Alaris

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Alaris is a single player casual simulation game with fantasy and romance themes. It was developed by Crescence Studio and was released on September 19, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Alaris is a single-player fantasy simulation game set in a magical world of Fae and Dragons amidst a mounting global crisis. Unravel a mysterious word, encounter compelling characters like the charming Drake, the protective Druk, and the grumpy scholar, and discover your role in a captivating, story-driven adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The art and illustrations are stunning, with beautiful backgrounds and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The storytelling is engaging, with unique routes for each love interest that provide different perspectives and lore, making the game highly replayable.
The characters are well-developed, with distinct personalities and relatable struggles, creating a strong emotional connection with the player.

Some character sprites appear rough or inconsistent in quality compared to the detailed backgrounds, which can be jarring.
The gameplay can be clumsy at times, particularly with the communicator interface and slow quick time events that may frustrate players.
Certain routes feel incomplete or lacking in depth, leaving players wanting more cohesive world-building and resolution.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this otome game is praised for its depth and integration of romance with the overarching plot, offering unique insights into the protagonist's heritage and the world’s issues through each character's route. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and character development, though some express a desire for a more cohesive world and tidier endings. Overall, the storytelling is compelling, with a strong emphasis on player choices and the ability to explore different perspectives, making each playthrough feel fresh and rewarding.
- “Each romanceable character (route) has specific insight into your heritage, story, and issues the current world is going through.”
- “The story is compelling, the art is gorgeous, and the relationships with the love interests feel real.”
- “I anticipate that Alaris will take a similar approach to revealing the overarching story from a different angle through each romance route, so you only get the full picture by playing each one.”
- “In summary: I love the storytelling aspect, wish for a more cohesive world, and would love to see a more tidy ending on some routes.”
- “The traits don't make a huge impact on the story, and I sort of wish some choices would lock out other love interests or make some tasks harder.”
- “However, I would like to say that I do wish that the ending was slightly longer and you get to understand the story more.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their detailed and splendid visuals, which enhance the storytelling and overall experience. The unique art style, along with elegant aesthetics and engaging animations, contributes to a magical atmosphere that resonates well with players. Additionally, the dynamic expressions during conversations and the artistic focus on key moments add depth and emotional weight to the gameplay.
- “The changing expressions and visuals during conversations keep things fresh and engaging, plus the extra focus on art during important moments adds a lot of weight.”
- “The game graphics and CGs are quite splendid and detailed, the choices in the game are satisfying as well and the points that you earn, for example bravery, affect the way that the character speaks a bit.”
- “You can really feel the love that went into this; the art style is right up my alley and the whole fantasy vibe is amazing.”
- “The characters are all very pretty, too, but they're drawn in a unique art style that took some getting used to when I first booted up the game.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for being easy to understand and navigate, with a smooth, bug-free experience. Players appreciate the engaging story and visuals, leading to a strong desire to explore multiple routes. Overall, it receives a perfect score of 10/10.
- “Besides the mechanics, I became so enveloped in the story that I plan to play more of the routes to get the full story.”
- “Gameplay: easy to understand and navigate.”
- “In summary: easy, non-bugged gameplay, some preferences.”
- “I've just played my first route with Druk, and I absolutely love the story, visuals, and mechanics.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, with engaging characters and world-building that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players appreciate the compelling plot and diverse romance options, which enhance the desire to explore different storylines and love interests. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a sci-fi/fantasy visual novel with significant replay value.
- “It's very replayable and seems to encourage going through again.”
- “The characters and interesting world-building are definitely strengths, and if you like a visual novel with replayability, this is your thing.”
- “If you're in the market to play a sci-fi/fantasy visual novel with a compelling plot, engaging romance options, and significant replay value, I recommend checking out Alaris.”
- “The characters and interesting world-building are definitely strengths, but the replayability is lacking.”
- “If you're looking for a sci-fi/fantasy visual novel with a compelling plot and engaging romance options, you might be disappointed by the limited replay value.”
- “While the game has its strengths, the replay value feels minimal, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and integration with the overall experience. Many users express satisfaction with the soundtrack, often purchasing it alongside the game, highlighting its appeal and emotional resonance. However, some technical issues were noted, such as overlapping tracks when navigating the game.
- “Bought the game along with the soundtrack without any regrets.”
- “The music, backgrounds, CGs, and multiple voiced lines were lovely.”
- “Actively tried to cause problems on purpose, and all I could manage to do was get two songs to play at once by scrolling back and forth.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by excellent voice acting and charming interactions with love interests, leading to several amusing moments. Players often find themselves laughing at unexpected flirtations and bold actions, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game successfully combines cute dialogue with comedic situations that resonate with players.
- “The voice acting is great, and the ability to text with the love interests is cute. There are some funny moments and interactions between the love interests.”
- “I accidentally had a lot of charisma on my first run, and I was laughing at how many times I either ended up flirting with a character or was able to carry out some very bold actions.”
- “There were so many moments where I was kicking my feet, smiling, and definitely laughing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through engaging character design, especially among the fae, which allows players to infer personalities visually. Notably, Fenir's route showcases significant character growth, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “Character design is interesting, particularly of the fae, and you can pick out personality for the most part by looking at them.”
- “Although I can't speak to the personality quirks of all the Lis, I will say that Fenir had great character development throughout his route.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply engaging, highlighting the heartwarming experience of sharing the story with fellow fans. The charming narrative, combined with a captivating fantasy mystery, resonates strongly with players, enhancing their emotional connection to the game.
- “Being able to gush about the story with others who are just as passionate is such a heartwarming experience.”
- “A charming, heartwarming visual novel with a fascinating fantasy mystery for your main character to solve.”