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.
Reviews
- A beautiful and emotional sendoff for the characters, providing satisfying character development and closure.
- The game features excellent voice acting and a fantastic soundtrack that resonates with fans of the franchise.
- It offers a unique exploration of character dynamics and relationships, making it a must-play for existing fans of Revue Starlight.
- The game suffers from repetitive routes and a lack of significant variation in the story across different playthroughs.
- Audio quality issues detract from the experience, with some voice lines sounding poorly recorded or compressed.
- Newcomers to the series may find the game confusing and unengaging without prior knowledge of the anime and movie.
- story35 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is a continuation of the "Revue Starlight" franchise, serving as an epilogue that explores the characters' growth and challenges as they prepare for a play titled "El Dorado." While it features beloved characters and emotional arcs, some reviewers noted that the narrative can feel repetitive across routes and heavily relies on prior knowledge from the anime and movie. Overall, it offers a satisfying conclusion for fans, though it may not resonate as deeply with newcomers to the series.
“The story is about a group of girls (I won't go into details but you kind of want to watch the anime and the movie to understand the characters and developments; this novel is more of an epilogue) and their desire to act in the play, El Dorado.”
“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, character dynamics I wished for the franchise to explore more, and of course, how their next stage looks like, not just for the main 9, but also Masai, Amemiya, and Judy, characters that have their well-deserved spotlight in the story. I can’t talk more about the story without starting to spoil it.”
“A story about art, moving on, giving your all, revenge, and love.”
“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.”
“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 also am not sure if I really felt that the events regarding Hikari were excellent enough to justify her presence in the narrative at all, wherein the thing that most audiences are interested in is the relationship between the people in the story and their arcs; she and Judy both don’t present much of anything to be interested in.”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in "El Dorado" is highly praised, with reviewers noting its importance to the series and the quality of the original soundtrack, including new opening, ending, and insert songs that resonate well with players. While the overall composition and voice performances are celebrated, some critiques mention that the songs do not receive the spotlight they deserve compared to previous adaptations, leading to a less impactful experience. Overall, the music remains a standout feature, consistent with the franchise's reputation for excellence.
“Love the characters as always, and the OST and the art are amazing.”
“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 OP, ED, insert/revue songs and the surrounding OST during the story have stuck with me upon first listen, and I can't wait to have them on streaming platforms as well. I'm also pretty pleased to be able to listen to most of the tracks in-game through a separate menu.”
“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.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised for its compelling character arcs and touching narratives, particularly highlighting the stories of Futaba, Junna, and Nana. Players found the ending to be profoundly moving, evoking strong feelings and tears, while the development of supporting characters added depth and heartwarming moments to the overall experience.
“The ending made me cry 10/10.”
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with a total playtime of around 16 hours for the main story and commendable audio performances. However, some users noted issues with audio engineering, suggesting that while the voice acting is exceptional, the recording quality may detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
“My favorite performances are Saijo Claudine's and Isurugi Futaba's.”
“There are significant issues with optimization that hinder the overall gameplay experience.”
“The game suffers from frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it difficult to enjoy.”
“Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, as many areas are poorly designed for performance.”
- 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 character designs are noted for being expressive, cheerful, and cute, contributing to an overall visually appealing 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.”
“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 cheerful artwork, with characters that are both funny and cute. While Judy Knightley serves as a "funny foreigner" character, her portrayal may feel forced to some players. Overall, the game features a mix of hilarious and heartwarming scenes that add depth to beloved characters.
“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
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they seem to repeat the same patterns without any real change.”
“While there are attempts at character development, it often feels forced and unconvincing, leaving me wanting more.”
