
An award-winning visual novel that dives into the lives and minds of high school students. While focusing on the stories of victims of bullying, The Sun Shines Over Us also explores the social, mental and emotional issues facing modern teenagers.
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Languages: English, Indonesian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
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Hours played at review time, across 20 reviews with recorded playtime.
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I find this game intriguing because it dives into the topic of mental health—a subject that resonates deeply with so many people. It follows the journey of Mentari, allowing players to shape her life by making choices that influence her personal growth, friendships, relationships, and more. Each decision has a meaningful impact on her story, making me feel fully immersed and invested as a player which motivates me to keep playing & finding out the outcome of my decisions. I especially love the artstyle and visual of the game. The game takes place in Indonesia and it beautifully captures the essence of a local high school, which in turn gives me a nostalgic feeling of my teenage days. The character dialogue also feels natural and authentic, with each character having a unique and well-defined personality. Overall great story, meaning, visual, and music! I highly recommend this game if you're looking for a wholesome and meaningful visual novel.
The storyline is truly captivating. There are moments that made me feel nostalgic and connected to my own school days. Each character is unique, especially Donny, with his quirky habit of mixing Japanese into his sentences. The music also stands out, often enhancing the emotional weight of the dialogues. Overall, both the story and the music are excellent. Really enjoy the story!
The Sun Shines Over Us surprised me with how emotionally engaging it is. It doesn't just tell a story, it makes you feel like you're part of Mentari’s journey. I loved how the game approached tough topics like bullying and mental health with such care. The visuals are stunning, and the characters are so well-written with their own struggles. It’s a game that not only entertains but also opens your eyes to deeper issues. I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for something more meaningful and reflective.
A refreshing take on a touching story involving mental health, relationship with a nostalgic indonesian background. This game have been in my wishlist ever since i knew it would be coming to steam, i want to play more and indulge more on the emotional story. Recommended 👍
It's a nice visual novel type of game. It takes up a quite serious and grounded theme of mental health and past trauma related to school bullying, but it does a good job of being fun and wholesome. I like the art style especially, it's uniquely "high school", and I find the characters to be relatable; their stories are a reminiscent of adolescence years, both the troublesome and entertaining parts of it :'D
So excited of the release since I waited this game for quite a while now ^^ It doesn't take long for me to feel immersed into the story. It's really relatable yet still quite a taboo topic in my society. To experience how Mentari feels and trying to encourage her throughout the story is surprisingly such a good feeling. The settings also bring me back to my highschool era, as a student we experience a lot of both good and not so good experience :) the visuals are great! it's clean and quite eye pleasing. I especially enjoy all the cut scenes. hopefully the message of this game spread loud and wide.
Awesome~ I enjoy playing this!!! The storyline and dialogues are easy to understand even though the theme is quite heavy on mental health (in my opinion). However, the more I play this game, the more I get hooked into the story! even some of the dialogues and situations are quite relatable to me. More than that! Thanks to the beautiful art style and calming music, this game makes me lose track of time while playing it. There are also so many cute interactions between the characters, especially some of them have very unique characters if I may say~ Overall from me: 10/10 !!!
The Sun Shines Over Us is an engaging visual novel that tackles important themes like mental health, bullying, and trauma while remaining wholesome and relatable. The game’s art style beautifully captures Indonesian high school life, adding authenticity to the narrative. Each character feels unique, with natural dialogue and memorable moments. The soundtrack enhances the emotional depth, making every decision in Mentari’s journey feel impactful. With its stunning visuals, calming music, and meaningful choices, this game offers an immersive experience that’s hard to put down. Highly recommended for those looking for a heartwarming and meaningful story. 10/10!
"The Sun Shines Over Us" presents a captivating blend of beautiful visuals and an engaging narrative. The art style is vibrant, immersing players in its unique world. Gameplay mechanics are intuitive, with puzzles that invite exploration and creativity. The story, rich with emotional depth, delves into themes of connection and resilience, making it a memorable experience. Overall, it offers an ultimate journey that appeals to both casual gamers and those seeking a more profound narrative experience.
The Sun Shines Over Us is a really nice game with a cute artstyle and beautiful music. I love the characters' stories and how they progresses over time. The story itself is well written and doesn't feel forced, it is pretty fun although the theme of the game was serious.
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