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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  1. denpakei
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    By far one of the best visual novels out there, both the art and the music are outstanding, and it's rare to find writing so solid and compelling in this medium. Its aesthetic and the quality of the story also make it a great title for all sorts of newcomers to the visual novel medium. I can't wait to find out what the developers have in store next.
  2. the_harbinger
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This is, hands down, the best visual novel I've ever read. The music, the atmosphere, and the characters themselves all come together in a beautiful tale. Everything is perfect.
  3. noodlecake
    Apr 17, 2021
    3
    Having just finished the absolutely phenomenal Danganronpa series and the very good Raging Loop I was looking for another visual novel to scratch that itch.

    I had heard good things about this. The art style was nice. Thought I would give it a go. It's basically an anthology of stories set in a mysterious mansion with a history of tragedies. The first story was really promising! In    Having just finished the absolutely phenomenal Danganronpa series and the very good Raging Loop I was looking for another visual novel to scratch that itch.

    I had heard good things about this. The art style was nice. Thought I would give it a go.

    It's basically an anthology of stories set in a mysterious mansion with a history of tragedies.

    The first story was really promising! In isolation I'd say it was a really good 7 or 8 out if 10. After that, however, is where things really started to fall apart. Every story follows a similar pattern after that. It's all written in the manner of a 14 year old who's not good at writing. I don't know if it's just due to the bad translation but it was next to unbearable.

    There were scenes that went on for way to long where a character would have one opinion and the other character would be trying to change that opinion. The scene would basically be one character saying "I'm going to do x" over and over and the other character would be saying "No. Please don't do that. Do y instead." and they would repeat this over and over and over and over and over to the point where I was just skipping through to the end of the scene where the character did inevitably change their mind.

    Because I had heard such good things about it I persevered hoping that at some point it would get good... But it never did. It never did. To see this averaging 100 on critic reviews on Metacritic is completely ludicrous. They must be on crack.    … Expand
  4. Fallenx
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    I didn't like it at all. Story was very boring and this game has hardly any actual gameplay. Not recommending to actual gamers.
  5. MrSmackdown
    Apr 16, 2021
    2
    Mediocre at best. And that's being nice.
    Can't recommend it, don't waste your time.
  6. jjinheaven
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    A very touching AVG
    Can immerse every player who has played
    She is worth 100/100, everyone should try this game
  7. Emilyid
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    The console version has more content than the PC version, and there is a chapter with a complete voice. I prefer this version.
  8. CyrusJannis
    May 27, 2021
    10
    This game is simply fantastic. I'm not sure it's a perfect game but on of the best visual novels I have ever read. If you're looking for a very interactive experience (ala Danganrompa, this is not for you). If you are looking for a fantastic story, buy this.
  9. hidexmian
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Worth your time, one of the best stories you'll ever read, plus great music and visuals.
  10. RyuzumiSama
    May 28, 2021
    10
    I've played this VN about half a year ago and I still think about it every day. I listen to the soundtrack (which is on Spotify--I highly recommend it) often and it throws me back into the world of The House in Fata Morgana. I recall when I first experienced the story I was baffled like many others about the nature of the VN. There are very few choices and no voiced lines, but afterI've played this VN about half a year ago and I still think about it every day. I listen to the soundtrack (which is on Spotify--I highly recommend it) often and it throws me back into the world of The House in Fata Morgana. I recall when I first experienced the story I was baffled like many others about the nature of the VN. There are very few choices and no voiced lines, but after sitting and reading through the first couple of hours I realized that the story worked best this way. There are no mundane choices giving the player a false sense of control. In this case, we are observers to the story as it plays out. In retrospect, I think the story is masterfully conveyed. I had my mouth glued to the floor as the mysteries unraveled themselves one by one in this tragic tale. It's hard to express the amount of love I have for this game without spoiling anything, so all I can recommend is to sit back, relax, and let yourself get absorbed into the world.… Expand
  11. Azmodeus
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    "These are not your tragedies and, because they are not yours, you observe while holding onto your self and sanity. However, we will soon be seeing your tragedies; your pain, your torment, the secrets and memories you tried so hard to forget and bury. Will your mind keep its sanity or will you be swallowed by the darkness?"

    The House in Fata Morgana is a Grand Guignol of the highest    "These are not your tragedies and, because they are not yours, you observe while holding onto your self and sanity. However, we will soon be seeing your tragedies; your pain, your torment, the secrets and memories you tried so hard to forget and bury. Will your mind keep its sanity or will you be swallowed by the darkness?"

    The House in Fata Morgana is a Grand Guignol of the highest order. The story is cut from the finest cloth and the characters are human to the core. This is a story that surpasses the Count of Monte Cristo, Brothers Karamazov, and every work of fiction I have read thus far.
    Not only is the writing superb, but it is paired with a haunting musical score and an art style that is as indistinct and hazy as the Fata Morgana itself.

    This is a story of human tragedy born out of human nature. Tragedies spring from the lies we tell ourselves, the lies we tell others, the preconceptions we hold so dearly, the expectations of family and society, and finally the unalterable nature of birth and the tragedies that come from genetics.
    There are no fairy tales here. No character truly and utterly evil and no character truly pure and good. Any such thing you may encounter is merely a fabrication. A lie meant to keep you from the truth.
    This story lays bare the raw pain and torment a human can inflict upon another. It explores these torments with tact and finesse to lead you down a long and grueling journey in search of truth.

    What are the circumstances behind these tragedies? Can one person's perspective really tell the complete story?

    The story rejects convention and the constraints of genre. It is true literature that seeks to convey messages and truths through its words. It accomplishes this goal so very well. it shows you a range of human behavior, relationships, and emotion born about through shared pain and extreme circumstances. A hatred that spans the centuries, and a love that spans equally long.

    In going down this journey, I wish to convey words of advice.
    As this is a visual novel, you will be asked to make choices so:
    Do not avert your eyes from the truth. Even if the past holds nothing but pain, secrets must be revealed, the story must be told, and only then can an honest dialogue and communication begin.
    You are hungry, thirsty......weary. As you limp across the path, the trees open up and.... as if from another reality....... a mansion looms before you. Something in the air seems indistinct or unreal. But you knock on the door.... to the House in Fata Morgana.    … Expand
  12. Arthass04
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There were few little flaws mainly at the end of the story (for example I didn't liked when it turned into semi-comedy scenes with Georges painting - it just felt out of place, not blending well with overall game atmosphere) and also some scenes were overdone like too much of "aah aaaa haaa" especially in "Beast" story which in my opinion was the worst overall.
    Anyway, in general it was quite great experience. The story was mysterious and held in suspense. It stimulates to analyze tiny bits of hints and theoretize about the true nature of bizzare situation you've end up after you lost all memories about who you are and past events. The very ending was kind of predictable though.    … Expand
  13. gcar4525
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    I absolutely loved this. What an incredible tale of tragedy and layered consequences of selfish actions. The story is a slow burn and takes a bit of time to set the stage, but really comes with the gut punches in the fourth act. I don't want to spoil anything, so just strap in and let this game enrapture you.
  14. Manuchimso
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    So I saw that this game had a score of 100/100 and it really intrigued me so I picked up the game. I just finished playing door 7 and I can confidently say that this game is already a masterpiece even though I haven't even finished it yet. This is actually the first visual novel I've ever played and I couldn't be happier. So yeah you should definitely play this game trust me its good.
  15. Zirro96
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really well done visual novel, I was interested the whole time while playing this game!!!… Expand
  16. shcgzb
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Play the game, and you shall find the 10 rating that you didn’t know exist in your soul.
  17. rohithbdg
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    My favorite VN of all time

    Fata is a story about humanity, in a way. What makes people commit the actions they commit, how we influence others, and how we're influenced, and how we learn to love, to open up, to accpet others into our lives, and most importantly, finding it within ourselves to understand each other. Fata does this to such a great extent, in a way that doesn't feel cliched    My favorite VN of all time


    Fata is a story about humanity, in a way. What makes people commit the actions they commit, how we influence others, and how we're influenced, and how we learn to love, to open up, to accpet others into our lives, and most importantly, finding it within ourselves to understand each other. Fata does this to such a great extent, in a way that doesn't feel cliched or in a way that feels forced. Throughout the course of it, you see the worst of people, and yet you see what causes "the worst" in them. There's never something as simple as "good and evil", and people never are under those two labels. People are people, because we are forged by others, whether good and bad. It's an incredibly potent message, and its amplified so well through the protagonist, who experiences this through their own character journey and through others, and how they begin to open up, and cause others to open up at the same time, and allow them to understand others.    … Expand
  18. tragicerror
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Fantastic plot without visible holes, everything has been completely explained. I had a great time to read this VN. Definitely recommended
  19. 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
  20. Jaymageck
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    One of the most powerful stories you'll experience in any medium. Yes there's little to no gameplay, but that's not what you're here for. You're here for a tale that'll stick with you for the rest of your life.
  21. sasha333131
    May 31, 2021
    10
    This is literally the best story I've ever read/watched.The music is very nice too which makes the atmosphere of deep sadness very emotional.
    The House in Fata Morgana deserves this score!
  22. Aryan23
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Genuine peak fiction and the best experience of all time. Unrivalled characters and story, fantastic OST and insane variety of themes.
  23. buntaichou
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    While it is weird to consider this game a "game," it is by far the most beautiful work of fiction I have ever laid eyes upon. Beautiful visually, beautiful musically, and beautiful in its story-telling. There's so much content as well. I felt connected to every character by the end, truly, even the ones that I didn't like at the beginning. Also, for someone with trauma, this game wasWhile it is weird to consider this game a "game," it is by far the most beautiful work of fiction I have ever laid eyes upon. Beautiful visually, beautiful musically, and beautiful in its story-telling. There's so much content as well. I felt connected to every character by the end, truly, even the ones that I didn't like at the beginning. Also, for someone with trauma, this game was INCREDIBLY cathartic. The lessons it teaches about emotional vulnerability, forgiveness, and so many other mental health topics is profound, to say the least. I beat the PS4 version of this game in 2019 and have not stopped thinking about it since. The switch version is even better, easily the best VN on the system. While there are not as many choices as in other visual novels, the choices that do occur actually matter and lead to endings much more directly. People have likely complained that there's no voice acting so you have to actually READ (gasp!) the text, but 1.) most of the soundtrack has vocals, and 2.) voice acting would actually ruin some of the suspense.
    Anyway, tldr, this game is the most amazing thing I've seen in a long, long time. If you want to support a small and passionate indie dev team and a female head writer, get this game.    … Expand
  24. KentouKanami
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    I you DID complete this VN at least 2 times, you will turn back to give 10 scores like me.
  25. reshirama
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    an almost perfect visual novel experience. it touched me deeply, shook me to my core and left me feeling seen and sad. a melancholy affair, i felt joy, despair, anger, hatred, delight and catharsis going through it. it handles the vast majority of its heavy, heavy subject matters with grace and respect that most media barely puts in the time for. the music is incredible, the characters arean almost perfect visual novel experience. it touched me deeply, shook me to my core and left me feeling seen and sad. a melancholy affair, i felt joy, despair, anger, hatred, delight and catharsis going through it. it handles the vast majority of its heavy, heavy subject matters with grace and respect that most media barely puts in the time for. the music is incredible, the characters are incredible, the story is intense, violent and as dark as pitch. it’s also a wonderfully hopeful story about redemption and forgiveness. what a journey. PLEASE do look at the trigger warnings going into it. it is a dark game.… Expand
  26. 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!
  27. wiike
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    “Or perchance the true shape of the world is visible only through the White-Haired Girl's sightless eyes.”
    An absolute masterpiece of VN, definately worth a try.
  28. Kakadu
    May 1, 2021
    10
    This is a perfect masterpiece. Absolutely perfect. Best VN ever, absolute must play.
  29. peipei1113
    May 3, 2021
    9
    This is my first visual novel and I genuinely enjoyed it. The story is intense and touchy, with quite a bit of twists. The character development and story build-up are top-notch. Music fits the scenes very well and are quite memorable and beautiful that I started listening to the OST on Youtube. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't enjoy reading. There is literally no combat/actions inThis is my first visual novel and I genuinely enjoyed it. The story is intense and touchy, with quite a bit of twists. The character development and story build-up are top-notch. Music fits the scenes very well and are quite memorable and beautiful that I started listening to the OST on Youtube. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't enjoy reading. There is literally no combat/actions in the game. All you do is reading so make sure you know what you are getting into.… Expand
  30. Hopelessly
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Probably my favorite visual novel I've read yet. Gorgeous art with absolutely amazing music that always managed to only enhance the mood of the story. I also love the way it takes full advantage of the medium in certain parts to give the reader hints as to what is really going on in the story.

    While most of the twists did surprise me, even the few times I saw a twist coming, it still    Probably my favorite visual novel I've read yet. Gorgeous art with absolutely amazing music that always managed to only enhance the mood of the story. I also love the way it takes full advantage of the medium in certain parts to give the reader hints as to what is really going on in the story.

    While most of the twists did surprise me, even the few times I saw a twist coming, it still managed to catch me by surprise in how it pulled it off.

    if you like visual novels, do yourself a favor and read this one. I first played the Steam version over three years ago now and it's stuck with me enough that I couldn't wait to get my hands on this version as well.    … Expand
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  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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