East 73: Magenta Fairytale

I found this VN to be very enjoyable! Firstly, despite the store page claiming the game to not have an English translation, there actually is one though it's machine translated and unfortunately got many flaws. Now altogether the game is very nice. The art is insanely stunning, with vivid colors and an eerily dream-like and nostalgic aesthetic, while the music is great and relaxing. There are three main routes that vary from each other and the story is mostly lighthearted yet touches darker and melancholic topics as well. Especially interesting I found the supernatural aspects, which I honestly wish had more explanation and story relevance (though I believe that the bad translation might have impact on my confusion about it). I also loved the main characters, they're all very sweet and funny <3 This game just generally has a very unique and comforting (though melancholic) feel to it and I loved it a lot. The only major problem is really the machine translation. For example, it wasn't able to stick with using the characters' normal names all the time but instead additionally used three different translations of the hanzi just whenever it felt like it lol. Also some characters seem…

East 73: Magenta Fairytale is a visual novel developed and published by Magenta Factory that blends slice-of-life storytelling with understated supernatural themes. Originally created in 2011 before making its way to Steam, the game places players in the role of Xiao Su, a high school senior with aspirations of entering an art university. His life changes after transferring into a new art class, where he reconnects with an old childhood friend and meets several classmates who gradually become central to his journey. While the setting revolves around familiar routines such as schoolwork, friendships, and preparations for graduation, the story introduces a fascinating twist through Xiao Su's ability to perceive the emotional landscapes hidden within other people's hearts. This unique concept gives the narrative an imaginative layer without losing sight of its grounded and relatable tone. The game's strongest asset lies in its storytelling, which favors emotional authenticity over dramatic spectacle. Rather than rushing through major plot twists, East 73 patiently develops its cast through everyday conversations, classroom activities, and personal struggles. Each character receives e…

Music is an important part of this game as always, and I have been to Nanjing once, so the background of this game reminds me a lot about that beautiful city. Moreover, the timeline of this game is between [i]Bai Qu[/i] and [i]Shan Gui II[/i], so it is telling the stories from the main characters, who are actually supporting characters in other three related works. Besides, this game might be better if it is dubbed just like other games.

The art is a bit simpler than the one on their newer games, but I think it looks very cute. The music is good. Lack of voice acting is unfortunate. So far, the story is compelling. I'd recommend this for someone who played other games from Magenta and want more.

Wowwww

洋红工房的作品总是这么的好。