Cherry Tree High Comedy Club
- November 8, 2012
- 773
Get on Steam"Cherry Tree High Comedy Club" is a comedic anime-style adventure game where you play as Mairu Hibisu, a high school student on a mission to start a comedy club. With a goal of recruiting 3 new members and a limited amount of time, you must navigate through the idyllic Cherry Tree Town, engage in conversations, and participate in part-time jobs to gain the necessary funds and persuasion tools. The game offers a mix of humor, heart, and strategy to create a memorable experience.
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Reviews
- Charming characters and a lighthearted story that evokes a feel-good atmosphere.
- Engaging gameplay that combines time management with social interactions, reminiscent of the social link system in Persona.
- Cute art style and enjoyable music that enhance the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of only a few hours, which may leave players wanting more.
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics can become tedious, especially when trying to achieve different endings.
- Some players may find the humor falls flat and the writing lacks depth, making it less engaging for those not invested in the genre.
- story78 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a light-hearted, slice-of-life narrative centered around recruiting members for a comedy club, featuring charming characters with individual backstories that unfold as players build friendships. While the plot is linear and lacks significant player agency, it offers emotional depth and humor, making it enjoyable for fans of character-driven stories. However, some players found the pacing slow and the gameplay repetitive, though the overall experience is enhanced by the cute art style and engaging character interactions.
“As you build up your friendships, each character has a little storyline of their everyday troubles to progress through.”
“The story, while inherently simple, understands how to build around its presence to create a likable world with likable and well-rounded characters.”
“A charming little game with funny characters, each one with their own backstory.”
“The story is pretty much linear with no choices as there are only 3 possible endings in the game.”
“Almost all the plot and character development is back-loaded until hours in, after you figure out the game mechanics.”
“The story builds up, but ends where it feels like it's only getting started.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is primarily focused on character interaction and story progression, resembling an interactive visual novel with minimal mechanics beyond walking and selecting dialogue options. While the art and narrative are praised, many reviewers find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, often describing it as grindy and simplistic. Overall, it appeals to fans of visual novels but may disappoint those seeking more traditional gameplay elements.
“The gameplay focuses on story through character interaction as you walk around town, meet people, and try to talk to them and make friends.”
“The gameplay itself is broken down into distinct turns (seen here as morning/afternoon/evening), in which the player can explore the town freely before deciding on their 'move' for that particular round.”
“If you enjoy simple visual novel-styled games that involve the central mechanic of developing relationships with people based on levels of numerical values, then you will enjoy this.”
“The gameplay quickly gets too repetitive and mechanical if you want to get to the good end, especially if you do the homework right off the bat.”
“The gameplay isn't anything special, but the characters are cute and the sprite work is nice.”
“If you are looking for a game with actual gameplay mechanics... you might want to look elsewhere.”
- humor47 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Cherry Tree High Comedy Club" is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and funny due to its quirky characters and witty dialogue, while others feel it falls flat, especially given the game's premise centered around comedy. Many appreciate the light-hearted and cute nature of the game, but some criticize the translation and execution of jokes, suggesting that not all humor translates well. Overall, it appeals to fans of casual, character-driven narratives, though expectations for consistent comedic delivery may vary.
“If you're looking for a feel-good visual novel full of lovable characters and humor, Cherry Tree High Comedy Club fits the bill.”
“The main cast ranges from reclusive to colorful, allowing for diverse personalities to work off of each other to create some pretty funny dialogue, Mairu in particular helping others through their problems with a mix of genuine sympathy and her motto of bringing smiles to everyone she knows.”
“The dialogue is hilarious; every character has charm and personality, and there are lots of great zingers during conversations.”
- music36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in "Cherry Tree High Comedy Club" is generally described as upbeat, catchy, and well-made, contributing positively to the game's lighthearted atmosphere. However, many reviewers note that the soundtrack lacks variation and can become monotonous due to its repetitive looping. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its charm and ability to enhance the experience, some players recommend supplementing it with their own playlists for a more enjoyable experience.
“Cherry Tree High Comedy Club is a precious game with lovable characters, art, and music.”
“The music is upbeat; it makes me want to play right away.”
“The character designs are cute, and the ultra-peppy soundtrack will keep you bouncing as you run around town trying to make friends!”
“The music is not good and has no feeling whatsoever, and is looped over and over again.”
“The cute music was really short and looped, and I exhausted myself through some parts of the game hoping something interesting will happen.”
“Music needs more variation.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and colorful art style, reminiscent of classic consoles like the Super Nintendo and Dreamcast, with a blend of anime aesthetics that appeals to many players. While the visuals are described as charming and relaxing, some reviewers note that they are not particularly groundbreaking, offering a simple yet pleasing experience. Overall, the artwork and character designs contribute positively to the game's light-hearted atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“The characters and backgrounds are very colorful, and this aesthetic is pleasing to look at.”
“Art style's got a liquidy, oil painting look to it in terms of background, which makes for some very nice scenery, and the character designs have that nice little anime aesthetic that seems to drive all the westerners wild (me included, to an extent), having sharper outlines that allow for a nice contrast with their surroundings.”
“The graphics are a blend of SNES and anime, which works perfectly for this game.”
“The graphics remind me of a Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, or GameCube game, and I like the cute moe art style!”
“Some people may be put off by the low resolution, but it's okay for me.”
“If you really like the art style and have an urgent need to burn some time, you could do worse, I guess.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered limited, with most players needing at least two playthroughs to experience all storylines and endings. While some enjoy the multiple endings and new game+ features, which enhance replay value, others find the depth lacking and suggest that replayability largely depends on individual completionist tendencies. Overall, it offers sufficient replayability for those interested in exploring all character backgrounds, but it may not satisfy players seeking extensive depth.
“The replayability will vary depending on how much of a completionist you are, and how your first run went.”
“You will most likely need at least a second playthrough in order to experience all six storylines, so the replayability is sufficient to justify the non-sale price, and I encountered new dialogue responses throughout my second run.”
“The multiple endings and the new game+ give the rather short game some replayability, since you will not be satisfied with only knowing the background story of, for example, 3 of the characters but you will want to know the background story of all of them, even though they might not be as interesting as you’d expect.”
“Very limited replayability.”
“Was able to 100% it in 2 playthroughs, so not a lot of replayability, but overall a must play for a bit of high school comedy and light drama.”
“There is some limited replay value to try and get all the characters as your friends, but nothing much besides that.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially engaging but ultimately tedious, particularly due to repetitive dialogue and the necessity to grind for character relationships. While some reviews note that the grind becomes more pronounced towards the end, others suggest that the overall playtime is extended primarily by this grinding, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Improvements such as the ability to skip cutscenes and clearer mechanics for conversation topics are suggested to alleviate the grind.
“While it's quite fun and engaging at first, the game does get a little dull, especially when it comes to how tedious moving from one place to another becomes.”
“I only played for a few hours as of this writing, but it was mostly just grinding in order to try to deepen Mairu's friendship with other characters.”
“My grievances are the limited and random statements made by characters, often causing them to repeat the same thing throughout intervals, and the somewhat grindy nature of some conversations, provided no in-game events are occurring.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming character arcs that explore themes of loss and resilience, transforming from a lighthearted premise into a collection of touching narratives. Players can expect a beautifully crafted atmosphere and art that enhances the overall experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of visual novels with RPG elements.
“That said, each of the major characters also has their own full story arc with actual emotional weight, ranging from coping with loss to coping with corporate encroachment.”
“It starts off as a cute game about the antics of Mairu Hibisu trying to revive the comedy club at her high school, and ends up with several surprisingly touching stories about the various people she meets along the way.”
“Atmosphere in this game is something really nice and heart-warming and the art is wonderful too.”
- character development5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is primarily back-loaded, unfolding significantly after players become familiar with the mechanics, which can lead to a rewarding experience. The cute character designs and engaging dialogue contribute to a charming atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the time management gameplay. While the character arcs may take time to fully develop, they ultimately add depth and humor to the experience.
“It's a great game and very relaxing (if simultaneously suspenseful because you wonder if you can get everyone before the month is out) with cute character design, dialogue, and development.”
“That being said, at its core, CTHCC is really a time management sim, but you get to experience some nice character development and funny dialogue along the way.”
“Almost all the plot and character development is back-loaded until hours in, after you figure out the game mechanics.”
“The character designs are cute, and the ultra-peppy soundtrack will keep you bouncing as you run around town trying to make friends!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a heartwarming blend of comedy and everyday life, enhanced by beautiful art that contributes to its overall charm. Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth and inviting ambiance, making it a delightful experience.
“It has heart, comedy, and a nice sense of everyday life atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere in this game is really nice and heartwarming, and the art is wonderful too.”
