Laments of a Platinum Rose

Playing this sometimes felt like attempting to read an advanced scientific book despite only prior knowledge stemming from cartoons, while other times made me lose brain cells from chronically online humor, or just contemplate the concept of existence. This game is really well designed with an incredible visual presentation; the usage of diverse styles and unnatural colors provides the game with a highly unique, surreal and striking look! Moreover the solid soundtrack enhances the ambience greatly. The story itself is quite interesting too, it's generally rather silly yet explores intriguing and heavy topics, even delving into philosophical dilemmas at times. I found it impressive that even certain NPC interactions managed to be thought-provoking! Also the plot as a whole felt entertaining and immersive due to having freedom on the map and being able to discover secrets. Altogether I think it's a lovely captivating short experience and for a low price too!

Wait this ♥♥♥♥ is actually so peak I love it (by it i mean idolizer, the cutest bestest girl)

i absolutely love the visuals, the background, the 3d sprites (especially the 3d sprites, i LOVED the 3d sprites), as well as the hand-drawn sprites/cgs are so original. The plot is really thought provoking, and i feel like there is an amazing point being made on free-will, and what it means to be human. The ending was very moving, which really surprised me, given that i felt that the game would end in a more silly manner. I am really looking forward for more of this, it is an amazing game that feels raw and very human. I can only appreciate when I feel the creator's love being poured into their game like that!

It's not that often that I can say that a game actually moved me to the point of affecting my thoughts and actions even days after having played it, but this game did. It's a wonderful game full of really interesting conversations and ideas. The characters and art is super cute, it's full of fun easter eggs and hidden content for anyone who loves to be rewarded for backtracking and exploration. If you have a few hours to spare and you enjoy visual novels that provide humrorous and insightful commentary on real world topics through a fictive lens, please do yourself a favor and give this game a try!

Laments of a Platinum Rose, developed and published by 20$13, is a short but conceptually ambitious visual novel that leans heavily into philosophical storytelling, abstract worldbuilding, and player-driven exploration. Rather than presenting a straightforward narrative, it constructs a fragmented experience centered on a bio-mechanical protagonist navigating a world shaped by political tension, metaphysical questions, and the blurred boundary between artificial existence and something resembling divinity. It is less concerned with telling a conventional story and more interested in inviting the player to interpret meaning through interaction, choice, and reflection. The narrative unfolds in a non-linear structure, placing the player in a central hub environment where different characters, events, and fragments of the world can be accessed in varying orders. This approach gives the experience a sense of openness, allowing players to piece together the larger picture at their own pace. Conversations are the primary vehicle for storytelling, often layered with philosophical undertones that explore identity, autonomy, and the nature of consciousness. The writing is deliberately dense…

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