Corona Blossom Vol.1 Gift From the Galaxy
- July 27, 2016
- Frontwing
Get on SteamIn Corona Blossom Vol.1, players follow the story of Keiji, a student who discovers an alien spacecraft and its pilot, a mysterious girl named Nina. As Keiji and Nina grow closer, they must navigate their relationship while also dealing with an organization intent on capturing Nina. The game is a visual novel with multiple endings, featuring sci-fi and romance elements.
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Reviews
- The game features high-quality art, voice acting, and a charming story that combines elements of comedy, romance, and sci-fi.
- R-ne, the main character, is endearing and adds a lot of charm to the narrative, making players look forward to her development.
- The E-mote system enhances character animations, providing a more immersive experience during dialogues.
- The story lacks depth and character development, often feeling like a setup for future volumes rather than a complete narrative.
- As a kinetic novel, there are no choices to make, which may lead to a less engaging experience for players who prefer interactive storytelling.
- Some players found the pacing slow and the writing inconsistent, with occasional sound issues and a lack of memorable music.
- story41 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring decent writing, likable characters, and appealing artwork, though some reviewers note a lack of depth and interactivity, as it is primarily a visual novel without choices. While the narrative is engaging and heartwarming, it often serves as a setup for future volumes, leaving some plot points unresolved and leading to a cliffhanger ending. Overall, the experience is enjoyable for fans of cute and lighthearted stories, but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or interactive narrative.
“The writing is fairly good with a decent story throughout the three volumes.”
“The touching story, fun characters, cute artwork, great voice acting, and catchy soundtrack all come together to make for an entertaining read.”
“The story has interesting characters with some real depth to them and also features great artwork and voicing.”
“There isn't a very deep story arc here.”
“The 'game' is completely devoid of any kind of interaction; you read the story from start to end like a book, and unless you love fluffy stuff without any kind of drama or substance, you are very likely to wonder why you wasted your time on this.”
“If you buy this, then you get a strange story that lasts about five or six hours; there are no choices at all, so it gets really boring fast.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its well-chosen tracks, catchy theme songs, and effective background scores that enhance the overall presentation. However, some users noted that the music can occasionally overshadow dialogue, leading to sound issues that require adjustment. The theme song DLC is highly recommended for fans of upbeat vocal tracks, and while the soundtrack is well-received, there are suggestions for improvements in other areas like art and translation.
“The touching story, fun characters, cute artwork, great voice acting, and catchy soundtrack all come together to make for an entertaining read.”
“Soundtracks, CGs, and overall game presentation are great after factoring in appropriate background music, the use of CGs and animated sprites, as well as a great opening and ending movie with theme songs.”
“Theme song DLC is highly recommended for those who like two fast, catchy opening and ending theme songs with vocals.”
“Music is a bit much though.”
“There are occasional sound issues with the default settings (some of the characters get drowned out by the music), but these can be tweaked.”
“Music is very well chosen, but it's a bit sad that Kei's past can make you ignore the story because it makes you wonder what the accident and the connection between him and Re-nen is in the past.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, effectively capturing the desired aesthetic, though some users note that they may not be as smooth as other titles like Nekopara. The artwork is described as beautiful and engaging, complementing the touching story and likable characters, making it a must-buy for fans of anime and visual novels. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite the lack of interactive choices.
“Good story, likable characters, great art/graphics.”
“I love the story and the beautiful art style.”
“It is worth buying this game, great artwork and CG 10/10.”
“The graphics aren’t as smooth as Nekopara’s but are perfectly acceptable.”
“The character models look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming moments and humor, with users noting its ability to evoke genuine feelings, including tears. The combination of a touching story, engaging characters, and appealing artwork contributes to a wholesome experience that resonates deeply with players. Overall, it successfully delivers emotional highs and lows reminiscent of a short anime arc.
“Front wing delivered a heartwarming kinetic novel again.”
“This kinetic novel packs enough emotional highs and lows for a short anime arc.”
“The touching story, fun characters, cute artwork, great voice acting, and catchy soundtrack all come together to make for an entertaining read.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny moments, appealing to fans of the Grisaia series, though it may not reach the same heights. It features a light-hearted narrative with some mature themes, including partial nudity, and is enhanced by well-voiced characters and amusing scenarios, particularly for those who enjoy quirky elements like space catgirls. Overall, the humor is described as competent and entertaining, making it a recommendable experience for its target audience.
“It has its brilliant moments and its emotional touches too, but mostly you will end up doing something super cute or funny and the scene moves on.”
“It's cute and funny, and if you like the Grisaia series, you'll probably enjoy this - but it's worth noting, it's not as good as the Grisaia novels.”
“It's a competently written, funny, and light story for a slightly more mature audience, with some partial nudity but nothing you can't find with even a basic look on the net.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as shallow, particularly for non-player characters, though some players rate the overall story and character design highly, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score for personal enjoyment. The character design, especially by artist ななかまい, is praised, suggesting that fans of the art style may find the game appealing despite its narrative shortcomings.
“From my perspective, the character development and story gets a solid 10/10 for sure. The animation is an 8/10 (what was with the too small mouths?), and the only rating that everyone cares about is my personal enjoyment: 10/10! I would buy the game 10 times again!”
“And I'm biased for the art (by ななかまい) as I do love the character design for the game, so if you like his art, you might as well go for it.”
“Wonderful character design.”
“Character development is shallow for the player, and nearly ignored for all others.”
“The character arcs feel underdeveloped and lack meaningful progression.”
“There is little to no depth in the relationships between characters, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
