ATRI -My Dear Moments- Reviews

I cried at the ending.

A perfect and touching visual novel story! - To My Love ATRI

Literally surrounded by seawater but no fishing.

Disappointing bad ending would not recommend to play it

ATRI -My Dear Moments- is a poignant and understated visual novel that explores themes of loss, identity, and emotional awakening in a near-future world transformed by rising seas. Set in a small, half-submerged coastal town, the story follows Natsuki Ikaruga, a high school student burdened with physical and emotional trauma. Having lost both his leg and his mother in a tragic accident, Natsuki returns to his late grandmother's rural home to settle her estate and escape the emptiness of urban life. What begins as a quiet effort to rebuild his life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers an old underwater laboratory—and within it, a dormant android named ATRI. Her first words are simple yet profound: she promises to be Natsuki’s new leg, both literally and symbolically. The visual presentation of the game is one of its most striking features. While not technically demanding, the artwork conveys a serene, post-apocalyptic beauty that perfectly matches the story’s emotional tone. Vibrant sunsets cast golden light over flooded cityscapes, and small interior scenes feel warm and intimate. The character designs are expressive, and while the animation is limited—typical of the genre—the stills and CG illustrations are crafted with care and emotional impact. Every visual choice reinforces the atmosphere of isolation and quiet resilience that defines the game’s setting. The music, meanwhile, is subdued and reflective, with piano-driven melodies and soft instrumental pieces that blend effortlessly with the visuals, elevating key emotional moments without overwhelming them. The heart of the story lies in the relationship between Natsuki and ATRI. At first glance, ATRI is another entry in the long line of emotion-learning androids common to science fiction, but her personality is infused with charm and genuine curiosity. As the two grow closer, their interactions shift from mechanical obligation to something more sincere and human. Natsuki, though initially distant and closed off, gradually begins to reconnect with the world around him through ATRI’s influence. Their bond develops through small, everyday interactions—meals shared, stories exchanged, jokes and frustrations—all woven together in a way that feels authentic and quietly moving. The story rarely forces the drama; instead, it builds emotional weight through subtle character development and thematic consistency. Supporting characters add flavor to the narrative, though most remain relatively static in comparison to the leads. The town’s other residents—friends, rivals, and bystanders—contribute to the story’s tone but rarely deviate from familiar archetypes. They serve to flesh out the world and occasionally push the plot forward, but the narrative clearly belongs to Natsuki and ATRI. There are occasional scenes of romantic comedy or lighthearted banter, which help to balance the more somber aspects of the plot and prevent the story from becoming overly heavy. Despite this, the pacing can feel uneven. The middle portion of the game, in particular, slows considerably, with long stretches of mundane activity that, while thematically relevant, risk losing the player’s attention. Narratively, the game walks a fine line between simplicity and profundity. The central mystery of ATRI’s origin and purpose unfolds gradually, but much of the emotional payoff comes not from plot twists, but from character choices and thematic resolution. The idea that a robot can understand love, sacrifice, or grief is not new, but ATRI -My Dear Moments- handles it with restraint and sincerity. The emotional climax, while predictable in some ways, is nonetheless powerful, delivering a sense of closure and bittersweet fulfillment that resonates long after the credits roll. The final act in particular ties together the story’s meditations on memory, purpose, and what it means to be human in a world that’s slowly fading. Technically, the game is solid and accessible. The user interface is clean, the controls are intuitive, and the translation is polished, preserving the emotional nuance of the original Japanese text. The text flows naturally, with dialogue that feels authentic rather than stiff or overly formal—a common pitfall in visual novel localization. While choices are minimal and mostly impact which ending the player receives, the branching paths are clearly marked and easy to navigate, making it possible to see multiple outcomes without heavy replay fatigue. In its entirety, ATRI -My Dear Moments- is a quietly powerful story that succeeds not through spectacle or complexity, but through emotional honesty and careful storytelling. It doesn’t try to reinvent the visual novel genre, nor does it rely on grandiose world-building or melodramatic plot devices. Instead, it offers a deeply personal narrative about healing, human connection, and the traces we leave behind. For those willing to slow down and immerse themselves in a reflective, character-driven story, this visual novel delivers an experience as gentle as a rising tide—and just as impossible to ignore. Rating: 10/10

"Saying farewell is only sad because the time that she spent here was special. She doesn't seem to quiet have realized the real sentiment that lies beyond those words - not wanting to die. But at least she has, if only for a moment, truly experienced what it means to be happy. And in that brief moment, the days she spent here, learning together with everyone, gained meaning."

its very cute, but there are few choices to make as the character

I liked it. It feels similar to Plastic Memories in a good way. The beginning was weak, but it caught up to my expectations pretty quickly.

《ATRI -My Dear Moments-》 一款非常非常棒的视觉剧情小说游戏 剧情方面多次让读者感到惊喜，而且在营造日常的温柔细节非常的出色，科普的部分也非常详细，能让玩家学到新的知识 而且插画特别精美，让人忍不住反复欣赏，每次观赏心中会涌上许多许多感情 由于我断断续续的连续玩了1个月，所以我已经习惯Atri的存在，但到了分别的时刻，真的让人依依不舍，这种触动， 是其他游戏不能给我的感觉 对我而言，这不仅仅是一款游戏，更是一部真正的艺术作品 -如果可以的话，我也想养一个Atri QAQ-

Atri is a character driven visual novel bearing its main heroine’s name and within its story; a fabled and mystical robot girl shows herself in namesake. For this maiden promises you much toil and trouble. Or in this case hope. First a warning. Do not watch Atri’s anime adaptation due to being an inferior version of the story. Put simply, the source material is watered down and re-structured in such a way where they severely alter/skip some of the interactions between Atri and the protagonist. These dear moments are the highlights of Atri’s story, so it's a shame that the anime misplaces its focus and aims it at the lackluster villain. Of course you won’t have Atri’s story fully ruined if you happen to have watched the anime first. Just beware that if you have any interest in reading the Visual novel I highly recommend you do, before watching the anime. That being said… Atri starts off fairly strong with its introduction. The protagonist tries to salvage junk out of the ocean with some wild Catherine lass. Leading to the moment where the protagonist comes across Atri in a boy meet girl trope setup. And hijinks ensue. As for the presentation, it’s a bit odd with its 3D background. You can tell due to how much it clashes with the 2D drawings. Though to be fair, they’re consistent and manage to portray the apocalyptic sea setting. The 2D CGs are where my preferences lie. Arguably they’re the prettiest part of the game, even if a bit crusty. I’d recommend setting up an upscaler program called “Magpie” if you’re reading on a higher resolution than 1080p. That being said… Atri’s is not about its superficial qualities or mediocre production value. Frankly, I’ve been having a lot of trouble finding what makes Atri “good” or “great” with this review. So far I've only listed my initial impression and recommendations. Suffice to say, Atri has a human component that I initially failed to realize within myself. Which brings me to my point. Being human kind of sucks. Of course there’s a silver lining with pleasure and personal achievements existing at the other end. What I mean is that we as humans will always be looking at each other as sources of comparison. Either to fit in or see if there’s anything missing within us. There’s nothing wrong to be insecure about this, because this is an instinct that’s been hardwired into us. Kept us functional within our cultures, made us feeling and aware. It’s quite human in fact to be unsure and lost about your own identity. You might think you’re a machine only adhering to logic, which couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re more like people trying and figuring things out as we go along while utilizing this logic. Mainly to have a semblance of direction. Atri doesn’t give you the answer straight up because that’d be missing the point. This Visual novel prefers to make strides, illuminating and assuring that we’re not alone in this journey. I missed this and initially wrote this review as a form of “thanks” to my friend Samsterbirdies in an attempt to honor his recommendation, since I enjoyed Atri with its wholesomeness. Thankfully and tragically as a human I got insecure. It hurt me to be negative and honest about my experience. I resented feeling this way, forgetting what Atri had shown me. and defaulted to a “squeaky clean” review mode with no complaints. Which is ironic. Ironic how as a human I got quite emotional and afraid at the idea of offending my friend. I should be using logic and commands to make sense of the irrational tendencies. Realizing that there is an overidealization problem. How it makes us aim to be as “high performance” as possible. Stressing over being flawless in our execution and skills. I realized that we hold ourselves to a high standard without any room for forgiveness. Scorning each other and dehumanizing those close to us for our own idyllic models. There is a sadness in not living up to that. It's a stressful existence and we want to meet each other’s perspective, but that is simply unrealistic. There is no shame in falling for this trap or imposing this onto others since we’re all prone to make such a mistake. I’d say it's shockingly human to be like that. What’s important here is that we recognize the moment and make efforts to stop ourselves from getting swept by the waves of life. Drifting through, barely hanging onto a flotsam. What we should do is make something and get out, even if things look hazy. You'll find your own truth or in this case hope. This is what Atri helped me realize. That we aren’t people who just throw the “answer” to problems. We build these answers in our own personalized manners. That being said… this VN won’t necessarily act as your compass and be a story that will “wow” you with an epic conclusion and convince you of this information indubitably. Rather it’s a wholesome tale about building hope. It won’t hypnotize you and automatically make your life better with its artistry. At its core, Atri is a relaxed VN that’ll give you an entertaining story, with its message being a subdued one. I could be honest and point out the things that it fails at doing. Be its villain, an utter embarrassment to a consistently enjoyable experience. Or Atri’s character being weirdly spicy in her dialogues to an inappropriately suggestive extent. But that would be a disservice to Atri’s core theme of how we build hope through effort, redefining ourselves throughout our lives. Nothing is really set in stone within our person. Same goes to this review with how it has changed through the months with my struggle. And how It found its meaning from just blind praise, to now a reflection towards my foolish realization. That being… I wholeheartedly recommend Atri if you’re looking for a short (around 18 hours) hopeful story. Keeping in mind that it’s not a straight and loud answer. I’ll be giving Atri an 8/10 I want to thank my friend Samsterbirdies for recommending this visual novel along with another friend Nhovha encouraging me to keep on writing. And you for reading my review. Just one last thing. I’d like to recommend a supplementary review. Especially for anyone who has read Atri. https://steamcommunity.com/id/yamikaries/recommended/1230140/