Kirakira stars project Ai
- February 16, 2020
- Sushi_soft
Get on Steam"Kirakira Stars Project Ai" is a visual novel adventure following the story of a producer and his childhood friend, who becomes a pop idol. The game features life-like character animations and is available in multiple languages with full voice acting in Japanese. Navigate the challenges of the entertainment industry as you help Ai rise to fame in this heartwarming and humorous story.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning artwork, smooth animations, and high-quality voice acting, creating an immersive experience.
- The story, while simple, is engaging and focuses on character growth, particularly Ai's journey to become an idol.
- The game is light-hearted and enjoyable, making it a good choice for fans of the slice-of-life genre.
- The game is quite short, lasting only about 1 to 2 hours, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- Player choices have minimal impact on the story, leading to a linear experience with little replay value.
- There are technical issues, such as text not displaying fully and some untranslated dialogue, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story centers around an AI idol and her producer, exploring themes of friendship and personal growth, though it is described as simple and linear with limited impact from player choices. While the narrative is engaging and complemented by strong art and music, it lacks depth and significant character development, leading to a somewhat predictable experience. Overall, it offers a satisfying conclusion with a cliffhanger for potential future entries, appealing primarily to fans of lighthearted, anime-styled tales.
“This is way better than a good book that you can't put down because it not only has a storyline that will keep you wanting more but it has gorgeous artwork to go with it.”
“The story is simple to get along with; especially as an idol otaku myself, I could easily get into it.”
“However, the story itself feels completed with a satisfying conclusion — except for a cliffhanger at the very end that teases at a next entry.”
“The story is simple to get along; especially as an idol wotaku myself, I could easily get into it.”
“The story won't blow you away, and the choices will not lead to anything, but this was a good read regardless.”
“They have little impact, and the story will not significantly change based on your decisions.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the story's pacing. While some find the songs average, the dynamic volume adjustment during character dialogue is highlighted as a standout feature that adds to the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's immersive qualities.
“Just about everything in this game is fantastic (the art, story, voice acting, music, you name it).”
“My favorite feature that this VN has is that when Miwako or Ai start talking, the volume of the background music is lowered on its own and goes back to its original volume when they finish.”
“The song is quite average; neither special nor bland.”
“The art is well done and the background music is up to the story pace, which creates a great accompaniment and helps make the atmosphere more lively.”
“My favorite feature that this visual novel has is that when Miwako or Ai start talking, the volume of the background music is lowered on its own and goes back to its original volume when they finish.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their stunning quality and gorgeous artwork, which enhances the immersive experience alongside a compelling storyline. The cute animation style, particularly through e-mote, adds to the overall visual appeal, making it a standout feature of the game.
“This is way better than a good book that you can't put down because it not only has a storyline that will keep you wanting more, but it has gorgeous artwork to go with it.”
“Very cute artwork with animation by e-mote.”
“Graphic-wise, Kirakira Stars Idol Project AI is stunning.”
“Note: while I did not play this game with the use of the 18+ patch, some allusive graphics were included.”
“Graphic-wise, Kirakira Stars Idol Project Ai is stunning.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily involves clicking through text, typical of a visual novel format, and while some menus lack translation, this does not hinder the overall gameplay experience.
“Some menus are not translated, but there was no problem with gameplay.”
“Hours of gameplay.”
“This is a visual novel, which means that the gameplay is mostly clicking through text.”
- character development3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to be minimal, with the absence of romantic elements failing to create significant changes in the story. Additionally, the game may not appeal to those seeking serious themes or who dislike anime-styled character design, despite the overall quality of the illustrations.
“Character design and illustrations are good overall.”
“However, the lack of romantic content did not affect the character development nor create any significant change in the story.”
“Not recommended if you are looking for a story with serious themes and dislike anime-styled character design.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported numerous text bugs throughout the game, indicating potential stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
“I found plenty of text bugs throughout the game. I'm not sure if I am the only one having that problem.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely affected my gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by well-executed art and background music that aligns with the story's pace, creating a lively and immersive experience for players.
“The art is well done, and the background music matches the story's pace, creating a great accompaniment that enhances the atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for having poor replayability, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing it.
“With that in mind, this title has poor replay value.”
