Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Visual Novel
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Sekai Project
- Publishers: IDHAS Studios
Rising Angels: Reborn (2014) Review
Rising Angels: Reborn is a sci-fi visual novel developed by Studio e.go! and published by Sekai Project. It was released on Windows in 2014. The game follows the story of a group of young people who are chosen to pilot giant robots called “Rising Angels” to fight against an alien invasion.
The game’s story is well-written and engaging, with interesting characters and a complex plot. The player is able to make choices that affect the story’s outcome, and there are multiple endings depending on the choices made.
The gameplay is simple but effective. The player reads through the story and makes choices at various points. These choices can affect the story’s outcome, as well as the relationships between the characters.
The art in Rising Angels: Reborn is beautiful, with detailed character sprites and backgrounds. The music is also very good, with a mix of orchestral and electronic tracks that fit the game’s atmosphere perfectly.
Overall, Rising Angels: Reborn is an excellent visual novel with a compelling story, interesting characters, and beautiful art and music. It is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Story
The story of Rising Angels: Reborn is set in the year 2044. Earth has been invaded by an alien race known as the Zentradi. The Zentradi are a powerful and technologically advanced race, and they have quickly overwhelmed the Earth’s defenses.
In a last-ditch effort to save the planet, the United Nations creates a new weapon: the Rising Angels. The Rising Angels are giant robots that are piloted by young people who have been chosen for their psychic abilities.
The player takes control of one of these young pilots, and must team up with the other pilots to fight against the Zentradi and save the Earth.
Gameplay
The gameplay in Rising Angels: Reborn is simple but effective. The player reads through the story and makes choices at various points. These choices can affect the story’s outcome, as well as the relationships between the characters.
The game also features some light strategy elements. The player must choose which Rising Angels to deploy into battle, and must also manage their resources carefully.
Characters
The characters in Rising Angels: Reborn are well-developed and interesting. Each character has their own unique personality and motivations, and the player quickly comes to care about them.
The main characters in the game are:
- Akira Asagi: The protagonist of the game. Akira is a young man who is chosen to pilot the Rising Angel, “Valkyrie.” Akira is a kind and compassionate person, but he is also determined to fight for what is right.
- Hikari Kagura: Akira’s childhood friend and fellow Rising Angel pilot. Hikari is a cheerful and optimistic person, but she is also strong and determined.
- Takeru Aoi: Another Rising Angel pilot. Takeru is a serious and focused person, but he also has a strong sense of justice.
- Makoto Kiryu: The leader of the Rising Angels. Makoto is a skilled and experienced pilot, and he is also a wise and compassionate leader.
- Miyuki Takamiya: A scientist who works with the Rising Angels. Miyuki is a brilliant scientist, but she is also kind and caring.
Art and Music
The art in Rising Angels: Reborn is beautiful, with detailed character sprites and backgrounds. The character designs are unique and expressive, and the backgrounds are lush and atmospheric.
The music in Rising Angels: Reborn is also very good, with a mix of orchestral and electronic tracks that fit the game’s atmosphere perfectly. The music is both stirring and emotional, and it helps to create a truly immersive experience.
Conclusion
Rising Angels: Reborn is an excellent visual novel with a compelling story, interesting characters, and beautiful art and music. It is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10