Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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This is the 2nd half of the Umineko When They Cry sound novel series, featuring episodes 5 through 8. This steam version features multi-language options, swap-able renewed character sprites, as well as the original BGMs and un-cut content.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is a great soundtrack, visual novel and mystery game
developed by 07th Expansion
and published by MangaGamer.
Released on November 17th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 2 languages: English and Japanese.
It has received 1,261 reviews of which 1,206 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 27.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP and up
- Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 960
- Storage: 4 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
- Processor: 1 Ghz or faster processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 960
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or equivalent
- Processor: 1 Ghz or faster processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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Finally got to read the second arc and I honestly loved AND despised it. I obviously have a lot to praise. Firstly, I got to enjoy the "Umineko vibe" again, which is something I was very looking forward to. I adored the chaos, twists and mysteries, especially with the addition of new characters (Dlanor and Erika in particular <3) This arc also greatly deepened my affection towards Bern and Lambda, I'm glad they got much attention. Moreover, the expansion of the soundtrack is immaculate, Umineko has likely the most impressive OST I've encountered so far. Overall this arc provides plenty of fascinating information and entertainment, but reaching the credits of the 8th episode somehow didn't make me feel satisfied at all, as if nothing got revealed lol. I understood the general gist of what happened throughout the whole story and was highly impressed by a lot of details and connections, plus reading some explanations and theories of others helped me comprehend everything better, but I was kind of expecting more. I wasn't too fond of the 8th chapter in general, I was hoping for a different "presentation" sort of. However most of my complaints mainly stem from my personal preferences; I mostly enjoyed Umineko for the creative murder mysteries, evil witches who are cruel for the sake of fun, and ridiculously dramatic fights, therefore the large focus on relationships and emotions bored me a little, although I was still intrigued by some of it. Altogether it's a wonderful and memorable story and I'm glad to have experienced it!
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🧩 What is truth without love? 🧩 If the Question Arcs present the mystery, the Answer Arcs reveal the heart behind it. You will not find clean explanations or tidy resolutions here. Instead, you are invited to look deeper. Not just into the events on Rokkenjima, but into the people behind them. These chapters reframe everything. Every episode from the first half gains new meaning. The truth becomes something more than factual. It becomes emotional, personal, and painful. You are no longer solving a mystery. You are learning to understand a tragedy. This is not about discovering who did it. It is about asking why it happened, what it meant to them, and what it means to you. What to expect: ✔️ A tonal shift from mystery to human drama ✔️ Deconstruction of everything you thought you understood ✔️ Exploration of gender, identity, trauma, and love ✔️ One of the most complex and controversial character arcs in visual novels ✔️ An ending that prioritizes emotional truth over objective answers 💬 It is not just about solving the puzzle. It is about caring for the one who left it behind. 💬
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I'll be honest, when I first finished Umineko, my initial reaction to the Answer Arc was, “That’s it? That’s how it ends?” I was frustrated, even a little angry. For a while afterward, I rated it a 5 or 6 out of 10. It felt unsatisfying. But something strange happened: I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I kept revisiting the story in my mind, pondering the solution, the characters, and the narrative structure. Gradually, it started to click. That frustration turned into curiosity, and that curiosity into awe. What seemed confusing at first revealed itself to be layered, deliberate, and deeply meaningful. That’s the genius of Umineko. It lingers. It challenges you to reflect, to question, and to piece together your own version of the truth—so long as it doesn’t violate the Red Truth. That idea alone felt like a brilliant game between author and reader: a battle of intellect and interpretation. The more I thought about it, the more it grew on me, until it eventually became a 10/10 in my eyes. Even now, I still find myself surprised by the small details I missed or reinterpreted. The depth of Umineko is staggering. And the music? Easily top-tier—arguably the best soundtrack in the entire visual novel medium. Tracks like “Hope,” “Far,” and “Thanks For All People” still hit me emotionally to this day. My thoughts might still feel jumbled when I try to talk about this story, but one thing is clear: Umineko left a lasting impact on me. I still get emotional when I remember the Magic Ending of Episode 8. It’s an unforgettable experience—one I’m truly grateful I stuck with. It took me months to finish the whole series, but all I can say is my time was well spent.
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If you've ever hated your family, or tried to cut them out of your life, or felt spiteful towards them for wanting you to better yourself, this is the VN for you. It explains love in terms even those who'd never loved can understand, and it shows that those people you think are just nasty assholes have reasons and causes for being the way they are. It also shows those people have good qualities, qualities you simply might never see because the chance was never afforded to you, and it's okay to dream about how things might've been if you'd seen their lives lived differently or if you'd seen them when they were younger and better. It's a feeling that's not easy to put into words, but I love the message of open love it conveys and this story's respect for the power that the memories of the deceased carry in one's heart. On a personal note, this VN was basically the direct cause of me patching things up with my estranged father in the last few years of his life, letting me look past all the bullshit and fighting and just see a person who needed me at that time. I'll always be grateful to Ryukishi for teaching me that before it was too late. Even when I was thinking back about how much it influenced the decision just now I remembered I literally read an Umineko quote during my eulogy so lol cringe Basically this is a very powerful fucking story.
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As someone has spent many, many hours on this game (mainly in the music box) I can safely say, PLAY THIS GAME! It is a masterclass in story telling. It's one of the most epic and emotional stories I have ever read in my life. This series has had a great impact on my life for the past few years now. I don't know where I would be without it.
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Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is currently priced at 27.99€ on Steam.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 27.99€ on Steam.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs received 1,206 positive votes out of a total of 1,261 achieving an impressive rating of 9.03.
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Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs was developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs is a single-player game.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs does not currently offer any DLC.
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
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Online players
17
Developer
07th Expansion
Publisher
MangaGamer
Release
17 Nov 2017
Platforms
Remote Play
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