This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.
- Great Soundtrack (84)
- Visual Novel (81)
- Mystery (75)
- Story Rich (68)
- Adventure (45)
- Anime (40)
- Philosophical (39)
- Horror (38)
- Cult Classic (36)
- Singleplayer (26)
- Detective (25)
- Atmospheric (23)
- Fantasy (23)
- Psychological (20)
- Psychological Horror (19)
- LGBTQ+ (9)
- Romance (8)
- Emotional (6)
Release Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
Price | $ 29.99 Top 3% |
Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 95.3% (overwhelmingly positive) Top 10% / 95.3% Top 10% |
Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 89.4% Top 4% / 89.6% Top 4% |
Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 906 Top 15% / 975 Top 15% |
Curators | 60 reviews Top 10% |
Median Play Time | 67.8 hours Top 2% |
Play Time per Dollar | 2.3 hours Top 10% |
Followers | 2.6K Top 20% |
Owners | ± 46.4K Top 25% |
Copies Sold | ± 22.4K Top 20% |
Gross Revenue ($) | ± 374.8K Top 15% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This chart shows Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs's Steam rating and reviews from November 2017 to December 2023. Steam's rating is in a narrow range going from 100% (November 2017) to 95.1% (July 2023).
With 975 reviews Top 15%, Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs could be an indie success or even a small AAA success.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs's review languages. The most popular language is English (74%), followed by Simplified Chinese (7%). There is a nice diversity in the reviews, with 23 languages represented. The game has 2 translations (English and Japanese). More translations could have boosted the game's popularity.
Time Played
This chart displays the number of hours played in Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. You'll notice that the time played is very impressive, reaching 102 hours in the 80th percentile.
The negative reviews median playtime closely matches the median for positive reviews, meaning that there is no major difference between the players' experiences and the reviews probably reflect personal preferences more than anything else. Some Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs players left negative reviews after playing for a long time (more than 106 hours for the top 20%), it can be a sign that a part of the fanbase was displeased about the evolution of the game and decided to review bomb it. You could check if there is an explanation in the Players' feedback section.
Players' Feedback
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's 95.3% rating Top 10% should be factored in during their evaluation.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs's review data that Steam provides. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!