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sweet pool

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

As madness and horror devour his world, can Youji find hope amid the nightmare? Experience a bond deeper and darker than love in this unforgettable visual novel.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Simulator, Visual Novel

Pros

  • Deep, immersive horror bl story
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Unique choice system
  • Multiple endings with emotional impact
  • Strong voice acting

Cons

  • Censorship on steam version requiring separate patch
  • No happy endings, very depressing
  • Achievement bugs with patch
  • Shorter length compared to other nitro+chiral titles
  • Some players find story confusing or slow paced

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players make choices between instinct and reason affecting story progression and endings, indicating some control over narrative direction."

  • Competence
    -2

    "Gameplay mainly involves reading and making narrative choices with limited skill challenge or variation."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players engage in multiple playthroughs to unlock different endings, showing some habitual engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player visual novel with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some creativity in narrative structure and choice system, but mostly following a scripted story."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion in a dark, surreal horror story provides escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by personal interest in horror BL visual novels."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Choice system encourages trying different endings and exploring story branches."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players discover story secrets and multiple endings through exploration of narrative paths."

  • Expression
    1

    "Limited customization but players express preferences through choices affecting story outcomes."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Highly imaginative fiction with body horror, supernatural elements, and surreal narrative."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Experience is solitary with no social or community features."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn story details and character backgrounds through multiple playthroughs."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to follow story and make choices."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Emotional engagement with characters and story creates a sense of closeness."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through unlocking multiple endings and story revelations."

  • Relaxation
    -1

    "Tense and disturbing atmosphere limits relaxation, though some find catharsis."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Strong sensory stimulation through art, music, and horror elements."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems."

  • Story
    5

    "Narrative immersion is central, with complex plot, characters, and multiple endings."

  • Strategy
    -2

    "Choices affect story but require minimal strategic thinking or planning."

  • Thrill
    4

    "Horror and suspense elements create tension and emotional thrill."

  • Value
    1

    "Generally perceived as good value for story and production quality, though some note short length."

  • Violence
    5

    "Graphic gore, body horror, and violent themes are prominent."

  • Survival
    3

    "Themes of bodily threat and mental struggle create a survival atmosphere."

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