Period Cube ~Shackles of Amadeus~

Period: Cube ~Shackles of Amadeus~ is a hard game to recommend. I’ve played better VN/RPG hybrids and feel that there are stronger otome titles available on the Vita. I also think there are stronger “main character stuck in a different world” plots out there.

Period: Cube has an interesting setting and gorgeous design, but is weighed down by some odd choices in content. Refreshing mechanical additions to the visual novel genre are much appreciated, but after fully completing the game you probably won't be itching to come back for more.

While the characters are almost all great and I liked the visuals and music a lot, the story isn’t as good. I wish there was more to it because while the premise is derivative, the story fails to explain some things. The focus on a select few characters for romance most definitely helped in making each route feel memorable. Period Cube is an easy recommendation for Otome fans even though there are some better stories in the genre on the Vita.