Radiant Tale
- May 26, 2022
- Otomate
If you've always wanted to fall in love with circus boys then Radiant Tale is the Otome for you, with charming characters and a wonderful setting.
Join the CIRCUS! Tifalia’s comfortable life is turned upside down upon a chance encounter with the performers of CIRCUS. Their lack of success leads them to recruit her as their producer to help them on the road. Will this fanciful group bring joy to the people and free the Prince of their world from his curse? Or are they doomed to failure?
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful art style and well-designed interface, creating an immersive fairy tale experience.
- The story is engaging with a straightforward plot, vibrant characters, and a positive portrayal of a circus, making it refreshing and enjoyable.
- The humor is top-notch, and the pacing of the routes is well-executed, providing a natural romance experience without unnecessary twists.
- The lack of character animations, such as moving mouths or blinking, detracts from the overall experience.
- Some characters, like Liyan, do not have routes, leaving players wanting more content and character development.
- There are no extra content or mini-games, which may leave players feeling like they want additional gameplay features.
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its immersive and straightforward plot, featuring a fairy tale-like atmosphere that avoids common clichés, particularly with its positive portrayal of a circus. While some character motivations may feel inconsistent, the narrative is engaging, with a mix of humor, emotion, and depth, making it highly recommended by players. Overall, the story receives high ratings across various elements, including the heroine and side characters.
“The story and world have a very fairy tale kind of feel to them... and a refreshingly original fairy tale, too, not just a rehash of popular fairy tales as so often happens.”
“The story has depth and is engaging; it has moments that are funny, sad, and heartwarming.”
“I love all of the characters and the values that the story promotes.”
“There were a few annoying bits... in particular one villain really got on my nerves because his motivation for doing what he did made no sense whatsoever given his backstory.”
“Because the plot is simple and straightforward, there were no plot holes I noticed on my first playthrough. I completed Radie/Ralida’s route first, and I think his route would be better saved for a later playthrough since a lot of the heroine’s past is uncovered in it and some spoilers are in there that maybe would be best left for a later playthrough.”
“So the heroine runs into one of the members and offers them a place to stay, and the story takes off from there and she is asked to join.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Radie’s route is highly praised, with many users noting its top-notch quality that elicits genuine laughter. The blend of comedic moments with emotional depth creates an engaging narrative that balances humor with sadness and warmth.
“The humor is top notch.”
“I normally don’t laugh out loud, but some of the things they say are hilarious.”
“The story has depth and is engaging; it has moments that are funny, sad, and heartwarming.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as perfect and complementing the beautiful art and engaging voice acting. Reviewers appreciate the overall quality, noting that it enhances the gaming experience significantly.
“The music is perfect.”
“The art is absolutely beautiful, the game interface is easy to understand, the music and voice acting are amazing, and the translation team did a great job.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to the numerous choices available in the common route, which encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.
“I feel this game has a lot of replay value because the common route allows for so many different options for the player to choose.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style, resembling a beautifully illustrated fairytale book, which enhances the overall visual experience.
“The art style for this game is stunning; the graphics and the interface just look so good, literally like a fairytale book.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a deep and engaging story that evokes a range of emotions, including humor, sadness, and warmth, creating a rich emotional experience for players.
“The story has depth and is engaging; it has moments that are funny, sad, and heartwarming.”
“The characters' journeys are incredibly moving, making you feel a deep connection to their struggles and triumphs.”
“I found myself emotionally invested in the narrative, experiencing a rollercoaster of feelings throughout the game.”
