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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Play Modes

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

Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage screenshot

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

story14 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Charming and cute art style with high production value, making it visually appealing.
Engaging deckbuilding mechanics that are accessible for newcomers while still offering depth for experienced players.
Wholesome story and character interactions that resonate well with fans of the Love Live franchise.

Gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours, lacking sufficient variety in cards and enemies.
DLC pricing is considered excessive for the content offered, leading to disappointment among players.
Some balance issues exist, with certain cards and strategies being significantly more powerful than others, making the game feel uneven.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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71%
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The story is generally described as wholesome and cute, with a straightforward narrative that appeals to fans of the Love Live series, though it may feel predictable and lacking in depth for others. While some players found the initial pacing slow and the dialogue occasionally cringeworthy, many noted that the plot becomes more engaging as it progresses, offering a feel-good experience despite its simplicity. Overall, the story serves as a light backdrop to the gameplay, with a mix of charm and fan service that resonates well with dedicated fans, even if it doesn't stand out as particularly complex or challenging.
- “The story is short and nice, even inspiring, but I already enjoy the Love Live series in general.”
- “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.”
- “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
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
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The gameplay is generally described as a solid yet familiar experience, heavily reminiscent of "Slay the Spire" with its deck-building mechanics and card synergies. While some players appreciate the cute aesthetics and the innovative summon system, many note a lack of depth and challenge, leading to a somewhat repetitive experience. Overall, it appeals to casual players and fans of the genre, but those seeking intricate mechanics may find it lacking.
- “The gameplay is absolutely solid, plus the story isn't too bad.”
- “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.”
- “The game is mechanically sound and certainly better than most of the Slay the Spire clones we've seen.”
- “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' or even weirder 'this card in particular does +1' which is pitiful compared to how fast enemies can scale and twerk on you.”
- “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 again and again, and bosses sometimes come back, making you fight them multiple times - it feels like they manually wanted to increase playtime.”
- “The deckbuilding gameplay itself is a near 1:1 recreation of the genre's patron saint 'Slay the Spire', but it fails to copy the build diversity and tight balance that was core to that experience.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The graphics in 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 noted minor graphical glitches, particularly after updates, the overall presentation, including card artwork and animations, is considered visually appealing and thoughtfully crafted, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Graphics and animations are excellent.”
- “The graphics are simple, but very nice!”
- “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, but the card art is nice.”
- “In general, it's a pretty well-made game with pleasing visuals.”
music
10 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 aesthetic and enhancing the experience. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive by the later chapters, suggesting a desire for more variety. Additionally, while the DLC adds new songs and costumes, the pricing has been criticized as excessive.
- “The music is also really nice.”
- “Love the animation and music.”
- “And with this being a Love Live game, the music is naturally excellent.”
- “The music was getting pretty repetitive by chapter 3, to be honest. It's not bad at all, but by that point, some variety would have been nice. Normally, this isn't 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, however, are ridiculous, and a few costumes and songs will cost you nearly twice the price of the base game.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Overall, the game offers a decent level of replayability, particularly due to its different starter hands and the inherent nature of roguelikes, which encourages repeated playthroughs despite its relatively short length. While some players find it fun and worth the investment, others suggest waiting for a sale due to its limited content. The game is especially appealing for newcomers to the genre, providing a solid entry point with enough variety to keep players engaged.
- “I know there are DLCs that seem worth buying for me, and 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, 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
4 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, viewing it as more than just a cash grab, others criticize the DLC monetization as excessive and detrimental to the overall experience.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often leading to prolonged periods of inactivity that slow down the overall experience. While the game features a charming anime story, it is overshadowed by the repetitive nature of the gameplay, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking an engaging narrative.
- “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 few and far between in the mostly tedious gameplay, making it hard to recommend for people who want to enjoy the story.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome and touching story, complemented by beautiful artwork that enhances the overall experience.
- “The story was sweet and touching, and the art is beautiful.”
- “Wholesome story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported stability issues following the latest update, particularly experiencing graphical glitches while playing on Steam Link on mobile devices.
- “After the last update, when playing on Steam Link on my phone, graphical glitches appear.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I've experienced constant lag and disconnections during online play.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally silly animations that add a playful touch, showcasing the developers' attention to detail and comedic intent beyond what is presented in the trailer.
- “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.”
- “The dialogue is packed with clever puns and witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
- “The quirky characters and their absurd interactions create a delightful atmosphere that keeps the humor fresh and engaging.”