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A heavily branching visual novel, featuring love, friendship and life-sim elements in a future destroyed by the sun.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story24 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and well-written story with interesting characters.
There is a good level of racial and queer representation among the characters.
The game offers a variety of endings, encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with the same daily activities leading to boredom.
Many players found the endings abrupt and lacking in depth, leaving them unsatisfied.
The character interactions often feel awkward and the choices can seem unrealistic or poorly defined.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews present a mixed view of the game's story, with some players expressing disappointment over its lack of depth and narrative focus, particularly in comparison to other visual novels. While the post-apocalyptic setting and character dynamics are praised, many feel that the execution falls short, with abrupt endings and limited branching paths that detract from the overall experience. However, there are also positive remarks about the writing and world-building, suggesting that the story has potential despite its flaws.
- “The plot is phenomenal and I wanted to know more and more about the world we're in!”
- “Just plain good storytelling and world-building.”
- “The story is interesting and just for its characters, it's worth it.”
- “There is almost no story at all in the game.”
- “But if you are expecting a visual novel with a strong sci-fi storyline, you will be disappointed like I was.”
- “The overall plot of the game is the same every time.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality and integration into the overall experience. However, some users found it repetitive and expressed a desire for a more diverse selection of tracks. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, it may not be engaging enough for extended play sessions.
- “I love the music, great music but I wish there were a bigger (or at least better) selection on who to romance and a better selection on jobs as well.”
- “It has a good story, interesting art, nice music, and good writing.”
- “I only had sound on for a few moments before the repetitive music got to me, so I can't really accurately comment on that aspect, as I did not use it.”
- “The music is okay.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its varied and detailed designs, particularly highlighting the impressive facial details. The writing is noted as solid and compelling, with strong emotional connections to characters like Gloria and Eva, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The writing is solid and compelling, the character designs are fantastic, and I would die for Gloria or Eva.”
- “I enjoyed the character design and the attention to facial detail; it was spot on.”
- “Varied character design.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are visually appealing, particularly in the design of characters like Gloria, who stands out aesthetically. However, some players find that despite her attractive appearance, her personality detracts from the overall experience.
- “While the other three romanceable characters were likable and elicited romantic feelings, I found Gloria to be rather insufferable, which disappointed me greatly because aesthetically speaking, I liked her best.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that achieving all endings requires multiple playthroughs, which can feel tedious; however, the inclusion of a skip mode helps alleviate some of the grind.
- “Several playthroughs to get all the endings can be a bit tedious, but that's what skip mode is for.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing feelings of discomfort and a lack of immersion.