Magical Girl Celesphonia
- May 6, 2022
- Shimobashira Workshop
- 46h median play time
Get on Steam"Magical Girl Celesphonia" is a 2D action-adventure game featuring magical girls fighting against evil forces. Players can explore various areas, battle enemies, and collect magical items to enhance their abilities. The game offers a unique storyline, colorful graphics, and a blend of hack-and-slash and shoot 'em up gameplay mechanics. Reference
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a beautifully crafted art style and engaging story, making it one of the best in the genre.
- It offers a deep RPG system with numerous customization options and a satisfying combat experience.
- The corruption mechanics are well-designed, allowing for a variety of play styles and multiple endings.
- The game can be repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages, which may detract from the overall experience.
- Many H-scenes are locked behind losing battles or high lust scores, which can be frustrating for players seeking a more straightforward experience.
- There are bugs and issues with the game that can disrupt gameplay, such as menu glitches and uncompleted side quests.
- story117 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story has received praise for its depth and engagement, often surpassing typical expectations for the genre with multiple endings and a well-structured narrative. Players appreciate the blend of RPG mechanics with a compelling plot, featuring themes of corruption and magical powers, although some critiques mention a lack of meaningful choices and a tendency towards linearity. Overall, the story is considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience and keeping players invested.
“As far as these types of games go, this was absolutely amazing, lots of CG, great story, and excellent game mechanics and progression.”
“The plot and depth are remarkable for a game in the corruption genre.”
“One of the best games Kagura has released in a while, with the patch installed it pretty much takes some of the best features of their other games in a massive magical girl story.”
“But the game is more interested in sending you through boring dungeons than actually telling a worthwhile story within the setting.”
“[h1]The game is allergic to telling any story except for a bland two-dimensional insipid RPG Maker adventure.[/h1]”
“Same ludonarrative disconnect between RPG Maker combat and erotic storytelling; same ludonarrative dissonance of controlling a female character, requiring you to 'throw fights to see h-scenes' and deliberately walk her into moral hazards.”
- gameplay67 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, solid RPG elements, and a variety of content that goes beyond typical adult games. Players appreciate the blend of classic turn-based combat with additional features like crafting and mini-games, alongside a compelling story and character development. While some find the gameplay to be simple or occasionally frustrating, the overall experience is considered top-tier within the genre, making it a recommended choice for fans of corruption-themed RPGs.
“This is hands-down one of the best corruption games out there, and it has great gameplay to boot.”
“Gameplay: 8/10, there's other features outside of the RPG battle to do fun things with.”
“Great gameplay, engaging character writing, good overall story writing.”
“The combat is not a heck of a lot to write home about, although it is pretty good for being the simple turn-based mechanics of classic RPGs.”
“There is an extra difficulty to use, and several mechanics that can lead to an irrecoverable game over that may make you have to start over if you screw up a little too much.”
“Gameplay is kinda meh, but that's the same throughout the entire genre.”
- music44 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and variety, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and prevents boredom. Reviewers appreciate the original compositions, which stand out compared to typical RPG Maker soundtracks, and some even consider the music to be a major reason for replaying the game. Overall, the soundtrack is described as amazing and mood-enhancing, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Not only are individual tracks pleasing to the ear, the game offers a generous variety of music loops so that I never find myself bored while chilling in the game world.”
“In fact, the music alone was worth the price of admission for me.”
“The soundtrack is amazing and probably the biggest reason I've played as much as I did.”
“At least until the music started playing.”
“In a lot of games the music can be too repetitive to the point that I'd have to turn off the music before I go insane, but it's certainly not the case here.”
“- can anyone tell me if the music is original?”
- graphics17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming RPG Maker-inspired pixel art style, which effectively captures the essence of classic RPGs. Reviewers appreciate the cohesive aesthetic and quality artwork, noting that it enhances the overall experience despite the combat being relatively simple. Overall, the art style is a significant highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
“The art style is great as expected with Shimobashira Workshop.”
“I like the art style, and that's another big plus for me.”
“Adventure in a school and pick your poison, or abstain from it; the art style and dialogue are all very good.”
“It uses the RPG Maker-esque aesthetic, has pixel graphics fixed for the enemies and heroine, and the combat is not a lot to write home about, although it is pretty good for being the simple turn-based mechanics of the classic RPGs of old.”
“It has all the similarities and the same art style, gameplay, with the corruption style, and it works, so much content.”
“Came for the cute art style, stayed for a fully fleshed JRPG I've played.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed experience with grinding in the game. While some players appreciate the well-paced progression compared to typical JRPGs, others find the repetitive RPG Maker combat tedious and a chore, particularly during longer playthroughs. The grinding can feel more pronounced in certain gameplay modes, but it can also be expedited in corruption playthroughs, appealing to those who enjoy that style.
“Compared to typical JRPGs, this game is surprisingly not grindy at all, and all progression is very well paced.”
“I completed the game in 16 hours, but the vast majority of that was grinding through very repetitive RPG Maker combat.”
“It's polished, and one of the better examples of the medium; but it's still repetitive and tedious busywork that doesn't belong in an H-game.”
“Yeah it's nice the skills are incorporated into a novel progression system, etc – but it doesn't make the grinding any less of a chore.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is deeply intertwined with its themes of exhibitionism and character interactions, leading to significant emotional growth and reckoning for the protagonist. Players experience a blend of wholesome moments and darker elements, as the character's journey through corruption and defeat influences her relationships and responses. Overall, the game evokes a complex emotional landscape that enhances player immersion.
“When you take into account the magical aspects, and most of the combat, there is a world of difference emotionally.”
“Exploring a growing kink in exhibitionism could lead to an emotional reckoning, which shapes how other characters interact with the protagonist, and how she responds to them.”
“Holding and touching her, so I can imagine being her.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, featuring substantial post-game content and new game plus (NG+) options that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the interactivity and artistic elements, contributing to its strong replay value.
“The game has a lot of post-game content and lots of new game plus (NG+) replay value.”
“The replayability is pretty good.”
“Amazing game, art, interactivity, and replayability.”
“The game has a lot of post-game content and plenty of New Game Plus replay value.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through the unique perspective of the female protagonist, allowing for a deeper exploration of her growth and moral complexity as she navigates her 'cursed power' and the influence of an evil god. The game features appealing character designs and engaging NPCs, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“It has 'cursed power' by becoming just a little evil, which is a trope I like; it has nice character design and likable NPCs, and a lot of missions.”
“Instead of playing a male protagonist who is overly promiscuous, playing from the female protagonist's perspective allows for a deeper exploration of her character development, as if I am an evil god secretly corrupting and manipulating her.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I expected more growth and complexity in the characters, but they often feel one-dimensional.”
“The choices I make don't seem to impact the character development in any meaningful way.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users noting it is excessively buggy, which detracts from the overall enjoyment, even for an indie title.
“Even for an indie game, this game is just far too buggy.”
“It was a lot more fun of a game without the adult content; it's just buggy as hell.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a quirky and entertaining storyline, complemented by well-executed writing and translation. Players appreciate the inclusion of funny references and memes, which enhance the overall comedic experience, making it both engaging and amusing.
“Weird but good and funny story, I like it.”
“The writing and translation are good, and often funny.”
“Lots of funny references and memes included as well, so it's entertaining throughout.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, featuring native Xbox controller support and a well-structured RPG system that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the variety of locations, useful items, and collectibles that contribute to a seamless experience without unnecessary distractions. Overall, the optimization supports an engaging narrative with multiple endings and extensive post-game content.
“I recommend this wholeheartedly if you are into the corruption/pure, multiple endings based on performance in the in-game events, great h-scenes, many different and varied locations, lots of items that do many useful things, useful collectibles that don't waste your time, native Xbox controller support, good RPG systems, upgradable skills, new game+, post-game content, and the double life between school and being a heroine.”
