Area-X

This game was more than worth the $25 I paid for it and if I could give it full marks in good conscience, I would. It has officially joined the ranks of the few OELVNs I'd definitely recommend to people if someone asks me to recommend an English otome game. All of the love interests are endearing in their own way and Elcia is a wonderful heroine, I couldn't help but adore this game.

Area-X is the sequel to X-note, it contains most of the gameplay aspects and elements from the previous VN. [h1]Graphics[/h1] The graphics in this VN is pretty much the same as the previous VN which I liked a lot. I was glad that the graphics stayed the same as I truly liked it the last time. [h1] Score: 10[/h1] [h1]Storyline[/h1] This VN delivered such an amazing mystery story just like X-note. There are some puzzles to complete to progress in the story, but they aren't too hard to do. [h1]Score: 10[/h1] [h1]Sound[/h1] The soundtrack definitely improved from the last game, which I was pleased about. The soundtracks seemed more appropriate in this VN and the soundtracks did not seem to repeat itself quite as often, but it still isn't top-notch soundtrack and there was no option for any kind of volume control in the "Options". [h1]Score: 7[/h1] [h1]Structure[/h1] The artwork and the storyline make an awesome combination, the soundtrack was certainly improved, but I don't feel like it was enough. The "Options" menu barely had anything to change, there was no option to change the volume...it was either ON or OFF and there no other "text" options. Also, just like X-note, there is only 15 save slots which I feel isn't enough if someone is going to do all the 9 routes. [h1]Score: 8[/h1] [h1]Price[/h1] For £18.99, this VN is over-priced just like the X-note. I would've liked to see the price reduced to at least £10 as it’s too expensive right now... [h1]Score: 5 [/h1] Overall Verdict: The VN has amazing artwork, a great story and a decent soundtrack going for it, but the lack of options in the "options" menu, save slots and the price might be the only aspects keeping this VN down. I totally recommend reading this VN if you have the money for it or you could just wait until it goes on sale.

[h3]2025.12.08在指南最后更新了FD小游戏和含Elcia客串游戏的地址[/h3] [h1] 新人入坑可以看看这篇指南！[/h1] https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2992416631 在b站做了一个测评，有兴趣的可以看看https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1xG4y1u772/?spm_id_from=333.999.0.0。我的评价：10/10，今年最喜欢的乙游之一，打完灵魂升华。

[h1] 科幻类时间旅行乙女游[/h1] 故事背景：在遥远的未来，人类生活在地下拥有发达的技术但资源匮乏，某组织试图通过让回到过去恢复失去的自然资源来改变现状。女主Elcia便是时间旅行者之一，她负责跨越各个维度的时空与过去的人交流谈判。 通俗点说女主就是[u] 时空管理局一名为完成任务不停穿越时间的小员工。 [/u] 世界观里一些小设定在与路人对话时得以补充，比如穿越时空的原理，设备用的什么材料啊，性能是什么之类的，这些偏理科且令读者感到严谨的伪科学设定在乙女游是种新尝试。 女主性格极度讨喜！属于鬼灵精怪一言不合暴力伺候的女汉子，某人线里还把[spoiler] 地下城 [/spoiler]最大的电力网给炸了。 [hr][/hr] Belph 腹黑抖S，负责女主时空穿越接线员 换成国内更熟悉的身份——穿越小说里的系统[strike] （当然真实身份到个人线才会揭开） [/strike]。 [spoiler]跟所有攻略对象碰面后，回来公司被毁闺蜜被杀，为了找寻凶手，Elcia展开了行动，好奇心害死猫， [/spoiler]想着调查案件结果毫不意外进了Belph的线，这条线解释了[spoiler] ORZ公司的黑暗面以及造成地表高辐射无法生存的罪魁祸首 [/spoiler]。Belph是[spoiler] ORZ公司派来的间谍，也是ORZ公司未来继承人 [/spoiler]，和儿时的Elcia有过一面之缘。 毫不意外进入BE（没攻略我就是BE狂魔），在指南找到了攻略才玩出HE。 Yuras 冰河世纪篇男主，沉着冷静小正太 Yuras线梦回打越的极限脱出，居然让我输入在Belph线里刀ORZ公司调查时获得的密码！？要不是我事先通了Belph线，这不就卡关了！？ 没想到在Yuras线居然吃到Belph的刀子，Elcia要是没去找他，[spoiler] 他走歪路后遭遇令人心疼（被逼疯后毁灭世界），造成进入冰河时代的罪魁祸首也是他，其实冰河时代是Elcia所处世界的未来并非遥远的过去 [/spoiler]。 Rexus 过去篇男主。 不会撒谎易脸红的纯情耿直Boy。 本作GB感最强的一对。 反向壁咚捂嘴躲人，英雄救美未成反被调戏，女主爱恶作剧的小恶魔性格太讨人喜欢了，骗Rexus到黑暗料理店被吃晕过去，骗他去食人鱼出没的许愿喷泉投币。这对相处总是充满欢声笑语。 初登场一股不良头子即视感，[spoiler] 其实是女主的老板（Belph的上司） [/spoiler]，被女主遗忘的青梅竹马，[spoiler] 时光机的发明者， [/spoiler]老实人不会说谎进线没过多久就被女主炸出了身份。 Livan 欧洲中世纪篇男主，笑里藏刀画家。 绿切黑，另一个被女主遗忘的竹马。 [strike] BE原本治愈搞笑的日常生活秒变恐怖绝望故事… [/strike] 神奇的是这条线女主居然没有使用暴力变成了淑女，全程都在逃跑… 好家伙，原来是你[spoiler] 杀了女主的闺蜜！好感暴跌。 [/spoiler] [spoiler] 经典“没有你（女主）活着的世界毫无存在意义”反派言论（放在乙游就是官配），因为一场雪崩，Elcia的母亲收留的小孩和Elcia全部死于非命，除了Livan幸存，他拿着Elcia手中的宝珠许愿创造了一个Elcia还活着的世界，但Livan的力量不足以支撑世界的运转，残缺的世界时刻面临分离瓦解，需要女主Elcia的力量稳定这个世界，但这样的代价就是Elcia用尽力量消失（就像Rexus线ME那样）。Livan为了避免Elcia频繁穿越时空，除去一切干扰因素，穿到未来杀了阻止他破坏时光机的闺蜜。 [/spoiler] 应该是官配，但他对[spoiler] 闺蜜 [/spoiler]造成的伤害给我留下非常不好的印象，[spoiler] 闺蜜无辜躺枪还被他当工具人，骗闺蜜感情，即使他再怎么喜欢女主为她着想牺牲 [/spoiler]，这做法太过分了…… Ferim area-x的管理者。 真相线，TE？ Ferim从无心到有心的过程，[spoiler] 在Livan创造出新世界的同时他诞生了，为了修复扭曲的时间，他抢占Livan的肉体，在各个时空中寻找Elcia（期间遇到了Yuras的哥哥真正的Ferim），并帮助幼年的Elcia从实验室逃亡，之后一直在x区域看着女主的成长和选择，在监视女主并和她相处的过程，逐渐读懂爱，产生了人性，哪怕微乎其微的可能性，也愿意赌一把让女主活下来，纵使牺牲自己。 [/spoiler] 结局有些意难平，喜忧参半。 前面的伏笔一并回收，五个时空的[spoiler] 整合重组 [/spoiler]加上[spoiler]Ferim 的牺牲一气呵成， [/spoiler]可惜Ferim和Elcia相处时间太短了，而且有一部分伏笔没回收有些遗憾。 [hr][/hr] 题材极其少见的乙游，几乎无代餐，通关下来我最喜欢Rexus，最好按照攻略顺序走，至少要先攻略Belph拿到密码再走Yuras。看官网会有第三作Slient-x，但作者推特已经两年没更新了，我极度怀疑项目是不是凉了[strike] （拒绝有生之年系列）[/strike]。

Area-X has a pretty complex storyline with a ton of endings that can be reached. Each major branch of the storyline is quite different from the others, so players aren't repeating so much of the same story as they play through multiple times. Area-X is definitely a game you will want to play through over and over, as more of the story is unlocked and more of the mystery is unravelled with each different completetion. Really, the game doesn't get started until you complete the first four basic endings, and then there is still a lot left to experience. The replay factor for this game is huge, and grinders who love to take a Visual Novel to its full extent will be fully satisfied by this game. Elcia is a really strong female protaganist with a bit of a sadistic streak to her. Still, she is able to make connections with the other characters in the game, and some of the endings are super sweet. The game isn't about hooking up with the various characters or even finding true love. Some of the endings are more about making a special connection with a character, and the endings are really rewarding. The writing for Area-X could be a little better, but as the writers have done a ton of work for this very long game, some players might be willing to accept some of the weaker parts of the story and move on. Overall, if you can get past some cheesy writing at a few points and press the "I believe" button at a few story elements, this game can be a lot of fun. Hard core VN players who love to experience every scene and ending will be rewarded with Area-X, and those same players should find that they certainly got their money's worth out of this game.

WORTH EVERY CENT. Pros: -Romanceable characters are not simple card board cut outs, each have depth. -All characters are integral to the overall story. All pursuable characters have a role in the story and thereby cannot be taken out. -Well thought out story that have little to no plot holes. -art is fantastic -If you've played X-note, all your answers can be found here. -Even w/o playing X-note, you can still play the game as a stand alone. Cons -For most, the price will be a hurdle espcially since there are not even voices. However, given the cohesion of the story and amazing writing/story telling, I do not regret paying at full price. -Lack of romance. There is a MUCH greater focus on the plot. +/- not a fluffy otome game. Plot driven with more emotional/ serious undertones. +/- has minigames. I honestly wasn't too fond of them since I found most puzzles to be quite difficult and required a walkthough. Area-X is one of my favorite otome games and (I know I sound like a broken record) a story that is so well developed, carefully planned, and intriguing that the price is worth it. If you've become jaded with otome games (mobile, pc, etc) do give this is a try. You will witness what a visual novel is truly capable of.

The aim of the creators by making this game was to make a masterpiece, and without doubt they have achieved it. Probably one of the best VN's i have played- the gameplay requires some tweaking which was necessary in most Zeiva games, but regardless the game is worth every penny. In this VN, you follow Elcia, a sadistic determined girl who has got a job of retrieving resources by time travelling. You are in an age where humanity cannot live except undeground because of nuclear radiation and the limited resources are being depleted. In the game you can travel to various time periods, meet a lot of interesting characters both from X-note and this game itself and recover elements of your lost past. [h1]Story[/h1] Story is pretty powerful and philosophical, it gets dark at times and humorous. It picks up various messages in society such as : "Morality is something created by society" or "you survive today to see tomorrow". Each male character route has an important message to be delivered. Since this is the prequel for X-note, you will eventually see in Rexus's route how the story connects and the titbits around the mysterious main character herself is revealed. All routes need to be explored to fully understand the story without flaws. [h1]Gameplay[/h1] I have played a lot of Zeiva games and had complained that how necessary it would be to have an auto-mode for their VN's. When saving the game, the game save slots does not represent the "TIME" of saving which is very annoying. If you have two multiple saves in the same chapter- you won't know which is which. Throughout the game you are presented with interesting puzzles, and sometimes dialogues are very important. It's sometimes vital to check each location multiple times even if there is nothing or even when the character says the same thing. The most interesting part of the gameplay was the choices you have to make to get the good ending- the difficulty is high in that sense. For an example for some characters you should lie and not tell the truth. It all depends on their personality traits. It's also helpful to check the statuses of Elcia since it gives out very important clues. There are many secret endings and easter eggs to be found- and each route (especially Rexus's) can be split into two or three segments. You also require passwords to enter the unlocked routes, which doesn't make sense and you need to keep tab of them. In the sky path, no matter what character you choose there will be easter eggs and a special scenes. After finishing the main route in sky path I believe you will get the password for the bonus content, which is present in a different executable in the file directory for Area-X. The bonus content are very great- i really loved the cute chibi comics. [h1]Characters[/h1] It's been a long time now that VN's have employed weak female characters as the main protagonist. But Area-X, i am happy to say have broken the tradition. Elcia's personality is quite vivid and interesting, she is a sadistic girl who has repressed emotions and is very rebellious. A girl who can stand up for herself as she is a good example for the readers. The other male protagonists too have very interesting personalities, I love all of em except for Belph. The most interesting part of their personalities would be the contrasting opposite elements. For an example the nicest guy can turn psycho, and the most anti-social one can do surprising things. This is not present in most VN's and is a very good way to keep the story interesting. [h1]Art and Soundtracks[/h1] Art is very good but needs polishing of the edges. The soundtracks are also very good just as X-note. [h1]Overall[h1] I think for once in my life i loved all characters except one and the story and the multiple endings are totally satisfying. I have every obligation to say that I feel my $8 are totally worth for this game

I originally posted a review somewhere else, but I decided to share my thoughts here too because why not. Area-X is of the Sci-Fi and Mystery genre with mild romance. More than anything, it focuses around the plot and the main character. There are plenty of comical moments as well though that doesn't mean the game isn't capable of crushing your heart to pieces. Just because it's a good ending doesn't mean it's going to be a happy one. The game is also connected to X-Note and while it's not necessary to play it, I suggest getting to know a little more about the characters there. The female protagonist is one of the least uninteresting main character I've ever seen in otome games. She's sassy, cynical, and bit of a sadist who enjoys teasing the hell out of one of her potential love interests. She's a breath of fresh air in otome games filled with dull, "not particularly skilled but still hardworking" MCs. That's not to say it's bad if you actually like them- they're just something I frequently see. When it came to the love interests, it was a surprise for me to find that I don't dislike any of them. Admittedly, I feel that most of the reasons why I like them in the first place is because of their interactions with Elcia. The dynamics between her and her love interest is so good that I can definitely understand why the guys fell in love (or at least implied it) with her. In terms of UI, I've gotten used to Ren'Py-based visual novels that I found this one that's akin to a flash game is quite inconvenient. Game codes are given out after finishing a route because it doesn't remember the routes you've finished. On the bright side, the entered code does that for you so you can skip the parts you've already read. The backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous. The art style suits the game just right. I may have a small gripe about people's fashion sense in the Future dimension though. But despite its drawbacks, I highly recommend playing this game. Sure it didn't have enough romance, but in my opinion the game makes up for it with its story.