Essence Bloom (2024)

Developer: Proxy Vision Projects
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A peaceful, story-driven visual novel where you spend calm moments with friends in a gentle, low-stakes world.

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What players say

Players say it is a short, linear visual novel with no branching choices. The art and music are praised, but the story divides readers: some find it emotionally powerful, while others call the characters bland and the plot unsatisfying. Many compare its psychological depth to DDLC+

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