Clover Day's Plus
- August 18, 2023
- ALcot
"Clover Day's Plus" is a visual novel that follows the story of Yuuto, a young man raised by a trading merchant in Japan after being abandoned by his parents. The game explores the bonds formed between Yuuto and his adoptive sisters, as well as his childhood friends, over the course of ten years. With the town's landscape changed and the characters grown, the group is reminded of a promise they made as children, adding a sense of nostalgia and longing to the story. The game features a blend of romance, drama, and comedy.
Reviews
- The game features high-quality art, vibrant graphics, and excellent voice acting, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Anzu and Anri's routes are standout stories that resonate emotionally, making them highly recommended for players.
- The music, especially the opening theme, is praised as a highlight, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Some routes are considered bland and not as engaging as Anzu and Anri's, leading to a lack of interest in replaying them.
- The game requires an 18+ patch to access significant content, which can be frustrating for players who want a complete experience without additional downloads.
- There are technical issues and bugs that can hinder the overall enjoyment, detracting from the polished experience expected from a visual novel.
- story36 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of "Clover Days" centers around Yuuto Takakura, who is adopted into a family with two sisters, exploring themes of romantic and familial love through various character routes. While the main narrative is described as a slice of life with a heartwarming and humorous tone, the standout elements are the Anri and Anzu routes, which are highly praised for their depth and emotional impact. However, some reviewers noted that the story can feel bland at times, with excessive flashbacks, and that the experience is significantly enhanced by the R18 patch, which adds crucial humor and content.
“The story is well written and honestly, it is very heartwarming, but what really shines in the game is the girls and their routes.”
“An excellent story about both romantic and family love.”
“I loved every moment, and every emotion that the story led me to.”
“But it suffers from a bland story interrupted by way too many flashbacks.”
“Just don't expect Aokana or higher level storytelling.”
“It doesn't have any serious plot; it's a slice of life, and normally I get bored by slice of life stories.”
- music16 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its vibrant and engaging soundtrack, with several standout tracks that enhance the overall experience without becoming repetitive. Reviewers appreciate the well-integrated original score, which complements both comedic and emotional moments, making it memorable long after gameplay. The theme songs, in particular, have resonated with players, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
“The music is good, and it's just a saccharine slice of life with lots of goofy comedy, and the occasional deep moment.”
“Sound: now this game has a great OST and is well incorporated in each part of the game as well as during moments of impact.”
“I loved the theme song so much I had to buy the game.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as unhinged and quirky, appealing primarily to hardcore anime fans, with characters that are amusing and not annoying. While the story maintains a lighthearted tone, players note that much of the humor is tied to content that requires an R18 patch, making it essential for a full experience. Overall, the game successfully blends comedy with engaging storytelling, leaving players entertained and laughing throughout.
“The characters are not annoying and pretty funny, and the music is great. There are a handful of songs that consistently play throughout the game, and they never got old. Stretching kitten is an all-timer.”
“Other than the obvious jest, the story is funny so far and not boring to follow along.”
“It can get you laughing hard; well, for me it did. When you finish routes, you get a little extra at the end, so it feels good.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a heartwarming narrative centered on childhood friendships, promises, and family bonds. Players appreciate the well-crafted story and character routes, which balance wholesome endings with poignant, heart-wrenching moments, enhanced by well-timed comedic elements.
“An adorable, heartwarming tale of childhood friends, everlasting promises, and family.”
“The story is well written and honestly, it is very heartwarming, but what really shines in the game is the girls and their routes.”
“It was a very good visual novel, all wholesome endings with some extremely heart-wrenching scenes woven in between well-placed comedy.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for being colorful and animated, earning a solid rating of 8/10. Additionally, it is noted that the game is easy to run on less powerful PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.
“The graphics and sprites are colorful, and there is plenty of animation during scenes.”
“I rate the graphics an 8/10.”
“This is a very easy game to run, and you don't need a super PC to run it.”
“The graphics and sprites are colorful, but they lack detail and depth.”
“The overall visual quality feels outdated and doesn't meet modern standards.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, making the game visually unappealing.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the character designs are visually appealing, contributing positively to the overall character development experience. However, there is limited feedback on the depth or progression of the characters themselves.
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability when run on Proton, with multiple users reporting a smooth experience.
“Runs great on Proton.”