Beyond Eden

Wow, okay. I have no idea how to even review something like this. It's a story you can't really fully like and feel happy about... And neither can you hate it as it does keep your interest... Despite all the... Everythings. For one, I see why other people couldn't read this VN... But to me... I was too busy with other ordeals. (Also... No comment...) It certainly IS a DARK story and hey... If you think there is romance or good feelings here? Lol...... For one, the GOOD ENDINGS? Aren't really all that good. This story just fits so perfectly with all the BAD ENDINGS instead... One of the characters even has a "Neutral Ending" (No "Good Ending")... I will not tell you the title of it. So if you like revenge stories and dark themes, along with bad ends? This might be interesting to you. But do be wary of the "warnings". Because while the characters will "get together"... They will get together in a way that not everyone can tolerate. Yet if you enjoy it? All of us have some sort of "sickness" inside of us. It's all a matter of what you do with that "sickness"... Isn't it? That's the story for ya. All routes are different (with very little similarities) and …

When I initially heard about how good this BL VN was, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. Beyond Eden is a masterpiece focused on the love and revenge story between Alex Wake and the members of the Edenic family. Scarred by numerous transgressions in his childhood, he seeks vengeance for the death of a loved one by revisiting this quaint, noble state and planning its doom—and in doing so, he finds himself slowly losing his humanity. [b]Pros:[/b] Alex is my favorite type of main character—witty, aloof, and capable of doing many morally corrupt things. He often acts cruel to most characters in the story, and little does he care for anyone aside himself. Yet, I also appreciated seeing his vulnerable side unfold and how his character grew between routes/endings. In this large cast, it was also pleasing to see numerous routes compared to other BL VNs. Almost all characters, especially the Edenic brothers (Oscar, Joshua, Edward, Jeremy), each possessed their own different qualities and glaring faults—Oscar, for example, is the model and uptight eldest brother, Joshua is the most agreeable and passive, Edward is impulsive and rebellious, etc.—and it was greatly intriguing to see them reac…

Great story, great voice acting, great art. Overall, loved it. My first visual novel as well! Really liked Oscar's route's in particular. Felt their story was more in-depth compared to the rest. Truthfully, was left wanting to know more about their dynamic as I loved the story that was told between them. (Reason why I even bought the sequel, which is much more lighthearted in comparison) Loved that it was a darker story, and loved that it's a story about revenge. Play as the villain, or chose not to, it's up to you. Bittersweet storylines, filled with drama and some mystery as well! Game would be even better without Morris' route, but other than that, I enjoyed replaying it. A little sad they haven't released anything or seem to be working on anything after years, but I hope they're able to create other stories in the future. And I secretly hope it's Alex and Oscar centered haha.

Victorian-era BL revenge story with pretty art and hot h-scenes. Noncon of the "forced to feel pleasure" variety abounds. One of those "I know what I'm about, son" games made for people who read "Victorian BL revenge noncon" and knew it was for them.

NEED MORE OLD UKES IN BLVN

[Somehow, this review was longer than I expected it to be, so I cut my thoughts on each route. Full ver on toongle?? Lul] Well, well, here we are... FYI I mostly played this game offline, so that's why my stats are Like That. If anything, this is a Very delayed review, but WOW. What a game!! I’ve been looking for a BLVN (I’ve yet to play) where you could top that hits my writing standard for a Hot Minute & this didn’t disappoint! At first, the sheer amount of mixed reviews may intimidate someone (I know I felt the same way), but if the writing hits, it Hits. Even so, there are a handful of misses, but they’re the type I could acknowledge & love the game regardless. Knowing the nature of this game, do Not expect any love love fluffy romance; it is, much like Room No. 9, a psychological thriller through & through. & for me, a damn good one at that (it's up there with the aforementioned game, really). If you love period dramas,& could handle a loooooootttt of non-con/dub-con, a lead who's, quite frankly, a Bastard, then this is for you. FYI, this game is partially voiced, but the voicework for the important scenes is mostly good, as KOR voiceacting is… subtler? to word it…than JP …