I really enjoyed playing through this game. The characters are fantastic and I wanted to know more about them. I wrote more about it in my blog, but I'm going to follow you as well. I hope to see more in the future. Cheers!
when I got to the end and and saw genderneutral pronouns being used for Ashely in their conclusion,,, I might have cried a bit. I really appreciate the gender and sexual diversity in this game <3
Potential content warning for microaggressions in portrayal of Arab men...?
Not sure how others feel about it but some writing choices around Hamza felt really dissonant to the rest of the game and other diverse portrayals in it.
Feels worth mentioning especially given that dehumanising portrayals are perpetuated against Arab men in western media more than any other demographic and people deserve a heads-up before having certain comments in the game dunked on them unawares.
I put it all in my review but yeah - though I appreciate the other representation throughout the game and wish I could have enjoyed it more, that was a really strange falling point and I struggled to finish it because of it.
Ok so I just finished the game and I'm so emotional right now. This game has been on my list for over a year and I have only recently been able to get my hands on it, and I'm so happy I did- this VN is just perfect. The user interface' the mechanics, the characters, the detailed customization of the MC, the voices' the music, the writing, the theme itself- WOW. Just wow. Teo was absolutely my favorite character, and his route was just amazing and oh my god I love him. I'm at loss of words- this game is just purely amazing, and thank you for creating it. It was heart touching and wonderful. Can't wait for the next game!
I'm gonna cry in the corner now bc I love Teo so much
Hi all! If you’re trying to play on a Mac via the Itch launcher, but you’re getting a lengthy error log when you try to save (and thus can’t save at all!), try downloading the game directly from the Itch site instead. That solved the problem for me, at least!
Can I say I love this VN? 'Cause I do. I love how funny and heartwarming the story is. It feels pretty realistic and everyone has their own unique personalities. QueenBee is a little bit too intense for me and I can relate with Naomi a lot. Francine, I adore her so much. I like that there's a lot of branching options and scenes to explore as well. But... I'm a little bit sad upon finishing the romance route...
Also... are you planning to resolve the mystery behind Polybius? I'm curious what's with all that because it's not completely finished, with every tension revolving Deco Nami and all...
Oh, I really hope so. I find the mystery interesting. And it turns out, it is actually a real urban legend. I have no idea there was an arcade game that attained a legendary status. It even has entry in tvtropes.org! :D
yeah, a lot of the things referenced in the game are actual urban legends or actual history. for example, the et games being buried, the video game crash of 1983...
Okay, so I actually finished playing this a few days ago and I've had some time to process it. Well, my conclusion is that I genuinely love and adore this game so much. It has shot to first place on my favorites in the visual novel genre.
From the art, to the characters, to the storyline and game mechanics. Every single character we interact with is so genuine and passionate, and I could not and will not stop saying that. I could relate to everyone in one way or another, and it's so heartwarming that it's not just a romantic affair. It delves into friendships, building them over time. It's so interesting to learn more about everyone's lives and how they handle different situations. That sounds so much like real life, and I am so glad that it does. These characters have life breathed into them. Not only that, but the MC grew as well.
I hope everyone gets to play this game at least once. It's marvelous. Thank you to the entire team for creating and developing this game. Thank you so very much.
Absolutely loved this game to bits!!! There's just so much to love, the characters, the story, the MC themself! Love it. Thank you for being such a bright light during this time.
absolutely loved this game from start to end. not many visual novels hook me in so good, so I was really pleased to find one that does! I really like the customisation options on this, even down to pronouns! well worth its price despite getting it through a bundle. I've already recommended this to my best friends who love visual novels as well (I am pushing for them to buy the game on Switch or PS4). I hope they love it as much as I did!
I really liked the options in answers and how they all contribute to a different personality trait that you can build on, and I can really see how this can cater to literally anyone since there's an option for everyone! the story will also play out based on how you respond and react personally, which is such a great feature in a visual novel game. granted, there are some choices you have to make to further the story, but I'd say 99.97 times out of 100 (pun intended) you are really able to grow the character and their relationships with other people as you would, just like in real life.
I'm not one to replay games to see how things turn out no matter how curious I get of other pathways since I play using my instincts and what I would unapologetically do, but I'm super excited to see how my best friends will play their stories out and if their ending is different from mine! (let's be real here, I'm most curious to see who they end up dating more than anything else..) thank you so much for this masterpiece. I truly enjoyed it, Arcade Spirits will always have a special place in my heart.
Love this game! Cute and incredible story. I liked the MC and all the others, too. Charming and interesting AU. I had a great time and definitely cried!
Hi, I just repurchased this in the Visual Novel bundle but I didn't receive a Steam Key, even though it was mentioned in the bundle description.
I had originally purchased it in the BLM bundle, and I liked it so much I wanted to add it to my Steam account as well. So I purchased it again when I saw that Steam Keys were also being given in the Visual Novel bundle. But the key is nowhere to be found on the downloads page.
I've never played one of these visual novel games before, but this one is absolutely adorable and wonderful. Fantastic sense of humor, great game mechanics, terrific art. I can tell this is a game I'll end up replaying just to experience everything.
This ia the first game I decided to play from the Racial Justice and Equality bundle I purchased a month ago (lol took me a moth to get around to playing anything) Before I reviews, tip for Mac players: if you try to open it and get an error about them not recognizing the developer, then just right click, then press open, it'll still give you an "are you sure" message but will then let you open it and shouldn't have further issues, I did see an earlier comment of a Mac user losing a save, haven't had an issue with that so far. I'm 99.97% sure this game isn't trying to give me malware (hehe game reference)
On to the review, just finished my first play through yesterday and I LOVE this game!! It delivered much more than I expected, I felt it was more than just a simple dating sim, even though I chose one character to romance I was invested in every one of them, and want to try every route, it goes beyond what I expected, and I found the game very relatable as I felt life has been throwing bad things at me lately like the main character, it felt very realistic and relatable even if it is the future/an alternate future. I love the art style, the designs, the voice acting, I like that the characters talk out their full lines sometimes too. I love that different choices are part of different personality traits and I played to what I felt I would say in real life in most situations.
Honestly my only complaint is just wishing there were more hair style options and more than one outfit, though I understand that they may be because your character is included in cutscene artwork, which you don't usually see in other games like this as far as I'm aware, it makes sense since I assume it makes it easier to create artwork and program simpler designs. It doesn't take away from gameplay so if anyone is reading this who hasn't played yet don't let that keep you from playing! It's so much fun!
There's so many more positive things I could say but I don't wanna post spoilers. Once I can afford to I'll likely buy this game again full price.
Enjoying the game it's really cute... but at the kids party, I spent the entire time freaking out internally, being alone with mikey opens ups so much liability...
I work with children, I understood their fear of a birthday party though.
And Graham Stark is a voice actor??? I was so confused until I looked up who I recognized... And then I cried.
I think I'm just going to keep editing this post as I play...
I got Arcade Spirits in the BLM bundle but I enjoyed it so much I went ahead and bought it again just to show my appreciation.
The characters, the story, everything about this game was blast to play. I love the way the different traits change your personality and the story.
When I saw Stefan Gagne's name (who I recognized from some of the most memorable Neverwinter Nights mods I ever played) I expected something different, and this exceeded my expectations.
I really liked all the routes (although I have to admit Ashley is my fav...NB rep for the win) but also I appreciate that they thought to include an Aro\Ace route. Thumbs up!
Also, after seeing what was needed to unlock it, I can't believe I found the hidden romance option by myself. :)
I've been hungry to play this game since I played the demo at the PAX Indie Megabooth last year. It's like 5x as good as I could have possibly hoped. I laughed, I cried, I got really horny, the things all good media should do. Thank you for introducing me to my one true love, QueenBee. I also really love how inclusive this game is. I wish I had my own Iris, cause I could really use and AI that would help me get my dream job and also help me get laid. It made me believe, even if only for a couple of hours, that I could make a difference.
When I started playing this game, I didn't expect the emotions I would have from it. I love the characters and the story. I loved seeing human nonbinary characters (plural!) just casually accepted. I enjoyed the art and the music. I have already recommended it to several of my friends. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Just finished doing every route (and may go back to do every route again with Flirty First Impressions turned on. I'm a timid soul! I decided to go slow burn on my first playthrough! But Flirty seemed like the way to go with Teo, whom I saved for last, and DANG.)
This game was delightful. Both as a fun witty workplace romance, and as a call to stop coasting and try to live for something more than survival. Which... sounds like a lot to read into a romantic comedy. But the protagonist's depression lethargy and desperate need for a kick in the pants towards something better... hit uncomfortably close to home at the moment.
ASIDE FROM A TIMELY LIFE MESSAGE, the character designs are gorgeous, the UI aesthetic is delightful, and I loved how much you could customize your experience. Not only in terms of the MC's appearance and pronouns, but also in things like the aforementioned Flirty First Impressions toggle. I can play through the game breathlessly ogling and flirting, or play it cool slow burn, or play it pure platonic! I love that I can tailor it to my comfort levels this way (or play it every which way to see all the different ways dialogue can play out).
I got this in the bundle, like so many others, but I am one hundred percent ready to pay full price for the sequel when it comes out. Quarter up!
Great cast of characters, great plot, great art, great music, great voice acting, literally everything about this game is awesome! I really like all the choices you have and how impactful they feel when you're making them. Thanks for making this game!
I cannot even begin to tell you how highly I hold this game, and that's not just because there's a severe lack of games where you can choose to go by non-binary pronouns. I've been waiting since it fully came out to get it, and was happily surprised to see that it was in the bundle I recently purchased. I was expecting a cute arcade driven dating sim visual novel (which was enough for me, because there's nothing I love more than arcades and dating sims), but frankly I got so much more than that. I got characters (not just love interests) with depth who I grew to be emotionally connected with, a game showcasing a mental health journey with highs and lows similar to my own (something I've never had before), a game built around my choices and personality, a game where I was never shamed for my choices- where I didn't feel like one wrong dialogue option would destroy everything I had worked for, and an amazing, surprising found family trope. Arcade Spirits is more than I ever thought I could ask for in a game in an experience, and honestly I can't recommend it enough. If you're on the edge about buying this because you're not that into dating sims or because you think it'll be too cliche, please do buy it, because it's far more than either of those things. It's far more, even, than the sum of its parts.
The art and voice acting are stellar, the characters and overall story are compelling and worth of your time. Plus, the protagonist is well defined, and their experience also adresses mental health issues, in a way that hit way too close to home is very interesting, and personally comforted and helped me.
10/10 would recommend this 8 hours experience if you only do one route, but if you want to experience all the characters to their fullest, and the story in different ways you can easily double (maybe triple ? I dunno math) this length.
This game is incredible and very very worth playing. It's a decently long game, it took me around 8 hours to finish (and I've only gotten one ending so far). There are many different romance options and choices through out the game. This gives it a lot of variety and I think helps make the experience very customizable fulfilling for the different people who play it.
What I enjoyed most about Arcade Spirits was that it balanced romance and the story very well. I found the story to be very well written and engaging. The romance took a secondary role to the story, but I found the romance to also be fulfilling. You had many opportunities to go on dates and spend time with your person and the dialogue was well written and had a lot of heart.
Here are some other things I liked about the game
I loved that there was a character creator AND that I got to choose my own pronouns. The character you create is even included in illustrations throughout the game!
I liked the focus on friendship. Regardless of who you decided to romance (or if you decided to romance anyone at all), you're friends with everyone and they're all friends with each other. The game encourages you to spend time with all the character and this doesn't hurt your romance chances. All the main characters are very lovable and well written and I enjoyed that positivity,
The game wasn't cruel to the player. It's very easy to be clear about what you wanted and to get it. At he start it asks you directly if you are interested in romance or friendship and it doesn't pressure you in either direction. It's also very forgiving, You don't have to spend every second with someone to have a good relationship with that character and not every conversation has to go perfectly. You can change your mind about who you want to be with halfway through and that's okay. It's very fun, engaging, and has many choices but it isn't cruel and gives you all the opportunities to get what you want out of the game.
The story had very hopeful and heartfelt themes about overcoming your fears and relying on others.
All and all a very good game, it's clear how much heart and work went into it and it's a very special game that's worth playing.
oooh i loved that Naomi *sigh*, i loved the references to things like Gallagher and The Warriors too XD and i liked being able to 'play' POLYBIUS lol... my only real qualm was with the character creation, more hairstyle and clothing options would have been nice, but in all fairness i guess with a lot of these types of games you're just given a character you can't customize... otherwise a refreshing retro-futurist romance VS :)
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I really enjoyed playing through this game. The characters are fantastic and I wanted to know more about them. I wrote more about it in my blog, but I'm going to follow you as well. I hope to see more in the future. Cheers!
https://pajamagaming.blogspot.com/2020/09/believe-your-dreams-arcade-spirits-pc....
This game is absolutely amazing.
i've played this game to 100% completion now (kinda just by skipping around saves) and i love it
i liked it :))
Uhhh thank you. That's the best I can say to the dev. This game was absolutely brill.
when I got to the end and and saw genderneutral pronouns being used for Ashely in their conclusion,,, I might have cried a bit. I really appreciate the gender and sexual diversity in this game <3
Potential content warning for microaggressions in portrayal of Arab men...?
Not sure how others feel about it but some writing choices around Hamza felt really dissonant to the rest of the game and other diverse portrayals in it.
Feels worth mentioning especially given that dehumanising portrayals are perpetuated against Arab men in western media more than any other demographic and people deserve a heads-up before having certain comments in the game dunked on them unawares.
I put it all in my review but yeah - though I appreciate the other representation throughout the game and wish I could have enjoyed it more, that was a really strange falling point and I struggled to finish it because of it.
That did definitely feel uncomfortable yeah
Ok so I just finished the game and I'm so emotional right now. This game has been on my list for over a year and I have only recently been able to get my hands on it, and I'm so happy I did- this VN is just perfect. The user interface' the mechanics, the characters, the detailed customization of the MC, the voices' the music, the writing, the theme itself- WOW. Just wow. Teo was absolutely my favorite character, and his route was just amazing and oh my god I love him. I'm at loss of words- this game is just purely amazing, and thank you for creating it. It was heart touching and wonderful. Can't wait for the next game!
I'm gonna cry in the corner now bc I love Teo so much
Yoooo same. My boyfriend's name IRL is Teo and I just... Teo was vulnerable, he was sweet, he was charming... I MEAN
omg, that's so cool! And oh my god, yes, such a baby
Hi all! If you’re trying to play on a Mac via the Itch launcher, but you’re getting a lengthy error log when you try to save (and thus can’t save at all!), try downloading the game directly from the Itch site instead. That solved the problem for me, at least!
Can I say I love this VN? 'Cause I do. I love how funny and heartwarming the story is. It feels pretty realistic and everyone has their own unique personalities. QueenBee is a little bit too intense for me and I can relate with Naomi a lot. Francine, I adore her so much. I like that there's a lot of branching options and scenes to explore as well. But... I'm a little bit sad upon finishing the romance route...
Also... are you planning to resolve the mystery behind Polybius? I'm curious what's with all that because it's not completely finished, with every tension revolving Deco Nami and all...
for all I know, they are planning the release of a second game! And I think that it would probably follow that mystery, it just makes sense
Oh, I really hope so. I find the mystery interesting. And it turns out, it is actually a real urban legend. I have no idea there was an arcade game that attained a legendary status. It even has entry in tvtropes.org! :D
wait what? that's so cool, I've gotta look it up!
yeah, a lot of the things referenced in the game are actual urban legends or actual history. for example, the et games being buried, the video game crash of 1983...
I enjoyed it a lot. The characters were incredibly likeable. and the story was a great ride. I'd love to play more VNs like this.
Super fun! I've loved this game. Played through multiple character, event, and relationship story lines.
For a game that's fully voiced, not all characters "fully" speak out the dialogue.
Love this game :)
All the characters are very charismatic and real enough.
I will probably play again to see the possible ramifications that my choices will have in the story. For now, #TeamAshley all the way kkkkk
Thanks for making the game. It was a real silver lining in this quarantine.
Okay, so I actually finished playing this a few days ago and I've had some time to process it. Well, my conclusion is that I genuinely love and adore this game so much. It has shot to first place on my favorites in the visual novel genre.
From the art, to the characters, to the storyline and game mechanics. Every single character we interact with is so genuine and passionate, and I could not and will not stop saying that. I could relate to everyone in one way or another, and it's so heartwarming that it's not just a romantic affair. It delves into friendships, building them over time. It's so interesting to learn more about everyone's lives and how they handle different situations. That sounds so much like real life, and I am so glad that it does. These characters have life breathed into them. Not only that, but the MC grew as well.
I hope everyone gets to play this game at least once. It's marvelous. Thank you to the entire team for creating and developing this game. Thank you so very much.
Absolutely loved this game to bits!!! There's just so much to love, the characters, the story, the MC themself! Love it. Thank you for being such a bright light during this time.
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absolutely loved this game from start to end. not many visual novels hook me in so good, so I was really pleased to find one that does! I really like the customisation options on this, even down to pronouns! well worth its price despite getting it through a bundle. I've already recommended this to my best friends who love visual novels as well (I am pushing for them to buy the game on Switch or PS4). I hope they love it as much as I did!
I really liked the options in answers and how they all contribute to a different personality trait that you can build on, and I can really see how this can cater to literally anyone since there's an option for everyone! the story will also play out based on how you respond and react personally, which is such a great feature in a visual novel game. granted, there are some choices you have to make to further the story, but I'd say 99.97 times out of 100 (pun intended) you are really able to grow the character and their relationships with other people as you would, just like in real life.
I'm not one to replay games to see how things turn out no matter how curious I get of other pathways since I play using my instincts and what I would unapologetically do, but I'm super excited to see how my best friends will play their stories out and if their ending is different from mine! (let's be real here, I'm most curious to see who they end up dating more than anything else..) thank you so much for this masterpiece. I truly enjoyed it, Arcade Spirits will always have a special place in my heart.
when your sad because your to poor and its the only game where you can customize your pronuns you know of
my friend tried it tho, she gves 10/10 so i do to!!!!
1/10 can't fuck the grandma ( jk )
Love this game! Cute and incredible story. I liked the MC and all the others, too. Charming and interesting AU. I had a great time and definitely cried!
Hi, I just repurchased this in the Visual Novel bundle but I didn't receive a Steam Key, even though it was mentioned in the bundle description.
I had originally purchased it in the BLM bundle, and I liked it so much I wanted to add it to my Steam account as well. So I purchased it again when I saw that Steam Keys were also being given in the Visual Novel bundle. But the key is nowhere to be found on the downloads page.
Could you please help? Thanks!
I've never played one of these visual novel games before, but this one is absolutely adorable and wonderful. Fantastic sense of humor, great game mechanics, terrific art. I can tell this is a game I'll end up replaying just to experience everything.
This ia the first game I decided to play from the Racial Justice and Equality bundle I purchased a month ago (lol took me a moth to get around to playing anything)
Before I reviews, tip for Mac players: if you try to open it and get an error about them not recognizing the developer, then just right click, then press open, it'll still give you an "are you sure" message but will then let you open it and shouldn't have further issues, I did see an earlier comment of a Mac user losing a save, haven't had an issue with that so far. I'm 99.97% sure this game isn't trying to give me malware
(hehe game reference)On to the review, just finished my first play through yesterday and I LOVE this game!! It delivered much more than I expected, I felt it was more than just a simple dating sim, even though I chose one character to romance I was invested in every one of them, and want to try every route, it goes beyond what I expected, and I found the game very relatable as I felt life has been throwing bad things at me lately like the main character, it felt very realistic and relatable even if it is the future/an alternate future. I love the art style, the designs, the voice acting, I like that the characters talk out their full lines sometimes too. I love that different choices are part of different personality traits and I played to what I felt I would say in real life in most situations.
Honestly my only complaint is just wishing there were more hair style options and more than one outfit, though I understand that they may be because your character is included in cutscene artwork, which you don't usually see in other games like this as far as I'm aware, it makes sense since I assume it makes it easier to create artwork and program simpler designs. It doesn't take away from gameplay so if anyone is reading this who hasn't played yet don't let that keep you from playing! It's so much fun!
There's so many more positive things I could say but I don't wanna post spoilers. Once I can afford to I'll likely buy this game again full price.
Enjoying the game it's really cute... but at the kids party, I spent the entire time freaking out internally, being alone with mikey opens ups so much liability...
I work with children, I understood their fear of a birthday party though.
And Graham Stark is a voice actor??? I was so confused until I looked up who I recognized...
And then I cried.
I think I'm just going to keep editing this post as I play...
Hi there, when do you plan to add more steam keys on your game page?
I really, really enjoyed this game.
I got Arcade Spirits in the BLM bundle but I enjoyed it so much I went ahead and bought it again just to show my appreciation.
The characters, the story, everything about this game was blast to play. I love the way the different traits change your personality and the story.
When I saw Stefan Gagne's name (who I recognized from some of the most memorable Neverwinter Nights mods I ever played) I expected something different, and this exceeded my expectations.
I really liked all the routes (although I have to admit Ashley is my fav...NB rep for the win) but also I appreciate that they thought to include an Aro\Ace route. Thumbs up!
Also, after seeing what was needed to unlock it, I can't believe I found the hidden romance option by myself. :)
Can't wait for The New Challengers!
I'm getting "There are no keys available at this time, try again later" when I try to redeem my Steam key :/
I've been hungry to play this game since I played the demo at the PAX Indie Megabooth last year. It's like 5x as good as I could have possibly hoped. I laughed, I cried, I got really horny, the things all good media should do. Thank you for introducing me to my one true love, QueenBee. I also really love how inclusive this game is. I wish I had my own Iris, cause I could really use and AI that would help me get my dream job and also help me get laid. It made me believe, even if only for a couple of hours, that I could make a difference.
I only played it once through - planning on doing every route at some point - and I love the game!
When I started playing this game, I didn't expect the emotions I would have from it. I love the characters and the story. I loved seeing human nonbinary characters (plural!) just casually accepted. I enjoyed the art and the music. I have already recommended it to several of my friends. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Just finished doing every route (and may go back to do every route again with Flirty First Impressions turned on. I'm a timid soul! I decided to go slow burn on my first playthrough! But Flirty seemed like the way to go with Teo, whom I saved for last, and DANG.)
This game was delightful. Both as a fun witty workplace romance, and as a call to stop coasting and try to live for something more than survival. Which... sounds like a lot to read into a romantic comedy. But the protagonist's depression lethargy and desperate need for a kick in the pants towards something better... hit uncomfortably close to home at the moment.
ASIDE FROM A TIMELY LIFE MESSAGE, the character designs are gorgeous, the UI aesthetic is delightful, and I loved how much you could customize your experience. Not only in terms of the MC's appearance and pronouns, but also in things like the aforementioned Flirty First Impressions toggle. I can play through the game breathlessly ogling and flirting, or play it cool slow burn, or play it pure platonic! I love that I can tailor it to my comfort levels this way (or play it every which way to see all the different ways dialogue can play out).
I got this in the bundle, like so many others, but I am one hundred percent ready to pay full price for the sequel when it comes out. Quarter up!
Great cast of characters, great plot, great art, great music, great voice acting, literally everything about this game is awesome! I really like all the choices you have and how impactful they feel when you're making them. Thanks for making this game!
I cannot even begin to tell you how highly I hold this game
, and that's not just because there's a severe lack of games where you can choose to go by non-binary pronouns. I've been waiting since it fully came out to get it, and was happily surprised to see that it was in the bundle I recently purchased. I was expecting a cute arcade driven dating sim visual novel (which was enough for me, because there's nothing I love more than arcades and dating sims), but frankly I got so much more than that. I got characters (not just love interests) with depth who I grew to be emotionally connected with, a game showcasing a mental health journey with highs and lows similar to my own (something I've never had before), a game built around my choices and personality, a game where I was never shamed for my choices- where I didn't feel like one wrong dialogue option would destroy everything I had worked for, and an amazing, surprising found family trope. Arcade Spirits is more than I ever thought I could ask for in a gamein an experience, and honestly I can't recommend it enough. If you're on the edge about buying this because you're not that into dating sims or because you think it'll be too cliche, please do buy it, because it's far more than either of those things. It's far more, even, than the sum of its parts.Thank you for this beautiful experience.
The art and voice acting are stellar, the characters and overall story are compelling and worth of your time. Plus, the protagonist is well defined, and their experience also adresses mental health issues, in a way that
hit way too close to homeis very interesting,and personally comforted and helped me.10/10 would recommend this 8 hours experience if you only do one route, but if you want to experience all the characters to their fullest, and the story in different ways you can easily double (maybe triple ? I dunno math) this length.
This game is incredible and very very worth playing. It's a decently long game, it took me around 8 hours to finish (and I've only gotten one ending so far). There are many different romance options and choices through out the game. This gives it a lot of variety and I think helps make the experience very customizable fulfilling for the different people who play it.
What I enjoyed most about Arcade Spirits was that it balanced romance and the story very well. I found the story to be very well written and engaging. The romance took a secondary role to the story, but I found the romance to also be fulfilling. You had many opportunities to go on dates and spend time with your person and the dialogue was well written and had a lot of heart.
Here are some other things I liked about the game
All and all a very good game, it's clear how much heart and work went into it and it's a very special game that's worth playing.
I'm obsessed with this game!
Absolutely love the game!
Nice game, but would be good if have some real arcades to play.
oooh i loved that Naomi *sigh*, i loved the references to things like Gallagher and The Warriors too XD and i liked being able to 'play' POLYBIUS lol... my only real qualm was with the character creation, more hairstyle and clothing options would have been nice, but in all fairness i guess with a lot of these types of games you're just given a character you can't customize... otherwise a refreshing retro-futurist romance VS :)
All I've ever wanted to do was simp for an arcade technician. This game let me realize my dream ;)