Stellar Reflections

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~~A sci-fi short story about overcoming problems and changing perspectives~~ Stellar Reflections is a short story visual novel set in a dystopian future, within a sprawling space station. In this bleak era, personal freedoms have been suppressed, and life choices are dictated by the all-powerful regime. Delve into the narrative through the eyes of the protagonist, Aurelia, a nobody spending her d…

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The visual novel features an engaging story that keeps readers interested and wanting to continue.
The artwork and visuals are visually appealing and match the mood of the story well.
The game is free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a short narrative experience.

The writing quality is often criticized as being poorly executed and reminiscent of amateur fan fiction.
The gameplay is minimal, with limited choices that do not significantly impact the narrative, leading to a lack of engagement.
The overall execution of the story and character development is seen as lacking, failing to leave a lasting impression on players.

story
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The story of "Stellar Reflections" is a dystopian space visual novel that explores themes of rebellion, identity, and choice, featuring multiple endings. While the premise is intriguing and the background art complements the narrative well, many reviewers feel the execution is lacking, with underdeveloped characters and an abrupt ending that diminishes the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players found the story engaging and entertaining, appreciating its humor and writing quality.
- “Unravel the threads of rebellion, identity, and choice as you navigate Aurelia's story, with multiple endings awaiting those who dare to challenge the status quo.”
- “I did not expect the story to be this interesting and well written.”
- “It's a well written, funny, and in the end engaging story that just entertained me enough to read until the end.”
- “Despite grappling with weighty themes such as individual agency and defiance, the story falls short of delivering a truly engaging experience.”
- “While its premise holds promise, the execution feels lacking, with uninspired storytelling and underdeveloped characters.”
- “And, like usual, there's all this buildup and world building, and then the story just abruptly ends, with very little epilogue.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that lacks the quality expected for publication. Reviewers express frustration over the lack of engaging gameplay elements and question how such a product made it to Steam.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. This repetitive clicking can make engaging with the story feel laborious rather than immersive.
- “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and repetitive.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the gameplay feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- “I found myself clicking through endless battles just to level up, which quickly became tedious and unenjoyable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Stellar Reflections" is praised for its originality and complements the game's visually striking scenes, although the overall narrative does not engage players as effectively.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are noted for being visually appealing, despite being AI-generated, which has garnered positive feedback from users.
- “The visuals, even though AI-generated, were visually appealing.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-crafted and engaging, contributing to an entertaining story that keeps players invested until the conclusion.
- “It's a well-written, funny, and engaging story that entertained me enough to read until the end.”