Blankspace Reviews

I was drawn in by the escape room factor to the visual novel, but I actually really loved the story. The story is fucked and pretty sad BUT it was a good story, not what I was expecting had happened. I loved the puzzles but while I was able to figure out the individual things I needed to do to solve the puzzles I could not finish a lot of them without looking it up for help. But that's just because of how my brain is, I ended up looking over a lot of small things I needed and then would get stuck because I didn't find the object I needed. Overall I think I'd give it a 10/10 for me :) I feel like I should also mention that I bought it on sale for $4 but for me I'd say its worth the $10 it normally is

This story is deceptively character-driven, and I mean that in the best way possible. The core of the story is the relationship between Chris and Beryl, as well as their own relationships with themselves. And it is in these interactions where the story shines! The puzzles themselves are interesting in and of themselves; personally I found it interesting how well they incorporated the previous areas of the game the further you advanced in the game. So it's not as if you're moving from room to room, but more like the world you're in is growing larger- Plus the amount of variation in the game based on your relationships is seriously impressive. It's worth replaying and trying to change your dialogue options, just to see how the shape of the story starts to change down the line... And it'll be worth striving for the best possible ending in the end! Reccomended, do enjoy!

Uhm... Wow... This is actually pretty darn good! When I first started it up, I was surprised it looks like an "Escape Room" game. Silly me... That's what it was. I don't think I ever read a "VN" + "Escape Room" style game. I gotta say that I am okay at puzzle solving and the Developers got me three times >.< Especially that tile puzzle... XD If you played "Escape Games" you know whatcha getting into... Except this time the people talk and have a story and it's actually really interesting. I saw that the Developers went all out for it and that's what made me want to play it... Because it really shows! I did figure out one twist moment, but that's actually a good thing... Like when you solve a hard puzzle and feel really good about yourself. Oh and the soundtrack is a delight... Especially the intense one from the beginning of the "VN". :D Oh right, there are dark topics here... BUT it's approached in a way that I haven't seen anyone else do it. I am still uncertain if I want to know what's in the bathtub though... Maybe some things should remain a mystery... And there is definitely replay value... Different endings... Finding logos... Finding all items... I was actually worried when it was near the end and I had to walk to that one final door... in that hallway... Good job on the intense moments! :> If anything, there is a Demo there for you to try out. Everything is well written and I like how some words were used. Oh how can I forget...? The characters are really well drawn! I like their looks and design. Especially when "Chris" went to search the tub. :D................. Who wouldn't want to read this if they like supernatural mysteries and some good puzzle solving and also intriguing dialogue? ;) THANK YOU!!! :> =) :3 P.S. There is an adult scene... But you don't get to see anything, so if you feel ashamed playing this game because of that, don't. It sure makes you use your imagination... Ahh...!

Overall, a very enjoyable experience! If you enjoy puzzles, point-and-click adventure games, and/or visual novels, definitely give Blankspace a go! Puzzle-based adventure game with a fairly simple premise, but with brilliantly written and fleshed out characters. The puzzles felt fair, and while I found a few of them tricky, they're all doable. Possible TRIGGER WARNING for alcohol abuse, depression, and suicide. FYI, there was at least one point where I got hard stuck, likely due to my red-green colorblindness.

Warning: There are pixel hunts. Or something like that. Although you CAN backtrack easily so it's less of an issue than the problem was in older adventure games. Good old 'combining thing with thing', 'using things on things', etc, are still there. So if you are here for the visual novel half, eh, just be ready. The good thing is, puzzles are somewhat sensible and not 'all' moon-logic. Also, story made me feel something. Five minutes in I start remembering why I hate puzzle adventures of the old, but an hour in I can appreciate it for what it is. If you can look past the usual..eh...inconvenience that comes with the genre, then it's certainly a hard recommend. It's good-ish for what it set out to do, it does not overstay its welcome, and it's quite cheap. I will certainly check the other works from the dev and I think that speaks of my opinion quite clearly. Give it a go.

Solid, compact and relaxing VN/escape room game. Puzzles are not that hard but fun to solve which is quite reasonable within the setting of its story. Reccommended for VN fans.

Blankspace is a short, well written puzzle game with an interesting central plot and themes. The art, character design and soundtrack are excellent but the real star of the show here is the characters and dialogue. Every interaction between Chris and Beryl was very entertaining and their dynamic is great, despite the games length you'll definitely find yourself growing attached to them. This game is well worth full price, and I'm definitely looking forward to the studios next project.

Always appreciate when devs bring something new to the formula. A VN at it's core but also an escape room with stimulating puzzles. It does have some moderately dark content. Might not be for everyone so please note the the 'Mature Content Warning' in description. While not particularly long, having some engaging gameplay makes this VN stand out. The sprites are well drawn. Any animations are limited to just some fluttering eyelashes but that small subtlety can sell a scene. Background environments might be a bit simple but the reasoning is also part of the narrative. The use of lighting and shadows do give it a certain "life" though. Original score is essentially a blend of synth jazz; emphasizing the dramatic moments and providing light ambiance while working through the puzzles. Despite not being able to really relate to the characters I could at least empathize with them more as their backgrounds were unearthed. Left with wanting more as it came to an end, but alas, the narrative had been told. Look forward to what NoBreadStudio has in store with their next title, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1603500/The_Elevator_Game_with_Catgirls/][u]The Elevator Game with Catgirls[/u][/url]. [spoiler]Game does feature multiple as well as a True Ending. A minor subjective complaint, but would have preferred being able to unlock the True Ending by just finishing 2 or 3 normal ones and not ALL of them. There's no real replayability in regards to the puzzles and main story is essentially linear. The additional dialogue is welcomed but asking to NG+ for mostly minor changes is just a bit much. Also would have preferred the the Art Puzzles to be tied into the persistent save for NG+. [/spoiler]

Honestly, I thought I would be reviewing Quantum Suicide before tackling this game. Funny how life works, huh? I found out about this Kickstarter game by complete accident too. To go on a slight tangent --> There may or may not be some sort of strange, wild Indie Visual Novel Cinematic Universe of Insanity(Pending Trademark) going on here. You follow the creator of this game, you're bound to find another developer just as passionate with a game that either references another or has a cameo for another. I've gotten myself into a hell of a rabbit hole here. Anyway, actual review: Anyone who knows me better than most people know that I absolutely adore the escape room puzzle genre, especially when there's a very well-made story behind it.(or at least trying to be a well-made story) The first of its kind for this very specific genre was 999. The influences are worn on their sleeves here and that's far from a problem. I enjoyed this game. I enjoyed the hell out of the demo too. It was so cool, my mom wanted to play it. I'm dead serious. [spoiler] No Pun intended. [/spoiler] I only got the True ending so far and I'm pretty satisfied with it, but the second it was over I realized I forgot one particular puzzle. One particular puzzle that I'm still not sure how to even do it. I'll definitely go back with a guide so I can properly get the other endings. The puzzles didn't make me feel like a complete PEPEGA aka The Rock Stupid version of Pepe the Frog, but they were fun. There were two in particular that made sit there for about an hour wondering what I was missing. Pro tip...DO NOT OVERTHINK THE PUZZLES. Otherwise, the difficulty is more than manageable and very fair. The story? Well, I glossed over the warnings because I am a hard man. Nothing gets to me anymore....though this game came pretty close. It handles all the subject matter in a perfectly adult and even fashion. The romance was fine, it was quick due to the game's short length, and I decided to get that patch...you know the one. [spoiler] Since I'm NOFAP, I mostly glossed through the....raunchier parts, but holy cow. If those scenes got CGs...man. I didn't expect it to go that far, I'll just say that. Also they weren't kidding that those scenes have more dialogue than the demo! By the way, I still didn't break my streak. [/spoiler] So yeah, cool stuff all around. I would definitely recommend the game. It scratched an itch that I have been feeling since I finished Zero Time Dilemma. It didn't bore me to tears like SoulSet did(sadly), which is a huge plus. It's definitely worth the 8 bucks I paid for it and I wish I had known about it when it was an ongoing Kickstarter. I would have backed it. One more cool thing, this mad-lad...this absolute workaholic made this game in about 7 months. I know what you're thinking, "It's a VN, so it probably didn't need as much time" ...Oh yeah? Try to make a game in 7 months, I challenge you to do it and I challenge you to do it mostly alone. Nayru is a complete machine. Nayru is a beast. Nayru is love. Nayru is li-Ok, you get the idea. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be going back into my cave to wait for Quantum Suicide. CottonCandyCyanide, you're up next.

Although I'm not the biggest fan of visual novels and the game does have some quite long passages of dialogue only, I was hooked by the demo for I do love "Escape the Room" style puzzles. With the price being quite moderate I decided to try out the full version, and I have to say I didn't regret it. While one run through the whole game (getting the "True Ending" - out of [spoiler]six[/spoiler], I suppose?) was relatively short with about three hours I did really like the whole feeling of it, even though the warnings at the beginning of the game should be read carefully and, if there are problems with any of the mentioned topics, the game should be avoided, for it does get quite serious at the end. On the other hand, I loved the rather dirty humour of it and the way Beryl and Chris keep flirting with each other and their interactions in general. It was quite satisfying to read! The puzzles were not too difficult but I did sometimes sit on them a bit longer - it never got frustrating though, so some might find them a little too easy. The only thing that really annoyed me was the navigation in the rooms themselves. I have no idea how often I tried to get to the door in the first room or a specific place required for a puzzle in one of the later rooms! The layout of the rooms felt weird to me and I couldn't always understand how exactly you were supposed to reach some screens without wildly clicking around until I finally managed. That was disappointing. This is the only real flaw I found though, otherwise the gameplay was fun and the story was really interesting and had some unexpected twists in store for me, with some surprisingly cute romance. Definitely a very interesting experience!