Underplayed Gems

Sparkling Memories (2022)

Sparkling Memories cover
Developer
柿树文化
Publisher
柿树文化, WindField Games, 龍之咲
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 180 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A warm and nostalgic interactive visual novel about high school life, choices, and emotional connections, with a gentle pacing and reflective tone.

warmnostalgicemotionalrelaxingstory-richatmosphericcasualromantic

What players say

Players praise the voice acting and art but are split on the writing: many find the plot unfocused, the student council politics absurd, and the exclusion of a fan-favorite character from the romance routes frustrating. The music and nostalgic atmosphere are highlights, though the Chinese setting clashes with the Japanese-style framework.

Screenshots

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