The House in Fata Morgana - Dreams of the Revenants Edition -

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 860 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 118 out of 860

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  1. Dal987
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    the house in fata morgana is one of the most beautiful video game stories ever if not the most beautiful story, a perfect story accompanied by human and realistic characters, a perfect soundtrack, the best ever.
  2. Vikii821
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Make no mistake this is a visual novel. There should be no misconceptions about buying this with anything else in mind. The story when you invest past the introductions will blow your mind. It brings out emotions and feelings that I quite frankly haven't felt in a long time. It is one of a kind.
  3. ejoseph
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I want the developers over this game to create another masterpiece. I didn’t think I could enjoy a visual novel but I loved the storytelling and art in this. Story is top-tier.
  4. Rencgj
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best story i ever read period and i felt robbed paying only 60 dllrs for this.
    i wish i could give moire money sice it doesnt let you down in any categorie,
    story,music,plotwists, after youre done you will remember that its not the destination its the journey since i didnt want this game to end.
  5. soujijiji
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Congratulations (or sorry) The House in Fata Morgana for being the only game that has Jacopo Fatamorgana in it.
  6. h2theizzo
    May 18, 2023
    0
    trash game trash game trash game trash game trash game trash game trash game trash game
  7. aavuo
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    I couldn't possibly find the right words to properly describe just how good this story was. I started it because someone said that at some point, "it was better than berserk's best", which I could hardly believe but I trusted the opinion, so I decided to check the game out. By the end, I could not believe just how well everything fell into place and how emotionally powerful of a storyI couldn't possibly find the right words to properly describe just how good this story was. I started it because someone said that at some point, "it was better than berserk's best", which I could hardly believe but I trusted the opinion, so I decided to check the game out. By the end, I could not believe just how well everything fell into place and how emotionally powerful of a story everything truly was. The best part about it though, in my opinion, was that every character felt human, which I believe is exactly what they were going for in the first place. Never once did I think, "this doesn't make sense" or "no one would ever react this way", and each character also had their own hopes, desires, faults, etc, that were all too human as well. All in all, an exceptional story that I truly enjoyed.… Expand
  8. nep321
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    Excellent story, although convoluted at times. It's over a year since I finished this "game" and it has definitely been memorable.
  9. Rundio
    Apr 3, 2023
    8
    This game is an exceptional visual novel that has captivated me from start to finish.

    The art style is stunning, and the story is rich with emotion and depth. The characters are well-developed, and their journeys are thoughtfully crafted. The music is hauntingly beautiful and perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game.
  10. MoMAUT
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Ever since I read The Sandman, I'd been wanting more to scratch my itch, and while the new Sandman universe titles are decent... THIS, this right here is PERFECTION, I wouldn't say that its like The Sandman or not but it scratches that itch perfectly. If you've read the original sandman, the comic series or the novel, not the audiobook or netflix adaptation then This game scratches thatEver since I read The Sandman, I'd been wanting more to scratch my itch, and while the new Sandman universe titles are decent... THIS, this right here is PERFECTION, I wouldn't say that its like The Sandman or not but it scratches that itch perfectly. If you've read the original sandman, the comic series or the novel, not the audiobook or netflix adaptation then This game scratches that itch perfectly. Its not for everyone, just like some people I know didnt like the Sandman comic, it's crazy I know but this game is perfection and one of the best things about it, is that you get to play its sequel which is just as good if not more. The story is pure art, if i was a painting, if it was a painting it would be that 10 million dollar painting that can make people cry just by looking at it. Its is going to go down as one of the best written pieces of fiction ever created alongside the greats if only in the hearts of the 15 people who actually played it. How did this game even manage to get so little recognition is beyond me, its honestly an ACHIEVEMENT that something THIS good is so poorly recognized… Expand
  11. miZu_gamebigboy
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Ta gra mnie zachwyca. Za trzecim podejściem przebiłem się przez ścianę dzielącą mnie od tego tytułu i kurde szczęka opada mi co rusz. Odrzucał mnie styl graficzny, ale pasuje jak ulał. Muzyka jest fenomenalna. Historia zapiera dech w piersiach.
  12. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    This game is a complete and utter disaster, failure, stinky **** of a game. If one of my friends says that his favourite game is this i would hire a hitman to kill them because they don’t deserve to live anymore.
  13. Thanos_e-girl
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    Boring, horrible, ugly, overrated, **** everybody that likes this game, THIS IS PURE OVERRATED TRASH
  14. Deanadzhari
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Best game with the best story' i ever played, the music the story the graphic 10 out of 10
  15. kumicho-m
    Dec 23, 2022
    4
    同じ系統のシナリオだと「告白」の方が面白い。
    全体的に長くてだれる。
  16. gboiani
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    If you are not familiar with visual novels, it's important to be aware that this is not a videogame in the traditional sense - there is virtually no gameplay. Think of it more as a book with images and sound. You will be doing A LOT of reading.

    That being said, this is the best book I have ever read in my life. I can say with 100% honesty that no other work of fiction has ever made me    If you are not familiar with visual novels, it's important to be aware that this is not a videogame in the traditional sense - there is virtually no gameplay. Think of it more as a book with images and sound. You will be doing A LOT of reading.

    That being said, this is the best book I have ever read in my life. I can say with 100% honesty that no other work of fiction has ever made me cry this much. It's also the first videogame EVER that, on the same day that I finished it, I immediately started a new game to replay it all again. Seriously, please read this, and stick with it for a while because it starts a bit slow.    … Expand
  17. Coyotegirl26
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Just stunning . I got goosebumps playing this. I even cried at times. Artwork and music create a surreal atmosphere that you have to experience. Just wow!
  18. giannis2001
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Pure perfection.. I have played a fair amount of Visual Novels and honestly I find this one to be upright excellence. The writting is poetic. The plot is flawless and incredibly well-thought with some serious plot twists. The game touches human sentiment to a huge scale, which makes the characters and most situations in game unforgettable. The artsyle is outstanding, fitting perfectlyPure perfection.. I have played a fair amount of Visual Novels and honestly I find this one to be upright excellence. The writting is poetic. The plot is flawless and incredibly well-thought with some serious plot twists. The game touches human sentiment to a huge scale, which makes the characters and most situations in game unforgettable. The artsyle is outstanding, fitting perfectly with the theme. And the soundtrack is just exceptional. I could even say it is some of the few I find that good in games. You have to read this masterpiece.… Expand
  19. RykerR
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Truly the most powerful, poignant, and well executed narrative in all of the fiction I’ve encountered. An absolutely essential experience.
  20. PPko
    Sep 30, 2022
    5
    Having finally reached a proper ending, I'm left with very mixed feelings.
    It started off nicely with enough mystery and intrigue to reel me in. The writing was a bit stilted but didn't bother me at first. The story, at its core, is truly compelling. The way the seemingly unconnected stories slowly unravel and interweave is incredibly impressive but there is so much redundancy and    Having finally reached a proper ending, I'm left with very mixed feelings.
    It started off nicely with enough mystery and intrigue to reel me in. The writing was a bit stilted but didn't bother me at first. The story, at its core, is truly compelling. The way the seemingly unconnected stories slowly unravel and interweave is incredibly impressive but there is so much redundancy and unnecessary sub-plot. I don't feel like any of the "choices" it occasionally offers do anything but sandbag the reader if unlucky enough to pick the wrong option. There are some really exciting moments, but, man, does it drag. The plentiful dialogue feels unnaturally bloated the way a lot of Japanese-translated games do. The final climax was intense and emotional. I was on the edge of my seat, tears welling up in my eyes - very moving stuff - but then it just kept going! On and on, cast credits, epilogue upon epilogue, staff credits, more epilogue. A proper narrator and a discriminating editor would have done this game so much good! It would have been better as a regular novel in my opinion.
    I went in with an open mind and tempered expectations but it was a bumpy ride for all its high points.    … Expand
  21. GameBoy0640
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    After playing the game I can still taste sh-t in my mouth this thing was so bad that if you wanted a good time might as well buy it just to break it the story is bad and my thumb is sore from pressing A so much
  22. Loosing
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    The best VN i have played!! You need to be so numb as **** to give 0-3 score like the kids in this site lol.
  23. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    terrible gameplay, this game is so lazy and is really not good it all, very boring
  24. lucinhagamer
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    this game is boring. the gameplay is not good. anything here is so bad, dont like it
  25. Anik77
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    The House In Fata Morgana is really phenomenal in every aspect.
    Intricate plot, beautiful storytelling, morally conflicting characters, great character dynamic accompanied by gorgeous art and music.

    Fata Morgana is a story about overcoming trauma, understanding each other, looking through a scene with different perspective.
  26. Meeboo
    Aug 7, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. House in the fata morgana's gothic presentation and otherworldly, Bjork-like music come together to create a unique and compelling atmosphere, however I found the characters, pacing and overall story lacking. The game is split into chapters or "doors". The first 3 doors, the worst being the 3rd, are uneventful and frankly boring. The only thing keeping me going was the mystery surrounding the Maid and titular Morgana. Things picked up with the 4th door and the the narrative plays with perspective and who each character really is in interesting and compelling ways. It should however be noted that you can entirely miss the second half of the game by not clicking on a dialogue option within 3 seconds. It doesn't warn you about this and I had to look up a walkthrough after the game abruptly came to an end. Thankfully the second half was much better than the first and kept me guessing what was going to happen next. The true ending however, of 8 possible endings, was predictable and I was left thinking "is that it?" Thematically, the story is about love and forgiveness, but neither is explored particularly originally. And most of the characters, barring Michel, are one-note. The dialogue is also extremely verbose. Characters witter on endlessly about the same topic repeatedly or about nothing consequential and drag out the run time. This is also a very long game for a visual novel, around 40 hours. Maybe my expectations were too high going into the game given the metascore. I went in expecting Shakespeare and got something good, not great, let alone a masterpiece. I stayed for the atmosphere, but would have a hard time recommending it to someone else. 6/10.… Expand
  27. Canis_Divinus
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    I will come back and write a proper review when I believe I have found the words to describe just how beautiful this game is
  28. joecadillac16
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    A story that sticks with you, like when I watched Forest Gump for the first time I knew it would be one I come back to again and never grow tired of. A story that gives you a meaningful experience and perspective like when I read past the prologue in Vinland Saga for the first time. Like all great stories and even masterpieces they are not for everyone, but at the end of it all, theseA story that sticks with you, like when I watched Forest Gump for the first time I knew it would be one I come back to again and never grow tired of. A story that gives you a meaningful experience and perspective like when I read past the prologue in Vinland Saga for the first time. Like all great stories and even masterpieces they are not for everyone, but at the end of it all, these stories did what they set out to do masterfully and The House In Fata Morgana did so in stride.

    The story in The House in Fata Morgana is an extremely impactful web woven together carefully and in a very natural and believable manner within its own narrative, allowing the many vibrant and intricate charaters that you will grow to either love, hate, or at least understand thrive within it. The characters that thrive within this story are complex, fickle, cruel, kind, weak, strong, and most of all human. Along with the masterfully done plot and characters it is coupled with a soundtrack just as impressive and used in the right way for all the right moments to help envelope you in the history of the mansion as the maid takes your hand and guides you through it, imploring you to never let go.

    The character art and backgrounds really standout in this visual novel especially among other visual novels in a great way. The style of art used compliments the story perfectly for the tone it has set, from the backgrounds to the character art.

    The additional stories included in the Dreams of Revenant edition add greatly to the base experience, with Requiem of Innocence despite being more linear in it's narrative rivaling the main story and in my opinion just as emotionally impactful.

    My hope is that you will allow the story to open the door to yourself as you open it's doors and find the same faint yet powerful sense of hope that can be found within this beautiful and grim narrative to it's climax along side the characters.    … Expand
  29. Vermoon
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    One of, if not the best stories I've experienced. Incredible soundtrack and art.
  30. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game has a annoying soundtrack and a terrible gameplay. i wonder why they make this game
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendo Life
    Dec 25, 2021
    90
    The House in Fata Morgana is over 40 hours long, and in those 40 hours, you'll maybe get to make about three decisions. It is a visual novel in the strictest sense of the word, and you must be prepared for that going in. But with a fantastic, original, slow-burn story about love, loss, hurt, forgiveness, and recovery, it's one of the best visual novels out there — and your patience will be paid off in the end.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 7, 2021
    85
    I think fans of gothic literature, visual novels and/ or engrossing stories will find something to love about this game. Just know that if you start it, you've got to reach the end to really appreciate what it has to offer. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 28]
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Jun 11, 2021
    80
    The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition is a long and finely constructed visual novel. It promises an intricate plot of suspense, intrigue and revenge for anyone willing to commit forty or more hours to the story.
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