When I started this visual novel I was really really lost.
What is manakravte, what are these words.
But as you go through the story it becomes more clear.
The beginning is quite slow paced, so the first time I began to read I was already bored after 10 minutes.
It didn't make any sense to me, and didn't really get to the point until later.
Until the girls teleported to a whole different continent it was quite a puzzle to me.

But damn. After that, I just couldn't stop reading this. It had a great story.
Not described in the info-box though, a little bit misleading.
If you like some mystery and a good read, this is for you.
It's a bit crazy though, but it's still good.

The only thing I didn't really like is that when it was getting to the plot (returning to their homeland, and all the questions about how they stranded there) it ended. IT ENDED.

This really felt like an introduction of how great the writers are, and the real plot will be starting in Fault Milestone Two.
So yeah I have no idea how it will go in the next visual novel, but this one was great. Plot twists ftw, kind of.

I recommend this to you if you like a great read, and it's just clicking, no choices to make (only 1 lmao, wasn't even an important one).

8/10 for me :)

What an amazing story. this visual novel will make you cry

Shame on you if you came for the yuri , because this piece of art of a story will make you love your siblings to boot xD

A must own for every visual and regular novel reader especially that this is technically my first visual novel that i've ever completed!

but since i'm not a native english speaker , i had a hard time fetching every meaning to every word in this meticulously executed wonder of a novel , so be on the lookout for rarely used formal words if you were new to this genere.

I can't even wait to read milestone 2 as i'm writing this review , claps to Sekai Project <3

Such a beautiful looking game, art and style is so nice, the camera effects as well. Was very impressed with this, great work :)

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fault milestone one is a medium length (~5-8 hours) fantasy kinetic visual novel that display gorgeous artwork and an enjoyable soundtrack. Starting off with an invasion and assassination attempt on a manakravting nation's heir apparant, the novel quickly takes you to a new land across the world where science dominates a mana barren country. Compared to many of Sekai Project's other VNs, fault does not focus (nor does it even include) overt fanservice. This game was designed to tell a compelling story with deeper and darker psychological themes. The world of fault is fairly well fleshed out with information presented on the history and society of the nations, along with somewhat acceptable guidelines/theory regarding mana (magic) usage.

Although fault is a well produced and designed VN, I am really disappointed in the game's second half. With an active start to the story involving battle magic, the pace comes to a complete standstill after the MCs are teleported to another land. The game then shifts to introduce a family with a tragic history. Some of the chapters were way too longwinded and a solid couple hours of gameplay could be reduced by removing repetitive/redundent lines or shallow scenes attempting to fabricate a strong backstory. I was definitely not a fan of this half of the story, even though I understand the developers' desire to introduce a new POV character. The weak dialogue left a lot to desire, and encumbered my playthrough even more as I tried to slog through to the end.

The game includes traditional VN options as well as a sound gallery. There is only one ending, and although the achievements are easy to attain, one requires repeating a scene 50 times, and another forces you to stare at a CG scene for 2 continuous hours. Two annoyingly designed achievements, though there are ways to cheat them.

fault one is easily one of the best fantasy VNs on Steam atm; although there is a severe lack of competition. Be sure to checkout the direct sequel fault milestone two side:above. For anyone that may be on the fence about this series, both games offer demos on the store page to tryout.

Very Good
- 8/10

Pretty short. Better than I thought it would be. No voice acting. Recommend buying on discount.

Just what is a human?

She walks like a human.
She talks like a human.
She smiles like a human.
She cries like a human.
She remembers joy and sadness like a human.
She makes friends like a human.
She cares about her friends like a human.
She loves her brother like a human.
She is willing to sacrifice herself for someone she loves like a human.

Does it even matter, if she is made of metal or flesh?

This game's music are really something. If you couldn't understand the conversation yet music can help to feel this atmosphere.
P.S. : My english can be suck. Deal with it.

Great storyline, unexpected twists. Beautiful graphics! And I think one's English can improve by playing this game

Absolutely amazing

This VN is quite an interesting case. It lacks in voice acting, which is either a plus or a minus depending on your tastes. It also takes the world it creates very seriously, to the extent that it includes an encyclopedia to help you understand some of the terms (which aren't English, but are honestly close enough for me, but others may not feel the same.) It ends on a cliffhanger and there is currently a part 2 out there, but I haven't tried that one out (but I will). I feel like this is the best way of handing a VN, as it manages to incorperate multiple perspectives and the reader gets the best understanding that no other character could. Not everything is spelled out for you, especially with there being quite a cliffhanger, but the story itself has a lot going for it.

A major problem with the VN genre is that the music is very much hit or miss. I will say, I genuinely enjoyed the music here. You have to actually finish the story, but you unlock a gallery that also includes the entire soundtrack, albeit within the VN itself. I actually prefer this myself over the concept of paying another 5 dollars for it. The game itself is kind of pricey, but I would say if you enjoy the genre of VNs, pick it up. If it's your first? It's worth it, but wait for a sale. This is a rather expensive genre for the newcomer, after all. Many of the negative reviews are saying it's not a game at all, in the end.

fantastic

[Cleared on 9 May 2016]

Pros :
- Lots of Characters appearance
- Quite lots of CG
- Story is deep
- Have achievements
- The Arts inside game are quite fine

Cons :
- Soo many new terms inside game that u may won't able to caught on early
- No voice over
- U need vol 2 if u want to finish what you start here

If you like anime with some *ahem* plot twist inside, u might give it a shot. Meanwhile I will struggle a while about getting the last 2 achievements or not. Because it is beyond of my....

7.7/10

Worth it to play ~
Special Thanks to Viny*

Very proud to have played this as my first VN.

I haven't read a lot of VN's, but this is one holds a special place in my heart along with "When Cicadas Cry" (Higurahi) This is very different however in presentation. The VN toutes itself as a Kinetic Novel, meaning things move around, dynamic musis is present, and lots of effects to emphasize the situation.

The story is about princess Selphine and her bodyguard, RItona, who have both been swept away by the flames of war and find themselves stuck in a far flung continent, far, far away from their homeland. Now, they must find a way to get themselves back home. Not just that, the story explores other themes such as redemption, technology, wealth over morals, and even a tough situation where, If you have a loved one who isn't "right", would you still love them? I know that's been shown countless times in fiction and TV, but if you enjoy these kinds of questions, this one delves into these types of scenarios.

It's an adventure type story, from the overly friendly stranger, the suspicious, curt local, that one person who seems to know everything, a secret, and the motions of trying to learn the land that they are in, Fault has it all and while it doesn't really do anything new to the genre, I think Alice in Dissonance weaves all of these elements very well. The characters are fairly likable, with Selphine's naive but kind persona sometimes being at odds with Ritona's more serious and practical nature, creates interesting moments and character development. While the story at first has a grim atmoshphere, it also has a fair amount of moments of joviality and overall fun to it. The VN's balances is pretty well but does get heavy handed with the feels, and angst later on.

One other thing, some of the dialogue is stiff and unnatural. I with I can pull a line for the review but lets just say that some of the lines here are overly formal and aren't things that normal people would say or talk like. The only way I can describe it is "anime speak". If you've watched anime, you know what I'm talking about.

The artwook is good. Nothing too great, but not bad either. Definitely one of the better looking ones! Some of the side characters look bad though, and head proportions seem off, particularly for Selphine IMO in certain sprites. Music is excellent! Fault's theme is simple, repetive, and hypnotic and has joined my Top 5 favorite of VG themes. Each track sets the mood well. Fault also has got to have some of the most realistic and grounded magical lore I've ever read. Now granted, I don't read a lot of fantasy novels; perhaps RR Martin's work or some other fantasy writer has a very in-depth mythos of their fiction's magic, but this one takes the cake. AiD did a good job of trying to explain how "manakravte"- the game's label for magic"- works, but they also weave those around the story in a seamless manner. It takes time to try to sort everything out but if you think about it a little, it will come together.

One majore flaw I find about this though is that there's a certain character whose story arc that seems to overpower the overall narrative. There's a story within a story, but it's a pretty long one! I'd say a 1/3 or 1/4 is devoted to the arc and while it does make me like this certain character, I feel like it almost hijacks the original story. I know Fault isn't just about Selphine and Ritona trying to get back home, the series wants to show a part of humanity. How we work, how we think, and that despite our differences, there are fundamental things that we all share and want but by the time the arc is resolved, I thought to myself, "Whoa! I almost forgot this was about Selphine!"

Overall, I'd rate it 8/10. Some pacing issues later on in the end, predictable twists, and frustrating, "Just TALK it out!" moments mar the experience, Fault is a VN that shouldn't be overlooked, especially with its pleasant cast of characters, great music, and lively presentation.

What at first glance looks like "another VN, just in fantasy setting", by the closer look appears to be the introduction to the whole new fantasy universe, surprisingly deep and well-detailed. At some point in the early stages of the game you get the feeling which good old-school RPGs gave you - that you can't go on playing, because your head is stuffed with new information. It really feels as if some grand old-school RPG was pressed into the format of a visual novel.

The writing is good and keeps you hooked from the beginning to the end, the graphics are nice, and the music in the background is very emotional and ideally matches the situation. The production value is very high, the game looks well-budgeted.

The only negative moment, at least for me, is the fact that closer to the end the plot goes into the topics that were so many times chewed before in literature, cinematograph and pop-culture, that it can make you grimace seeing the story going down to this.

But of course I would recommend this game, because it offers far more than you would expect from a visual novel. Just be sure to try the demo, it contains the first (and, in my opinion, the best) half of the episode.

why did my freind buy this for me for a joke........it would be funny if it was someone else but i HATE this type of games i dont even know hwtas its called like anmie or some stupid japan art or something lame! but why would they make a VIDEO GAME all you do is read!!!! with 0 gameplay just read read read......i hope you know its called a book and they cost like 50 cents instead of a $15 dollar pieace of junk! dont buy a VIDEO GAME BOOK!!!!!

fault milestone one is a great kinetic VN imo. I liked the characters, the arts are good, and of course the plot is interesting. Most of the things exceeded my expectations (in a good way).
If you liked fantasy/science theme with a sprinkle of mystery, you might want to get this.
Also the ending hanged me so bad. I recommend buying the sequel at the moment you got hooked with the game. >w<



And... Selphine is cute XD

Perhaps there's a good story here, somewhere, eventually, but I'll never see it because I can't get past the horrible writing. The exposition is endless; the author needs to practice the use of metaphor and simile. The general rule is "show, don't tell," and while some exposition is good, that's all that happens here: all telling, no showing. No detail at all in the descriptions of characters, settings, or objects.

Fault Milestone One was a very different kind of Visual Novel for me. I've tried the likes of the Higurashi and Fate series, both of which were undeniably very good, however Fault Milestone One delivered something that other VN's simply couldn't. The world in which the Fault Milestone series takes place in is just so utterly fascinating to me, I mean I've always been a huge fan of the fantasy setting, but the way magic or "Manakravte" is potrayed in this game just makes so much more sense. The characters are all fantastic and stay away from the typical anime tropes I've learned to absolutely hate. At some points the story felt like it dragged and got boring, but the payoff at the end made it all worth it.

If I were to list the definite pros and cons, it would be as follows:

Pros:
- Excellent characters
- Interesting plot
- Fantastic world/settings
- Good art

Cons:
- Writing was pretty bad in some parts, it's bearable, but definitely detracted from the game a lot.
- The plot sometimes got boring (entirely subjective of course)
- Short

Overall, if you're thinking of picking up this game, I'd definitely recommend it. It is one of the best Visual Novels on Steam at the moment.