AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~
- May 16, 2024
- AZARASHI SOFTWARE
Get on Steam"AMANATSU ~Perfect Edition~" is a visual novel with a multi-choice, single-ending story and a run time of over 5 hours. The game is set in a coastal town and follows the protagonist, Haruto, as he forms friendships and romantic relationships with three distinct female characters: the quiet and kind Kazuha, the energetic and cheerful Kogane, and the otherworldly and silly Yashiro. The game boasts a cast of professional Japanese voice talent.
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Reviews
- Amanatsu features charming characters with distinct personalities, making it easy for players to connect with them.
- The game has high production values, including beautiful art, well-drawn CG, and a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a heartwarming and wholesome story about first love, filled with lighthearted moments and humor.
- Some characters, particularly the male side characters, are seen as stereotypical and unfunny, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- The countryside setting is underutilized, with most interactions occurring in repetitive locations like cafes and schools.
- Inconsistent localization choices may confuse players, as some terms are left untranslated while others are altered.
- humor22 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and wholesome, while others criticize it for relying on unfunny stereotypes and filler jokes. While the main character has moments of goofy humor, many side characters are seen as overly clichéd and detract from the overall comedic experience. Ultimately, the humor may appeal to those who enjoy the slice-of-life genre, but it risks alienating players who prefer more substantial comedic elements.
“This visual novel had me laughing in the aisles.”
“I think the humor, the pacing, and the romance are great.”
“Amanatsu was trying to be a good mix of pure relaxing wholesome slice of life (think Toneworks like Hoshi Ori Yume Mirai), with some recurring goofy over-the-top humor (like Smee's Making Lovers or Fureraba).”
“However, some of the attempted wholesome and comedic moments are ruined by some quite frankly very lame and unfunny characters, which I'll explain more about later.”
“Yashiro just felt like a bunch of random 'filler jokes'; nothing particularly funny or unfunny, just random stuff thrown out there.”
“Mitsuru is a bad overweight otaku stereotype constantly yelling unfunny 2D jokes and occasionally forcing the group to act out his otaku whims.”
- emotional16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its fully voiced, sincere, and wholesome tone, blending relaxing slice-of-life elements with humor. While it features some genuinely heartwarming moments and enjoyable character interactions, certain comedic attempts fall flat due to unlikable characters. Overall, it offers a satisfying, if not deeply profound, emotional experience typical of the genre.
“Fully voiced, sincere, and quite wholesome.”
“It's a pretty fun and surprisingly heartwarming game. Amanatsu doesn’t have anything special as a story; it’s a very standard moege with a lot of common tropes.”
“Amanatsu was trying to be a good mix of pure relaxing wholesome slice of life, with some recurring goofy over-the-top humor.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by relaxing piano tracks that serve as effective background accompaniment, enhancing the overall reading experience. While the soundtrack does not particularly stand out, it complements the scenes and mood well, contributing to a comfortable and entertaining atmosphere. Some songs are noted to be better than others, but overall, the production quality supports the game's immersive elements.
“The production value, including the characters’ design, e-mote system, well-drawn CG, good H-scenes, and soundtrack, makes the reading experience incredibly comfy and entertaining.”
“The musical score does not stand out above the rest of the novel but really helps accent the scenes and mood.”
“Music is fine, some songs are better than others.”
“Relaxing piano for background music.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as slow, thoughtful, and heartwarming, fitting within the standard tropes of a wholesome slice-of-life romance. While it may not delve deeply into complex themes, it offers a satisfying narrative with a genuine main character and a redeeming backstory that enhances the overall experience.
“The story is slow, thoughtful, and deliberate.”
“Her backstory redeemed the route well at the end, and the main character actually seemed like a genuinely good person here.”
“It's a pretty fun and surprisingly heartwarming game, to be honest, Amanatsu doesn’t have anything special as a story; it’s a very standard moege with a lot of common tropes.”
“It didn't get too deep as this is a 'wholesome slice of life romance' story, but it was covered enough to satisfy me.”
“Slow, thoughtful, and deliberate story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a beautiful and bright art style that enhances the lighthearted and peaceful atmosphere of the game. Users appreciate the overall quality of the visuals and the good animation.
“The whole novel has a lighthearted and peaceful vibe to it, amplified by the beautiful bright art style.”
“The graphics are nice, and the animation is pretty good.”
