Разработчик: 07th Expansion
Описание
Welcome to the Rokkenjima of October 4, 1986.
You have been given a chance to catch a glimpse of the family conference held annually by the Ushiromiya family.
The remaining life in the old family head
who has built up a vast fortune is very slim.
To his children, the greatest point of contention at this family conference
is the distribution of his inheritance.
Everyone desires all that money, no one relents, and no one believes.
Who will gain the old head's vast inheritance?
Where is the 10 tons of gold that the old head is said to have hidden?
Can the unnerving riddle of the epitaph which is said to point to
the location of that gold be solved?
In the midst of this, a suspicious letter is sent from one claiming to be a witch.
The presence of a 19th person on this island,
which should only have 18, begins to hang in the air.
Brutal murders repeat, and unsolvable riddles are left at the scene.
How many will die? How many will live? Or will everyone die?
Is the culprit one of the 18, or not?
Is the culprit a "human", or a "witch"?
Please, enjoy this isolated island, western mansion,
mystery-suspense gadget of the good old days to the fullest.
Поддерживаемые языки: english, japanese
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP and up
- Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 960
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Mac
- 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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who am i
play with the original sprites
actual peak. 10/10. please read this absolute masterpiece.
it just keeps getting better
It's on par with Muv Luv. One of the best visual novel you will find in the market. Totally worth it!
Panchiko sprites are alright after you get used to them. But 50+ hours of entertaining story and characters. True Peak.
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."
i ate the small bombs
It's peak. Without spoiling anything major, it's a kinetic VN, aka it doesn't have choices, a murder mystery with a fantasy twist and a massive critique yet loving tribute to the murder mystery genre overall. Also just an overall amazing cast of characters who even if you dislike, you'll understand by the end. Also, the music for the game is immaculate, easily my favorite video game OST. Only things you've got to worry about is the game is VERY anime and also tackles some very uncomfortable subjects. Outside of that you'll probably have a great time with reading this if you love murder mysteries and can handle the around 200 hundred hour read it'll take.
If you're willing to dedicate 80+ hours to reading a strange anime aesthetic mystery drama, then I highly recommend Umineko.
It takes a while to reveal its hand, but once it does then you'll probably be locked in.
There's some truly thoughtful writing and a great soundtrack, and the two of those make up for a pace which sometimes sags for me.
Heads up: this game is only the first half of the story-- there's a second half, which is called the Answers Arc. It can be found on steam as well.
Literally life changing if you can complete it.
Episode 1: pretty good mystery that subverts many tropes of the genre
Episode 2: WHAT THE FUCK
Episode 3: perfect
Episode 4: hard to get through, but the ending makes it worth everything
Who am I?
*cackle* *cackle* *cackle* *cackle*
its peak
Lalalalalalalalaoaoalalalala😂
Umineko is the purest form of visual novel—with over 100 hours of play, it offers the player no choice but to "sit back and watch" - but the way the story unfolds is very elegant. I can see why other visual novels try to mimic this franchise -- the way it sets up mysteries is very iconic.
In particular, get the 07th mod as the original sprites + most up to date sprites aren't as well-done as the PS3 sprites.
this happened to me once (actually more than once PS i am one yet many)
cackling all night
great vn, but I'm switching over to Umineko Project, go use that instead.
I'll keep both these collections just to support the vn
(also reading higurashi before this doesn't seem required, but there are connections)
Probably the best piece of fiction i have read and will ever read in my entire lifetime and im not even close to finishing it
The first part of one of the best works of fiction I've read in a long time.
Do be aware that this is only half of the full chapters (this contains chapters 1-4 out of 8), and it will take roughly 120 hours or more for you to fully read through Umineko.
It's also best played with the 07th Mod which adds voice acting, better artwork all around, and a lot of other things that make it significantly better for modern audiences who might not be used to the very oldschool way that Ryukishi07 created/presents his works.
You can go through just the first episode (clocks around 8 hours at my slow ass reading speed) and still get so much out of it for sure. I totally get the hype now.
The best "It gets good eventually" simulator
literary masterpiece
(In RED) "Nothing less than a masterpiece"
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
this is genuinely the greatest story i have ever experienced. please read it. it's on sale so you have no excuse
My absolute favorite story in a VN. The music is phenomenal, and while I didn't really "get" Umineko on the first read, I was bawling on my second read of the parts that confused me. Tears of joy, of sorrow, and just being overwhelmed with emotion. Even without truly understanding everything the first time through, some parts really hit me HARD.
Just a note: This one does not outright tell you the answers to the mysteries. So do not go into the second half thinking that everything will be explained, or you'll be pretty confused like me...
I read the version directly from steam; there is a more animated and well polished version with voice acting that was released on PS3 and ported to PC that you can find elsewhere, but I still thought this was amazing without all that.
who tf cares about who did wat bro all i know is that aunt eva is a baddie 😅🤣🤣 #NoLiesOnlyTruth #EvaGyatt #HowDidHideyoshisFatAssBagThis 😭😭
Daisuke Ono, Sayaka Ohara...I love you guys so much you gave me a mental breakdown
dam,
Wild and crazy VN. A little slow but very very good
Holy shit!
WUBBA DUBBA DUB DUB I TURNED MYSELF INTO A WITCH, BATTLER. I'M GOLDEN WITCH BEATRICE. WUBBA DUBBA DUB DUB THE TRUTH DOESN'T MATTER.
ohhhh BEATRIIICE
Top tier mystery, play it if you can. Just remember, without love it cannot be seen, unless you are like really crazy with it.
darn you beatrice
Tlon, Uqbar and Then There Were None
After 2 months, and 87 hours of my life, I have finally reached the halfway point of Umineko When They Cry. Give me a thousand years, let me endlessly go over this story in my mind for all time searching for a conclusion that will never be reached, yet I still would never be able to properly express my thoughts and feelings over this game.
Likely, this will be my favorite game of all time. Rather, it likely already is.
I've watched the anime of Higurashi, both the original and Kai. It's one of my favorite anime of all time and I thought it did a great job of telling a genuinely great story, one that starts off brutal but slowly reveals itself to be a very heartwarming story with one of the best endings I've ever seen. I loved how it slowly drip-fed you information about each and every mystery, ending in a satisfying conclusion that gave you all of the answers you were looking for, utilizing every element and character established in that long story. I understand that the adaptation cuts a lot out and is nothing but a watered down version of the sound novel, yet it still managed to captivate me until the very end despite its issues, and I think that speaks wonders about how amazing of a writer Ryukishi07 is. For that reason, I decided to put Higurashi on the backburner for now and try my hands at Umineko, a game regarded by many of its fans to be one of, if not the greatest visual novel ever made. Knowing the length of this game, I decided to step up to the challenge of getting through this monster of a story and experience what so many call a masterpiece. That was one of the best choices I have ever made.
This is the best murder mystery story ever made, this is the best magical story ever made, it has one of the best casts of characters voiced by some of the best voice actors and one of, if not the best soundtrack in any video game ever. 87 hours flew past in the blink of an eye as I was taken along for one of the most captivating stories I have ever seen. Ushiromiya Battler is unbelievably goated by the way.
The biggest mystery of all though is probably how Chiru will differ from the question arcs. One of the most interesting parts of Higurashi was just how different Kai felt from the first four arcs and I imagine Umineko will be the same way. But already, the scale here is absolutely monumental and it's insane to know that this story can and will open up even more. Episodes 1 and 2 were great, but I wasn't completely sold on the story, but Episodes 3 and 4 completely shattered any and all expectations I had for this game and there became a certain point where I just couldn't deny how fucking great it actually is. Ryukishi is probably my new favorite writer and it's crazy to think he's working on Silent Hill f.
There's so much here that I think is truly best experienced blind and I think anyone who appreciates a great story should take up the challenge of reading this beast of a visual novel, because it may just end up blowing you away like it did me. The one thing I can say with certainty is that the ending, whatever it may be, will absolutely destroy me and I need to be prepared to not be able to play anything for months.
I will be playing Higurashi. I will be playing Ciconia. This game is a masterpiece already, and after a short break, I will be playing Chiru to find out how this story can get even better and how it will eventually conclude. Holy shit, this game kicks serious FUCKING ASS...!
"Can you really call truth without certainty truth…?
Truth can change completely depending on whether you have love or not.
In the end, …perhaps truth itself doesn’t exist.
There are as many interpreted truths as there are people who speak of the truth.
If I can’t accept something that fluid as truth, …where does the truth that I really want to find exist? …And is it something I’ll be able to see with my eyes?
…Even if someone sticks the truth right there in front of me and says it’s the truth, I might not be able to see it…"
Sex
Went into this with little understanding on anything outside of some character names and came out with it being one of the best pieces of media I've experienced. The story telling and character building is immaculate and something that continues to surprise me.
Probably one of, if not the absolute best visual novel I've ever read.
I first heard of Umineko thanks to a friend's recommendation, and picked it up on a sale - and I'm so glad I did.
Without going into too many details (I wouldn't want to spoil the experience for anyone thinking of playing through the game) the story focuses on the Ushiromiya family on their annual family conference on the private island of Rokenjima. The trip starts out normal enough for the disfunctional Ushiromiya's, but quickly descends into utter chaos, with murder, mystery and magic all playing its part in the bloody events. Over 4 chapters you get to learn more about the family, the island and what led to the events that forever changed the face of the Ushiromiya family.
This game is only the first half of the story, setting the scene for the "Answer Arc" to hopefully address (as of writing this review I've only just begun that game).
It's a long read and lacks branching options or interactive elements, meaning this game might be off-putting for certain players, but the excellent soundtrack and story more than make up for it.
The intrigue and mystery of Rokenjima, combined with the supernatural elements, complex characters and an incredible soundtrack help make this a game you won't want to put down.
Amazing story. Buy it.
i read this already. before it even had voice acting.
it took me 238 hours to read it again.
the new voice acting made re-reading it nice.
i have nothing else to say about the remaster, because i used a mod to replace the modern art with the original art.
google 07th mod if you want to play the game how you want to enjoy it.
It's been such a long journey for me :) I've been reading this novel for years! While reading it slowly I moved to a new city, changed three computers, my saves were partially lost, so at some point I had to start reading all over again O_o But it was always an enjoyable experience.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1851639598
I like reading long stories, it feels so much more immersive, all the characters become very close. I was astonished to learn Umineko (both parts but still) is actually longer than our epic 'War & Peace' O_O Impressive! And I never was bored even if they showed the same main story in different chapters presenting it from different angles. Reading this novel caused such intense emotions in me, I often had waves of goosebumps. It's truly outstanding!
Music is a vital component of the novel, it creates a fitting atmosphere so skillfully, that's amazing!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3017389835
It's a thought-provoking story where you can test your moral principles and convictions. There were so many deep, complicated ideas I could contemplate and argue a lot but I actually don't feel like going into any details in this review. I'd just like to express my admiration and gratitude for being with me for so many years :) Now it's time to start the answers arc, I'm looking forward to another unforgettable, emotional ride!
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One of the best vns ever. I will admit I wasn't that invested until episode 3, but after that I just couldn't put it down. There's are reason why so many people reccomend it while telling you as little as possible, the mystery is enganging tbh
such a good fucking game . if youre a fan of mystery, u will love all of this. despite being completely unpredictable you never feel lost, every time you have a question it's because that is exactly what the game wants you to question, and it will be elaborated on later in the game. im a bit over halfway and already the experience is unforgettable
on my life, the text changing color was the most peak shit ever
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Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | 07th Expansion |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 19.12.2024 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 95% положительных (1434) |