Because We're Here - Act I

$5.99

Release Date:: Jul 19, 2018
Developer:: Studio Elfriede
Publisher:: Studio Elfriede
Platforms:: Windows Mac Linux

Indie Adventure Steam Achievements Family Sharing Single-player

About This Game

Because We’re Here ~Mohnblume und Blauerose~ is a bittersweet otome dating sim in an unforgiving First World War-inspired setting. It's an episodic visual novel, released in four acts.

1915, Wesslinger National Calendar. The Great War rages on.

As neurotic Postal Corps volunteer Elfriede Rauss, you walk the trenches with the men of a lost generation. And amidst the chaos and brutality of the front lines, you encounter an obstacle that you are absolutely and categorically not prepared for: love.

However. Love can be a difficult thing to hold on to at the best of times. And these are not the best of times...

A Horror-Tinged Anti-War Epic - Act I sets in motion a twisting trench-opera of conflicted loyalties and life-changing decisions. This first act features 20 pieces of original CG art.
Romance a Diverse Array of Bachelors - A large and varied cast, spanning childhood friends, aristocrats, corporals and cowards. Act I introduces 11 main characters; Act II introduces an additional 8. (A total of 16 are available as love interests.)
Discover a Rich WW1-Inspired Setting - Investigate a grave turning point in the continent’s history as you journey across the towns and battlefronts of the First Lassallian War.
Master the Battle of Wits System - Argumentative boss battles that pit your emotional literacy and persuasive power against enemies and allies alike.

Estimated playthrough time for Act I (Never Such Innocence) is roughly 3 hours. (55k words.)
Act I is a significantly-updated version of the early WIP demos from 2015 and 2016.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

1 user reviews

100%

Positive

User #020900 english

12 hrs at review

Recommended

Very interesting story, and the minigame is fun. some characters can be hit or miss but after playing both acts I can say it’s intentional because the characters are human; they’re not perfect people. Gerhardt is my bbg… I mean he’s my favourite character. For fun I have made a list of characters who remind me of characters from other media and it’s interesting who reminded me of who. If you’re into romance visual novels I think you’ll like it but i personally could take it or leave it. You might ask why I’m recommending it then; and it’s because while I’m only caring about one route, I think others would really like this game.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

OS *: Windows XP and newer
Processor: 1Ghz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
Storage: 400 MB available space

FAQ

How much does Because We're Here - Act I cost?

Because We're Here - Act I costs $5.99.

What are the system requirements for Because We're Here - Act I?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP and newer Processor: 1Ghz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card Storage: 400 MB available space

What platforms is Because We're Here - Act I available on?

Because We're Here - Act I is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Because We're Here - Act I worth buying?

Because We're Here - Act I has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.

When was Because We're Here - Act I released?

Because We're Here - Act I was released on Jul 19, 2018.