Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs is a great soundtrack, visual novel and mystery game
developed by 07th Expansion
and published by MangaGamer.
Released on July 08th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 2 languages: English and Japanese.
It has received 2,124 reviews of which 2,032 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 22.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP and up
- Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 960
- Storage: 3 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
- Processor: 1 Ghz or faster processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 960
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or equivalent
- Processor: 1 Ghz or faster processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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Having played Umineko in its entirety, I cannot recommend it enough. At a cursory glance, it may appear to be a mere series of murder mysteries, but Ryukishi07 has woven a contemporary classic. Despite drawing heavy influence from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Umineko is more akin to an ancient Greek tragedy. This work of fiction has changed the way I engage with media on a fundamental level. Though it may be a visual novel with very little player input, it is very much a game, a battle of wits between Ryukishi and you, the reader. Not every mystery has its solution given out, so it's your job to figure that out on your own. An extremely keen observer may be able to work out some of the solutions by the end of the Question Arcs. The soundtrack is phenomenal and diverse, ranging from the tranquil strings of Rose to the intense bone-chilling beats of Goldenslaughterer. Depending on your tastes, the visual presentation may not be to your liking (though I do find that the original art carries a distinct charm to it). If that is the case, I suggest using 07th Mod (or Umineko Project, though the setup is more complicated). This not only gives you the visual style of the PS3 version but the (JP) voice acting as well. Just know that this is only the first half of the story. For the second half you'll need the Answer Arcs as well. They go on sale occasionally though. and last month the entirety of Umineko plus the fighting game were on sale for around $45 USD. And even though it's not required, I recommend being familiar with Ryukishi's previous work Higurashi, as Umineko frequently calls back to it and expands upon many of its ideas. Umineko is a lot of things. It's about escapism, humanity, the pursuit of truth, and perseverance. It's a mystery story about mystery stories. It challenges you to unravel it and mocks you if you stop trying to do so. The truth shouldn't just be handed out, you need to work to find it yourself. But in your search, you cannot afford to neglect the heart. Emotion is just as important as logic, maybe even moreso. To take this a bit farther, are there not times when a factual truth should be replaced with a gentler, more digestible "truth" for the sake of another's feelings? Would it be better to shatter this illusion for them, or to let them keep what happiness it grants? That's what Umineko is about. "Without love, it cannot be seen."
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Ignore the playtime, I've played the Umineko Project, and got 75 hours in there. So far, I've only finished EP1-4, so I'm only reviewing the Question Arcs. Story - is undoubtedly the best and most important aspect of this game, and even though this is only the 1st half of the game, leaving many questions unanswered, I can already say that it's incredibly well done. The story is a mystery, but it's focused more on the characters and some deeper themes and philosophies rather than the main plot of the game, and I have to say it's beautifully done. Atmosphere - is so beautiful! Even though this is a Visual Novel, where you have to read for 150+ hours, the beautiful, eerie, sad, and mysterious atmosphere of the game just keeps you in and you just need to continue reading for hours. Art is nice if you're using PS3 sprites, and the CGs and backgrounds are good too. Nothing outstanding on that part, but it fits with the atmosphere of the game, and there are also some great effects and animations if you mod the game. Music - is unreal. I've never seen a game that has SO many great soundtracks one after another in my life, and even more so a VN! There's like 200 unique soundtracks and all play perfectly in different scenes along with the themes of the game or characters. AND the sound effects and voice acting is phenomenal It's no wonder this VN is sometimes called a Sound Novel. Overall great experience, but there's not too much to say because this is only EP1-4, so I need to finish EP5-8 to make a full opinion. But even with only this, Umineko might be THE highest quality Visual Novel ever. 9/10
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I have been mulling over how to review this Visual Novel. I find that the genre is hard to really get into due to many off-beat themes and questionable moral choices that the authors choose to implement. These same off-beat ideas can also be good at times, and Umineko is not without its own quirks. Don't let those quirks stop you. Umineko is above it all. Far above it. Don't let this story being a visual novel fool you into assuming it is equal to the others. This is a story that loves stories, a story that understands stories. This is not just another weeby visual novel your friend is obsessed with. This is a heartfelt story written with love for its genre and its characters through and through. Umineko When They Cry is a murder-mystery at heart, and never forgets that. It will drag the genre through the mud and then proclaim it as a godsend. This story transcends the medium and is just a good story unattached from the concept of a Visual Novel. If you are someone who likes media that you can think critically about, this story is for you. If you are someone that likes a story that understands the heart, this is the story for you. If you end up disliking this story, it is still worth your time, I think.
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One of the finest piece of literature I've ever read. I just need to read the Answer arcs next to really cement this series position among my favorite books. If you decide to get this edition, installing the 07th mod is absolutely essential. It'll give you voice acting+16:9 ratio. As for the sprites you can freely choose which version you prefer, I myself think the PS3 sprites are the best. Now how does this (with 07th mod) compare to "Umineko Project"? I prefer this because it's the only edition you can read in NVL format instead of ADV (which I prefer). Even though people say Umineko Project is the superior version, I would say there's a room for argument between the two. So is this edition worth your money? Yes if you install the 07th mod. Also it works flawlessly with the mod on the Steam Deck.
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Developer
07th Expansion
Publisher
MangaGamer
Release
08 Jul 2016
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