Revue Starlight El Dorado
- August 7, 2024
- Frontwing
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"Revue Starlight El Dorado" is a console game set to release in the stage-themed multimedia franchise. This visual novel boasts original illustrations, powerful music, and a story by the scriptwriter of the TV animation and movie. With its roots in musicals and animations, players can expect a unique theatrical experience as they journey through the story of the stage girls.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- A beautiful continuation of the Revue Starlight story, providing satisfying character development and emotional moments for fans.
- The voice acting and music are exceptional, maintaining the high standards set by the anime and movie.
- The game offers a unique sandbox mode after completion, allowing players to explore different character pairings and performances.
- The game is relatively short and lacks significant branching paths, which may disappoint players looking for more interactivity.
- Audio quality issues, including poor recording and sound effects, detract from the overall experience.
- New players may find the story confusing without prior knowledge of the Revue Starlight series, limiting its accessibility.
- story37 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of "El Dorado" serves as a continuation and epilogue for fans of the Revue Starlight franchise, focusing on the characters' growth and their preparation for a play. While the narrative is accessible for returning players, newcomers may find it confusing without prior knowledge of the anime and movie. Overall, the game offers a satisfying exploration of character dynamics and themes of art, ambition, and personal growth, though some players noted a lack of depth and repetitive elements in certain routes.
“The story is about a group of girls and their desire to act in the play, El Dorado. This novel serves more as an epilogue, and understanding the characters and developments from the anime and movie enhances the experience.”
“Despite my initial disappointment, I cherished every minute I spent with the continuation of the characters I love, the new challenges they face, interesting callbacks to their pasts, and character dynamics I wished for the franchise to explore more.”
“Masterpiece story as always.”
“While the story of El Dorado itself is self-contained and doesn't require much context to follow, the actual Revue Starlight part might be a little trickier.”
“Unfortunately, it's definitely not for people who haven't experienced Revue Starlight in any other form, since the plot builds off of both the movie and the anime.”
“I found the story to be repetitive and lacking up until the Mahiru/Nana route, and I found the plot twist at the end to be very damning in terms of the remainder of the Revue Starlight franchise.”
- music17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in "El Dorado" is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its importance to the series and the quality of the original soundtrack (OST), which includes memorable opening, ending, and insert songs. While the game allows players to enjoy the music in a sandbox mode and features great voice performances, some critics feel that the songs do not receive the spotlight they deserve compared to previous entries, leading to a mixed reception regarding their integration into the gameplay. Overall, the music remains a standout aspect, consistent with the franchise's reputation for excellence.
“Music is inexorably important to the series, and I'm happy to say El Dorado's OST hits exactly what I would expect from Revue Starlight!”
“The new opening, ending, insert, and revue songs, along with the surrounding OST during the story, have stuck with me upon first listen. I can't wait to have them on streaming platforms, but I'm also pleased to be able to listen to most of the tracks in-game through a separate menu.”
“The music is amazing, just like you'd expect from the Revue series, and the character graphics were surprisingly more solid than I expected.”
“As much as I'm enjoying this, I cannot recommend it in any capacity considering how central the songs are to the franchise as a whole.”
“Random sounds, wack compressed soundtrack, there are multiple occasions where the girls sound way too far from the microphones.”
“My biggest gripe with it was that the songs didn’t have the highlight they deserved, the highlight they have on the anime and the movie. It didn’t even have the highlight they had in re:live, because the songs have little to no time to play, to show their brilliance.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, particularly in its sandbox mode that allows for customizable gameplay with adaptive voiceovers and songs. However, some users noted issues with audio engineering, suggesting that while the voice performances are exceptional, the audio quality could be improved. Overall, the game offers a satisfying experience with a manageable playtime and engaging content.
“Finishing the game unlocks a sort of 'sandbox' mode, which allows you to play the entirety of the El Dorado performance with custom casting, completely separated from the predefined routes, with voiceovers, CGs, and songs adapting to your casting choices.”
“A relatively short (16 hours total playtime personally for the main story, but I did listen to every song in full) Kukugumi victory lap with 4 routes (the last being the longest), around 15 CGs, and great songs and voice performances.”
“The voice performances are more stellar than ever, and the seiyuu really get to showcase their range across the in-universe roles.”
“Mostly a problem with audio engineering or maybe the recording itself than with the performance, but it is worth pointing out.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many users expressing that the ending elicited strong feelings, including tears. The character arcs, particularly those of Futaba, Junna, and Nana, are noted for their exceptional writing and depth, while the development of the Class B girls adds to the heartfelt moments throughout the story. Overall, the blend of humor and emotional resonance creates a touching farewell to the series.
“A beautiful and heartwarming goodbye letter to the series; it’s everything I ever wanted to see in Revue Starlight.”
“I was most compelled by Futaba, Junna, and Nana's arcs in particular, as I felt that their stories were written exceptionally well, without retreading too much on past plot threads. Their stories touched my heart the most. I'm also very fond of the development of the Class B girls; it's really nice to see Amemiya and Masai have their own heartfelt moments and also see their strong dedication to the stage.”
“Continued depth created for our beloved characters, with some hilarious and heartwarming scenes.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive aesthetics, closely resembling the original media while maintaining a unique personality. The artwork features expressive, cheerful, and cute characters, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the game.
“The artwork truly surprised me; it’s very close to the original media while having its own personality. The characters look expressive, cheerful, funny, and cute.”
“The sound and visuals are good.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by expressive and cute character designs, with moments of hilarity and heartwarming interactions. However, some users found certain character portrayals, like Judy Knightley as a "funny foreigner," to feel forced and unconvincing in their superiority. Overall, the blend of humor and character depth contributes positively to the experience.
“The artwork truly surprised me; it’s very close to the original media while having its own personality. The characters look expressive, cheerful, funny, and cute.”
“Continued depth created for our beloved characters, with some hilarious and heartwarming scenes.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The character development in the game focuses on slice-of-life elements, providing deeper insights into the girls' lives following the movie's events. It is particularly recommended for players who appreciate character-driven narratives over action-oriented content.
“It delivers more slice-of-life content and character development for the girls following the events of the movie; in fact, I would primarily recommend this for those who enjoyed the slice-of-life elements of the show and preferred them to the revues.”
