Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky

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Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky is a single player casual management game with drama, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by MAGES. Inc. and was released on October 23, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

The main character "Junya Mizumoto" helps his family's business "Mizumoto-dou" while attending university. His heart is bind to his older brother Takaya, who died last year. "Why did I survive?" One day, he meets a girl. "I wish you're the one who died," she says, before disappearing without telling herself identity. After that, Junya's childhood friend "Chihaya Houjou" comes in with a project …

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Strong character development with well-written, distinct heroines and meaningful interpersonal dynamics.
Memorable art style and high-quality CGs that effectively highlight key emotional and romantic moments.
Atmospheric soundtrack and convincing Japanese voice acting that enhance the emotional depth of the story.

Slow pacing with extended dialogue and internal monologues that may test the patience of players unfamiliar with visual novels.
Uneven quality and impact of different character routes, with some feeling repetitive or less meaningful to the overall story.
Translation issues including typos, errors, and occasional mistranslations that detract from the experience.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The story centers on Junya Mizumoto's emotional journey through grief, healing, and mystery following his brother's death, blending a slow-paced, character-driven narrative with a branching structure that rewards exploration of multiple routes. While some storylines offer deeper emotional payoffs than others, the overall mature and reflective plot stands out for its thoughtful portrayal of personal growth and relationships, maintaining the spirit of the Memories Off series with a fresh focus on mystery over romance.
- “Positioned as a spiritual continuation of the long-running Memories Off franchise, the title embraces the series’ tradition of emotional storytelling while introducing a completely new cast of characters and a narrative centered on grief, healing, and the quiet process of rediscovering meaning after personal tragedy.”
- “The central mystery surrounding his brother’s death becomes a recurring thread throughout the story, tying together multiple character routes and giving the narrative a subtle sense of intrigue.”
- “Its thoughtful exploration of grief, personal growth, and emotional connection gives the story a maturity that distinguishes it from more conventional romance-focused titles.”
- “Major plot developments are spaced out across long stretches of everyday interactions, which may test the patience of players expecting a faster narrative rhythm.”
- “I think that only 2 (you could argue that maybe 3) routes do anything for the characters to solve their dilemmas or push main story.”
- “Take note that this is a spin-off in the series and that it's focused more on its mystery plot than a thorough exploration of relationships.”
emotional
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a deeply emotional narrative centered on grief, healing, and personal growth, featuring a new cast with richly developed characters and multiple emotionally varied story routes. Its heartfelt storytelling is enhanced by expressive artwork, evocative music, and strong Japanese voice acting, though pacing may feel slow to some players. Overall, it offers a mature, reflective experience that honors the emotional legacy of its franchise while exploring complex themes beyond typical romance.
- “Positioned as a spiritual continuation of the long-running Memories Off franchise, the title embraces the series’ tradition of emotional storytelling while introducing a completely new cast of characters and a narrative centered on grief, healing, and the quiet process of rediscovering meaning after personal tragedy.”
- “Rather than focusing solely on light romance, the game explores heavier themes related to loss, unresolved guilt, and the emotional bonds that help people move forward.”
- “Its thoughtful exploration of grief, personal growth, and emotional connection gives the story a maturity that distinguishes it from more conventional romance-focused titles.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's music, composed by Takeshi, is widely praised for its emotional and atmospheric qualities, featuring gentle piano, melodic vocals, and memorable instrumentals that enhance key narrative moments. The soundtrack is considered a standout element, complementing the strong character development and artwork despite some pacing and writing flaws. Fans of the composer's previous work will find the music particularly satisfying.
- “The soundtrack features a mixture of gentle piano compositions, atmospheric instrumentals, and melodic vocal tracks that underscore the game’s themes of nostalgia and introspection.”
- “These musical pieces often accompany moments of reflection or emotional confrontation, helping to heighten the narrative impact of key scenes.”
- “Moreover, the soundtrack is a treat—fans of Mages' other games won't be disappointed, as the same composer returns for Since Memories to deliver some snazzy compositions.”
- “Great visuals, soundtrack, and voice acting are let down by long-winded writing, uneven attention to routes, and mistakes in translation.”
- “The pacing isn't excellent and the protagonist can be frustrating, despite the soundtrack being well produced.”
- “I know that Memories Off is quite conservative when it comes to overall game structure, including the story itself, the clear list, album, and soundtracks.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics feature well-drawn, high-quality CG artwork that captures key emotional and romantic moments in a charming, modern Japanese visual novel style. The attractive art style significantly enhances the storytelling, though some players note uneven writing and translation issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Key story moments are illustrated through high-quality CG artwork, which highlights romantic scenes, emotional turning points, and dramatic revelations.”
- “Ultimately, the game succeeds not through mechanical innovation but through its ability to deliver an emotionally resonant narrative supported by strong character development, attractive artwork, and a memorable soundtrack.”
- “Visually, the game follows the established aesthetic style of modern Japanese visual novels.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game features vibrant, expressive character designs and delivers a strong, emotionally resonant narrative supported by well-developed characters. However, some repetitive content across different routes may detract from the overall character development experience. The blend of deep character growth with a mysterious atmosphere is a notable strength of the game.
- “Character designs are vibrant and expressive, with detailed portraits that change according to emotional tone and dialogue context.”
- “Ultimately, the game succeeds not through mechanical innovation but through its ability to deliver an emotionally resonant narrative supported by strong character development, attractive artwork, and a memorable soundtrack.”
- “Since Memories, like many other games in its parent series, mixes strong character development with a vibe of mystery.”
- “It also doesn't help that a lot of it gets repeated in other routes; and it would be fine if that actually helped with character development, but it feels like it added nothing but more playtime.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay centers on reading dialogue and making occasional choices typical of traditional visual novels. While it offers little mechanical innovation, it effectively supports an emotionally engaging story through strong character development and artistic presentation.
- “Ultimately, the game succeeds not through mechanical innovation but through its ability to deliver an emotionally resonant narrative supported by strong character development, attractive artwork, and a memorable soundtrack.”
- “As with most traditional visual novels, the gameplay primarily revolves around reading dialogue and making occasional choices that influence the direction of the narrative.”
- “Gameplay: reading”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is enhanced by its warm and lively supporting cast, which provides a lighthearted balance to the drama. However, frequent typos and mistranslations unintentionally create amusing but distracting moments that detract from the overall experience.
- “The supporting cast—including Junya’s friends, classmates, and family members—helps flesh out the setting and adds warmth and humor that balances the heavier dramatic moments.”
- “The game itself is quite enjoyable despite some issues, and it has a massive typo problem that results in funny but tragic mistakes like, "my old man spud around on his heel" or "we decided to have a smell celebration on the final day." The occasional larger mistranslation also affects the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is richly crafted through diverse environments like quiet city streets and cozy cafés, enhancing the game's grounded, slice-of-life feel. Complemented by a gentle, melodic soundtrack, it effectively evokes themes of nostalgia and introspection.
- “The environments—ranging from quiet city streets to cozy cafés and scenic nighttime settings—help reinforce the grounded, slice-of-life atmosphere that defines much of the story.”
- “The soundtrack features a mixture of gentle piano compositions, atmospheric instrumentals, and melodic vocal tracks that underscore the game’s themes of nostalgia and introspection.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the Japanese voice acting enhances character depth and emotional nuance, significantly enriching even simple conversations and overall immersion.

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Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky is a casual management game with drama, comedy and anime themes.

Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky was released on October 23, 2024.

Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky was developed by MAGES. Inc..

Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Since Memories: Off the Starry Sky is a single player game.

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