Volcano Princess

A game where you play as a single-father raising his daughter.(ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙)

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Hours/Mins played: 30.6 hours

SNUG Rating:

S(ound) - 8/10

N(arrative) - 10/10

U(ser experience) - 8/10

G(raphics) - 9/10

Overall rating: 8.75/10

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Sound:

The music in this game ranges from soft to melancholic to dramatic, adding to the experience of the game. Very good variety, however, I personally felt that the volume can be balanced a little bit better because on days I do decide to fight monsters, I tend to get jumpscared a little. The music doesn't have much of a wow-factor either but still very good nonetheless.

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Narrative:

There is many variations to the storyline as this parenting-sim acts more as a choose-your-own-adventure type of game. You can decide which route you want to go to, from diving into the main lore and true ending or pursuing a romantic life with the partner of choice for your daughter. The overall plot is very interesting and filled with tension and twists.

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User experience:

The game utilises a simple point-and-click mechanic and is fairly simple to navigate. The tutorial explains only the necessities, leaving the rest for you to learn and explore. The UI can appear to be a bit overwhelming for some due to it's ratio of buttons : vision field, though I think it is fine for me. The stats system is quite difficult, especially for the first-run, however the game gives you opportunities to upgrade for your next runs so you can accomplish the harder 6-star endings.

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Graphics:

The graphics consists of simple 2D illustrations similar to the anime/cartoon art style with a few visual novel elements. Not much to say besides how it is mainly more pop than realistic visuals. Quite pleasing, especially with the visuals during important events, though personally I do find the colour scheme tends to lead towards a more warm yellow tone.

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