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In "Reimei no Gakuen - Otome/Visual Novel," a modern-day fantasy visual novel, players uncover a mystery surrounding the "Hoshi no Ame," a rain of colorful stars that occurred 20 years ago. The game follows the appearance of the Shin, a special ability granted to a few children born in the past two decades, which brings misfortune and danger to their lives. As players navigate through the story, they will form bonds and uncover the truth about the events that took place on the night of the "Hoshi no Ame."

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

Reimei no Gakuen - Otome/Visual Novel screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story16 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a well-written plot with deep lore and character development, making it engaging and immersive.
The protagonist, Sheryl, is a strong and unique character who grows throughout the story, adding depth to the narrative.
The game has beautiful art, a fantastic soundtrack, and offers a lot of content with multiple routes that provide replay value.

There are several typos and grammatical errors throughout the game, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
The romance aspect is relatively light compared to other otome games, which may disappoint those looking for a more romance-focused experience.
Some routes can feel tedious and lengthy, with a lot of fluff content that may not contribute significantly to the story.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of this visual novel is praised for its depth, creativity, and well-developed characters, with a strong focus on plot over romance. Players appreciate the multiple routes that offer diverse perspectives and outcomes, enhancing the overall narrative experience. While some minor typos and grammar issues were noted, they did not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the engaging and action-packed storyline.
- “A great visual novel, with a creative and original story, characters, art, and music.”
- “This is a masterpiece of a visual novel; they captured the plot and story so well, along with the character graphics.”
- “The first half of the story is lighthearted to allow you to get a grip of the setting and the characters; while the latter half picks up its pacing and rushes full speed ahead without making it feel forced, with the earlier chapters preparing you for what is to come.”
- “One negative thing I have to mention between all the positive experiences with this visual novel is that there are quite a few typos and grammar issues within the story. Though it didn't bother me much, I know that others might be irritated.”
- “This is more plot-heavy and action-oriented, and it does not help that Sheryl herself is... herself, so do not go into this game expecting lots of romance and lovey-dovey stuff.”
- “Not to say the romance is not well written (interactions are wholesome and cute), but with how action-filled the story becomes, particularly in the later chapters, romance is usually not at the forefront.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the visual novel is highly praised for its creativity and fittingness, enhancing the overall experience with a diverse soundtrack that includes standout tracks like "Shimmering Star." Reviewers note that the music complements the story and characters well, particularly during intense moments such as fight scenes, effectively elevating the game's emotional impact.
- “A great visual novel, with a creative and original story, characters, art, and music.”
- “The music is fitting, especially in fight scenes where it really gets your adrenaline pumping.”
- “Although there are no Steam achievements or trading cards (at the time of this review), there are plenty of CGs (which can be viewed in the gallery in the main menu) as well as a huge soundtrack.”
- “In regards to the soundtrack, there are plenty of tracks, and I enjoyed listening to each of them.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their stunning anime-style art and charming chibi clips, which enhance the storytelling and character design. However, some users noted minor inconsistencies in character appearances upon closer inspection.
- “Absolutely love the stories, the characters, and the art style!”
- “Anime-style artworks, including chibi clips, are totally stunning.”
- “The art style is great, but if you look closer, there's a slight difference between some characters.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional impact of the game to be profound, with many expressing that the beautiful endings, particularly the moon-man's good ending, evoke strong feelings, including tears of joy. While the romance is well-written and features cute interactions, the action-driven narrative often shifts focus away from romantic elements, creating a balance between emotional depth and thrilling gameplay.
- “I played this game, and as soon as I got the moon-man's good ending, I cried for hours at how beautiful the ending was. My heart could not cope for like a year. uwu.”
- “The romance is well written, with wholesome and cute interactions, but as the story becomes more action-filled, particularly in the later chapters, romance usually takes a backseat.”
- “Cute, wholesome route and just a nice route.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a slow and tedious progression, reminiscent of anime tropes such as lengthy training sequences and dramatic reveals. While some players appreciate the polished execution and thematic elements, others find the experience overly drawn-out and tedious.
- “For me, I found it way too tedious.”
- “This game is basically an anime in game form, complete with the slow tedious buildup, the lengthy training sequences, the ridiculous fight scenes and power levels, the surprising deaths of key characters, the dramatic reveals and dramatic final showdowns, the random interludes in the middle of tension for multiple minutes of slapstick comedy and characters going '...' and staring at each other, the magical power of friendship, etc. Very competently made and well-polished, so I'll grudgingly say I 'recommend' it to people who are interested in playing an interesting anime.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of *Reimei no Gakuen* features multiple routes, allowing for varied player experiences and choices.
- “As for the gameplay, Reimei no Gakuen has multiple routes.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players enjoying the variety of comedic moments, particularly through the chibi character designs. Each route offers a mix of emotions, including surprising and funny elements, contributing to an overall engaging experience.
- “I like that there are lots of them, and I found myself laughing over the chibi CGs.”
- “I still think this is the best visual novel I've read so far. Each route has its own unique experiences, some surprising, some sad, some happy, and some even funny.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, indicating that it offers numerous opportunities for revisiting and enjoying the experience multiple times.
- “This game has a lot of replay value.”
- “The different choices and outcomes make me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of paths you can take.”