![]() 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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