Umineko no Naku Koro ni is my second big, or I should rather say well-known, Visual Novel and I've finally finished every arc/story/episode in this collection and I have only one thing to say. This is probably the greatest story I've ever seen in any sort of media. I thought that I've found everything I could like at this point but I was wrong. Oh, I was so wrong. If "Higurashi" was an incredible story that actually made me there are amazing games within the Visual Novel genre with their own little quirks, then this game made it absolutely sure that I fall in love with the genre, or at the very least, Ryukishi07's writing.
My very first Visual Novel games were always just a casual read, just so that I can chill while playing some other video game. But the "When They Cry" series and in particular this game have proved me otherwise. Visual Novels are an incredible way to tell a beautiful story. And after playing this VN I can for most certaintly say: There's never going to be a story so heartbreaking, with characters so well-written, with music so captivating and enriching the experience in a such a way I never knew was possible, ever again. This is just how much I love this game.

And I just want to say what has probably been said thousands of times at this point. I think everyone should at least try and get themselves to try this VN. Absolutely. Everyone. Doesn't matter if you have experience or even know what "Higurashi" or "When They Cry" even is. You should at least this game a try.

Without love, it can not be seen...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024


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