KALEIDO STELLA (2019)

Developer: CHARON, Kaoru Nekofuji
Publisher: CHARON
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dramatic visual novel about fighting alien invaders, balancing sacrifice and protecting the planet under a starry sky.

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What players say

Players say it is one of the more abstract and philosophical Charon visual novels, lighter in tone than previous works but still weird. The story references Cradle of Ruin and Tsukimi Planet heavily, and fans recommend playing those first. Opinions split on whether the payoff is satisfying, with some calling it obscure even for Charon.

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