Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars

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"Conception 2: Children of the Seven Stars" is a JRPG where you play as a new Disciple with the power to create Star Children. Your mission is to save the world of Aterra from monsters with the help of seven powerful girls and the Star Children you create. Explore ever-changing dungeons, battle enemies, and strengthen your bonds with the heroines to make your Star Children stronger.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 499 reviews

story58 positive mentions

grinding94 negative mentions

The game features a fun blend of dating sim and dungeon crawling mechanics, allowing players to build relationships with various characters.
The character designs and voice acting are well done, making the interactions enjoyable and engaging.
The star child system adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for customization and strategy in battles.

The dungeons are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a tedious grinding experience.
The combat system can feel shallow and unchallenging, often allowing players to rely on auto-battle.
The story and character arcs can be clichéd and predictable, detracting from the overall experience.

story
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be generic and predictable, often likening it to typical anime tropes. While some appreciate the individual storylines of the female characters, describing them as engaging and unique, others criticize the overall narrative as shallow and lacking depth. The gameplay mechanics, particularly the dating sim elements, are seen as both a draw and a detractor, with some players enjoying the character interactions while others feel they detract from the main plot.
- “Each girl has her own story, and each story unfolds alongside the main story of the game.”
- “I really like the characters and story, which is why I'll still recommend it.”
- “The story is great; I enjoy all the conversations with the girls and guys you meet throughout the game.”
- “The story is fairly weak; it's your typical main hero saves the world with his entourage of heroines.”
- “The main story is nothing special; very predictable, very generic and anime-like.”
- “The characters are all boring, and the story is nauseatingly dull.”
gameplay
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
62%
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The gameplay of this game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the deep combat mechanics and unique features like the "classmating" system, while others criticize it for being repetitive, grind-heavy, and poorly explained. Many reviews suggest that the game is best experienced with a controller rather than a keyboard, and while it offers some fun moments, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, particularly in terms of story and character depth. Overall, it appeals to fans of casual JRPGs and dating sims but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or engaging gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is fun, but it can get grind heavy later on. I like grinding; it makes me discover things I didn't know about it, but it can get irritating to see the same enemy but another color.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's a strange mix of team and turn-based combat that has a mechanic of choosing one of four sides to hit an enemy—some interesting mechanics for sure.”
- “Keeping the anime design apart, the gameplay is just awesome and the characters are just well-designed.”
- “Once you leave the prologue, the game dumps multi-page guides on every combat mechanic at once in the first dungeon.”
- “The gameplay is so boring and grindy, that you can go to the next bridge and throw your money down it, and that would be a better way to spend your money and time than playing this garbage.”
- “There are better alternatives to play, and this game doesn't shine in anything in particular, be it characters, plot, gameplay, soundtrack, etc. Even its 'unique' mechanics aren't enough to make it worth playing, much less recommend it.”
grinding
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the dungeon crawling and combat to be monotonous and lacking in variety. While some players enjoy grinding as part of the RPG experience, the overwhelming consensus is that the game requires an excessive amount of grinding, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and story progression. Those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay may find some satisfaction, but many others warn that it can quickly become a chore.
- “It's not really grinding if you understand the game's systems and mechanics!”
- “The grind becomes enjoyable when you see your progress and growth over time.”
- “I love how the grinding feels rewarding, especially when you unlock new abilities!”
- “The gameplay is so boring and grindy that you can go to the next bridge and throw your money down it, and that would be a better way to spend your money and time than playing this garbage.”
- “The game gets super grindy about halfway through and neither the gameplay nor story were solid enough to keep me going through it without cheating like crazy.”
- “There's a lot of grinding in this game, the dungeons are all boring to get through, and the more complicated mechanics are poorly explained.”
music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting, while others find it repetitive and forgettable. Many players noted that certain tracks stand out, particularly during key moments, but overall, the music can become tiresome, especially in dungeons where it lacks variety. Additionally, issues with volume balance between music and voice acting were frequently mentioned, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The music choice has no reason to be such a damn banger, but damn.”
- “The battle soundtrack is also lit.”
- “Production values are very high, art is very polished, and music is also very good.”
- “The music, oh my god the music, it is so bad, that I honestly had to mute it, otherwise I would have gone crazy.”
- “The same music over and over again every single time.”
- “In short--really cute characters with nice art, but everything else is kinda dull and the music is just grating and obnoxious.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the quality of cutscenes and character designs, while others criticize the overall aesthetic as generic and below average, particularly in dungeon environments and combat animations. Many reviewers note that the game appears to be a port from older handheld systems, leading to a lack of graphical polish in certain areas. Overall, while there are moments of good artwork and decent resolution, the game suffers from repetitive and uninspired dungeon designs.
- “The movie cutscenes are few but look great and the overall aesthetic is nice.”
- “Good game, good story, easy to play, good OST, good graphics, good controls.”
- “The graphics are great and even the storyline is great but it's a shame that all the dungeons are the same.”
- “The game seems to be ported over from PS Vita, so the graphics for the dungeons and combat are below average.”
- “Some of the menu visuals and artworks are low-res, the dungeons, in-battle models, and animations are not great either, though the models used in the visual novel events can be kinda cute.”
- “The graphics are trash and look like a cheap Unity game that an 18-year-old made for a school project.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its silly and over-the-top dialogue, with many players finding themselves laughing at the comedic interactions and absurd situations presented throughout the story. The blend of light-hearted fanservice, innuendos, and quirky character dynamics contributes to a fun and engaging experience, making it a standout aspect of the game. While some humor may lean towards the cheesy or awkward, it effectively enhances the overall enjoyment, particularly in the visual novel segments.
- “I honestly found myself laughing a fair amount during it.”
- “The dialogue in the dating sim is quite funny and the dialogue choices of the main character are pretty good.”
- “This game has me laughing really hard at all the silly dialogue and responses for some of the situations.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while it features heartfelt stories and touching dialogues that resonate with players, some events lack depth due to being told rather than shown, diminishing their impact. Players appreciate the wholesome nature of the game, but criticize the design choices that force difficult decisions during intimate moments, which can detract from the overall emotional experience. Despite these flaws, many find the game ultimately rewarding and emotionally engaging.
- “This is a wholesome game that constantly gets me in my feelings.”
- “Edit: after beating the game and all the endings, I would give this an 8.5/10 simply for the wonderful heartfelt stories and how they concluded.”
- “- many cute waifu-ladies to talk to, with some pretty touching dialogue between them and the main character.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization for PC has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and stable frame rates, others feel it lacks proper optimization, resembling an emulator experience rather than a native PC game. Additionally, issues with the user interface have been highlighted, suggesting that while graphics settings may be fine, overall usability suffers.
- “Perfectly ported, excellent optimization.”
- “Game runs smoothly without any troubles, stable 60 fps at 1080p.”
- “All in all, I would say this game is very fun and easily worth the price; though be mindful as this game doesn't seem to have been optimized for PC and would most likely be easier to play with a proper controller.”
- “I would say this game doesn't seem to have been properly optimized for PC gaming and feels more like playing an emulator than a proper PC version.”
- “All in all, I would say this game is very fun and easily worth the price, though be mindful as this game doesn't seem to have been optimized for PC and would most likely be easier to play with a proper controller.”
- “This seems like a fine port in terms of graphics settings and performance, but it's a horrible port in that the UI is unforgivable.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally well-received, with some reviewers noting that while the character designs are decent and comparable to other titles in the genre, they lack originality and depth. Overall, the game effectively combines character development with its dungeons and story, although some aspects feel generic or trope-driven.
- “The game does a great job with the character development, dungeons, and story.”
- “Character design is pretty good to be honest compared to most games of this genre; it doesn't excel at anything but doesn't fall behind either.”
- “The character designs actually remind me a lot of Re:Zero.”
- “As for character designs, dungeon designs, and overall graphic design, I thought all were pretty generic and sometimes even kind of cheap feeling.”
- “The character design of the girls is also very tropey and boring.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the multiple endings and engaging dungeon-crawling elements, others feel it lacks significant replay value beyond being a casual time-filler.
- “Quite a bit of replayability, with multiple endings and a lot of entertaining dungeon-crawling goodness.”
- “I enjoyed the game, but as of now, I'm not sure how much replayability it has.”
- “I can already say that this won't have a huge replay value, as anything other than a decent dungeon crawler to fill some time with.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the experience. While it runs smoothly at 60 fps, the offline play feature fails to accurately track game time, leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay is criticized for being tedious and grind-heavy.
- “Runs great at 60 fps.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable lag.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
- “The gameplay is terrible and boring, very grindy. You spend so much time leveling that it gives you a sore thumb. My game time actually exceeds 70 hours, but it didn't count because I played offline. It's still buggy as heck!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable. I've lost progress multiple times due to these stability issues.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my experience. The game feels unfinished and unstable, which is frustrating.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally described as relaxed and satisfactory, providing a comfortable environment for players.