The Radiants

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The Radiants is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Rose Arcana Games and was released on July 31, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Radiants" is a magical adventure where an ordinary college student must take the place of a young woman who dies before her eyes. With a customizable personality and simple stat raising, players will navigate a world of magic and danger, encountering 3 possible love interests and many colorful side characters. Multiple endings await depending on your choices and actions.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

story36 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are stunning, contributing to an immersive visual experience.
The game features a well-crafted branching narrative with multiple romance options and stat-building mechanics that enhance gameplay.
The characters are well-written and engaging, making it difficult to choose a favorite romance path.

The story feels rushed and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more depth and connection with the characters.
There are numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with missing images and overlapping music.
The asking price is considered too high for the amount of content available, especially given the repetitive nature of some gameplay elements.

story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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57%
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging characters and romance options, while others criticize it for being flat, rushed, and lacking depth. Many feel that the beautiful artwork overshadows the narrative, which often leaves players wanting more development and resolution. Overall, while the game offers compelling elements and choices, it struggles with pacing and predictability, leading to a sense of an incomplete or underwhelming storyline.
- “The story was great, the characters were wonderful and interesting.”
- “I constantly find myself being hooked by the story and feel like every week is exciting because I get to be one step closer to seeing everything get tied together.”
- “Highy recommend, great storytelling, awesome art and amazing romance choices!”
- “It feels rather hollow; the story is not fully fleshed out and feels more rushed than anything.”
- “However, the plot is flat and predictable. The main character is quite oblivious, and there were some very obvious shady characters that she was just friendly with.”
- “I have some issues with the pacing and the anti-climactic climax and resolution of the story, but they're nevertheless serviceable.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork, beautiful character designs, and impressive 3D animations, elevating it above typical visual novel standards. While the visuals are a major highlight, some players feel that the story lacks depth, making the artwork the primary draw. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a significant strength, contributing to an enjoyable experience despite narrative shortcomings.
- “The little details of models moving in accordance to what they're saying and the overall art style put this one a step above other visual novel style games.”
- “Beautiful, stunning artwork and 3D animations with perfect CGs and great characters.”
- “Gorgeous visuals, nice character designs, and a main character who isn't annoying or particularly incompetent.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches occurring frequently, particularly affecting critical moments like the final scene where choices become invisible. Many users feel that these persistent bugs detract from the overall experience and hinder the game's potential.
- “There are far too many glitches to ignore.”
- “After you play the game once, glitches happen constantly.”
- “Even the final scene where you choose what you want to become glitches out so that you can't see the choices.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and thematic fit, described as lovely and ethereal, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted an issue with overlapping music when using the skip button. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing positively to the visual novel's atmosphere.
- “The art, the music, the writing - all good.”
- “The music changes at times and is certainly very ethereal and fits the theme of the game.”
- “Music will sometimes overlap if you press the skip button.”
- “For many visual novels, the music and sound is the make or break for me, but this time it was truly lovely!”
- “- Music changes at times and is certainly very ethereal and fits the theme of the game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay features a stat-raising system that can become repetitive, leading to some monotony, particularly with limited romantic interactions. However, the engaging story, vibrant art, and well-developed characters provide a compelling experience that compensates for these mechanical limitations, offering hours of content to explore.
- “Although some of the recurring events (for the classes) can be a bit repetitive, as they often are in games with this sort of stat-raising system, the gorgeous art, lively characters, and really quite compelling story more than make up for the inherent limitations of the mechanics.”
- “Not only are the characters and protagonist extremely well written, but there are literally hours of gameplay and content I have yet to unlock.”
- “The gameplay can be a little monotonous and with little to no romance time (just one or two kisses).”
- “Although some of the recurring events (for the classes) can be a bit repetitive, as they so often are in games with this sort of stat-raising system, the gorgeous art, lively characters, and really quite compelling story more than make up for the inherent limitations of the mechanics.”
- “Not only are the characters and protagonist extremely well written, but there is literally hours of gameplay and content I have yet to unlock.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
Character development in the game is noted to be limited, with minimal romance elements; however, players appreciate the quality of character moments and anticipate future enhancements through additional "character events." The visuals and character designs are praised, alongside a main character who is neither annoying nor incompetent.
- “Gorgeous visuals, nice character designs, and a main character who isn't annoying or particularly incompetent.”
- “Nice visuals and character design.”
- “It wasn't that much character development or romance stuff, but the moments were good and I read they were going to put in more 'character events'.”
- “There wasn't much character development or romance, but the moments were good, and I read they were going to add more 'character events'.”
- “The character development felt lacking, and I was hoping for more depth in the relationships.”
- “I expected more character growth, but it seemed superficial and didn't resonate with me.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the charming and funny main character, whose personality stands out amidst the narrative's darker themes. Despite the serious premise of death, the lightheartedness is maintained as characters often find themselves in situations where they are not genuinely at risk, adding a layer of irony to the storytelling.
- “The best part is that the main character has personality and is not bland in any way; in fact, they are very charming and funny!”
- “Characters are rarely truly in danger, which is kind of funny for a narrative that literally begins with someone dying in front of you.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its strong connection to the plot, creating an immersive experience that extends beyond gameplay, making it enjoyable even as a standalone audio experience.
- “It resonates with the atmosphere and the plot, plus it's a great listen even outside the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and chore-like, with missed opportunities for engaging character encounters, leading to a repetitive experience that diminishes enjoyment.
- “Honestly, there was potential for more character encounters here, but instead you get a chore that quickly becomes tedious, especially when skipping.”