The Spell - A Kinetic Novel

This virtual novel is definitely something that leads you one way and pulls the rug from under you before you know it. Something I'd recommend to anyone interested in a great story!

First of all, I'll start by saying that even if it doesn't last long (5h or so), it's totally worth the cost even at full price. This is a kinetic novel, meaning that you have no meaningful choice allowed and therefore no replayability but it's perfect as it is. The art is good, the story is consistant and well-written, the music is not the best I've ever heard but it sure serves well its purpose of accompanying us on this journey. The characters are bright, not dumb or irritating, you get to know them, to see them evolve, to acknowledge their issues and to feel empathy. My favourite one is the male main character, he has a really tortured personality but his awkwardness makes him so hilarious at times, I really came to like him. His actual job was my first guess at the beginning of the game. The outcome may have been obvious for some too but honestly, until the very last sentence, I prayed for a good ending. I'll be honest, I cried at the end.

ESP: Interesante novela visual, bien escrita, fuerte, con varios giros en la trama, una verdadera patada en el pecho. Recomiendo. ENG: Interesting visual novel, well written, strong, a kick in the chest, with several plot twists. Recommend.

huge step up from their other game and was a good read

Great story, and as the type of novel states, you have no real input as you're basically reading a book. The amount of twists and turns however will make you believe one thing and then completely turn it on its head. Just when you think you've figured it out, you realize you know nothing at all. I stayed up until 4 AM when I have work in five hours just because I refused to not finish it, as I wouldn't be able to sleep. The ending however won't let you sleep either, we can leave it at that. Great KN, definitely recommended. Wish the studio were more widely recognized, as this is one of few that I actively wait for news on new IP's or sequels.

Это первая кинетическая новелла, которая у меня оставила столько же впечатлений, как и хорошее произведение с влиянием игрока на сюжет. Много раз возникали панические мысли "Дура, ты что делаешь?? Разуй глаза, включи мозг!!"... Но, если бы мне было 12 и я в один момент лишился всех родственников кроме какого-то странного мутного типа, я бы, наверное, вёл себя так же. [и да, если хотите русский язык для этой игры, он есть на Анивизе]

Short but interesting story. If you want something for a quick read, definitely good choice.

I thought this had potential, but it went downhill in a hurry. The first, and best part of the game is when you are reading from the POV of Eloise who just lost her parents in an accident and is being taken care of by her Uncle who she's never met. It gets across the anxiety and helplessness that can come from such a situation, especially when she becomes increasingly suspicious of Uncle Steve. But then the story diverges and you can play from the perspective of two adults, the uncle on one side, and Eloise's teacher on the other. At this point, the story is no longer worth reading. Amateurish writing, nonsensical plot developments, irreedemable main characters, it feels like a child writing what they imagine tough, competent adults to be like from only watching movies about them.

I bought this after playing another of these guys VN, which i loved, so i had high expectations which were held up. The story is very nice, although it felt confusing in the end, you may find yourself playing this all in one sitting so buckle up. Soundtrack is not remarkable, which means it's fine. Writing is well done and not over done, which is great because it's kept simple while still holding it's charm. The BG art and character sprites are inconsistent, yes. Weird, yes. But you can ignore it. Overall the story is cativating with nicely done soundtrack and writing which is very friendly and still enjoyable to read. Would play again.

This is a rather decent story. A little girl loses her parents in an accident, and has to go live with her uncle Steve. But she starts wondering about somethings about her uncle Steve.