Girls in Glasses
- April 9, 2021
- nostalgia
Get on Steam"Girls in Glasses" is a visual novel that follows Hidekazu Akechi, a lonely second-year student at Sakurahane Academy. He meets his childhood friend Kana and the serious class president Kotomi, as he becomes more involved in school life. The game features a branching storyline with multiple endings, based on the choices you make. Observe the changing seasons and the girls' expressions through their glasses in this heartwarming coming-of-age story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features three interesting heroines, each with their own charm and personality, making for engaging interactions.
- The themes explored in the visual novel, such as death, loneliness, and stress, are executed in a powerful and emotional way, adding depth to the simple story.
- The art style is colorful and appealing, and the voice acting enhances the characters' charm, making the overall experience enjoyable.
- The English translation contains multiple grammatical errors, which detracts from the overall quality of the writing.
- The story is quite simple and lacks depth, with routes feeling largely identical until locked in, leading to a predictable experience.
- Some players experienced technical issues, with the game not starting on certain computers, which can hinder accessibility.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple and straightforward, lacking depth but still enjoyable, particularly when exploring romantic paths with the heroines. While it offers some charming moments and strong themes, the narrative feels repetitive until players commit to a specific route, and the integration of adult content disrupts pacing. Overall, it provides a cute experience with a limited but engaging storyline, especially for its price.
“When you get to a romantic path, the story becomes charming.”
“It's a simple story that has some strong meanings behind it that makes the novel very entertaining and engaging.”
“The story is simple, but it is enjoyable enough as the protagonist explores each route individually and uncovers more of the heroines' personalities.”
“The story itself is very plain and simple; there's nothing really special about it once you start reading.”
“The routes up until you're locked in feel largely identical, as all characters are treated equally even if you're only following one, and the story feels afraid to branch off until you're past the point of no return with the decisions.”
“Word of warning storywise, however, there is only one path at a time, so pick one person at a time for every daily choice and if they're not available then the backup is at your leisure but has no effect on your main choice.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the unique messages conveyed through each heroine, creating a deeply impactful narrative. Despite its initial appearance as a simple visual novel, it delivers strong themes and realistic emotions, enhanced by improved art and unexpected emotional scenes, particularly in the 18+ patch.
“Each heroine has their own message about their theme, and it's executed in an extremely emotional way.”
“Girls in Glasses may look like a simple visual novel, but its strong themes and messages make this novel more realistic and emotional.”
“The art, particularly from the 18+ patch, is a lot better than the typical styles used in a lot of visual novels, and it had more emotional scenes than I had been expecting going in.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay revolves around daily choices that allow players to select destinations and interactions, fostering relationship development with one of the three main heroines through a bond-building mechanic.
“Each day presents an opportunity to choose where to go or who to visit, allowing you to build your bond level with one of the three main heroines.”
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging, providing a sense of agency and connection with the characters.”
“I love how the choices you make each day impact your relationships and the overall story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their vibrant and appealing art style, which complements the game's atmosphere, reminiscent of visual novel soundtracks.
“The art style is nice and colorful, and the music honestly gives me similar vibes to some key visual novel soundtracks.”
“The graphics are stunning, with beautifully detailed environments that really bring the game world to life.”
“The character designs are vibrant and unique, making each character memorable and visually appealing.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its vibrant and engaging quality, reminiscent of soundtracks from notable visual novels, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
“The art style is nice and colorful, and the music honestly gives me similar vibes to some key visual novel OSTs.”
