VA-11 Hall-A

 PlayStation Vita
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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em’ up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life. [Playstation.com]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Gaming Age
    Jun 25, 2018
    100
    I realize that visual novels have a hard time getting the attention of anyone outside of a very specific niche, so raving about VA-11 HALL-A probably won’t mean much to most. At the same time, however, if any visual novel could appeal to people who don’t usually have time for the genre, it’s this one. It’s an innovative approach to a genre that too easily falls into ruts, and it’s well worth the time of anyone looking for something a little different.
  2. God is a Geek
    Nov 22, 2017
    95
    VA-11 HALL-A is a brilliant point and drink adventure game with memorable characters, a superb soundtrack, and some of the best writing out there that has found a new home on the Vita.
  3. DualShockers
    Dec 4, 2017
    85
    VA-11 HALL-A should be a must-buy for indie lovers and VN junkies alike.
  4. Gameblog.fr
    May 15, 2019
    80
    VA-11 HALL-A is a very good visual novel, with strong themes, despite some problems due to its genre. If you like reading, VA-AA HALL-A is a must have.
  5. GameCritics
    Dec 15, 2017
    75
    VA-11 HALL-A is a game best enjoyed in short bursts, when a player wants to relax with a title that makes few demands and offers pleasant company. Though it lacks the dramatic heft to propel it into the upper tiers of videogame storytelling, it doesn’t really aspire for such lofty goals and avoids the pretension that such titles occasionally evince. Much like a comfy bar in real life, it’s a good place to visit, but no one needs to stay for long.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 5, 2018
    70
    The lack of an engaging drama or choice means this one isn't so much a digital page-turner but best enjoyed at your leisure, ideally with a nice cool drink to hand. [Issue#150, p.88]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Tentacle
    Aug 5, 2018
    10
    Va-11 Hall-a takes you directly into its atmosphere, never really showing the different choices of the game unlike a classic visual-novel. WeVa-11 Hall-a takes you directly into its atmosphere, never really showing the different choices of the game unlike a classic visual-novel. We regret that there is not more, because the universe is shouting coherence and realism. It's a great great game in which I took a huge pleasure playing Jill's day job back from mine.… Expand
  2. jtrejb
    Dec 1, 2022
    6
    The game is kind of interesting to get into and there are different things to explore
  4. DinoBeam
    Jul 30, 2022
    4
    This is a visual novel that has a strong deviant-art—anime-conventioner—somber vibe, and no choice of what your depressed character says. TheThis is a visual novel that has a strong deviant-art—anime-conventioner—somber vibe, and no choice of what your depressed character says. The choice of what drink you make effects dialogue and story slightly, though you never notice that payoff when you play, you have to look up what would happen with different drinks to feel like you had any effect. One character will only open up to you if you serve this one type of drink he doesn’t order, and there’s no knowing that without a guide. I stalled out. The art style is nice though.… Expand