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Our upcoming VNs: Natsu Kashigaru learned at a young age that justice is often elusive. He is about to graduate from Tokyo University of the Arts, but he has no job prospects or solid plans for his future. Natsu has no idea what to do now, but despite that, he longs to pursue his passion for art, but his insufficient funds prevent him from doing so. Fortunately, he has four wonderful gi…

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The art and character designs are cute and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The story touches on relatable themes of love, family, and pursuing one's passion, with a twist at the end that adds depth.
The game features multiple endings based on player choices, providing some replay value despite the limited number of choices.

The English translation is awkward, filled with typos and inconsistencies, which detracts from the reading experience.
The voice acting is poorly executed, with non-native speakers or text-to-speech, making it less enjoyable than playing without any voiceover.
The overall execution of the story feels lazy, leaving many questions unanswered and failing to engage the player fully.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of this visual novel is a heartwarming and relatable exploration of love, family, and friendship set in an art university, featuring a twist at the end. While the narrative is touching and the characters are well-developed, some reviewers noted that the plot could benefit from further development and that the overall experience is somewhat brief. Despite minor issues like typos in the English version, the engaging presentation and emotional depth make it a worthwhile read.
- “Now, the most important aspect of any (well, most) visual novel: the story!”
- “Excellent anime visual novel with a good story and beautiful art.”
- “The story in this visual novel is about love, family, friends, the past and the present's happy and hard times.”
- “The story in this visual novel is about love, family, friends, the past, and the present's happy and hard times.”
- “It's a quick read, but the English version has some typos, and the plot could have been fleshed out more.”
- “The only drawback is that it's too short for some plot elements.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it beautiful and well-integrated with the art and writing, others describe it as merely "alright" or "so-so," noting occasional contextual mismatches. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience, though it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “The music in this game is so beautiful, but sometimes it's a bit out of context.”
- “The art, the music, the writing - everything is on point.”
- “Pretty music and funny CGs.”
- “The soundtrack was 'alright', but it wasn't anything too grand, so I won't dwell on it.”
- “Music was so-so, and translation sometimes isn't great, but overall - it's a nice game to play.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and capable of eliciting laughter. The combination of amusing content and charming visuals, including pretty music and humorous character graphics, enhances the overall comedic experience.
- “But jokes aside, the game is quite funny.”
- “Made me laugh a lot.”
- “Pretty music and funny cutscenes.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized as generic and lacking personality, reminiscent of a vtuber model, though they feature cute characters and appealing artwork.
- “It has cute girls and nice artwork.”
- “The visuals feel very generic, like a VTuber model without any personality.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is bland and fails to create an immersive atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a heartwarming and serious narrative centered around an art university, offering a simple yet touching story that resonates emotionally with players. The relatable characters enhance the overall emotional impact, making for a memorable experience.
- “A heartwarming and serious story about an art university.”
- “The story is simple yet touching, and the characters are easy to relate to.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Many users question the quality of the writing and how it was deemed suitable for release on platforms like Steam.
- “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. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “The gameplay is incredibly repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore. The repetitive tasks drain the enjoyment out of what could have been a great experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming. It turns what should be an engaging journey into a monotonous slog.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy for the e-book on Steam has been criticized due to the presence of suspicious reviews, which appear to be generated by accounts that consistently promote cash grabs and asset flips, suggesting a potential manipulation of the review system to boost sales.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
- “It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a balanced and enjoyable experience for players.”
- “The game is riddled with microtransactions that disrupt the flow of play and make it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.”