Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Difficulty – Easy
Theme – 9/10
Fun/Enjoyment – 8/10
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action by Sukeban Games is very unique visual novel game set in a futuristic cyberpunk world. However, even with technology as advanced as it is in the future – the people still have their problems. You follow Jill, a bartender at the bar VA-11 Hall-A in Glitch City – one of the most innovative cities in the world.
I am no stranger to visual novel games, so what really grabbed me for VA-11 Hall-A was the cyberpunk theme. There are not many games out there that embrace this genre well, let alone a visual novel. The vibe was 100% there with the theme and with it the type of feelings you would feel sitting at a bar. I found myself either sipping a cup of tea or cracking open a can of beer to enjoy and complement the experience. There is a large library of music that you can change per day to alter the ambiance that the bar would provide for it’s customers. There are a lot of bangers in this one guys, especially if you are a fan of video game music like myself.
The biggest impact from this game is that I found myself invested in all of the characters that came to drink at the bar. You learn bit by bit about them everyday to paint a picture of who they are and how they will grow as a person as time passes. This game is not at all shy with the dark themes, which I love. Not to mention! Of course since you are a bartender, you get to learn about what type of drinks they prefer as you try and maneuver the encounters by mixing up and serving exactly what they need. This made the interactions really adorable, fun and unique.
If you are looking for an experience, I can definitely say I enjoyed this game to the point where I would recommend it to others. That being said, I do not think it is for everyone. You first need be into visual novels and second into a futuristic-fantasy theme such as this. Worth a try if you think it’s your genre!
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