DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky
- September 14, 2018
- ANAGRAM
Get on SteamIn "DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky" , Haruka Tendou, seeking truth and a loved one's return, faces heartless Oracles from Luna, ruler of Eclipse. With his soul hanging in the balance, Haruka must complete these trials or face dire consequences. This visual novel features stunning voice acting and is the first volume in the DareSora series.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art, great voice acting, and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Despite its short length, the game presents an intriguing mystery that leaves players wanting to know more about the story and characters.
- The English translation is well done, making the game accessible to a wider audience.
- The episodic release is poorly executed, with only the first episode translated and a very brief runtime that fails to develop characters or plot adequately.
- Many players found the story confusing and lacking in depth, with minimal character development and a lack of engaging content.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a simplistic menu design that detracts from the overall experience.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in "Derasora: Tears for an Unknown Sky" is described as intriguing but underdeveloped, with characters lacking depth and familiarity due to limited interaction and a brief narrative structure. While the game presents a compelling prologue filled with mystery and hints of a deeper plot, many players express confusion over the timeline and character backgrounds, particularly starting from "week 6." Overall, the game is seen as a promising start that leaves players eager for future installments, despite its current shortcomings in storytelling.
“Derasora: Tears for an Unknown Sky is a good prologue with great features such as an intriguing story, good voice acting, great music, and beautiful art, plus a good translation.”
“We get lots of hints regarding the deeper story and mysteries surrounding it.”
“The story starts in a very light tone, but since this is a mystery/horror title, it doesn't take long for things to get weird.”
“You don't get to know any of the characters well; it's like the very bare minimum of the start of the story.”
“With only a single choice in the novel, you'll only be able to elaborate a little more on one of the three secondary characters per playthrough, although save/load shenanigans are possible, as these choices do not appear to influence the story beyond the impressions the scenes will give the reader.”
“I was confused about the story when I played this game for the first time; I don't know about Tendou Haruka's background and why this game starts from 'week 6' and not 'week 1'.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional art, solid character design, and impressive visuals, particularly for the price. However, some criticism is directed at the simplicity of the title screen, which is considered unattractive. Overall, the artwork and character appearances contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“10/10 art and visuals; I would recommend it especially for the price.”
“I really love the artwork in this game.”
“The artwork is solid, character design and appearance are interesting, and the voice acting is great (Luna is the star of the show in this respect).”
“The only thing I disliked about the visuals was the title screen: it's too simple and, in my opinion, ugly.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Derasora:tears for an unknown sky is highly praised for its fittingness to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside the intriguing story, quality voice acting, and beautiful art.
“Derasora: Tears for an Unknown Sky is a good prologue with great features such as an intriguing story, good voice acting, great music, and beautiful art, along with a good translation.”
“The soundtrack is also quite fitting for the whole atmosphere.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and well-written dialogue, which contribute to a profound and immersive experience. However, some players feel that the antagonist's portrayal may be overly intense, impacting the overall balance of the atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is also quite fitting for the whole atmosphere.”
“I really appreciate the dialogue; it creates a great atmosphere and provides profound insight into what's going on. The antagonist is just... too much for a concise written review.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by solid artwork and interesting character designs, with standout voice acting, particularly from the character Luna, who is noted as the highlight of the experience.
“The artwork is solid, and the character design and appearance are interesting, with great voice acting. Luna is the star of the show in this respect.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character's journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their stories feel personal and engaging.”
