Ciel Fledge
- February 19, 2020
- Studio Namaapa
- 10h median play time
"Ciel Fledge is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game that offers an intriguing story of raising an adopted daughter in a sky-city amidst an alien threat. Create a schedule for Ciel, choosing her activities, classes, hobbies, and friends, while monitoring her mood and stamina. With approximately 9 hours of gameplay, guide Ciel to adulthood and shape her future."
Nintendo Switch
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Windows
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Reviews
- The game offers a captivating story with emotional depth, allowing players to form a strong connection with the character Ciel.
- It features a variety of activities and career paths, providing players with numerous choices and replayability.
- The art style and character design are charming, contributing to an overall enjoyable aesthetic experience.
- The gameplay can feel tedious and overly long, with some players finding the 10-year simulation to be a drag.
- The mini-games and combat mechanics are often frustrating and poorly executed, leading to a lack of enjoyment during these segments.
- There is a disconnect between the narrative and gameplay, with many players feeling that their choices do not significantly impact the story.
- story36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered decent, with some players appreciating its captivating elements and character development, while others find it simplistic or incoherent, particularly in certain character arcs. Although the narrative draws inspiration from popular sci-fi works and includes engaging backstory, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of impactful player choices. Overall, while the main storyline has its merits, many players feel it could benefit from more depth and coherence.
“The story of Ciel takes place in a distant future.”
“Its a really good game, so far the story has been captivating and the different game mechanics for different scenarios has made for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The one positive I'll say is that the main story itself was good and some of the side characters were interesting and charming.”
“Halfway through the story, you're still getting tutorials.”
“It really felt rushed to me, as if the storywriter was phoning it in and just picked out a stock character plotline off the shelf.”
“But I feel like the end I got from the main story didn't really tie everything together well, and it was a disappointing conclusion.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a complex array of mechanics that can feel overwhelming, with rudimentary combat systems that some players find lacking. While the game offers a captivating story and engaging scenarios, the mechanics are seen as bloated and not sufficiently deep to justify their complexity. Overall, players appreciate the refined gameplay and the challenge it presents, though opinions on the battle mechanics vary, with some finding them tedious.
“Its a really good game, so far the story has been captivating and the different game mechanics for different scenarios has made for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
“Awesome game with a rewarding gameplay, engaging story, and very comfy nonetheless.”
“The mechanics appear slightly different but more refined.”
“The 'combat' mechanics are less than rudimentary.”
“But man, it's so bloated with mechanics.”
“The gameplay reminds me of PM5 because of the mundane weekly planning and having characters to befriend, but less time consuming and annoying since you have to do this minigame battle system that I think is horrid and painful since you have to pair pieces on a small table.”
- music9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising the soundtrack as "amazing." While some players prefer to mute the game music, they express a desire to seek out the original soundtrack (OST) for personal enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a notable aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
“I love a handful of songs though!”
“The music and art are cool too.”
“I went along the military route only to find at the end I needed to take hairdressing and classical music to eventually get activities that gave you medical and charisma (and yes, hairdressing is the one that you needed to unlock medical - go figure).”
“I have heard that the soundtrack is amazing, but I keep my game music muted, so you would just have to listen and see for yourself.”
“I'll probably look around if I can get my hands on the OST instead of relying on the in-game music room...”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience and story progression. Many express reluctance to engage with the new game plus mode due to the lengthy and repetitive nature of the gameplay.
“However, as pointed out, it has numerous weaknesses that make me unwilling to take advantage of the new game +, because honestly it feels too tedious.”
“First off, this game is long, but I feel it's due to the grinding.”
“It almost felt like grinding, trying to get to the next bit of story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are a mixed bag, with some users finding them overly cluttered while others appreciate the simple yet appealing art style. The anime-inspired visuals are praised for their vibrant colors and clear indicators, effectively enhancing gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic combines futuristic themes with nostalgic elements, creating a unique visual experience.
“Simple but good graphics.”
“Audio/visuals: the art is nice and anime style, the colors are easy on the eyes, and it gives you plenty of indicators on what you can do, where you can go, etc.”
“Not anime as in princess maker 2, but very anime as in 'we live on a flying city one thousand years in the future in our eternal war against the kaiju aliens who threaten to destroy us and yet somehow our aesthetic is entirely 1980's Japanese suburbs.'”
“It is confusing to have too many useless visuals.”
“The graphics are very anime, but in a way that feels out of place, like we're living in a flying city a thousand years in the future while our aesthetic is entirely based on 1980s Japanese suburbs.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly enjoyable and recommend it for its challenge, others feel that the lengthy completion time significantly diminishes its replay value. Additionally, technical issues like lag during fight sequences may further impact the experience for some users.
“Only thing I didn't like too much is there was a lot of lag during the fight sequences; other than that, it's a fantastic game with tons of replay value.”
“I would recommend this game to anyone looking for a fun, challenging game with high replayability.”
“The biggest problem is that it takes too long to complete one game (10 years is a bit too much) and kills any replay value it might have had.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotions, but it may not satisfy those seeking a purely wholesome raising simulation experience.
“It is quite emotional.”
“This game takes you on an emotional journey that stays with you long after you finish.”
“The characters' stories are deeply moving and resonate on a personal level.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes, numerous glitches, and a variety of bugs reported by users.
“There are frequent crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
“The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs.”
“I experience constant instability, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is positively highlighted through appealing design choices, particularly the green color theme, which enhances the overall aesthetic and engagement with the characters.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of characters wielding knives and guns, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay.
“It's hilarious seeing them with knives and guns.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“The game's humor is perfectly timed, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
