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.
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- The game features nice artwork and character designs, with multiple CGs and facial expressions that enhance the visual experience.
- Galaxy Girls offers a variety of endings and routes, providing some replay value for players who enjoy exploring different storylines.
- The addition of Emilia as a new character is well-received, as she fits nicely into the cast and adds depth to the narrative.
- The story is considered shallow and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring and unengaging.
- The game is criticized for its high price relative to the amount of content, with many suggesting it is not worth the cost unless on sale.
- There are complaints about the writing quality and character development, with some characters feeling underdeveloped and the plot riddled with inconsistencies.
- story130 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of "Galaxy Girls" is described as relatively short and simplistic, focusing on four women aboard a spaceship with multiple endings but lacking depth and engaging content. While the game features a prologue that influences the narrative path, many players find the overall plot to be basic, filled with plot holes, and often requiring them to skip repetitive text. Although there are DLCs that attempt to expand the story, they are generally viewed as short and not significantly enhancing the main narrative, leading to mixed feelings about the storytelling quality.
“Such a nice game; it has a very deep and complex story with a lot of unexpected twists and turns.”
“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.”
“I found the plot very awkward at first, as any mysterious plot would begin as, and it has a really neat idea that I really liked a lot!”
“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.”
“The prologue lasts forever, and the story is pretty boring.”
“There's something of interest in the story and the plot is generally fine, but a lack of destination as to where it's going creates disinterest, rather than mystery.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork and the distinct art style that suits the characters well. While some prefer the original art from the pilot version, the updated visuals have been appreciated for their quality and detail. Overall, the game's graphics are highlighted as a strong point, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
“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.”
“Sci-fi themed visual novel with multiple endings, beautiful artwork and music with beautiful women on top of it all.”
“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.”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as average, with some users finding it annoying at times. While it fits the sci-fi theme and complements the artwork, it does not stand out significantly, leading to mixed feelings about its overall quality.
“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 development8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is mixed, with some characters like Erica struggling due to her blank slate nature and forced leadership role, which hampers her growth. While the character designs are praised, the DLCs vary in quality, with Sara's and Kotoha's stories offering more meaningful exploration of relationships, in contrast to others that lean heavily on fanservice. Overall, the character arcs are seen as lacking depth, with some moments feeling more like filler than substantial development.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around Kotoha, who serves as the ship's mechanic, and players can expect a few hours of engaging gameplay that unfolds smoothly.
“A few hours of gameplay go by in a swoop.”
“A few hours of gameplay goes by in a swoop.”
“Kotoha is supposed to be the mechanic for the ship.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by well-drawn sprites, though the limited variety and occasionally exaggerated laughing and surprise poses may detract from the overall comedic effect.
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features multiple endings, which enhances its replayability by encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
“The multiple endings give it great replay value.”
“The variety of choices leads to multiple endings, enhancing the game's replayability.”
“With so many different paths to explore, the game offers significant replay value.”
“The multiple endings give it replay value.”
“The multiple endings give it replay value.”
“The multiple endings give it replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its strong thematic coherence and attention to detail, particularly in the backgrounds, which enhances immersion. Reviewers appreciate the realistic character designs, avoiding any odd facial expressions or unnatural postures.
“The atmosphere beautifully complements the overall themes, featuring no weird faces or impossible postures, and showcases a significant amount of detail, especially in the backgrounds.”
