away

Baliis · May 30, 2017

Finished up Persona 5 and Nier: Automata this weekend and finally getting a chance to dig back into this and wow. I'd left off during the second door when

Pauline arrives to look for the merchant and meets Javi

and damn, I did NOT expect it to go in that direction. Having

that part of Pauline's story set slightly behind the Beast's really threw me off of suspecting it playing out like that.

Moving on to the third door now and this first song is already so good.

Thankfully there's nothing coming out that I want to play in the next few weeks so I should be able to really settle in and finish it now.

MilkBeard · May 30, 2017

Basileus777 said:
And there are some comments from the devs too

Mmmm, that sounds interesting. More games like Fata Morgana is good. They've got good writer(s) so I will be looking forward to new stuff from them.

Lumination · May 30, 2017

LuchaRider said:
I really want this game but I want to see the giveaway results but I don't want to get the deal to go away

Pay the game at the more than fair price and allow some other lucky member a chance. Win-win!

Aokage · May 30, 2017

Shizuka said:
The game is on sale to celebrate its one year anniversary.

+1

I love seeing impressions from those new to the game.

Antiwhippy · May 31, 2017

Y'know, finishing up the 4th door, and while yeah, it's kinda sad, but it didn't really hit me as hard as the third one really, because everything just feels a bit too fanciful, seeing that everything before that was rooted in flaws of humanity rather than a fantastical tragedy...

Oh damn.

Oh DAMN.

I love it when a game and I have the same thoughts.

edit:

Reached that part of the fifth door.

I'm sure you all know which part.

Aokage · May 31, 2017

Antiwhippy said:
I'm sure you all know which part.

Yes. Yes, we do.

Funyarinpa · May 31, 2017

Fourth door spoilers (This is for you, Antiwhippy)

Did you notice anything weird in the backlog in the fourth door?

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