Supipara: Chapter 1

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In "Supipara: Chapter 1," the protagonist, Yukinari Sanada, returns to his hometown after living abroad and faces challenges in adjusting to his new life. This visual novel centers around Yukinari's relationships with various female characters, while he navigates his way through school and the town's quirky festivals. The game is known for its vibrant art style, character development, and romantic intrigue.

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Single-Player

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story34 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The visuals and animations are stunning, with expressive character designs and a high number of detailed CGs that enhance the overall experience.
The voice acting is well-executed, capturing the characters' personalities and emotions effectively, contributing to an immersive storytelling experience.
The lighthearted slice-of-life story, filled with quirky characters and comedic moments, provides an enjoyable and relatable narrative.

The protagonist is somewhat bland and lacks depth, which detracts from the overall engagement with the story.
As a kinetic novel, there are no player choices, limiting the interactivity and replayability of the game.
The story can feel drawn out at times, with some players finding it slow-paced and lacking in significant plot development.

story
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
7%
The story of "Supipara" is primarily a slice-of-life romantic comedy with magical elements, praised for its charming characters and engaging interactions, though it lacks a deep overarching plot. While the first chapter is self-contained and satisfying, it leaves some threads for potential future development, especially given the unfortunate disbandment of the developer, minori. Overall, players appreciate the wholesome narrative and character dynamics, but some find the story somewhat simplistic and hope for more depth in subsequent chapters.
- “A good kinetic novel with a wholesome story about peace, love, and borrowing a witch's power for a little while.”
- “The art style and animations for this are great, and the story is excellent.”
- “I especially liked how minori wrote a story that, like eden*, was able to wrap up in a way that made me, and I'm assuming many others, happy.”
- “There's a running background thread about a witch who trades magic for memories, but it's mostly used to further the existing comedy and romance plots rather than to give the story some additional substance.”
- “I think a deeper background plot to tie everything together could have made this a much better game.”
- “After hours of gameplay, there's little to no progress in the story.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with scores ranging from 7 to 9 out of 10, highlighting its quality and variety that complements different situations. While some reviewers noted that it may not reach the heights of other renowned compositions, the soundtrack is still considered solid, with memorable themes for each character and impressive voice acting. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the visual experience and emotional depth.
- “No doubt, the music and sound effects are still easily comparable to other big titles even today (at least in my opinion).”
- “The music in the game sounds great and there's enough variety to go well with every situation.”
- “Add music from Tenmon and writing from Kagami Yuu and Mikage, and it makes it a beautiful experience similar to that of ef.”
- “If I had anything lackluster to say about this work, it would be the music and tune not beating Key's composition sheets.”
- “The only downside to a slice of life is a lack of deep themes, which determines the direction of the array of music from happiness to sadness.”
- “Supipara is a visually striking visual novel with very expressive characters and nice art, as well as solid voice acting and decent music, but doesn't have much else going for it.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the beautiful art style, excellent animations, and high-quality visuals. Scores often range from 8 to 9.5 out of 10, highlighting the game's stunning cinematography and vibrant scenes that enhance the overall experience. Players are encouraged to appreciate the visuals, which are considered a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics for this game are some of the best I have ever seen in a typical visual novel.”
- “Visuals are just amazing; every scene has so much movement in it.”
- “The art style and animations for this game are great, and the story is excellent.”
- “If you're going to play this, do so for the visuals and expect a light story.”
- “5/7 solid artworks”
- “Graphics/art:”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while it features a wholesome story with engaging characters, many reviewers feel that the romance lacks depth and emotional impact, often describing it as too easy and quick. Despite this, some players appreciate the humor and overall enjoyment of the narrative, even if it doesn't evoke strong emotions.
- “A good kinetic novel with a wholesome story about peace, love, and borrowing a witch's power for a little while.”
- “Absolutely love this visual novel; while it's not the most emotional one in my opinion, it is by far one of the funniest stories I've read and utterly brilliant.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The gameplay is criticized for being stagnant, with players reporting minimal story progression even after extended playtime, leading to a lack of engagement and replayability. Overall, it has received a very low rating, indicating significant dissatisfaction.
- “After hours of gameplay, there's little to no progress in the story.”
- “Thus, gameplay and replayability are nonexistent here.”
- “[*] gameplay: -/10 (kinetic vn)”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this chapter is described as inconsistent, with some funny moments present but overall lacking in comedic depth. While it attempts to blend romance and comedy, the humor often feels forced and the romantic elements lack emotional resonance. The character intended for comic relief is noted to be amusing but ultimately illogical.
- “It has its funny moments here and there.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is widely criticized as lacking depth and quality, with many players expressing disappointment despite appreciating the art and character designs. The overall sentiment suggests that the narrative fails to provide meaningful growth or engagement with the characters.
- “The character development in this game is really poor.”
- “The character development in this game is really poor.”
- “I brought the visual novel largely based on the promotional material; the original painting, character design, and plots are lacking.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that the gameplay does not encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “Thus, gameplay and replayability are nonexistent here.”

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