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For Whom the Stars Shine

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64%Game Brain Score
humor, music
story, gameplay
95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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For Whom the Stars Shine is a single player action game. It was developed by New Dialog and was released on June 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Some stories are best told to none," she whispered. Long ago, the stars disappeared. Then, a man returned them. Few would believe such a thing; fewer still can recall his name or how he bent the heavens' ears. It's a story of romance and tragedy that the stars themselves testify of to this day. However, you won't find the tale in books or archives—only in the hearts of those who were …

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95%
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humor1 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • The story is charming, sweet, and beautifully illustrated in an anime format.
  • It's a short and relaxing visual novel that captivates with its melancholic yet hopeful narrative.
  • The game offers a gentle and comforting experience, making it a worthwhile read despite its brevity.
  • The game lacks notable gameplay and is criticized for being poorly written and rushed.
  • It is essentially an e-book rather than a game, leading to confusion about its purpose on a gaming platform.
  • Many players found the story to be linear and forgettable, with a lack of depth in character development.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as charming, sweet, and captivating, despite being short and linear, with a blend of melancholy and hope. While many find it beautiful and emotionally resonant, some critics feel it is rushed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to relate to or fully understand. Overall, the narrative evokes strong feelings, though opinions on its execution vary.

    • “It's very short, and it's completely linear, and yet... somehow in the 20 minutes it took me to get through this game, the story I had been shown was simply captivating.”
    • “The story is charming and slightly melancholy, yet hopeful at the same time... after all, the stars still come out at night.”
    • “Beautiful story, the first five minutes are a bit boring but after that, it's good at making you feel things (and I'm obsessed with Lune's hair).”
    • “The entire story seems rushed and not well thought out.”
    • “The story is short and linear; it reads in under 2 hours.”
    • “I won't spoil it all, but Solis, Sol, and the entire story just don't mesh well in this visual novel into a relatable or even an understandable story.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue, leading to questions about its quality and suitability for publication.

    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, suggesting a satirical take on its value. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and amusing.

    • “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 2 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized as cute and features a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “Cute game, relaxing soundtrack!”
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For Whom the Stars Shine is a action game.

For Whom the Stars Shine is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

For Whom the Stars Shine was released on June 19, 2024.

For Whom the Stars Shine was developed by New Dialog.

For Whom the Stars Shine has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

For Whom the Stars Shine is a single player game.

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