It works. It's just that if you're not logged into Steam, it won't show it. Since it's in the 18+ section.The steam links in your signature doesn't work, is it normal ?
It works. It's just that if you're not logged into Steam, it won't show it. Since it's in the 18+ section.The steam links in your signature doesn't work, is it normal ?
Oh, what a good commentary!I can only speak for myself, but one of the reasons I haven't tried the game yet is because I'm having a hard time figuring out what you actually do in the game. The art is admittedly nice, but the screenshots don't really tie into the game's overview. There's mentions of arcane fever, unique personalities/fetishes, magic runes, and psychology, but I don't recognize anything in the preview image that can be matched to any of those things. There's a lot of sex, but nothing I'd describe as fetishy. I can also see screenshots of combat, but it doesn't look very engaging. I'm worried that the story will be very barebones and the reviews are too out of date to answer that question. I'd also add that the tags don't help set my expectations. Like "spanking" could be anything between playful taps to borderline torture. And the other reason is the paywall, but I'd imagine that's not something you'd budge on. Best of luck.
Thanks for replying. I think it would help to showcase some of the minigames or other features either visually or verbally. Like up until you told me that there are minigames, I wouldn't have expected to run into any. As for combat, I'm not specifically against it, but it reminds me too much of some of the older pay-to-win browser games. Obviously there's no pay to win in this game, but the format of the games I'm thinking of weren't enjoyable. If there are novel or enticing aspects, it's good to showcase them.Oh, what a good commentary!
Tldr: the game has a lot of art and text, + in second season there are gameplay parts.
There are no hard fetishes or anything particularly specific.
-Tags and Fetishes:
I'd say the game is in the Vanilla plus genre.
By "plus," I mean there's light to medium bdsm, some lesbians, voyeurism (not ntr), oral-anal sex, and other stuff in the scenes that brings variety to regular sex and situations in the story, but doesn't overstep certain boundaries. In other words, it’s not as boring as vanilla, but not as hardcore to be a main tag, or become anti-vanilla.
-Gameplay:
Runes in season 1 are extremely rudimentary, and serve more as variety, and are more important for the story than gameplay. In gameplay, they are nothing more than a small minigame, along with the other minigames.
In season 2, combat system is introduced, which I personally like, as it brings variety to the narrative, but I can well imagine that someone will 100% not be interested in it.
-Story and other things:
The game by and large stands on 2 pillars:
Story+Arts.
If you like the art, and don’t have problems with the wall of text, you’ll most probably like the game.
If not, most likely not.
Paywall:
Seasons (7 chapters each) can be purchased on Itch or on Steam for 5 bucks each. But still, we know that if one wants it that badly, they can always pirate it. Although you can tell if you like the game or not by playing the first two chapters of the first season (although I think it is a little weaker than season 2, but overall they still convey the general feel of the game). And here you can find demos that have 10 chapters (of 16 total) available for free. That is ~ 70% of the entire game.
I don't think that's any high price to pay.
- Anyway, I'm well aware that the game isn't for everyone.
I know that not everyone plays erotic games for the story, and not everyone likes the anime style. That's fine, and I have no issues with that.
I hope I've made some things clear. But I'll be happy to answer any other questions you might have.
I would rather dedicate a few hours reading/playing something I'd think I'd enjoy than spend several hour trying out several books/games that I'm not too sure about. If I have to eventually pay to get the full game, the game would have to be something I'd choose over another game of equivalent cost. You have to remember that you're effectively competing against other games, and the 5 bucks (per season) someone could be spending on you could also be spent on something else. The game will have to look more appealing than a good amount of 'something else' if people are to even give it a try. If you don't make clear what your game has to offer, how is your target audience going to find you?Although you can tell if you like the game or not by playing the first two chapters.
Honestly, I don't know how to argue with your position=)Thanks for replying. I think it would help to showcase some of the minigames or other features either visually or verbally. Like up until you told me that there are minigames, I wouldn't have expected to run into any. As for combat, I'm not specifically against it, but it reminds me too much of some of the older pay-to-win browser games. Obviously there's no pay to win in this game, but the format of the games I'm thinking of weren't enjoyable. If there are novel or enticing aspects, it's good to showcase them.
Regarding the game being story-oriented, I don't mind reading, but a large volume of words isn't enticing in itself. Like when someone browses for a book, they're not going to pick just a thick-looking book and immediately start reading. They're going to examine the title, cover, and summary before deciding if they'll even open the book. The overview doesn't really give much to expect. It's already fallen into the trap of saying each girl is unique rather than showing how. Like anyone can say they have interesting characters, a magical setting, and psychology or whatever, but not a lot of people can do a good job. You need to somehow convey that your story is just as good as your art, if you really consider it one of the game's pillars.
I would rather dedicate a few hours reading/playing something I'd think I'd enjoy than spend several hour trying out several books/games that I'm not too sure about. If I have to eventually pay to get the full game, the game would have to be something I'd choose over another game of equivalent cost. You have to remember that you're effectively competing against other games, and the 5 bucks (per season) someone could be spending on you could also be spent on something else. The game will have to look more appealing than a good amount of 'something else' if people are to even give it a try. If you don't make clear what your game has to offer, how is your target audience going to find you?
can't wait to buy part 3 when it comes out on steam. Great game"But the Arcana itself is still very much alive. I'm currently working on season 3 and the prequel.
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Season 1Very nice thanks do you have any Season 1 keys?
Never mind. I had a dumdum moment. It literally says the chapters in the developer's post.Can't say I've read through all the comments to check, but I'd like to ask: How close are the demos to the full versions on Steam? For example, 50% or 80%, et cetera.
I don't mind supporting but I'd like a clearer idea of how much I'm missing out on.
Game looks really good, nice artwork.
Soo, what's the correct order to play it? The Season "Stories" Ch.1 or the Season 1 & 2 in the spoiler?
The title is confusing for me....
The order for the games is as follows.I would say its S1 ; S2 and Stories. Sounds like a prologue / aftermath ?
Have not tried it myself yet but I am willing to give it a go.
Edit:
Okay, it is rather confusing for me as well. The1 and 2 downloads are called demo files. I guess the fastest way to see how it actually is, is to launch S1 and Stories and compare the beginnings.
You can check out the reviews on Steam, or here, about the game.game looks extremely boring, like a waste of time kind of boring. Not a single screenshot in the OP looks appealing and showcases anything really, be it dialogue or how erotic the scenes in the game can be.
That coupled with the popularity of the thread makes me think that the game isn't really good.
i couldn't disagree more. i want to play but i'm busy and need to sleepgame looks extremely boring, like a waste of time kind of boring. Not a single screenshot in the OP looks appealing and showcases anything really, be it dialogue or how erotic the scenes in the game can be.
That coupled with the popularity of the thread makes me think that the game isn't really good.