Stars and Snowdrops
- March 22, 2020
- Ithaqua Labs
Get on SteamSpend a day in a rainy castle and befriend, or fall for, a non-binary dragon. Stars and Snowdrops is a short, atmospheric visual novel played from the perspective of Princess Kovida. This spoiled princess has a lot of growing to do in a very short amount of time, but ultimately her heart shines like the stars. The kingdom's royal adviser, Frel, who kelps Kovi along her path. A nobleman fr…
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- The game features lovely voice acting and stunning art design, creating an inviting atmosphere.
- It offers character customization options, allowing players to personalize their experience.
- Despite its short length, the game provides a cute and enjoyable story that is well-polished and engaging.
- The game is very short, taking only about 15-30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some choices in the game feel pointless and do not significantly impact the story, leading to a lack of depth.
- There are minor technical issues, such as lag and high CPU utilization, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is a brief, straightforward narrative that offers a cute and charming experience, lasting about 20-30 minutes. While it features appealing art and voice acting, many reviewers noted a lack of depth and character development, with choices feeling largely inconsequential. Overall, it serves as a light interlude rather than a deeply engaging tale, making it suitable for those seeking a quick, enjoyable read.
“A bit short, but a very lovely story with nice voice acting and art.”
“A short, sweet, and cute story that brilliantly showcases what you can expect from Ithaqua Labs.”
“While this short story takes place in the same world and is loosely connected to Embers of Magic, Brilliant Shadows, and Pale Spectrum, it isn't necessary to have played those to understand this.”
“The plot is pretty straightforward and not particularly deep, but it's nice for a brief interlude.”
“I wanted to see their real character traits, I wanted to see where the story takes me, I wanted to see some character development.”
“One thing I can complain about is how choices, apart from the last two, do not matter, and some are completely pointless – it would probably be better if the game had less of those and focused more on fleshing out the story.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their inviting and gorgeous art style, with players appreciating the character customization options available at the start. The artwork, created by Ithaqua Labs, is complemented by phenomenal voice acting and a strong emphasis on inclusivity, contributing to an overall aesthetically pleasing experience.
“The art style is very inviting to look at, and you have some options on how the princess will look before starting the story.”
“Lovely artwork as always from this dev -- Ithaqua Labs.”
“Their voice actors are phenomenal, the art style is gorgeous, and inclusivity abounds in ways I have never seen in other games.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "While Stars and Snowdrops" is highly praised for its soft tracks, which complement the game's overall aesthetics. Additionally, the voice acting and character performances enhance the immersive experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“While Stars and Snowdrops has its negatives, I’m very impressed with its soft music tracks, artwork, and in particular, its voice acting.”
“The voice acting, characters, music, and overall aesthetics are great!”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for deeper exploration of character traits and meaningful progression throughout the story, indicating that they seek more substantial character development to enhance their engagement with the narrative.
“I wanted to see their real character traits, I wanted to see where the story takes me, I wanted to see some character development.”
“I wanted to see their real character traits; I wanted to see where the story takes me; I wanted to see some character development.”
“I wanted to see their real character traits; I wanted to see where the story takes me; I wanted to see some character development.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The visual novel is praised for its vibrant visuals and well-executed voice acting, contributing to its overall humor, which users find to be quite effective and entertaining.
“The visual novel looks beautiful and vibrant, is pretty funny, and has full, well-executed voice acting.”
