Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage

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"Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage" is a deckbuilding roguelite game set in the world of "Love Live! Sunshine." After Yohane, a fortune teller in Numazu, enters a mysterious mirror, she finds herself in a reversed replica of her town where magic can be used with cards. In order to save her friends from strange occurrences in the real world, Yohane must navigate through this mirage and defeat enemies with her magical deck.

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

Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage screenshot

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 401 reviews

story28 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

Charming and cute visuals with high production value, making it appealing to fans of the Love Live franchise.
Engaging deckbuilding mechanics that allow for strategic gameplay, with a fun summon system that adds variety to combat.
The game is beginner-friendly, making it a great introduction to the roguelike deckbuilder genre, while still providing enough challenge for experienced players.

The game can become repetitive after a few hours, with limited enemy and card variety leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
DLC pricing is considered excessive for the content offered, which detracts from the overall value of the game.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as card deletion and the reliance on RNG, can lead to frustrating experiences, especially in challenging runs.

story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
73%
3%
The story is generally described as cute and wholesome, with a light-hearted tone typical of the Love Live franchise, though it is often criticized for being predictable and lacking depth. While some players found the initial pacing slow and the plot basic, many noted that it becomes more engaging as it progresses, with endearing character moments that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative serves as a pleasant backdrop to the gameplay, appealing primarily to fans of the series.
- “Much to my surprise, the plot actually gets pretty interesting halfway through, and dialogue I found useless begins to feel endearing and not at all a detraction like I once thought it was.”
- “I came into this game just wanting to play another deckbuilder and not caring for the story, but it took me by surprise how good it really got in the closing chapters.”
- “To add on more to the story, as it goes along, you'll learn more about Yohane's insecurities, and how this reflects towards her resolve to do things.”
- “The only thing that had me iffy was the story because it starts off rather slow with a lot of slice-of-life, low stakes, and zero drama dialogue between Yohane and her friends.”
- “The story is thinner than a sheet of paper, but you play the game because of Yohane to begin with.”
- “After finishing the game, I'd say the story is pretty basic.”
gameplay
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
10%
The gameplay is generally described as solid and enjoyable, drawing heavy inspiration from "Slay the Spire" with familiar deck-building mechanics and a cute aesthetic. While some players appreciate the unique summon system and charming presentation, many note a lack of depth and challenge, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety. Overall, it appeals to casual roguelike deckbuilder fans, particularly those who enjoy the Love Live franchise, but may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate experience.
- “The gameplay is absolutely solid, plus the story isn't too bad.”
- “I was surprised how good the card game mechanics are designed in this.”
- “The summon system is a great, and maybe the greatest, mechanic in the game; it provides a lot of help as well as a nice way to play around and combo with your build.”
- “A bit lacking in terms of gameplay depth, so you're really paying for something like a $9 game with an Aqours skin thrown on top.”
- “For a lot of people, the repetitive gameplay can be a problem; this game is quite repetitive, with only about 10 types of enemies that you face repeatedly, and bosses sometimes return, which seems like a manual attempt to increase playtime.”
- “The gameplay feels barebones, and relics give you the illusion that they actually do something when they just do '+5 shield on turn 2' or 'attack does +1 damage', which is pitiful compared to how fast enemies can scale.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their excellent quality, charming art style, and effective translation of character designs into 3D, resembling an anime aesthetic. While some users note that the graphics are primarily cosmetic and have minimal impact on gameplay, the animations during combat are highlighted as engaging and visually appealing. Overall, the visuals are considered well-crafted and contribute positively to the game's presentation.
- “Graphics and animations are excellent.”
- “It does an excellent job translating the designs of all of the Love Live Sunshine characters into 3D, and the art style and cell shading makes it look just like an anime!”
- “After the last update, when playing on Steam Link on my phone, graphical glitches appear.”
- “Graphically it's charming and the card art is nice.”
- “During combat, all the animations are great; there's way more than the demo showed, normally I don't care for this sort of thing but you will be doing long attempts so might as well have pleasing visuals.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and charm, fitting well with the overall cute aesthetic and enhancing the experience, especially for fans of the Love Live franchise. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive by the third chapter, and there are concerns about the high prices of DLC for additional songs and costumes. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable, a desire for more variety was expressed.
- “The music is also really nice.”
- “And with this being a Love Live game, the music is naturally excellent.”
- “The songs are amazing; they seriously give off a vibe that feels like it needs a much more serious plot, but it just works either way.”
- “The music was getting pretty repetitive by chapter 3, to be honest. The music is not bad at all, but by that point, some variety would have been nice. Normally, this is not an issue, but after a long run, you will notice.”
- “Some runs can get too long even for this genre; the music may get repetitive after a while.”
- “The current DLC prices are ridiculous, and a few costumes and songs will cost you nearly twice the price of the base game.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
Overall, the game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly due to its roguelike mechanics and different starter hands, which encourage varied playthroughs. However, some players note that the game is relatively short, which may limit its long-term replay value unless additional content or DLC is purchased. It serves as a good entry point for newcomers to the genre, but potential buyers might consider waiting for a sale to maximize value.
- “Replay value is definitely present for this title, especially with the different starter hands (balanced and power).”
- “Fun game, short, but fairly replayable.”
- “Great entry point for Love Live fans new to deck-building games, with plenty of replay value as that's what the genre itself is known for.”
- “This would be a perfect time for a neutral review option on Steam because overall the game is pretty fun, but also relatively short without a whole lot of replayability, so maybe hold out for a sale.”
- “If you're new to roguelikes, keep in mind, if you lose, you go back and lose all your progress (that's the point of a roguelike) which could be 30 to 60 minutes depending on how long you take making your decisions, but wait, does that mean that the game is technically just 60 minutes long and then the rest is replay value?”
- “While usually minor, these add a different replayability factor than the usual class system does in similar games.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality and effort put into the game, others criticize the DLC monetization as excessive and detrimental to the overall experience. Despite concerns about potential cash grab tactics typical of licensed games, many feel that the game itself is well-crafted and worth trying.
- “It's a very good roguelike card-based game, but frankly the DLC monetization is disgusting and I can't give it a positive review anymore for that reason.”
- “Is this just a franchise cash grab or did they actually make a fun game?”
- “Its not just a cash grab like most licensed games tend to be.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often leading to prolonged periods of inactivity that slow down gameplay significantly. While there are occasional cute story elements, they are overshadowed by the repetitive nature of grinding, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking an engaging narrative experience.
- “And this happens quite frequently, taking many turns where the player can take little to no action, making the game slow down to a crawl and feel tedious.”
- “It has a cute little anime story in between, but that feels far and few between in the mostly tedious gameplay, making it hard to recommend for people that want to enjoy the story.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome and touching story, complemented by beautiful artwork that enhances the overall experience. Players find the narrative to be both sweet and impactful, contributing to a heartfelt connection with the game.
- “The story was sweet and touching, and the art is pretty.”
- “Wholesome story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported stability issues following the latest update, specifically noting the occurrence of graphical glitches when using Steam Link on mobile devices.
- “After the last update, when playing on Steam Link on my phone, graphical glitches appear.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game's humor is largely conveyed through its intentionally silly animations, which reflect a thoughtful attention to detail. This aspect adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the overall experience.
- “Apart from what you see in the trailer, you can tell they really put care into the animations. Some animations look very silly in a funny way that I am sure is intentional.”

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