That Which Binds Us

[u] That Which Binds Us [/u] is a nice visual novel. Nothing exciting, not the game I'd like to replay again but cute enough to deserve a positive review, I guess. I can't say I liked art very much. The backgrounds are blurry but it can be seen in a lot of VNs. Sprites may seem a bit weird at first glance, but you get used to it quickly. I really enjoyed that new feature for me–you can try out different backgrounds, outfits and other things for your sprite in the gallery, it'd be awesome if it were possible to hide those options to make screenshots the way I want. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1553359930  The soundtrack is also nothing special but was quite ok for me not to turn it off. That's what I usually do in the majority of games I play. As for the plot, at first I found it a bit silly but I actually enjoyed the story. A nice well-balanced mixture of mystery, love and crime. Although I thought that magic element of the story was a bit silly (in a good way really, more like funny), it still made me mull if that was a solution, would that even improve anything, how would I react on that offer. The story is not very short (the store page says about 5 hours) and writing in general is quite good. English is fine, I didn't see many typos but there were some repetitive grammar mistakes, like mixing lie and lay (I'm not a native speaker, so I consulted with one editor who confirmed my conjecture). I enjoyed more not the main storyline but some tiny details that felt very nice like having small talk with friends–nothing deep but still heartwarming e.g. thoughts about snow (ideal for the weather outside rn), pets, work, self-discipline to get out of bed... The story really touched many everyday life topics. But unfortunately, the way MC expressed herself in those 'small talks' didn't make her very relatable for me personally. I could add countless screenshots as examples but here is one in the cinema. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1567968002 There's only one love route and five endings. Well, at least it seems to me there's one love option because even after spending enormous amount of time trying, searching the net and watching the only available walkthrough I'm still missing three achievements. There's no guide anywhere. So, my friends and everyone interested in otome visual novels, I recommend this game to you! Please, buy it, finish and make a guide for me. ❤ [table] [tr] [th]Find more in a [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/readingnook] Reading Nook [/url][/th] [/tr] [/table]

A magical knife can erase people's memories of someone as long as the wielder has a strain of hair to cut ... and another's flesh to cut, willingly or not. [u]Praises[/u] • Interesting premise. • A few of the CGs are nice. • First playthrough is standalone, which is certainly unique in VNs. The second playthrough and onward is completely different than the first. • Comes with a walkthrough, labeled as “manual” under “additional content.” • Five different endings. • Encourages people be honest and communicate with their partner(s). [u]Complaints[/u] • Protagonist isn’t very likable. She can be annoying, like complaining about working all the time when she could just ignore her phone when her boss calls for her to come in on her day off. Like, just don’t answer …? • Mediocre writing. Often boring in between events. • Not a fan of the art style, overall. • Another story full of white people. No racial/ethnic diversity whatsoever. • Not very romantic despite it being about a guy trying to salvage his relationship with a woman [spoiler]who doesn’t remember him[/spoiler]. It was okay. It was interesting enough to keep reading. If the premise intrigues you, get it on sale or something, but if you’re looking for romantic feelings, try elsewhere.

A cute romance VN with just the right amounts of plot, mystery, and magic. There's a lot of content to go through with it, even just with the normal playthrough and NG+, so it's worth its price. The art style is nice to look at and the music, although limited to just a few tracks, sets the mood perfectly no matter the scene. 7.5/10, Definitely recommended.

That Which Binds Us has a beautiful story, very romantic and sweet. The only problem I had with the game is that I think the art looked a bit weird (especially some of the characters' faces) However, I do not regret buying it and I think more people should give it a chance.

In all honesty, this is one of those times again where I wished there was a neutral button for some games. Because I don't know. This game has its good points but alas also things that fell flat. Basically we start with Evalise, who goes to a bail bond to bail out her useless, deadbeat boyfriend and meets up with a guy who reveals he can erase the memories of the person of your choice with his magic knife. Now it has a rather interesting premise, the chemistry of the 2 main characters and also the main couple is great ( and it should really for many reasons...) and it does have a sort of twist (that I suspected but alas) along with a conflict/plot but....the excecution was lacking a bit. My main issue that the plot was too rushed at times and whole conflict with the gangs felt like it was thrown their out of nowhere. I feel it would have benefited in being longer. Overall, nice premise, nice couple but could have benefited in being longer.

I was willing to let the lacking art style slide if the game made up for it story wise. It did not. It sets up an interesting narrative but focuses too much on mundane interactions that are dull. The main character lacked a lot of depth and from what little I've been shown I was not intrigued enough to play the game longer than 15 minutes.

I absolutely adore this game! The story is so beautifully romantic and well written, I couldn't pull myself away from it until I've finished a full route. (Seriously, don't leave the stove on while you play!) Although the story has elements of magic, it is very much a slice of life with a sense of maturity that I don't find in most other otome games. The events in the game are often mundane, with the characters having very relatable conversations about daily life. It makes the story feel very relatable! 8.5/10 - Highly recommended

Honestly, the worst game I have ever paid money for. The protagonist is, incredibly, bland and unlikable. The conversation is wanting. I purchased for unique art style, hoping that the content would also be unique and engaging. It was not. I was intrigued by the possibility of magicking someone to forget you, but in playing this game, it just could not hold my attention. If I am going to continue playing, I need someone in the game to be likable, or at least evil enough for me to love to hate them. This had nothing. It had a guy who could, somehow, cut you and make people forget you, and a girl who was really $hitty at making decisions, and had no filter when it came to asking stupid (personal) questions. This game was recommended to me on the basis of my loving Our Life. If you loved Our Life, do NOT buy this game. It will bore you to no end. Seriously, I hated this game soooooo much, I think this is probably the only review that I have ever left,,,that I can recall.

I've found myself buying quite a few games from Crystal Game Works. I think its because back when I was first getting into Visual/Interactive Novels they had a nice collection of free games to try that pulled me in. I will say, this game particularly wasnt my favorite VN but it was worth the time and money spent. Im glad I played the game. It was very middle of the road but not every game needs to be perfection. A story of love, crime, and memories... The twist was pretty good and the characters were memorable Overall I dont have a regret getting this game and for the price, I think overall its worth it.