TAISHO x ALICE episode 2 Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-08-24
- Gretel and Kaguya routes praised
- Excellent voice acting quality
- Beautiful art and CGs
- Too many bad endings
- Guide required for happy ending
- Gretel route unappealing to some
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 93%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 7%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 70%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 30%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 376
- Negative points
- 307
- Gameplay points
- 168
- Perf. points
- 6
- Rec. points
- 92
- Misc points
- 179
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Kaguya's route is popular
| Multiple clusters highlight Kaguya's route as well-crafted, emotionally moving, and a favorite among players. The story is praised for its tragedy, emotional depth, and strong pacing, making it the standout route for many reviewers. | 82% |
Gretel's route is highly praised
| Gretel's route is consistently described as well-designed, enjoyable, and emotionally engaging. Reviewers appreciate its dramatic beats, romantic elements, and the character development of Gretel himself. | 73% |
Voice acting is excellent
| The voice acting, particularly for the male leads, is widely praised as professional and fitting. Reviewers highlight the high quality of performances that enhance the story and emotional impact. | 42% |
Story surpasses first episode
| Many reviewers feel the second episode improves on the first, with a deeper script, richer character development, and a more engaging plot. The overall impression is that it stands as a worthy sequel. | 41% |
Yandere characters are appealing
| The yandere and possessive male characters, especially Gretel and Kaguya, are a major draw for fans of the trope. Reviewers find their obsessive yet vulnerable personalities endearing and entertaining. | 39% |
Gretel's character is well-developed
| Gretel is praised as a likable and well-written character, with his internal struggle between family loyalty and romantic love portrayed compellingly. His development from possessiveness to emotional depth is satisfying to players. | 36% |
Art and CGs are beautiful
| The character designs, expressive sprites, and gorgeous CG scenes are widely admired. Reviewers praise the art style as exquisite and a key part of the game's appeal. | 31% |
Game is fun and compelling
| The game is described as extremely fun, entertaining, and intriguing, with unpredictable storylines that keep players engaged. Both the story and gameplay are praised for their quality. | 16% |
Endings are satisfying
| The game's endings, including the happy and bad endings, are described as well-crafted and emotionally fulfilling. Players appreciate the narrative closure provided. | 15% |
Music enhances fairy-tale atmosphere
| The theme song and music create a fairy-tale feel that transports players into the game's world. The soundtrack is noted as nice and effective. | 9% |