- November 1, 2017
- VisualArts/Key
- 100h median play time
Little Busters!
Platforms
About
In "Little Busters!", Riki Naoe, once lonely, finds joy with friends who call themselves the Little Busters. Together, they attend school and participate in youthful shenanigans. The 2007 visual novel release later got an Ecstasy edition, adding new heroines and expanding the story. The game encourages players to experience a heartwarming journey filled with camaraderie and personal growth.











- Little Busters! is a beautifully crafted visual novel that explores themes of friendship, growth, and overcoming adversity, making it a deeply emotional experience.
- The characters are well-developed and relatable, with each route offering unique insights into their backgrounds and personalities, leading to a strong emotional connection.
- The game features a fantastic soundtrack and engaging mini-games that enhance the overall experience, providing both fun and depth to the narrative.
- The common route can feel lengthy and repetitive, which may deter some players from fully engaging with the story.
- Some character routes are less satisfying than others, with pacing issues and rushed conclusions that can leave players wanting more.
- The translation has minor errors and inconsistencies that can disrupt immersion, though they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
story
694 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "Little Busters!" is a deeply emotional and engaging narrative centered around themes of friendship, personal growth, and the challenges of adolescence. Players experience a rich tapestry of character-driven arcs that evolve over time, culminating in a powerful main storyline that ties together the various character routes. With its blend of humor, heartwarming moments, and poignant themes, the game offers a lengthy and rewarding journey that resonates with many players, making it a standout visual novel in its genre.
“Everything about this story was a rollercoaster of emotions.”
“Little Busters is a heartwarming and ambitious story, constantly evolving as you play through the game, adding extra scenes, nuances & callbacks, and new perspectives as you uncover more about each character.”
“Little Busters to me is a tremendous story that celebrates the beauty of life with a colorful and wonderful cast who broke my heart, mended it and broke it all over again in a story that I would call nothing less than a masterpiece of the medium.”
“There were many times the plot felt really forced and cheesy and with no lewds to back it up.”
“Some of the routes do drag on too long and if you think too hard about the premise of the main storyline, it doesn't really hold together that well.”
“The need that 'little busters!' had to change the reader's experience every time the reader enjoyed the vn is an interesting concept that creates for tedious storytelling.”