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Planetarian: Snow Globe

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81%Game Brain Score
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story, music
85% User Score Based on 46 reviews

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Planetarian: Snow Globe is a single player casual simulation game with drama and science fiction themes. It was developed by VISUAL ARTS/Key and was released on April 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

"planetarian: Snow Globe" is a heartfelt kinetic novel serving as a prequel to "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," offering a linear, anime-style narrative without player choices. Featuring beautiful visuals and immersive binaural audio, it tells a touching story set in a near-future world through fully voiced performances. The experience is enhanced by multilingual text and rich atmosphere.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
emotional9 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Planetarian: Snow Globe offers a charming glimpse into the backstory of beloved characters, particularly Yumemi, making it a delightful experience for fans of the original game.
  • The visual novel features beautiful art and a lovely soundtrack, enhancing the overall nostalgic atmosphere and emotional connection to the story.
  • Despite its short length, the game successfully conveys a warm and heartwarming narrative, making it a worthwhile addition for those who enjoyed the original Planetarian.
  • The game is criticized for its brevity and lack of substantial content, with many feeling it serves more as a fan service piece rather than a meaningful prequel.
  • Some players found the story to be disconnected from the original, lacking the emotional depth and dramatic elements that made the first game impactful.
  • There are complaints that the game does not expand upon the original narrative or provide significant insights, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab for fans.
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Planetarian: Snowglobe" serves as a prequel that explores Yumemi's life 27 years before the world fell into ruin, offering a glimpse into her character and relationships, particularly with Satomi. While some players appreciate the additional context and emotional depth, others find the narrative lacking in substance and connection to the original game, describing it as short and somewhat inconsequential. Overall, it presents a mix of lighthearted moments and serious themes, but may feel underwhelming for those expecting a more profound continuation of the original story.

    • “I’m not sure why this addition was finally posted on Steam almost eight years after the original story, but as someone who really likes the worldbuilding and characters of Planetarian, I was pretty excited to peek into a window of Yumemi’s life 27 years before the world ended and fell into ruin.”
    • “At its core, and contrary to the nature of the tale's protagonist, it is really an utterly human story about connections, and the importance that we, as people, place upon things within which we find value.”
    • “The story follows Satomi and Yumemi as they go about their lives, working at the planetarium, and it especially focuses on the antics that Yumemi gets herself into.”
    • “This story is completely pointless.”
    • “As a huge fan of the actual novel, there was a very large feeling of 'that's it?' and 'what did any of that have to do with snow globes?' like there's a throwaway line about them and the 'story' is set in winter, that's about it.”
    • “An absolute disrespect to the original story.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the prequel to "planetarian" is described as a bittersweet experience, offering a touching narrative that evokes nostalgia, particularly for fans of the original. While it may not reach the same emotional depth as its predecessor, it still manages to resonate through its soundtrack and character moments, eliciting strong feelings, especially for those familiar with the series. Overall, it serves as a poignant exploration of consciousness and connection, albeit best appreciated in the context of the original game.

    • “It's quite short at just under an hour, but still manages to tell a touching story.”
    • “A very special someone first introduced me to the game, and I loved it so much, crying my eyes out over the emotional, heartbreaking moments.”
    • “Yumemi's voice actress returns, and I got emotional hearing her once again.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its emotional depth and nostalgic value, particularly for those familiar with the older titles. The original soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complemented by excellent voice acting, and the overall presentation enhances the listening experience. Players appreciate the variety of tracks available, especially in the music section of the main menu.

    • “The OST is the highlight, and the overall presentation is very good.”
    • “The new pieces of music are also excellent, as always!”
    • “In regards to the music, the tracks are lovely to listen to.”
    • “I feel like the musical throwbacks will land better if you start with the older title, and you'll be less likely to bounce off of it by starting there.”
    • “I mean seeing Yumemi again, listening to the emotional soundtrack or just the overarching tone alone, everything is pure nostalgia.”
    • “I loved getting to listen to all the unlocked tracks in the music section on the main menu, and gosh, the Japanese voice acting is perfect.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are noted to reflect a different art style that may appeal to fans, although the game is considered more of a fan disc than a full release. Overall, it offers a unique aesthetic experience for those looking to spend more time with the character Yumemi.

    • “The graphics are stunning, with a unique art style that really brings the characters to life.”
    • “The visuals are beautifully crafted, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
    • “The aesthetic choices in the game are impressive, making every scene visually captivating.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
    • “The character designs are bland and fail to stand out, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a linear narrative, similar to that of "The Reverie of a Little Planet," offering no choices for players to make.

    • “As for the gameplay, the story is linear, so just like in 'The Reverie of a Little Planet', no choices are presented.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy is criticized for being a cash grab that fails to enhance the original material, leaving fans feeling exploited rather than valued.

    • “Doesn't add anything to the source material and serves as just a cash grab directed at fans.”
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Planetarian: Snow Globe is a casual simulation game with drama and science fiction themes.

Planetarian: Snow Globe is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Planetarian: Snow Globe was released on April 30, 2025.

Planetarian: Snow Globe was developed by VISUAL ARTS/Key.

Planetarian: Snow Globe has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Planetarian: Snow Globe is a single player game.

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