SimulationFit check
Is Beginning of the Rain worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Visual novel readers who want reflective stories about student life
- Players who prefer illustrated narratives over action-focused gameplay
- Fans of calm music and memory-centered storytelling
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics
- Players looking for branching systems, strategic depth, or highly replayable gameplay
- Players who prefer management, crafting, or simulation systems with active decision-making
Our take on Beginning of the Rain
Its defining detail is the book-like visual-novel format, which combines student-life memories with colorful illustrations and a calm musical presentation.
What is Beginning of the Rain?
Beginning of the Rain is a Korean-style visual novel simulation game centered on experiences associated with student life.
It presents a reflective story about choices shaped by fear of the future, fixation on the past, and attention focused on the present. Colorful illustrations accompany the narrative, while calm background music and vocal OST tracks provide its audio setting. The game uses a book-like presentation for its story and includes visual sequences framed as imagined experiences. Additional content is included alongside the main narrative. Its structure focuses on recalling past memories and spending time with the game through illustrated storytelling rather than action-oriented play.
How Beginning of the Rain plays
- 01Illustrated Storytelling
- The narrative is presented through colorful artwork and visual sequences connected to the characters’ memories and feelings.
- 02Student-Life Themes
- The story focuses on experiences associated with being a student, including missed opportunities and thoughts about past, present, and future.
- 03Vocal Music
- Vocal OST tracks and calm background music accompany the visual novel’s scenes.
- 04Additional Content
- The game includes material beyond its central story.
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Beginning of the Rain: platforms & release
Is Beginning of the Rain worth it?
It is worth it if: visual novel readers who want reflective stories about student life. Skip it if: players seeking combat, exploration, or other action-driven mechanics.
Where can I download Beginning of the Rain?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Beginning of the Rain's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Beginning of the Rain on?
Windows and macOS.
