Supipara: Chapter 2
- April 13, 2018
- minori
Get on SteamIn "Supipara: Chapter 2," Yukinari Sanada returns to his hometown after seven years and transfers to Oumi Academy with his sister, Rikka. However, his new life is quickly complicated by a lazy witch and a half-Japanese beauty in his class. This interactive novel features dynamic characters and expressive portraits, immersing players in a story about smiles, peace, passion, and love. Supipara's gameplay involves branching dialogues and choices affecting the story's outcome.
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Reviews
- The game features a heartwarming story with immensely likeable characters and a fantastic soundtrack, creating a deeply emotional experience.
- Chapter 2 surpasses the first chapter in character development and storytelling, providing a satisfying conclusion and deeper romance.
- The visuals and voice acting are of high quality, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is incomplete, as the developer minori has disbanded, leaving players without the promised future chapters.
- Some players found the main heroine in Chapter 2 initially unlikeable, which may deter some from fully enjoying the story.
- The absence of certain features, such as music in the main menu and the opening video, was noted as a disappointment.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is described as heartwarming and features likable characters, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack. While it plays it safe and avoids unnecessary melodrama, the pacing and character development are well-executed, with Chapter 2 offering a slightly improved narrative over Chapter 1. Overall, the game successfully evokes nostalgia for slice-of-life storytelling, despite some comparisons to stronger narratives in other works.
“It's a very heartwarming story, with immensely likeable characters, a fantastic OST, and plenty of feels for your emotional needs.”
“This game is incredible from the story to the music; the pacing of the game is also good.”
“Hotaru Amano is just a really well thought out character with a really well thought out backstory.”
“This VN's chapters can be standalone stories that tell a part of each tale, but the whole set will likely reflect the background story of Alice.”
“Chapter 2's overall plot is weaker than Eden* and ef, but it made me remember how much I enjoyed slice of life back when I read Supipara Chapter 1.”
“I'm not saying this is a masterpiece or anything; in fact, it played its story fairly safe, but in return, it avoided a lot of unnecessary melodrama which would have greatly hurt the experience.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this visual novel are consistently praised for their stunning quality, with a significant portion of the game's size dedicated to detailed backgrounds. Minori, the developer, is noted for consistently delivering exceptional visuals, making this title stand out in the genre. Overall, the visuals, along with the music and voice acting, contribute to a highly immersive experience.
“Just to give a little idea of how stunning the visuals are, chapter 1 is 2.58 GB in size, 1.1 GB of which is just in the backgrounds alone.”
“Great slice of life visual novel with stunning visuals.”
“As you could expect from Minori (developer of this visual novel), the visuals are absolutely great; there is no comparison to anything else really.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
“The character designs are bland and fail to stand out.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with a quality soundtrack that maintains a similar style to the first chapter, featuring some reused tracks that fans appreciate. However, there are notable omissions, such as the absence of music in the main menu and the opening sequence not being included in the game itself. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, earning a perfect score from reviewers.
“The visuals, music, and voice acting are all very well done as well.”
“The soundtrack is as good as ever 10/10 there also.”
“This game is incredible from the story to music, the pace of the game is also good.”
“The soundtrack is very similar to Chapter 1 (some or even a lot of tracks are reused), which isn't bad at all, it's just Supipara-like.”
“Firstly, there is no music in the main menu, and secondly, the opening (which you can see at the Steam store page) doesn't appear in the game.”
“Memories for this chapter only featured CG and music; the only animated video for the ending wasn't available in the extras.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartwarming story and relatable characters, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the emotional experience. Chapter 2 adopts a more mainstream school romance approach, focusing on a touching narrative without excessive drama, making it resonate deeply with players.
“It's a very heartwarming story, with immensely likable characters, a fantastic OST, and plenty of feels for your emotional needs.”
“Chapter 2 takes a more mainstream approach to a school romance visual novel, without unnecessary tragic drama, yet still delivers a very touching plot.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its realism, particularly in the first chapter, though it also includes some development of side characters.
“The character development in this game is incredibly realistic, especially in Chapter 1, where it focuses on the growth of both main and side characters.”
“I appreciate how the game emphasizes character development, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“The depth of character development really enhances the storytelling, allowing players to connect with the characters on a personal level.”
“The character development in this game feels shallow and uninspired.”
“While the main character has some depth, the side characters lack meaningful development.”
“I expected more from the character arcs; they seem rushed and underexplored.”
