VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action

1. Noty8udod

   Dec 26, 2021

   10

   Great story, makes you want to keep playing to find out what will happen next 10/10 would recommend

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2. Samnity

   Nov 8, 2019

   10

   Lo más importante de este juego es que no te tiene que gustar el género de novela visual para que te encante.
   
   La jugabilidad de servirLo más importante de este juego es que no te tiene que gustar el género de novela visual para que te encante.
   
   La jugabilidad de servir bebidas será monótona pero se perdona ya que el ambiente logra sumergirte en un futuro distópico de 207X en el que el humor está mezclado con temas muy serios (existencialismo, solipsismo, AI's conectadas, leyes de la robótica, el perdón y arrepentimiento, la muerte, corrupción estatal, monopolios empresariales megalómanos de innovación tecnológica). La música es espectacular. Lamentablemente hay algunos (como las AI's conectadas) que es solo un punteo superficial y no se termina de desarrollar, probablemente por falta de tiempo.
   
   Cosas buenas:
   - Gran ambiente.
   - Excelentísima música.
   - Varios personajes entrañables.
   - Temas muy maduros.
   - Buen humor.
   
   Cosas malas:
   - No tener opciones de respuestas que cambien completamente el rumbo de la conversación y la trama (hay en base a la bebida que hagas, pero es un cambio mínimo). Es bastante lineal todo salvo por cómo te hayas manejado en alguna situación para tener un final. Lamentablemente el juego hubiese dado muchísimo más de sí al tener opciones de respuesta (parece que en su nuevo juego van a mejorar un poco este aspecto).
   - Se nota que los desarrolladores hicieron los distintos finales apurados. Son casi anecdóticos.
   - Si bien lo jugué en inglés y no tuve problema, hace mucho tiempo que algunos fans hicieron una traducción en español y los desarrolladores no lo aplicaron. A mi me da igual pero hay mucha gente que le molesta y lo entiendo.
   - Jugabilidad (crear bebidas) un poquitín monótona. Pero no veo otras maneras de solucionarlo. Por eso considero importante el hecho de poder elegir respuestas ya que sino la jugabilidad se limita mucho.… Expand

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4. jcboyer515

   Jul 2, 2020

   10

   I read a couple of poor reviews, inspiring me to finally finish this game because I knew I'd be sad it was over. I actually bought this gameI read a couple of poor reviews, inspiring me to finally finish this game because I knew I'd be sad it was over. I actually bought this game sometime in late 2019 on an absolute whim, it was on sale for like $8 in the eShop. I tend to scope out other reviews just so I can verify I'm not buying some random pos, & this game seemed to have mostly good ratings. I was completely blown away! I love visual novels, & VA-11 HALL-A essentially plays out as such. If you're one of those morons that doesn't like games where interactivity is limited & likes to complain about that, I suggest playing a different game genre (like, I dunno, any other game). This is one of the most mature, relatable stories I've ever seen in my life. I was blown away by almost every character, becoming more & more interested in all their stories, all for it to come to a satisfying, bittersweet conclusion. The graphics are a clear shout-out to older games, probably 90's PC games. Mostly well rendered, the art appears as very cohesive pixels that are quite charming. In my opinion, even though everything else about this game is pretty excellent, one other thing stands out: the music. Clearly Michael Kelly (aka Garoad) played the demos or early access to this title, because he 100% nails the soundtrack. I actually felt like the music in the jukebox for VA-11 HALL-A could've really been music I'd hear at a bar in 50 years. It may seem silly saying it loud, but the music was just that spot on for me. I even listen to the ost's in my free time! I can't recommend this game enough, it's fantastic.… Expand

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5. rodericrinehart

   May 12, 2019

   9

   Just here to encourage everyone to play this game if they are even remotely interested in the genre or cyberpunk. It is very well done, prettyJust here to encourage everyone to play this game if they are even remotely interested in the genre or cyberpunk. It is very well done, pretty relaxing, makes you think and laugh, and doesn't overstay its welcome.… Expand

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6. AllySky

   May 6, 2019

   8

   VA-11 HALL-A is perhaps one of the most immersive visual novels I have ever touched. However keep in mind when buying this game, you will beVA-11 HALL-A is perhaps one of the most immersive visual novels I have ever touched. However keep in mind when buying this game, you will be tasked to do a ton of reading, if you're not into that, I suggest rethinking your purchase. However I would also recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a good story. Through out this game you will meet a lot of interesting faces, some you may like, some you may dislike, and some you will absolutely love. With each passing day you get to learn about them as they involve you in their lives, and from behind the counter you cater to their needs and help them out in any way you can. This game is quite the journey, be it heart-warming, stressful, or full of laughter, I can't recommend missing out on this title.
   
   However, I feel as though the game could have been much more, while not stepping out of the boundaries of its capabilities. A lack of special touches here and there resulted in many disappointments during the game, and the endings felt just as bad. There were even features I felt should have been added to greater expand on such a great concept. I can't justify this game in any way other then to say it's a "It's about the journey, not the destination."… Expand

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7. fbnaulin

   May 23, 2020

   4

   Cool story and characters for teenagers. Gameplay is almost non existent. Too long for its own good.

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8. faraena

   Dec 31, 2022

   1

   Cool concept, fun game mechanics and pretty art but the game is so downright misogynistic I'm unable to complete it. I knew straight away thatCool concept, fun game mechanics and pretty art but the game is so downright misogynistic I'm unable to complete it. I knew straight away that it was written by males from the sexist dialogue alone, but it also unfortunately does not feel as though you are genuinely playing a female main character. If all this was meant to be was a for-males anime-girl-fetish sim then please advertise it as such. Otherwise, hire female writers and developers. We can tell.… Expand

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