
Where It All Began invites you into a rich, immersive world as an interactive visual novel with dating elements that marks the beginning of an expansive universe. It’s a journey of reconnection, healing, and triumph over past traumas, all while navigating the rise of a criminal empire.
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Where It All Began invites you into a rich, immersive world as an interactive visual novel that marks the beginning of an expansive universe.
It’s a journey of reconnection, healing, and triumph over past traumas, all while navigating the rise of a criminal empire.
At its core, the game explores essential themes like mental health, ambition, and the power of love. The narrative shines through its meticulous worldbuilding, deep interpersonal connections, and an unforgettable cast of characters.
In Where It All Began, you’ll face the challenges of forgiveness, rekindle lost relationships, and find yourself entangled in a high-stakes world of romance, loyalty, and underworld intrigue.
Every choice you make weaves a story of self-discovery, passion, and transformation.
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Languages: English
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Very good! One of the best animations and visuals with a good story. Can't wait for more of it.
Reseña: Antes que nada, el juego aún está en desarrollo. Actualmente cuenta con 4 capítulos, siendo el 1 y el 4 los más extensos. Tiene una dinámica particular con las IL: desde el inicio ya tenés novia por narrativa. Además, incluye un sistema opcional de NTR (desactivable), donde tus decisiones pueden llevar a perder la relación. En cuanto al lore, el desarrollo es lento, pero no es algo negativo. Es simplemente el ritmo del juego, ya que maneja muchos personajes y todos están conectados con el protagonista de una u otra forma. Gráficamente es excelente: las expresiones faciales están entre lo mejor que vi en una VN. No es una novela enfocada en sexo vacío, sino en una historia de redención, superación y aprender a construir un futuro a pesar del pasado. Puntaje final: 8/10
[h2]Reconexão[/h2] "Como o nome fala [b]Onde tudo Começou[/b] é Autoexplicativo, o retorno ao início desenterrando os antigo traumas passados afim de mudar o presente almejando um futuro melhor" [h3]meu ponto de vista[/h3] O game é uma maravilha audiovisual com o design dos personagens, o detalhe nos olhos, as roupas que eles usam, as cores vivas que o rodeiam pela cenário e nos próprios personagens. E o principal as músicas que casam em algumas situações. Joguei a versão anterior a essa (remake) em 2021 e tenho que dizer a mudança é muito grande pois além de ter mais personagens, fizeram uma mudança bruta nos personagens principais alterando por completo uns e outros dando uma modificada aqui e ali [b]SHOW!!![/b] Os capítulos ficaram um pouco maiores em relação ao "Summers Gone" acredito que por enquanto já que vem ai a segunda temporada do mesmo o qual estou ansioso para o que esta por vir. Voltando ao assunto, o game teve uma alteração na história, agora o protagonista não é mais bem visto devido os acontecimentos ocorridos, seus amigos não confiam nele e a própria família o enxerga com um ceticismo, fazendo o jogador trabalhar na reconquista de afinidade com todos que fizeram parte da vida dele. Essa mudança é muito boa pois torna algo mais crível a final "quem é você?, onde estava esse tempo todo?" é uma das perguntas mais recorrentes na nossa realidade. Eu recomendo o game é um ótimo game para quem busca o tema de reconexão e redenção (isso aí é com certos personagens) [h2]Summer´s Gone Season 2 Constellations:[/h2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3899570/Summers_Gone__Season_2__Constellations/ [h2]Воссоединение[/h2] «Как следует из названия, [b]С чего все началось[/b] не нуждается в пояснениях: возвращение к истокам, раскрытие старых травм прошлого, чтобы изменить настоящее, стремясь к лучшему будущему». [h3]Мое мнение[/h3] Игра — это аудиовизуальное чудо: дизайн персонажей, детализация глаз, одежда, яркие цвета, окружающие их в пейзажах и самих персонажах. И самое главное, музыка, которая идеально подходит к некоторым ситуациям. Я играл в предыдущую версию (ремейк) в 2021 году, и должен сказать, что изменения огромны, потому что, помимо большего количества персонажей, они кардинально изменили главных героев, полностью переделав некоторых и внеся кое-какие изменения. [b]ПОТРЯСАЮЩЕ!!![/b] Главы немного длиннее по сравнению с «Summers Gone», я думаю, пока что, так как скоро выйдет второй сезон, которого я с нетерпением жду. Возвращаясь к теме, сюжет игры претерпел изменения; теперь главный герой больше не пользуется уважением из-за событий прошлого. Друзья ему не доверяют, и даже собственная семья относится к нему со скептицизмом, заставляя игрока работать над восстановлением отношений со всеми, кто был частью его жизни. Это изменение очень хорошо, потому что делает вопрос «Кто ты? Где ты был все это время?» более правдоподобным — один из самых часто задаваемых вопросов в нашей реальности. Я рекомендую эту игру; это отличная игра для тех, кто ищет тему воссоединения и искупления (это относится к некоторым персонажам). [h2]Summer's Gone Season 2 Constellations:[/h2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3899570/Summers_Gone__Season_2__Constellations/ [h1]English[/h1] [h2]Reconnection[/h2] "As the name suggests, [b]Where It All Began[/b] is self-explanatory, the return to the beginning, unearthing old past traumas in order to change the present, aiming for a better future." [h3]My point of view[/h3] The game is an audiovisual marvel with the character design, the detail in the eyes, the clothes they wear, the vibrant colors that surround them in the scenery and in the characters themselves. And most importantly, the music that fits perfectly in some situations. I played the previous version (remake) in 2021 and I have to say the change is huge because in addition to having more characters, they made a drastic change to the main characters, completely altering some and making modifications here and there [b]AMAZING!!![/b] The chapters are a bit longer compared to "Summers Gone," I believe for now, since the second season is coming, which I'm eagerly awaiting. Returning to the subject, the game has undergone a story change; now the protagonist is no longer well-regarded due to past events. His friends don't trust him, and even his own family views him with skepticism, forcing the player to work on regaining affinity with everyone who was part of his life. This change is very good because it makes the question "Who are you? Where have you been all this time?" more believable – one of the most recurring questions in our reality. I recommend the game; it's a great game for those seeking themes of reconnection and redemption (this applies to certain characters). [h2]Summer´s Gone Season 2 Constellations:[/h2] https://store.steampowered.com/app/3899570/Summers_Gone__Season_2__Constellations/
this game's story is tightly coupled with "summer's gone" game where events are happening after this game. this game is highly recommended! in fact, I highly recommend to play also "summer's gone" as both of them are story rich and very interesting. p.s. please ignore my play time as i was playing offline and steam didn't know it, in reality I guess it was around 6-8 hours of gameplay, maybe more, i cannot say for sure at this moment :/
The writing is top notch, and the art is amazing. It is definitely more about story than sex, so expect a slow burn, but the acts are done well. I really liked it, and found myself returning to it just to experience the characters and their foibles.
Just like Summer's Gone this AVN is very good and definitely worth the price and more! I will not repeat my review of Summer's Gone since both good things, wishlist and technical issues are all essentially the same or at least very similar. The vibe is a bit different here with the setup being more mature and with a different kind of anxiety. I'm looking forward to future updates and seeing how it ties back into the other game since so far there was very little connection beyond family names. I played the game for many hours, but due to technical issues with Steam runtime I did so by launching the game directly outside of Steam, hence incorrect time tracking.
This is definitely one of the better AVN's. Not only does it have a good story with plenty of humor, intrigue and serious writing but the graphics and music is great as well. The characters are diverse and well rounded with unique personalities. I am really looking forward to the next release.
A very well written visual story that's easy to get lost in. If you are looking to emerge yourself into an exciting and gripping story with beautiful graphics and animations, this is it.
The story was great. The graphics got a little wonky in places. Like the devs got bored and tried to get through the scenes quicker. One minute there were great renditions, next like cheap clay animations. Not really a clue why they would do that to us. But then again, they did the same thing in Summer's Gone. But the MC was not a believable character. Too roided up. And his thingy was ugly. Not something I'd want my character to look like if I had to choose. SO yeah, Only thing I'm recommending this for is the story. and half of the artistry renditions. Rest needs a lot of work
Truly a masterpiece in every sense of the word. The quality and depth here are far beyond anything else I’ve played. OCEAN, your vision is brilliant! Between WIAB and SG, you’ve created something legendary. I’m fully committed to supporting your future work. Thank you for sharing your creativity and this incredible story with us! 10/10
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