Screenshots & trailers
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 93 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 89 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 90 | 46 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.5, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 6,660 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 131 reviews sampled · 132 total reviews in window · weighted 113.4 up / 5.3 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition is a long and finely constructed visual novel. It promises an intricate plot of suspense, intrigue and revenge for anyone willing to commit forty or more hours to the story.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Despite not being quite up to par with its predecessor, A Requiem for Innocence is still a solid visual novel all things considered. The story is interesting, the visuals are great, and the soundtrack is some of the best you’ll get in the medium.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The House in Fata Morgana is over 40 hours long, and in those 40 hours, you'll maybe get to make about three decisions. It is a visual novel in the strictest sense of the word, and you must be prepared for that going in. But with a fantastic, original, slow-burn story about love, loss, hurt, forgiveness, and recovery, it's one of the best visual novels out there - and your patience will be paid off in the end.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The House In Fata Morgana is a non-stop, balls to the wall game. It is relentless, unflinching and much like the characters in the game, every time I walked away, I was left thinking about Morgana’s world.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“The House In Fata Morgana had a profound effect on me: I now have an answer to the question of "what was the last game to leave you in tears", and they went from tears of sadness to joy after the main story's stinger. I'm not sure there's going to be another visual novel on Switch that hits me this hard - but I'd love to see someone try.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of Revenants Edition is an experience that is both beautiful and painful in equal measure. The game moved me deeply, made me feel close to the characters as if they were my friends, and at the end of the experience it was hard to hold back the tears. It is not an easy recommendation, it is a long experience that requires a lot of reading, not mentioning all the the traumatic events that are narrated. But I leave my recommendation for those who enjoy a complex and dramatic story, even if you are not familiar with the genre, do not be afraid, the experience is very similar to reading a fantastic book.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In a sea of copycats, The House in Fata Morgana is a standout visual novel.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“I cannot think of a single negative thing to say about The House in Fata Morgana. My time with the game was well spent, and I crave a replay as soon as possible, so I can dive even deeper and appreciate the game at a different pace. This definitive version of the Fata Morgana series is perfectly suited for the Switch, allowing you to read on the go as you move through one of the most beloved visual novels in the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“The House in Fata Morgana borrows the moves of classic tragedies, performing events past to demonstrate the tragedy of the current. It is impressive how little time it takes to understand the motives and dreams of the Rose Manor residents, even when they fall to their lowest extent. The storytelling, art style, and music harmonizes its themes of vintage times and freely mold each scene from childish hope to shock and terror. Having every game in this series on one of the most convenient gaming systems for visual novels makes it very difficult to argue its value.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenant Edition sits at the top with the genre's other big names, bringing to the PlayStation platforms masterpieces that are worth being experienced by all.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The House in Fata Morgana is a one-of-a-kind visual novel. Its bleak nature may be off-putting to some, with its slow start and tragic tales. But if a tragic story sounds like your cup of tea, there is something to be gained from each of these peculiar tales and the truly uncommon storytelling premise.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition is an excellent visual novel that tells an engaging and exciting story. With a very well-built atmosphere thanks to its unique artistic style and its high-quality soundtrack, it is a masterpiece of the genre. As a compilation, the Switch edition is an excellent way to enjoy the game.”
read full review ↗
Pure Nintendo
cublikefoot
Nintendo Life
VGamingNews
NintendoWorldReport
NintendoBoy
RPG Fan
But Why Tho?
Noisy Pixel
PSX Brasil
Rice Digital
Nintendo Blast…and 3 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- French version updateOct 31, 2019
- The House in Fata Morgana, Now in French!Jun 4, 2019
- The House in Fata Morgana Version 1.2 UpdateJul 29, 2016
- The House in Fata Morgana Version 1.2 UpdateJul 29, 2016
- The House in Fata Morgana Version 1.1 UpdateJun 24, 2016
- The House in Fata Morgana Version 1.1 UpdateJun 24, 2016significant · resets scoring window