Galaxy Girls
- September 15, 2017
- Dharker Studios
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Galaxy Girls" is a sci-fi visual novel following the adventures of a group of interstellar heroines. As the newly appointed captain, players must navigate relationships, manage resources, and defend against cosmic threats in tactical space battles. The game features multiple story paths, engaging characters, and a vibrant, hand-drawn art style.
Reviews
- The artwork and character designs are well done, with nice sprites and detailed CGs.
- The game offers multiple endings and routes, providing some replay value for players.
- The addition of a new character, Emilia, is a positive aspect that fits well with the existing cast.
- The story is shallow and lacks depth, making it difficult to stay engaged.
- The game is considered overpriced, especially when factoring in the additional paid DLC.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive and the choices unclear, leading to frustration in achieving desired endings.
- story65 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of "Galaxy Girls" is described as relatively short and simplistic, with a focus on the interactions between four women aboard a spaceship. While it offers multiple endings and some intriguing character dynamics, many reviewers note that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, often feeling disjointed and filled with plot holes. The addition of DLCs attempts to expand the story, but they are generally seen as brief and not significantly enhancing the overall experience.
“The story contains a prologue where your choices dictate which of the three routes you'll take.”
“Cute girls and a much enhanced story with some added twists.”
“After about a good 15 hour run, I managed to acquire all the achievements and see every tidbit of story I could find and I liked how actually going through all the paths leads you to learn more about the plot and all the characters.”
“The story itself is very basic; nothing really goes on, and while there are 15 endings, the majority of your time will be spent skipping everything you've already read to get to the little bits you haven't.”
“Very short story that ends abruptly and never really goes much of anywhere from the three endings I've seen so far; you could go the whole story without really realizing they're in space despite the title.”
“The story, characters, and plot are out of whack.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork and the unique art style that suits the characters well. While some players preferred the art style from the pilot version, they acknowledged the effort put into the updated visuals. Overall, the game's graphics are highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
“It's a real shame because I am personally a fan of the art style that Dharker Studios brings to its various visual novels.”
“Decent story with great visuals.”
“It's obvious to me that a lot of work has gone into this game, and I can recommend it for both the challenge and the excellent art style.”
“In the Dharker art style, Kotoha has some milf energy which doesn't fit with the character at all.”
“While I do like Kotoha's artwork, the story did nothing for me.”
“I actually preferred the art style of the pilot version (Blossoms Bloom Brightest), but I got used to the new ones.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as average, with some users finding it annoying or only decent. While it fits the sci-fi theme and complements the artwork, it does not stand out significantly, leaving a mixed impression overall.
“Overall, a short, sci-fi yuri visual novel, with way more yuri focus than sci-fi, good quality art and okay music.”
“Sci-fi themed visual novel with multiple endings, beautiful artwork and music with beautiful women on top of it all.”
“The music accompanying the story is somewhat average.”
“What you get for it is a decent short-medium length yuri visual novel with nice art—although it's mostly grey spaceship interiors—fitting music and a crew that might have been better off with a psychiatrist instead of a doctor.”
“Annoying background sounds/music.”
- character development4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is mixed, with some characters like Erica feeling underdeveloped due to her blank slate nature, while others, particularly Sara and Kotoha, benefit from story-based DLC that explores their relationships more deeply. Overall, the character designs are praised, but the depth of development varies, with some content leaning towards fanservice rather than meaningful growth.
“The four story-based DLCs range from okay to good, but all of them are very short; I'd recommend Sara's and Kotoha's the most for character development purposes, as they explore relationships between the characters at different parts of the story more so than the other two.”
“Erica being thrust into a position of leadership, but also being a blank slate of a character puts her character development in a weird situation.”
“Erika's was okay, could be canon, but doesn't add anything to the story or character development - it's mainly there for Kotoha to be cute again and unlock some more Erika CG (hey, I'm not complaining).”
“The four story-based DLCs range from okay to good, but all of them are very short; I'd recommend Sara's and Kotoha's the most for character development purposes, as they explore relationships between the characters at different parts of the story more so than the other two, which are mostly fanservice (with Erica's being the overtly superior of the two focused on smut).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a brief but engaging experience, with players quickly immersing themselves in the role of Kotoha, the ship's mechanic.
“Kotoha is designed to be the mechanic for the ship.”
“A few hours of gameplay go by in a swoop.”
“Kotoha is supposed to be the mechanic for the ship.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by well-drawn sprites, though the limited variety and some overly exaggerated laughing and surprise poses may detract from the overall comedic effect.
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever writing that keeps you chuckling throughout.”
“I love how the characters have such quirky personalities that make every interaction hilarious.”
“The jokes are well-timed and the comedic timing of the dialogue adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
“The multiple endings give the game significant replay value.”
“Each playthrough offers new choices and experiences, making it highly replayable.”
“The variety of character paths and outcomes encourages you to dive back in for more.”
“The multiple endings give it some replay value, but the overall experience feels too similar on each playthrough.”
“While the game has multiple endings, the lack of significant changes in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
“I found the multiple endings interesting, but they didn't provide enough incentive to go through the game again.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its strong thematic coherence, featuring detailed backgrounds and realistic character designs that avoid awkward expressions and postures, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“The atmosphere beautifully complements the overall themes, with no weird faces or impossible postures, and a remarkable amount of detail, especially in the backgrounds.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and captivating, creating a sense of wonder and exploration that keeps you hooked.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the potential, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“The environments are bland and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
