![]() ![]() Many of the myths it hearkens back to-Greek mythology, the tale of Undine, the legend of Ys-are stories I’ve lived with since I was young. The city’s relationship with water and the legendary merfolk is at the heart of Aquadine’s mysteries and pervades the city and its people. I also fell in love with Aquadine’s mythology. Yet none of this detail is ever thrust in your face, a mark of effective world-building. The result is that Aquadine feels like an actual place with a vividly realized culture, one so charming I would be first in line to visit if it actually existed. There are even fascinating local traditions and a lively folklore. Aquadine draws from Venice and the Mediterranean, and it goes beyond the canals to small details like ferri and touches of Andalusian architecture. There’s a wealth of depth to the city too. Fittingly, Aquadine stands on the veil between humanity and the vast inscrutable ocean. According to legend, the city was once connected to the merfolk. Aquadine is a warm place full of romance and wonder yet also holds an air of mystery. Bridges hold a special significance, and there are even monuments to the sea. Gondoliers scull passengers along canals to a floating marketplace. In the city of Aquadine, water infuses every aspect of life. Seaside IdyllĪquadine’s setting is absolutely enchanting and my favorite part of the experience. I mentioned I’m interested in OELVNs with a non-Japanese identity, and Aquadine impressed me not only with its stories and characters, but by building a distinctive setting that doesn’t feel like an imitation. ![]() Since we recently talked about original English language visual novels (OELVNs), I thought it might be nice to take a deeper dive into Aquadine, an OELVN from developer SoftColors that I recently read. ![]()
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