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Missing Stars

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83%Game Brain Score
emotional, graphics
story, music
93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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Missing Stars is a single player casual simulation game with drama and anime themes. It was developed by Somnova Studios and was released on November 12, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Missing Stars is a visual novel that aims to depict mental disorders and the people who live with them in a realistic, but sensitive and respectful light. After an accident that left him traumatized, Erik Wilhelm transfers in to Privatgymnasium St. Dymphna, a special Viennese boarding school for teenagers and young adults struggling with their mental health. There, he meets a colorful cast of ch…

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
emotional3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game handles the topic of mental health with respect and nuance, portraying characters beyond just their disorders.
  • Well-written story and realistic, nuanced writing style with likable and unique characters.
  • Good art and music quality for an indie visual novel, with polished visuals and atmosphere.
  • Gameplay is minimal or nearly non-existent, mostly consisting of clicking through dialogue with very few choices.
  • The game is incomplete and development has been extremely slow, with little new content added over many years.
  • Some bugs and missing content like removed character routes and unlockable achievement issues detract from the experience.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is well-written, featuring unique and deeply developed characters with a sensitive yet heartwarming tone, particularly exploring mental health themes. While still incomplete, it captivates players and shows promise for future expansions, though some desire more insight into certain character backstories. Overall, it serves as a solid introduction with memorable moments, enhanced by beautiful art and music.

    • “The story is easy to follow, and the theme, while naturally sensitive, is beautifully told in a heartwarming and light tone.”
    • “I am immensely drawn in by the story and the depth of the characters, especially Katja.”
    • “All the characters are wonderful and have a unique story to them, including Erik himself.”
    • “Though I wish we got more insight into Erik's therapy sessions and more about his backstory, I understand that the game is still being developed and there's more to come.”
    • “It's not the greatest story there is, but serves as an acceptable introduction for (hopefully) much longer storylines.”
    • “With many years of development leading to multiple story changes, engine updates, changes in writers and one character route even being dropped, it's honestly a miracle that Missing Stars is here.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-regarded, with many users finding it good or even awesome, though some tracks are less memorable and a few technical issues with looping were noted. Overall, it complements the game's atmosphere well but may not strongly evoke emotions for all players.

    • “The story seems well written and the art style and the music are pretty good!”
    • “Every part of this VN is well-made - the story, the characters, the art, the music - the only thing you wish is that there were more.”
    • “Of course, it would be no review of mine if I didn't subtly mention that the music is awesome, which it is very much so!”
    • “The music is somewhat forgettable and the character designs are a bit more on the western side, but not a bad cast in terms of character/personality at all.”
    • “There were a few technical hiccups with weird looping on the music and some sprites disappearing temporarily, but the content of the game more than made up for those minor issues.”
    • “As for the music, I'll be honest and say that except for a couple of the tracks, it didn't really evoke any feelings in me, for better or worse.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is largely lacking, offering minimal interactivity with only a single dialogue choice in several hours of play. It functions more as a passive visual novel with excessive clicking and poorly written dialogue, failing to deliver engaging or meaningful gameplay elements.

    • “There's nothing to the game's gameplay. In my 3 hours of playthrough (which is a lot for a visual novel), I encountered exactly 1 option in dialogue.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “It's supposed to be a game and games have gameplay.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews of the game's emotional aspect are mixed, with some criticizing its treatment of serious mental health issues as misguided, while others praise its heartfelt, accessible storytelling and charming, uplifting tone. Overall, it evokes a range of emotions through a sensitive yet lighthearted narrative.

    • “The story is easy to follow, and the theme, while naturally sensitive, is beautifully told in a heartwarming and light tone.”
    • “Very cute and emotional game.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their appealing art style and quality artwork, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The story seems well written and the art style and the music are pretty good!”
    • “100% recommend, interesting characters and good artwork.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect tedious and slow, likening it to a visual novel or e-book where progress depends on repeatedly clicking to advance text, making the experience feel drawn-out and monotonous.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is enhanced by visually appealing art and charming character designs, creating an engaging and pleasant setting.

    • “The art's good, with very pretty backgrounds that enhance the atmosphere, and the characters all have their own appeal as well!”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is generally positive, with a cast that offers distinct personalities despite character designs leaning more toward a Western style.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is well-received, making the experience enjoyable and engaging without feeling dull or monotonous.

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Missing Stars is a casual simulation game with drama and anime themes.

Missing Stars is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Missing Stars was released on November 12, 2023.

Missing Stars was developed by Somnova Studios.

Missing Stars has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Missing Stars for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Missing Stars is a single player game.

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