Serafina and the Key to the Egg

Today we'll talk about Serafina and the Key to the Egg, a JRPG mixed with a visual novel game developed by Hasoyua, and published by Kagura Games. For some reason it seems like every time we blink, a dozen visual novel games appear on Steam. It really makes you wonder why they are so popular, but after playing a couple of them you'll know why. Not only are they a faster way to tell stories and develop the game, but they also give a lot of liberties to the game developers to fully pursue the art style they want, and make a game that feels more like an anime.

And that's just from the dev's perspective, as for the players, these games are just so much of a comfort genre. They are perfect for sitting back, relaxing, and having fun with generally well-written stories and incredible art. This is made even better when it's mixed with another genre that adds a bit more to the gameplay experience. So, let's see what Serafina and the Key to the Egg are all about!

About the game

The plot of Serafina and the Key to the Egg will resonate heavily with any fan of these games. Serafina receives a challenge that could change the destiny of her village and maybe even the entire world. So she has to embark on a journey to the city of Mirado. She needs to get back her family's treasure that it's set to be auctioned in one of the biggest events in town. But to be able to acquire this treasure, she'll need to do whatever it takes to gain money, connections, and prestige to be able to even attend the event.

This treasure is the so-called Key of the Egg, and it holds great power. Stolen from her village long before Serafina was even born, she now needs to get it back. After receiving the letter from Ange, her rival for the True Maiden title claiming that she has found the lost treasure, this is why Serafina needs to go on the mission to find the lost treasure. It is a pretty basic JRPG story, but what's great is not the basic storyline, but rather all the adventure that takes place within the story, and the characters you interact with along the way.

Gameplay

As we mentioned, Serafina is to do whatever it takes to get the treasure back, and that means finding the best ways to make connections, make money, and of course, earn a reputation.

At its core, Serafina and the Key to the Egg is a Visual Novel with some RPG elements. While the bulk of the game is about progressing through the story, there are plenty of side quests, each giving different rewards. But if you don't feel like doing all the hard work of exploring, you can also advance through the story directly with the missions list. keep in mind that there are plenty of quests and jobs that require time, so you also have to do a little bit of time management there. There are plenty of references to other games from the same developer and publisher scattered throughout the game, especially to games like Magical Girl Celesphonia. And if you like these titles, you should also check out Ambrosia and Summer Memories.

Review: 8/10

Serafina and the Key to the Egg is a solid game, its story and characters are very charmful, not to mention just how sexy they are. The way this game has worked with mechanics for the player to skip all the grinding and running around is simply genius and simple, so you know the game will be easy to understand and play. The art is superb and really makes you believe in the world of Serafina and the Key to the Egg.

Pros:

• Great storytelling
• Solid Soundtrack
• Beautiful Art

Cons:

• Graphics