Sayonara Electric

「結末はひとつしかないので、ゲーム実況配信はご遠慮ください」という注意書きから始まる掌編アドベンチャー。 主人公は男女ふたりいますが、基本的な内容は共通。片方のルートは30分ほどで読み終わる、あるいは聞き終わります。 ゆったりとした雰囲気と、アートスタイルに寄り添った落ち着いたフルボイス音声が見事です。 私はアドベンチャーゲームを文字だけ読んで声を聞かずにサクッと終わらせることが多いのですが、本作は短編ということもあり、ゆっくりと聞きながら読み進めました。 ただ読み進めるだけでなく、一部のシーンではポイントアンドクリックアドベンチャーのようなギミックを搭載。 自由に文字を入力するシーンもあり、自分の手で物語を進めていく手応えを感じました。 ストーリーは「ははーん、これはそういうことだな」と私に思わせるわかりやすい餌で釣りながら、「そういうことだったのか……」と驚かせる展開。結末を知って、もう一度はじめから遊びたくなりました。 前述の通り、主人公はふたり。もう一度遊ぶなら、今度は違う主人公を選ぶと新鮮な気持ちで遊べるという心配りがありがたい。 一方で一般論として、ゲームのネックとなるのはプレイ時間と値段。980円で30分、あるいは2週して50分ほどか。Steamの返金ポリシーと照らしても、こういった掌編ゲームを販売するのは勇気がいることでしょう。値段＝プレイ時間で換算すると確かにパフォーマンスは悪い。しかし、値段＝驚きならきっちり仕事をこなしていると思います。

[h1][i][b]A very short interactive story featuring soothing narration and top-notch voice acting.[/b][/i][/h1] [h1]Game's premise:[/h1] [i][b]The game is set on lunar base, now that the life on earth has ceased its existence. You wake up at the sound a soothing voice. Rick is standing in front of you while stating that the Christmas day has come. With the reassuring company offered by Rick and your cat Elec, you live through your daily slow-paced routine.[/b][/i] [h1]Featurings:[/h1] This game does offer an interactive story to experience in a form quite comparable to reading an actual book, with the addition of Japanese voice acting. Sayonara Electric is narrated in first person by the female main character, whom happens to be the one waking up and interacting with the surroundings. While recounting calmly the experienced story, this game will make you concentrate for 15 minutes straight on the short little setting that appears to be quite abstract, yet captivating. The story is very slow-paced, yet the player will not feel any rush while going through it. The art is very soft and while the offered illustrations are not as numerous, they do accompany properly this very short read. You can also click on the illustrated objects that do offer occasional sound effect noises and slight interaction in order to proceed with story. [h1]Overall:[/h1] This game is recommended solely for public not looking for a long read, in fact, it is advised to check its duration foremost. While the offered art’s and voice acting quality is taken in count, the price might result high for Visual Novel enthusiasts which may be looking for a longer gameplay. [quote]Discover interesting visual novels, indie games and more on my Curator Page! 　　　　　　　　　　　　　🪴 [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46144642/][b]Gyepi Nook[/b][/url] 🪴[/quote]

[h1]Beautiful game with narration[/h1] The art, music, and voice acting in this game is very nice. I enjoyed the story, the way it unfolds is enjoyable. The concept could have been fleshed out a bit more. The USD $10 price tag is a bit steep for some people, considering the length of the VN. If you can catch it on sale, go ahead. You will enjoy it over a cup of coffee.

Short point & click visual novel Has really good voice acting that goes well with the story but I would wait for a sale due to how long the game is.

quite expensive for what it's offering.