In Stars And Time

Perhaps one of the worst indie RPGs I’ve played in recent memory, not a great lgbt story either, I don’t believe the creator cooked here, and being tied to a prequel is really dumb. The twist about you being so many different chars didn’t land for me. I can’t recommend this in good faith.

At the fist this game was not that fun for me until the act 2 and sometimes it was gettin' on ma nerves but JIZZ - now look at my play time . Literally I played this game 3 TIMES. seriously this is one of the best pixel art game with Contains all the emotions of Character well "I Don't wanna say more because for spoil

❝ Я уже говорил тебе, что такое безумие, а? Безумие – это точное повторение одного и того же действия. Раз за разом, в надежде на изменение. Это есть безумие. Когда впервые я это услышал, не помню, кто сказал эту хрень, я, бум, убил его. Смысл в том, окей, он был прав. И тогда я стал видеть это везде. Везде, куда ни глянь – эти болваны. Куда ни глянь, делают точно одно и то же, снова и снова, и снова, и снова. И думают: «Сейчас все изменится. Не-не-не, прошу. Сейчас все будет иначе.» ❞

This game was so much fun! I enjoyed many different parts of it, and overall, I strongly recommend it to those who enjoy indie RPGs, Undertale+Deltarune fans, and people who are big fans of rich, introspective narratives. I did have a few problems with it, namely with some slight pacing issues near the end as well as the (slightly) frustrating Act III, but a walkthrough is a pretty good salve to that. Additionally, this game *is* about a time loop, so it does take a lot of patience and trial-and-error to eventually chart the correct path to success. However, as for the things I liked about the game, I found that everything else was very fun. Firstly, the battle style, which utilizes a rock-paper-scissors elemental system (literally) mixed with a Final Fantasy-ish ATB turn system was an incredible joy to play through, even when it felt like I was stuck in the same two hallways for hours. The music, as well, is incredible, balancing chiptune and more modern stylings to create a very immersive experience. I doubt I'll be able to scrub the main encounter theme from my mind anytime soon. The narrative, especially, was quite moving. It leverages a cast of unique, fun characters to tell a story about the struggles of losing passion in what one loves and in finding forgiveness for mistakes one might find unforgiveable. I found that it particularly touched me in these trying times, and if any of those themes sound interesting to you, I strongly recommend giving this game a try.

Absolutely heartwrenching story with an incredibly lovable cast of characters that grips you until the very end, while simultaneously keeping a game about reliving the same thing over and over fresh and interesting.

Similar to Celeste, I think that the presentation and the story of this game will hit harder to a certain audience. Many will have trouble relating, but for those who do, it can really get to you in both a good and bad way. As far as the game goes itself, I don't really think I can recommend it as a game. It is incredibly disrespectful of your time, and it is incredibly padded because of this. [spoiler] There are many moments throughout the game where you are exploring the house and "miss" something. The first few times I completely understand, and I feel they are almost necessary to start building the main character, however, there are too many times where you interact with something that you find out later you interacted with slightly too soon so you have to interact with it again. This could've all been solved or at least heavily mitigated by making all of these things items instead of triggered events that take place only after you've passed a certain point and now have to loop, and wouldn't ruin the premise. It literally only serves one purpose, adding loops.[/spoiler] The combat is okay and well done, but it literally becomes meaningless after the first few hours, which is incredibly disappointing. Any time you decide to explore the first floor in its entirety properly, you're forced to fight the first enemy again as well. So many things you can skip, but also for some reason so many things you cannot. They were either forgotten to have a skip event added to it, or for some reason left in unnecessarily. I blew through this game because I can relate a little bit too well to the main character, but do not get this game because you want an engaging RPG. Get this game because you want a peak at how someone close to you may be feeling every day, but hiding it very well.

Here I am, writing a review, drumming my fingers on my keyboard and just letting that ending wash over me. Very rarely, do I not spoil myself on games. Very rarely do I let myself go into something blind. And sure, I gave myself some hints. But... This was a wonderful game. Beautiful cannot even come close to describing how this game moved me, from the chemistry with the characters (Team Odile btw), the art and musical direction, the way one act had my heart being pulled from my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ chest as I pleaded for a way to skip through without experiencing it all... ...I cannot recommend this game enough to everyone. Maybe I should play the prequel. But... god. I came back to this after a while of not playing it. Maybe I got sidetracked? Maybe I just wanted to distract myself. It's a secret to all but whoever reads this, but ive been feeling very... overwhelmed. And I think ive been holding in my own thoughts too much. Going through this cycle of holding in, blowing up, flowing out, and holding in again. I think while I don't kin characters, I feel... Siffrin feels... very, very close. I hesitate to say that I dont kind of feel like im losing myself in the monotony of it all. But... Eternity isn't what I want. And maybe I just need to talk to people. to admit that im feeling this way, to really just admit that... maybe im not as happy or confident as I think I am. But... This... was a breath of fresh air. And I think, however much I spent on it, was worth every ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ penny. Please, if you make something new... make sure it is something you hold near and dear to your heart. I will play it. And i will enjoy myself all over again.