Underplayed Gems

The Sun Shines Over Us (2024)

The Sun Shines Over Us cover
Developer
Eternal Dream, Niji Games
Publisher
Soft Source Pte. Ltd., CRX Entertainment Pte Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, narrative-focused visual novel where you guide a bullied girl through healing and school life with weighty choices.

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What players say

Players praise the emotional handling of mental health and bullying as relatable and well-written. Many highlight the Indonesian high school setting and art style for adding authenticity. Multiple reviews note 15 to 16 chapters with over 100,000 words, but some mention that alternate routes are not easy to access.

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