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This post was written subjectively and the information about this game is as follows:

Before we begin

This is the cat that comes back when you forget. The game I'm going to introduce this time is an indie, casual, tycoon game called 'Storm Maid'. The reason I found out about this game and started playing it was because Stove Indie had a smart demo life, and if you play the demo version of (mostly Korean) indie games and give feedback, you get Naver Pay? There, I first encountered it, and because it was fun, I participated in the funding (purchased it) and recently started playing it.
So before I get into my thoughts, let me first show you a gameplay video of this game.

Play video

review

This game made me think a lot before writing a review. I wondered if I didn't understand the game well enough, but I couldn't completely organize my thoughts even though I unlocked all the content that was released so far, and it was ambiguous to evaluate it up until now as I'm writing this. Nevertheless, from the perspective of someone who played from the demo version to version 1.0.9, my evaluation was as follows.

First, let me summarize the story of this game.

"The protagonist (player/bespectacled + otaku + pervert), whose goal is to create his own maid harem, drops out of college, borrows money from loan sharks, and helps Belle, who is in danger of being dragged onto a tuna fishing boat, turn Maid Cafe Argent (the perennial last place) into the best maid cafe."

It was possible to summarize it to that extent. It had one ending and had a light-hearted story that was easy to laugh and pass over, like the tycoon and arcade genres. It parodied many memes that are familiar in Korea, such as Undertale, One Punch Man, and the suspiciously rich Furry, so I thought it would be fun to look for them and watch the story.

Time is money

The controls of the game were simple, but they required skill as they progressed. Basically, all controls were possible with the mouse, and there were few things to press, such as selecting a table with QWEASD, confirming and skipping with F/E, and moving with WASD and arrow keys. The corresponding functions for each key were intuitive, and since it used a layout commonly used in games played with other keyboards or keyboards and mice, it was easy to get used to and the controls were simple. However, as I mentioned above, as the game progressed, the tempo of the game got faster due to upgrades and such, so I felt that I needed skill as I had to press the right keys at the right time quickly. (Since the last boss battle was a one-coin battle, I thought skill was needed in the boss battle as well.)

The way the game progresses is also simple. It's a repetition of [run a maid cafe (farming) → watch the story → engage in a sales battle → watch the story].

The game's system... is easy to enjoy, but it's a bit complicated because you have to keep a lot of things in mind when playing each game. Easy... you can make the top-tier foods (dessert, main, drink) your daily menu and play with the 6 main characters, but when playing each game, you can aim for the optimal play by thinking about the passive skill combinations for each character, the leader skill selection for a specific character, the today's menu effects, the effects of clothes and accessories, and the task rules you choose for each task.

The game's graphics were 2D, dot, animation graphics. Except for some situations, the dot graphics were so detailed and gorgeous that you'd say, "Was it possible to express this with dots?"

As for the sounds, there weren't that many (sound effects, BGM), but I didn't feel bored. Aside from that, there were some BGMs that I wanted to download separately and listen to repeatedly.

Bugs... There were various issues like bugs that would freeze the game, a specific character's leader skill image being broken, being able to wear more than 3 Today's Menus, etc., but as of version 1.0.9 when this post is being written, most of them have been resolved. Now, before I get into my thoughts, a little chat... To be exact, the reason I couldn't write a review right away even after seeing the ending of the game was because 'the pros and cons coexisted so it was hard to evaluate.' It was a fun but boring, flashy but disappointing game.

-merit-

1. Fun (story, basic game, etc.)

- It was literally fun. If you notice, it was a fun game that you didn't even realize how much time passed, like 30 minutes or an hour.

- To be more specific, the main content was basically repeating what was done at the beginning, such as placing the right maid at the right table and playing the mini-games that came out from time to time. The main game was well-made to fit the tycoon genre, and it maintained the right amount of tension in different ways from beginning to end, so I was able to play it while it was fun (although a little boring).

-The story was also one of the reasons I kept playing the game. The story, which seemed to have a couple spoonfuls of what is called a crazy emotion, along with various parodies, was funny even though I knew what kind of atmosphere it would lead to.

For example, if a guest extends their stay, they wave a glow stick (a maid's intention to empty out the remaining balance in her bank account).

2. Direction (including graphics)

- In a way, it was a part that was related to fun. It was literally fun to watch.

- Due to the nature of dot graphics, if you make a mistake, it can look dirty and you can't see important parts (like not seeing a bullet flying, having difficulty distinguishing enemies, or not being able to figure out what you're doing), but this game doesn't have any of that, and the dots are so cute, flashy, and detailed that you'll think, "They implemented this with dots?" It was fun to look at while playing the game.

-disadvantage-

1. Content (Fun) → [Additional items scheduled in order from May 2025 to December 2025 according to the roadmap]

-As I said above, it was so much fun that I didn't even realize how much time had passed, but at the same time, I often felt like there was something missing while playing the game.

- Since there are only four minigames in the main content, Maid Cafe Operation: Drawing with Ketchup, Taking a Picture with a Maid, Shaking a Shake, and Guessing What You Imagine, it felt repetitive. (I was personally even more disappointed when one of the minigames in the demo version was removed because the game was said to be too long.)

- You can walk around the town, but the things you can interact with are very limited and only progress the story, like buying clothes, furniture, or taking a taxi to the finals venue, so it feels like there's a lack of content.

The SD characters have good expressions and direction, but the standing illustrations are just plain bright.

2. Some direction omissions (maid illustration expressions) → [Scheduled for revision in September 2025 according to the roadmap]

- As mentioned in the advantages above, this game was fun to watch because it had cute and lovely graphics and at the same time had flashy productions despite being dot graphics. However, I thought that some of the productions were missing or insufficient in parts where they appeared infrequently but had a large proportion.

- For example, there were standing illustrations that appeared during conversations (when the story progressed), such as the one where they were smiling brightly even though they were clearly being dragged away by loan sharks (in the case of SD characters, they were dragged away while crying), and the character who wore an eyepatch over his left eye when standing on the right but wore an eyepatch over his right eye when standing on the left, etc. These are characters that you don't see very often while playing the game, but I thought it was a shame that they ruined the immersion in a section that had such a large proportion as the story, which is one of the reasons that make this game worth playing.

finish

Let me wrap it up. It was fun, but it was a disappointing game as of now. The basic game framework was fun, and the story was interesting, so I had fun playing without realizing how much time had passed. However, the fact that there was practically no content outside of the main game, and the parts that were missing during important moments such as the story were disappointing. I think the developer is aware of these parts (shortcomings), and since it is written in the update roadmap that they will add/modify them, I think it is a game that you should buy first and wait to play, or buy later after a certain amount of updates have been made.

Thank you~

Anyway, if we hit our heads and reset our memories, won't a new system come out tomorrow?

Following the last Ado World Tour ticket
I got one more tour ticket
Hahaha
Right now, I'm a little excited because it's D-2 before my child comes to Korea...
Who is that old man and is he doing an Asian tour?

This is Kitani Tatsuya who sang the song "Where the Blue Lives" from Jujutsu Kaisen Kaiyoku and Jade Festival, featuring Gojoham
Actually, I wasn't going to go because I was late with the ticketing.
Because I ended up getting a regular price for the standing 30s...
I can't stand this....
Next time, Boundy will visit Korea...
Yorushika visits Korea...
Kenshi Jae visits Korea...
Nanao Akari is back in Korea...
I'm praying
It's a shame that Kenshi couldn't come to Korea.

Hello, today I'm here with something short and sweet.

The training event rewards are available until today.

You must not forget to receive it!!!!!

No matter how bad things are with LoA these days, don't you have to take what you get and live?

This event notification is almost the third one.

The reason I'm writing this is, of course, 'so that I don't forget.'

If I write 'Event Closing Emergency!!!!!' in the diary topic section in advance, my future self will often receive it.

Just like now.

Wouldn't it be a good deed(?) to let other people who missed it know through my diary?

What you receive is the usual LoA event.

There is no roulette or marbles, so you just have to keep getting the winnings.

Oh, I'm so glad I got the Epona Instant Completion Ticket this time.

I was in a crisis where I had to walk around here and there to get Epona as my main character.

After receiving event rewards, your inventory is always full....

I need to organize other items too, but it's really bothersome.

I will only accept event rewards, leaving out things like reinforcement material packages for Yeoholna.

If I make a mistake and receive the wrong package on my main character, I'll cry tears of blood.

Then, I hold back tears and run to 1730 as my main character.

As a side note, I went into the Lopin Barracks for the first time in a long while because Epona was a bit lacking.

The 1460 Holy Knight guy that was made during my Balbi days... is doing well.

I will reincarnate this friend into Yeoholna and raise his level by 1680.

Today's weather summary

1. Event Super Emergency!!!!! Be sure to get your rewards!

2. I received the event reward carefully(?) this time too.

3. I went to the Lopang Barracks for the first time in a while because I was a little short on Epona.

🙇🏻‍♀️ Hello🙇🏻‍♀️

This is Stove Crew 1st Generation ' Han Yu-young'😊

Following the last shocking game 'Sisters: Last Day of Summer'

The game I'm going to review this time is~~~~

"The Ghost of Twilight "

It's me.. hehe

🚨 This article contains some spoilers. 🚨

Yes this time

at las

I played a female-oriented visual novel

♥ I came here filled with your selfish desires ♥

Before we get into the full review of "Ghost of Twilight" !!

♥ Go watch the main trailer video ♥

Handsome guy x vampire?

Don't be ridiculous

I decided to play right away

Before playing, my favorite is ' Aaron '.

Because my taste is

Consistently

Because he's a black haired chic man

(my other man)

This is 'Tecklen' from Scarlet Cross

I don't have a black hair chic character

I never play it.

<Story>

19th century london

The protagonist, the daughter of Count Lindell

She learns that her maid, Mary, has died.

To uncover Mary's death

And to catch the culprit of the serial murders

Butler Charlie, detective Aaron, and professor Harvey join forces to find the culprit...!

Who on earth is the culprit?!

<Characters>

[Charlie]

-Main heroine

-Loyal Butler

-The origin of vampires

-Personality: Loyal and sly

[Aaron]

-Main heroine

-detective

-Personality: Righteous and cool-headed

[Harvey]

-Main heroine

-professor

-Vampire (does not drink blood)

-Personality: Gentle and kind, (weak)

[Felix]

-Sub character

-Cafe owner (pastry chef)

-Personality: Gentle and kind

(younger than Harvey)

And I am different from reality ♥

If you ever wondered, “How can a vampire be a butler?”

Sign a contract with Charlie and the Lindell family (the main character's family)

The setting is that Charlie has been the butler all along.

please refer to this!

[Main Screen]

On the main screen

-Start -> Gameplay

-Load -> Load

-Special -> Episodes, Albums, Music, Music Videos

-DLC -> Play expansion pack

-Option -> Settings

-End -> Exit the game

It consists of the following

[In-game screen]

Things I found inconvenient while playing

There were two things!

First, when passing the ambassador

The only thing you can do is left-click the mouse and press ENTER .

Huh? Why is that? you might ask.

It was inconvenient that I couldn't skip using the 'space bar'!

Other visual novels are played with the space bar or left mouse click.

I often skip over the lines

The Twilight Ghost is activated by pressing the space bar.

Turns the chat window ON/OFF.

The second is that skipping is slow.

The Ghost of Twilight must be played multiple times

You can see all the endings

I think the parts of the story that overlap

I tend to skip

It was a little difficult because the skip was slow....ㅎ

The Ghost of Twilight

All the stories

It's made up of choices !

(It's too hard to do it multiple times...)

So when I have a choice,

I saved everything ...

And one thing that was inconvenient?

I can't figure out which option will cause the branch to split.

It was a tough journey to see the ending.

(hard work)

The ending of Ghost of Twilight

-Charlie Ending 1,2

-Aaron Ending 1,2

-Harvey Ending 1,2

-Bed Endings 1-5

as

It's divided!

(Play time: about 6~7 hours)

Chapter 7 is from Chapter 1 to Chapter 6

Depending on the character's favorability (there is no separate favorability indicator)

Divided by character

And depending on the choice you make in Chapter 7

The ending is split

By the way, please think of the bad ending as just 'game over'!

🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨

[A very short ending review]

<Charlie>

Ending 1: Caught the culprit, Happy

Ending 2: Wake up.... (Sad Ending)

<Aaron>

Ending 1: Caught the culprit, Happy

Ending 2: A strangely misguided love

<Harvey>

Ending 1: Caught the culprit, Happy

Ending 2: Don't go...!!!! (Crazy sad ending)

sad...

As you can see here

Ending 2 for each character is a sub-ending (it feels like the affinity level isn't fully filled)

You can think of it like this!

It's a sad ending...

And if you have any regrets about the ending

I felt like the image was very lacking ...

I was looking forward to it...

and

Not character-driven narrative

I feel like the focus is on catching the criminal.

I heard it strongly!

(Especially Chapter 7, Harvey Story, it almost feels like a story for 'catching the criminal'?

(It may have been because Harvey was a psychology professor...)

It was exciting and I was really immersed in the game because I was curious about the identity of the culprit.

When I saw the ending later, I felt like something was missing

I feel like I'm not that close to the characters yet?!

What I wanted to know about the past was

-How Charlie became the origin of vampires

-The story of Charlie, Harvey, and Aaron becoming vampires

-> There was a mention of this part, but I wanted to see the image!!!

-A little more about Charlie and the protagonist's past

<Story/Immersion>

♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡

The focus is on catching the criminal.

The immersion was good, but

I feel like the character narrative is lacking.

<Interaction>

♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

Since it is story-centered, interaction was inevitable.

There was n't enough of a satisfactory image.

<Thrill Point>

♥♥♥ ♡ ♡

I'm excited though

Because the focus is on the culprit ...

I feel like my excitement points have decreased

(Because the image was lacking, the excitement points were also low)

<Direction/Atmosphere>

♥ ♥♥ ♥ ♡

I really liked the 'vampire' and 'noble' concepts!

The BGM also fit the mood well.

The three vampires have different eye colors

Totally perverted!!

Charlie -> Origin of vampire (red)

Aaron -> The youngest vampire of the three (red)

Harvey -> weak and did not drink human blood (cloudy red)

<Character Attractiveness>

♥ ♥♥♥ ♡

♥ I love it so much ♥

I love red-eyed Aaron more and more and more and more

i love you

<One-liner>

Never... eat cherry pudding cake...

Oh, it looks delicious..

This concludes the review!

On the stove now

There are several Lumiere Entertainments!

Among them, I

'Scarlet Cross '

I recommend it!!

Reason: I'm playing it right now.. lol

(Commercial break)

The common route is very short and the character narrative is very long.

(Unlike Ghost of Twilight)

Also, each of them has their own charm

I hope you play games that suit your taste!!

🫶🏻 Check out Lumiere Entertainment games 🫶🏻
🫶🏻 Ghost of Twilight 🫶🏻
🫶🏻 Scarlet Cross 🫶🏻
🫶🏻See previous reviews 🫶🏻

Yare yare, the girl who can't be stopped

sorry

Thank you so much for watching till the end!!🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

♥ Please look forward to the next review ♥  

This was Stove Crew's 'Han Yu-young' !

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