10 Days Away

Traveling to another country is always an interesting experience, especially if the cultures and customs are different in many ways. Going from Europe to Asia can be quite the shock for some people, even if you forget all about the different languages and ways of expressing thoughts. On the other hand, you can relax basically anywhere if you have the right state of mind.

10 Days Away is a short visual novel that allows you to take it easy and enjoy a few dreamy landscapes while forgetting all about your own problems.The story is very short and simple, but it has the power to change your mood for the better. To make things even better, the whole thing takes place in Japan, which is a great setting for a unique tale in a beautiful environment.

The story revolves around a young girl by the name of Abigail, whose father just died and changed her life for the worse. In order to get over the shock of losing her parent, her mother decides to send her on a trip to Japan, where she will spend ten days in a serene village with just a handful of people around. Naturally, she must also find love there, somehow.

Most of your time is spent looking at the screen and shuffling through the dialog, because there are not too many choices to make. However, the setting is unique, so it’s not too much of a bother, especially if you are accustomed to visual novels already. Granted, it would be nice to have more of a say on the matters and more dialog choices, but there are other games you can try if that’s your thing.

10 Days Away also sports gorgeous landscapes that really make you feel like you are alone in a secluded villages, which does wonders for your mood. Clear blue lakes, tall mountains and thick forests are great ways to forget about your concrete city and just enjoy the scenery for a few minutes. The soundtrack helps with the atmosphere as well, but it’s a shame that the artwork does not come in HD resolutions.

All in all, 10 Days Away has a few things going for it, but it could use an upgrade in terms of artwork resolution and gameplay choices. Hence, it does a good job when it comes to the story, but it can be a bit boring sometimes.