The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of visual novels and bittersweet fairy tales looking for a focused, beautifully illustrated one-sitting story.: Its gorgeous living picture book aesthetic and moving musical score frame a surprisingly poignant narrative about growing up, sacrifice, and the illusion of eternal happiness. Tradeoff: It is a strictly linear kinetic novel with zero interactive choices, voice acting, or branch paths, lasting under two hours.
What it does best
A storybook visual identity unlike other visual novels
A bittersweet fairy tale that stays with you
Music that makes the fairy tale feel real
What might put you off
Very short and completely linear
No voice acting or gallery mode
The setup
What you are walking into
Written by the prolific author "Alissyn Rievegh" in her early 20's, "Mhakna Gramura and Fairy Bell" (Mhakna for short) was her foray into the children's novel genre and has been a hit classic in the Alliance ever since it's initial release. Now, the first time ever, the original text has been translated into Japanese and English and art, fully restored by ALICE IN DISSONANCE and Sekai Project.
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