Magical Otoge Iris

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"Magical Otoge Iris" is a fantasy game following Iris, a Purifier who helps deceased souls move on. After meeting the Magicians, Iris becomes involved in uncovering the mystery of the MO worlds' origins. Despite its lightheartedness, the game tackles heavy themes and is reported to make 75% of players cry. Characters include the gentle Iris, her detached friend Rieffe, the strict and sarcastic Lanneis, and Iris' former teacher Reqieu.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork, engaging writing, and a compelling story that deepens with each playthrough.
Characters are well-developed and lovable, with a good balance of humor, warmth, and emotional depth.
The game offers a rich world with extensive lore, multiple routes, and a variety of endings, providing a lot of content for players.

Some routes feel lacking compared to others, leading to a less enjoyable experience for certain players.
The true ending leaves players on a cliffhanger, which can be frustrating for those invested in the story.
There is a desire for improvements in the scene navigation system, particularly in tracking storyline progress when skipping scenes.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its depth and complexity, evolving with each playthrough and featuring compelling characters and humor. While the narrative can be overwhelming initially, the rich lore and impactful choices enhance the experience, allowing players to explore different routes that significantly affect the outcome. Overall, it is described as a captivating and immersive tale that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It blossoms into a wonderful story that gets deeper through each playthrough.”
- “The compelling characters and story, and hilarious moments sprinkled throughout make this a title worth having in your library, in my opinion.”
- “It may be overwhelming at first, but the lore in this game really sets the tone of the story and the world the game takes place in.”
- “A lot of times I wasn't sure where along the storyline I was but couldn't check.”
- “I was really invested in the story only to end up getting torn out of it back into reality.”
- “Although the game divides the plot into chapters of sorts, they can be a little lengthy at times.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful art style and engaging visuals, which complement the humorous and well-written narrative. Players appreciate the straightforwardness of the visuals, making the experience accessible, especially for newcomers to the visual novel genre. Overall, the combination of appealing artwork and a captivating story enhances the game's replayability.
- “The artwork is beautiful, the writing keeps me interested all the way through, and the jokes... *chef's kiss*.”
- “It's goofy at times in a good way, but the great story and visuals really cement it as something to come back to.”
- “Huge fan of the art style and sense of humor.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
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The music in the game is described as atmospheric and engaging, effectively enhancing the emotional depth of the experience, often evoking strong feelings of joy and sadness. Reviewers note that the well-directed soundtrack sets the tone for various situations, with some tracks being particularly catchy and impactful. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the narrative, akin to the immersive experience of reading a book.
- “The use of the music was also very well directed and absolutely drove me to tears of joy and sadness.”
- “The music helped set the tone of the situation and some tracks had a really catchy tune.”
- “When the music hits hard though – it hits hard.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its blend of wit and warmth, featuring funny and sweet writing that enhances the likability of the characters. Reviewers appreciate the balance between lighthearted jokes and deeper emotional moments, making the game both entertaining and impactful. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The writing is funny and sweet, with likable characters.”
- “The compelling characters and story, and hilarious moments sprinkled throughout make this a title worth having in your library, in my opinion.”
- “The perfect balance between wholesome feels, gut-wrenching angst, and sassy humor.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game masterfully blends wholesome moments, gut-wrenching angst, and sassy humor, creating a heartwarming yet dramatic tone that can shift to darker themes. This emotional balance enhances the overall experience, resonating deeply with players.
- “The perfect balance between wholesome feels, gut-wrenching angst, and sassy humor.”
- “The overall tone of the game is heartwarming and comedic, but it balances out to be rather dramatic and even dark at times.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features four main routes—Rieffe, Lanneis, Reqieu, and Septem—alongside four best friend routes, with detailed mechanics for each route provided in the gameplay section.
- “There are four main routes (Rieffe, Lanneis, Reqieu, and Septem) and four best friend routes. The mechanics of these routes will be explained further in the gameplay section.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by its engaging and immersive music, which effectively enhances the overall experience.
- “The music is atmospheric and engaging.”
- “The music is atmospheric and engaging.”