
"Theory of Fear" is a visual novel combining “slice of life” and “dark fantasy” genres. In the daytime, the main heroine is an ordinary girl, a first-year university student, who does an evening job in a café. At night, in her dreams, she visits another world with extraordinary guys, who start pursuing her...
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Languages: English, Russian**languages with full audio support
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I love visual novels, especially ones with deep lore and fantasy worlds and guys with dark secrets. I'm a sucker for that kind of thing. Except this game... it was just too much. It tried too hard. And I can't think of any pros besides maybe the artwork. There are quite a few CGs, which is a nice touch... but everything else about the game is just. Not good. So, let me list the cons. ~ Biggest problem I have with the game: 90% of the suitors try to rape the MC at some point. And not even in a dubious-consent, will-they-won't-they sort of way. They outright say they're going to rape her. And then you're supposed to choose one of them to romance despite this... it's disgusting. ~ Poorly written. There's not much in terms of plot to the game, just a bunch of guys vying over who gets to take MC's virginity. And there are so many grammatical errors that it's hard to understand what's going on at times. The game could really benefit from a proofread, and some major edits. ~ The music. There's a bit of music throughout the game and it's nice, but the title theme is rough and grating and obnoxiously loud. It definitely didn't start the game off on the right foot. ~ The dialogue is difficult to distinguish from the narration, which really distrupts the flow of the game. I got used to it after a while, but it definitely made reading everything more work than it needed to be, because you're constantly trying to decipher what's spoken and what's in MC's head. I just can't in good conscience recommend this game. It's not worth the time or the money.
The story had me questioning if it was real or just in the main character's head. I like psychological Otomes like this. It does contain some graphic scenes, but if you like paranormal or psychological you might enjoy it. It's about 5 dollars and I think it was worth the price.
Очень классная игра для извращенцев
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Полтора часа на 6 концовок. Вполне хорошие CG и русская озвучка. 5 парней для "отношений" и все со своими тараканами в голове. Концовка с Юки просто убила. Очень сильно удивило то, что концовки с Юки и Акирой настолько разные, я ожидала, что будут очень похожие финалы. Общее впечатление весьма неоднозначное, но это очень интересный опыт в моей истории игр, поэтому, безусловно рекомендую )
I like this game, interesting story
rusça VA
I played this game knowing there was mixed reviews about it. I would definitely categorize this as psychological. The good ends are good and the bad endings are bad. Strangely enough, games like this really turn me on to the psychological category. I enjoyed reading this story and really wish the second one was out already. I would definitely warn about triggers for this game though. They do not call it "Theory of Fear" for nothing.
it's like a horror VN but the hot guys replaces the monsters, I was just fighting them off all the time. On the other hand, the dudes had a bad past, which explains how they became this broken. I can't deny that it was fun, however, it might not be your cup of tea cuz the guys touchy touchy with the protagonist. It is a story, catch the boy lier! P.s., screw Yuki and Hideki, I hate themmm
Not gonna lie this game is pretty good. it gives otome games a new meaning, usually the otome guys are always the good guys who end saving the girl. In this girl it's more realistic the guys are more sexual more cruel more distant. i defiantly recommend this game
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