Clear Skye Thinking
- May 14, 2024
- ebi-hime
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Get on itch.io Store"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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Reviews
- Clear Skye Thinking features charming characters and a sweet yuri romance that captures the essence of a 'first relationship' beautifully.
- The visuals are stunning, with well-designed characters and backgrounds that enhance the overall experience of the game.
- The story balances light-hearted moments with deeper themes, making it both enjoyable and thought-provoking, particularly in its exploration of gender expression and personal identity.
- The pacing can be slow at times, and some readers may find the romance to be brief, leaving them wanting more development.
- The musical score is considered a step down compared to previous works by the same author, which may detract from the overall atmosphere.
- There are missed opportunities for deeper exploration of side characters and their relationships, which could have added more depth to the story.
- story34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is a charming yuri narrative that balances light-hearted moments with deeper themes such as gender expression and personal identity, making it both enjoyable and relatable. While it touches on heavier topics like bullying and loneliness, the overall tone remains positive and feel-good, with well-developed characters despite its brevity. The linear storytelling and beautiful art enhance the experience, making it a delightful read for fans of the genre.
“Though the story, as usual, contains some heavy topics, like bullying, painful divorce, complicated family relationships, and loneliness, 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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the visual novel are praised for their beautifully simple and cute design, featuring well-designed characters and lovely background art that showcases the artists' talents. While some critiques mention a lack of authentic representation, the overall visual presentation, including character outfits and diverse settings, is highly regarded.
“Major signatures of ebi-hime are the beautifully simple, cute graphics and most importantly, the sophisticated grammar.”
“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.”
“I really wouldn’t be able to find a thing to complain about when it comes to visuals.”
“Visuals are one side of things, but the other aspects are, of course, music and sound effects.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some praise the soundtrack as a lovely and calming backdrop for the story, others feel it falls short compared to previous titles, lacking the haunting and memorable qualities that made earlier scores stand out. There is a strong desire among players for an official soundtrack release, highlighting the appreciation for the music despite its perceived shortcomings.
“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 Final Fantasy's soundtrack all the time.”
“Visuals are one side of things, but the other is of course music and sound effects.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this cute yuri story is described as mild and charming, providing amusing moments without being overly outrageous. It balances humor with emotional depth, making it a well-rounded experience that is both funny and touching. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the narrative, enhancing its feel-good qualities.
“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).”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of humor, sadness, and romance, creating a warm and comforting experience. Reviewers praise its touching and wholesome narrative, particularly for fans of sapphic romances, 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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a linear structure, offering no choices for players, which may limit engagement and exploration.
“As for the gameplay, the story is linear, so there are no choices present whatsoever.”
