Beneath Her Starry Sky

Loved this game enough to go try to find all the things. :) Still missing a couple extras, not sure about endings but I've seen 2 so far.

This game is amazing! Loved every minute of the 9 hours - had an issue with the dialogue at the beginning for some reason I can't remember and it got better over time. I like the art, characters are well written, story is great, there are at least three intertwining plot points which I like. stories within stories within stories, unlockable extras, fun and clever gameplay, replayable fights/safe mode (which I didn't have to use thankfully), life simulation elements, RPG elements, fantasy story fused with science, interesting political commentary, a good well-rounded group of characters, many jokes and good humor throughout the game, lighthearted and darker moments, and a true ending that didn't destroy my mind for me to find although I got two endings only, and the fact that it has a good true end with a beautiful final CG is great! It's a wonderful, well-rounded game with an enjoyable story and a great sense of closure with the world. Wonderful game!

When it comes to visual novels, we find just too many dating simulators. And among those visual novel games not dating-oriented that I played before, female protagonists were rarely seen and female characters were often linked to some sort of romantic relationship. A true adventure story (not obsessed with romance) with a female protagonist and several lovable female side characters—that's what attracted me in the first place. This said, the setting on itself doesn't make a good game. This game has other merits. The story is intriguing and sensible. Sometimes, I can sense an influence from the real world, but almost nothing appears out of place in an "ancient" background. I also like how characters are depicted to show different images depending on circumstances. This makes them real and it's no easy work. The music is a plus. I'd love to purchase the OST on Steam (if possible). The battle system is easy to master. I'd say the last battle is overly simple. It may not be a good idea to have a complicated battle system for a visual novel game, though. Also, I like the idea of having conversations during the fight, which makes the process less repetitive. Overall, this is a visual novel with a unique touch, a perfect choice for those (like me) who love adventure stories and are not into the romance stuff.