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A much more memorable VN than the first entry, with some truly excellent moments throughout its admittedly short story. The characters, having had time to develop, are more relatable than before, & the new cast of supporting characters/narratives are simply more enjoyable, too.

The game still isn't up to much in the OST department, and the art/direction, while improved in some ways, can still fall pretty flat in others. However, this is the game that makes the series worth playing, and this is the game that has me looking forward to what comes next.

Overall, it's an interesting visual novel that tackles rather difficult subject matters with moderate success. It's let down a tad by it's lackluster OST, somewhat forgettable characters, and the "life" of the art itself, but it's definitely worth a read at sale price.

Edit: Having finished the sequel, I can say with more conviction that this series is worth getting into. The second game does a lot of things better than the first, as it builds on the foundations laid by it. Definitely something to keep in mind!

Let me just get something out of the way: The 18+ content is NOT necessary, nor is it a major miss in any way. People are drastically overstating the importance of these scenes, so don't worry about missing out on them (unless you're just looking for fap material, in which case, fair play to you).

I'll start off by saying that my thoughts on The Fruit of Grisaia are mixed, but mostly positive. To start off with the positives, in summary; it's a very funny VN, the art is (mostly) great, the OST is very entertaining (albeit a bit limited), and the characters do feel unique & distinct in many ways. I also quite like the fact that it's kinda like a kinetic novel. You do a short route to unlock the romances, then you turn them down one by one until you get to the story you want, only to decide between a good & a bad ending at the end. That's pretty neat, as it makes me certain that I'm not missing out on any great exposition.

There are some technical negatives, though. Firstly, the lack of cloud saving/steamworks support in an 80 hour+ title is pretty unforgivable, especially given it's free & relatively easy to install. Plus, the auto-mode, while laden with options, is also pretty lacking in even the most basic functionality you'd hope for from a VN. These are pretty minor issues, I know, but I still feel they're worth bringing up.

More importantly, the story... Narratively, what really loses it points for me is that a few characters are best when you're not playing through their arc, while others are pretty forgettable unless you're playing through their arc. For me, there's only one of the main five characters who remains entertaining through the main arc, the arcs of the other girls, and her arc herself, and that's Komine Sachi.

If I were to rate the character arcs (no actual spoilers), I'd say the must play arc is Sachi's, while the should play arcs are Yumiko & Michiru. Amane's isn't bad, but Makina's should be avoided at all costs, or at the very least played right as the last of the bunch. I played it first, and honestly, it left me pretty jaded with the game. I powered through the other arcs, & I'm glad I did, as they're much better in comparison.

My biggest issue, however, would be the lack of emotional impact... I'll try and hold off on any direct comparisons, but I can't help but shake the feeling that if some of those character stories were developed by a different studio, especially Amane's, that they'd have left a much more meaningful & impactful mark on my person.

TL/DR: As it stands, I've 90 hours I (mostly) happily spent reading through a genuinely interesting novel with a LOT more highs than lows, and I'll definitely be giving the other titles in the franchise a read in the new year. If you're after something funny & entertaining, while it may drag in some places, The Fruit of Grisaia is a solid choice. If you're looking for a full-on feels trip, however, it's not quite there.

A funny, touching, and thoughtful continuation of one of CLANNAD's most memorable narrative arcs. While certain facets of the story might not hold the same weight as After Story to some, to others, it holds even more...

Where do I sit? Honestly, I'm uncertain, but whatever I end up settling on, Tomoyo After is a game I'll still wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who's played through Tomoyo's route in CLANNAD.

(PS, the soundtracks are amazing. The Piano Collection features 5 tracks from CLANNAD & 5 from Tomoyo after, each beautifully arranged.)

It took me a while to get around to this properly, but hey, I had to let my heart recover.

Some of the short stories are better than others, but all are worth listening to. The "Side Stories" exclusive art is some of the best that Key have produced, and the OST, as usual, never fails to impress.

While it's true that "Side Stories" is rife with design oversights on the technical side of things, on the important stuff, it delivers exactly what you'd expect & hope for - More CLANNAD; tears & laughs included.

I'm a simple guy. I see Key, I buy, and I love.

Hoping we can see more KSL Live concerts, as well as soundtracks for CLANNAD & planetarian available through Steam!

Reading this & any other review is a waste of your time that would be better spent playing one of the best visual novels on Steam, but I'll write it anyway!

Time-travel. An age-old storytelling idea that's often incorporated, but so rarely excuted properly - STEINS;GATE is one of the few exceptions. Not only does it manage to live up to the expectations of the subject matter, it actually exceeds them, while also developing some incredible characters & memorable interpersonal relationships between them all.

Complimented beautifully by some of the best art & a memorable soundtrack, STEINS;GATE becomes not just an easy recommendation, but in my opinion, a must-play.

Tutturu~

Ahh, a spin-off... *Sigh* Okay, I'll play it.

UDG is like catching the clap in a brothel: It's easy, bizarre at times, but you'll still have fun doing it.

It has some novel gameplay ideas that hit more often than not, but sometimes feels like it's torn between what it really wants to be. There's a few moments in the game where a long period of exposition is broken up by moving forward a few steps on the screen, only to be followed by another long sequence of world building & character development: If you're looking to buy this game strictly for the action, then think again.

However, if you've already completed 1+2, & fancy taking another step into the Danganronpa universe & its zany happenings, then UDG really is an enjoyable experience worth playing through.

Open up the Steam folder...
> Tomoyo After
> Soundtrack
> Track 1, To the Same Heights

30 seconds later, crying.

Thank you for making this available through Steam, especially at such a good price & in both FLAC & MP3 (320kbps) variants. I hope we can also see the CLANNAD & Planetarian OST's available soon!

A beautiful piano collection of Harmonia's already stunning OST, presented at such a cheap price in both MP3 (320kbps) and FLAC formats. A wonderful collection of evocative melodies presented in the highest audio quality possible.

Thanks, Key/VisualArts!