Clear Skye Thinking

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"Clear Skye Thinking" is a visual novel game where player meets and forms a friendship with Piper, a cheerful resident of a small Scottish island. Alice, the player character, is a fashionable and sophisticated woman who initially resists the idea of a holiday in Skye but eventually finds herself enjoying her stay. The game offers an engaging story with character development and scenic island views.

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story20 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Clear Skye Thinking features charming characters and a sweet sapphic romance that resonates with themes of self-acceptance and individuality.
The visuals are beautifully crafted, with well-designed characters and backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.
The story balances light-hearted moments with deeper themes, making it a cozy and enjoyable read that captures the essence of a 'first romance'.

The pacing can be slow at times, and some readers may find the romance develops too briefly.
The musical score is considered a step down compared to previous works by the author, lacking the memorable quality of earlier soundtracks.
While the story is enjoyable, it may feel predictable and lacks the depth of some of the author's other visual novels.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
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The story is a charming yuri narrative that balances light-hearted moments with deeper themes such as gender expression and personal struggles, including bullying and complicated family dynamics. While the plot is relatively simple and predictable, it remains enjoyable and uplifting, featuring well-developed characters and a feel-good romance. Overall, it successfully combines humor and emotional depth, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Though the story, as usual, contains some heavy topics, like bullying, painful divorce, complicated family relationships, loneliness, etc., the main impression is still positive and even inspiring.”
- “But seriously, this is an adorable, feel-good story about overcoming preconceptions and loneliness, and it contributes another success to ebi's collection.”
- “While most of the story is light-hearted and at times silly, I really enjoyed the deeper themes that it explored regarding gender and expression through the contrast of the hyperfeminine Alice and the boyish Piper.”
- “Unfortunately, the enthusiasm is not shared by the protagonists of the story.”
- “The story of this novel is quite simple.”
- “As for the gameplay, the story is linear, so there are no choices present whatsoever.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
17%
The graphics in the visual novel are praised for their beautifully simple and cute design, featuring well-crafted characters and a variety of appealing backgrounds. The art style showcases the artists' talents, with characters like Alice displaying multiple outfits throughout the story. However, some critiques suggest that the focus on aesthetics may overshadow authentic cultural representation.
- “Major signatures of ebi-hime are the beautifully simple, cute graphics and most importantly, the sophisticated grammar.”
- “I really wouldn’t be able to find a thing to complain about when it comes to visuals.”
- “The visuals are also nice with well-designed characters and lovely background art.”
- “When I read the scene where Piper gets dolled up, a throwaway line about sharing foundation made me realize that this visual novel is more interested in the aesthetics of interracial couples than in authentically portraying a British Indian woman.”
- “Visuals are one side of things, but the other aspects are, of course, music and sound effects.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the calm and lovely soundtrack that serves as a nice backdrop for the story, others feel it falls short compared to previous titles, lacking the haunting and memorable qualities they expected. There is a strong desire for an official soundtrack release, as players frequently revisit the music from earlier games. Overall, the score is seen as a missed opportunity for deeper emotional engagement and lore exploration.
- “The soundtrack is nice as well - a nice calm backing track for the story.”
- “Regarding the music, the soundtrack is lovely to listen to.”
- “My only two issues with it are that the musical score is absolutely a step down from the haunting rituals in the dark and the memorable fragile feelings. Seriously, that needs an OST release; I load up FF's soundtrack all the time.”
- “Visuals are one side of things, but the other is of course music and sound effects.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this cute yuri story is described as mild and amusing, providing a balance of funny, sad, and touching moments without being overly outrageous. While it may not elicit loud laughter, it offers feel-good and absurd elements that enhance the overall experience, making it a suitable introduction to the author's work. Minor typos are noted but do not detract from the enjoyment of the story.
- “It's a cute yuri story with mildly humorous moments.”
- “Not so outrageous that it makes me want to scream (not sure why I'm associating humor with screaming instead of laughter here, but the point is that I'm straight-faced), but it's amusing enough.”
- “This would be a great entry into ebi's work--it's funny, sad, touching, absurd, romantic (and, to boot, educational).”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a blend of humor, sadness, and romance, creating a warm and comforting experience. Reviewers praise its touching and absurd moments, particularly appreciating its wholesome sapphic themes, making it a highly recommended entry into the genre.
- “This would be a great entry into ebi's work—it's funny, sad, touching, absurd, romantic (and, to boot, educational).”
- “Made me feel warm and comfy 💖”
- “If you like wholesome sapphic romances, I would recommend giving this visual novel a read.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by a linear structure, offering no choices or branching paths for players, which may limit engagement and replayability.
- “As for the gameplay, the story is linear, so there are no choices present whatsoever.”

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