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Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star-

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93% User Score Based on 103 reviews

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Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- is a single player action game with drama and comedy themes. It was developed by Favorite and was released on December 18, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- HD" is a visual novel where you play as Kogasaka You, who returns to his childhood hometown after his mother's death. He searches for his childhood friend, whom he promised to marry, but instead finds a mysterious girl named Mar. As the story unfolds, You will uncover the truth about Mar and the fate of his childhood friend. This game is a fandisk, so it is recommended to play "Hoshizora no Memoria -Eternal Heart- HD" first.

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Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews
story24 positive mentions
  • The story is engaging and emotional, with a well-crafted narrative that intertwines the character routes and reveals deeper lore as you progress.
  • The artwork and music are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience and making the game visually and audibly appealing.
  • The game offers a significant amount of content, with multiple routes that provide a lengthy playtime and a satisfying conclusion.
  • The common route is excessively long and can feel tedious, with pacing issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • There are technical issues, including a small font size that makes reading difficult on smaller screens and problems with save data not being cloud-synced.
  • Some character routes, particularly those involving Chinami, are criticized for being annoying or poorly executed, which can impact the overall experience.
  • story
    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a complex and emotional journey that intertwines themes of love, family, and personal growth, featuring a variety of well-developed characters and multiple routes that gradually reveal deeper lore and mysteries. While the pacing can be slow at times and the coherence of storytelling varies, many players find the narrative engaging and touching, with moments that evoke strong emotional responses. Overall, it is praised for its depth, production quality, and the ability to balance humor with poignant drama, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.

    • “The story is a harmony of the starry sky, wishes, love stories, and the determination of the characters to overcome hardships.”
    • “Hoshimemo is a heartwarming story with splendid production quality and atmosphere, with a bit of supernatural element.”
    • “The story is incredibly deep and touching.”
    • “If you're searching for a wholesome, sad, and purposeful story... look elsewhere.”
    • “The common routes are too long, some translations are missing, and there are typos all over the place. In my opinion, Chinami's and Mare's routes' fanservice kind of ruined their respective stories.”
    • “They don't feel like actual human beings until the story directly says it's their turn to get all the attention, and then they go back to being cardboard cutouts once their arc is complete.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as "godly," noting its atmospheric and memorable qualities that resonate long after gameplay. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact and enjoyment.

    • “Fantastic music and beautiful CGs.”
    • “The soundtrack especially helps with this, with the strongest tracks absolutely nailing the tone that these emotional moments needed to have.”
    • “Some of the music is just absolutely beautiful and causes me to tear up by themselves, it just grabs my soul and drags it all over the place.”
    • “The music is alright.”
  • emotional
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the visual novel is characterized by its heartwarming yet occasionally sad narrative, featuring well-paced segments that evoke strong feelings, often leading players to tears. While the storytelling quality can vary, the central themes of emotional intelligence and family resonate deeply, supported by an excellent soundtrack that enhances the emotional impact. Overall, players find the experience to be touching and memorable, with a blend of humor and heartfelt moments that make it a compelling journey.

    • “This is a very heartwarming albeit sad at times, visual novel.”
    • “The story is incredibly deep and touching.”
    • “I cried, and I'm glad I played this.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it entertaining and engaging, particularly appreciating the comedic elements brought by certain characters like the club president and the twins. However, others feel that the humor often falls flat, especially during slower slice-of-life segments that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of genuine hilarity, the effectiveness of the humor varies significantly among players.

    • “The humor is also spot on.”
    • “The characters are super fun, the humor is really funny at times, and the protagonist really makes an effort to make the girls like him.”
    • “It has a hilarious and very relatable plot which will get you instantly hooked.”
    • “The opening seems interesting but devolves into agonizingly slow and unfunny slice of life as you spend days watching the main character unpack and be annoyed by his sister.”
    • “The attempts at humor fall flat, making what should be a lighthearted experience feel more tedious than entertaining.”
    • “I expected witty dialogue, but instead, I was met with cringeworthy jokes that missed the mark completely.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and vibrant colors, particularly in specific routes. While some users question the use of "HD" to describe the visuals, they agree that the art style is appealing and enhances the overall experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's storytelling and atmosphere.

    • “The story was really good and the artwork in this game was beautiful, especially in Aoi's route and Yume's route.”
    • “I loved the art style for this game really.”
    • “The artwork is fantastic, brightly colored and not overly detailed, the soundtrack is pretty good and memorable.”
    • “Compared to the original, this HD version has a better sound system and graphics, but the overall visual quality still feels lacking.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and fail to impress, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “While the art style is unique, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a visually unappealing experience.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for being excellent and well-written, with a slow but engaging story that includes romance, humor, and mysteries. While the main character and twins are well-designed, some players found the overall character design lacking. The game offers a lengthy experience, enhancing its value.

    • “Hoshizora no Memoria's story develops slowly at first, but it is well-written with cute character design, good voice acting, mysteries to discover, romance, and humor.”
    • “It was quite lengthy, therefore a great value for the money, has excellent character development, beautiful character design, entertaining sci-fi elements, and one of the heroines is obviously the designated comic relief.”
    • “The art is good, and even though it's in 800x600 resolution, it doesn't look terrible on a bigger screen. However, I certainly didn't like the character design, except for the main character and the twins among the main cast.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable, often feeling as though each playthrough offers a fresh experience akin to playing a new game. This quality enhances its longevity and keeps players engaged over time.

    • “Practically feels like a new game every time I play it; it's incredibly replayable.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel unique and fresh.”
    • “I keep coming back for more; the replayability is off the charts!”
    • “Practically feels like a new game; at least it's replayable.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back for a second playthrough.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Hoshimemo is characterized by its heartwarming narrative and high production quality, enhanced by a blend of atmospheric and emotional music that adapts to the scene's tone, including moments of tension and chill. The inclusion of supernatural elements further enriches the overall experience.

    • “Hoshimemo is a heartwarming story with splendid production quality and atmosphere, featuring a touch of the supernatural.”
    • “The music is excellent, blending atmospheric, emotional, chill, and tense elements when the scene calls for it.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is highlighted by users as being very good, particularly in terms of voice performance, indicating a well-executed audio experience that enhances overall gameplay.

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Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- is a action game with drama and comedy themes.

Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 50 hours playing Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star-.

Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- was released on December 18, 2017.

Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- was developed by Favorite.

Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Hoshizora no Memoria -Wish upon a Shooting Star- is a single player game.

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