Info about Clover Day's Plus:

Official game description:
  
**STORY:**  
Bottled-up emotions...  
An everlasting oath...  
Heartfelt desires...  
An enduring regret...  
And a childhood promise.  
Yuuto was abandoned by his parents and raised in an orphanage in Britain before a trading merchant by the name of Takakura Yoshiomi adopted him and brought him to Japan.  
He could barely speak the language, but he had the support and love of his two new sisters, the cheery yet shy Anzu, and the calm, collected Anri.  
During his time in elementary school, he also made new friends: the ingenuous and kind Tsubame, and the ostentatious but guarded Izumi.  
They were young and oblivious to love back then. They laughed together, cried together, and nurtured irreplaceable bonds with one another.  
Ten years later...  
The landscape of the town has changed, and so have they.  
Yet some things never do change, no matter how much time passes.  
"Do you still remember the promise we made that day?"  
Ten years ago, during their childhood, there was another pair of twins that they all played with.  
Hekiru and Hikaru reappear and the emotions that have since frozen in time are now rekindled.  
This marks the beginning of their resplendent time together, their "Clover Days."

Release date: Aug 18, 2023

Categories: Visual Novel, Romance, Single-player Story, Moege, Multiple Endings, Erotic Simulation, NPC Relationships & Romance, Choice-based Narrative


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $60.00 - $70.00
  - Reasoning: The first quote directly suggests that the community considers a $60-$70 USD price fair for the game's content. The second quote supports that regional pricing (78 CNY, ~$10.80) is acceptable locally, but the global fair price is higher. The third quote reinforces that the game offers good value at its full list price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 35.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: Three distinct player reports provide explicit total playtime figures for completing the game: one states 35 hours, another estimates 50 hours, and a third reports over 40 hours. These converge on a consistent range, and the most precise claim (35 hours) is used as the game completion metric.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is widely reported as fun from the start, with strong early engagement driven by its common route and characters, though a minority find it boring throughout.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: N/A
  - Unlock drivers: N/A
  - Conditions: player finds story boring; player finds music uninspiring; player finds graphics poor
- Player Archetypes:
  - Sister-Loving Moe Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying cute sister characters and romantic fluff
    - Playstyle: Plays all sister routes in recommended order, enjoys dynamic CG and voice acting, focuses on character interactions
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: sister-con; otaku
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Story-Critical Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking well-crafted narrative and mature character development
    - Playstyle: Reads critically, may skip routes, focuses on plot coherence and writing quality
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Pure Love Moe Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Relaxing with a high-quality moe romance story
    - Playstyle: Plays through all routes, enjoys emotional moments and character chemistry, values production quality
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: pure love VN player
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Sister characters are charming (weight 0.48): Players strongly appreciate the little sister characters, describing them as excellent, charming, prominently featured, and adorable with unique personalities. This is the most discussed positive aspect.
- Excellent voice acting (weight 0.44): Voice acting is highly rated, with players noting amazing, high-quality performances from a cast that includes famous names like Hana Kana. This enhances character appeal.
- Great music and soundtrack (weight 0.43): The music, BGM, and opening songs are described as good, memorable, pleasant, and fantastic, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Many players note the high quality.
- Cute character designs (weight 0.42): The character designs are consistently praised as cute and lovable, with detailed sprites and appealing art style. This feedback comes from multiple clusters.
- E-mote system enhances cuteness (weight 0.37): The E-mote dynamic expression system is praised for making characters cuter and animations more lively, with beautiful art and dynamic sprites. Players enjoy the interactive visual effects.
- Mascot Xingling is cute (weight 0.24): The mascot character Xingling (and Xingli) is specifically highlighted as cute and adorable, adding charm to the game. This character receives dedicated praise.
- Enjoyable moege experience (weight 0.22): The game is described as a favorite moege with large content, sweet story, and serious focus on relationships. Players find it enjoyable and satisfying.
- Well-developed characters (weight 0.16): Players appreciate good character development, with well-written and interesting characters that enhance the story. This is noted as a strength of the narrative.
- High quality CG count (weight 0.12): The game features a large number of CGs (over 100) with high quality and variations, which players appreciate for visual richness.

Common complaints:
- Missing harem ending (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated that the game lacks a true harem ending, feeling it is a missed opportunity. This is one of the most frequently mentioned issues.
- No twin sister route (weight 0.2): Players express disappointment that there is no combined route for the twin sisters Xingling and Xingli. This missing feature is a common point of frustration.
- Boring and plain story (weight 0.17): Many reviews criticize the story as boring, plain, and unexciting. The plot is described as lacking coherence and failing to engage players.
- Unlikable protagonist (weight 0.09): The protagonist Kazura Yuto is criticized for lacking charisma and being unlikeable. This negatively impacts player engagement with the narrative.
- Protagonist cheats after relationships (weight 0.09): Players note that the protagonist flirts with other girls even after establishing a relationship. This behavior is seen as disrespectful and immersion-breaking.
- Max affection causes hard choice (weight 0.09): Starting with max affection for all heroines makes choosing one painful for players. This setup creates emotional distress rather than enjoyment.
- Childish and awkward plot (weight 0.09): The plot is described as terrible, childish, awkward, and cringe-worthy. These criticisms indicate a lack of mature or engaging storytelling.
- Inconsistent tonal balance (weight 0.09): The game struggles with balancing comedy and serious moments, leading to odd pacing. This inconsistency disrupts the emotional flow of the story.
- Izumi route poorly written (weight 0.09): The Izumi route is specifically criticized as poorly written and frustrating, with some suggesting it would be better as pure adult content. This route disappoints many players.
- Plot holes and bad taste (weight 0.09): Players point out flaws in the plot, including plot holes and elements in bad taste. This reduces overall narrative satisfaction.
- Variable route quality (weight 0.09): The quality of individual heroine routes varies significantly, with some being less sweet or engaging than others. This creates an uneven experience.
- Short and bland routes (weight 0.09): Routes are criticized as either short and bland or long and boring. This indicates a lack of satisfying content length and depth.
- Someone always gets hurt (weight 0.09): Regardless of which heroine is chosen, players feel that someone ends up hurt. This creates a sense of unavoidable sadness in the story.
- Plain dialogue text box (weight 0.08): The dialogue text box is considered a bit plain and simplistic. This aesthetic complaint is minor but noted by some players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Branching romance visual novel (weight 0.97): The game is a romance visual novel with a common route and multiple personal routes for different heroines. It features branching narratives based on player choices, typical of the genre.
- Dynamic character animations (weight 0.35): The game features dynamic sprites and CGs, with E-mote system animating character expressions and movements. Live2D-style animations bring characters to life during dialog.
- Moege cute girl genre (weight 0.3): The game is described as a classic moege, focusing on cute heroines, pure love, and daily life interactions. It prioritizes character appeal and romantic scenarios over complex plot.
- Five character routes (weight 0.27): There are five routes for the six heroines, with twin sisters sharing one route. Players can choose their preferred heroine to pursue after the common route.
- Max affection from start (weight 0.26): Several reviews note that all heroines start with maximum affection for the protagonist, which is an unusual design choice that affects relationship progression. This is a key differentiator from typical visual novels.
- Recommended route order (weight 0.18): Reviewers suggest a specific order for playing routes to maximize emotional impact, such as Hikaru, Hekiru, Tsubame, Izumi, Anri, Anzu. Following this order is recommended for best storytelling experience.
- Childhood friend heroines (weight 0.16): All six heroines are childhood friends of the protagonist, including stepsisters. The game focuses on rekindling past bonds and navigating romantic tensions within a close-knit group.
- Soundtrack and voice acting (weight 0.14): The game features voice acting by well-known seiyuu, opening songs with voice clips for each character, and route-specific opening and ending themes. Music and UI contribute to the immersive experience.
- Humor and comedy elements (weight 0.14): The game includes comic faces, gags, skits, and erotic humor. Tsundere characters and daily life interactions provide comedic relief alongside romantic moments.
- Multiple sets of twins (weight 0.12): The story features three pairs of twin characters, including a love polygon with paired girls. Twins play a central role in the narrative and route structure.
- Flashback narrative structure (weight 0.12): The common route switches between present-day events and flashbacks from ten years ago. This interleaving narrative reveals the characters' shared history and motivations.
- Includes explicit content (weight 0.09): The game includes H-scenes and explicit content, available through a patch. This is a standard feature for eroge visual novels in the genre.
- Themes of sacrifice and happiness (weight 0.09): The story explores themes of sacrifice and the pursuit of happiness, with routes focusing on romantic love, family love, or both. Emotional depth is present beneath the moe surface.
- Gameplay length 15 to 20 hours (weight 0.09): The game is estimated to take about 15 to 20 hours to read, which is moderate for a visual novel. It offers substantial content without being overly lengthy.
- Set after Clover Heart's (weight 0.08): The game is set ten years after the events of Clover Heart's, serving as a sequel or spin-off. This context adds layers for returning players familiar with the earlier work.
- Orphan protagonist adopted (weight 0.05): The protagonist is an orphan who was adopted into a family, becoming part of a household with sisters and childhood friends. This backstory sets up the character relationships.
- Minimal gameplay mechanics (weight 0.05): Gameplay consists mainly of reading text and making occasional choices. It is a traditional visual novel with no complex mechanics, emphasizing story and character interaction.
- Uncapped route selection (weight 0.05): Players can choose any heroine's route from the start without a route lock. This allows freedom but may lead to varying emotional impact depending on order.
- Post-game extra content (weight 0.05): After completing all routes, additional extra content becomes available, offering more story or fanservice. This rewards players who finish all paths.
- Relaxing brainless fun (weight 0.05): The game is described as relaxing and easy to enjoy, without requiring deep engagement. It provides a lighthearted, brainless experience suitable for unwinding.

Performance notes:
- Sound stops on focus loss (weight 0.09): When the game window loses focus, the audio stops. Users request an adjustable setting to control audio behavior in the background.
- Low system requirements (weight 0.05): The game is easy to run and does not need a high-end PC. This is a positive aspect for accessibility.
- Resolution scaling bug (weight 0.05): There is an issue with resolution scaling when the window is resized. This can cause display problems.
- Adjustable floating text box (weight 0.05): Players want the ability to adjust the position of floating text boxes in the interface for better customization.
- Adjustable emote physics (weight 0.05): Users request a setting to adjust the strength of E-MOTE physics, allowing more control over character animations.
- Toggle high quality blur (weight 0.05): A toggle option for high quality blur is desired to control visual effects performance.
- Auto-load latest save (weight 0.05): Players want an option to automatically load the most recent save upon starting the game for convenience.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for romance VN fans (weight 0.7): Multiple clusters strongly recommend this title for fans of romance visual novels, especially those who enjoy moege, pure love stories, and sister characters. The game is described as a must-play for genre enthusiasts.
- Highly recommended overall (weight 0.45): Many reviews give a general high recommendation, with scores like 8/10 and 9/10, and urge players to buy without hesitation. The game is praised as a peak work from CUBE studio.
- Sister and imouto appeal (weight 0.44): The game is particularly recommended for players with a sister or imouto fetish, including siscon and sister-con fans. Several clusters highlight the childhood friend sister routes as a major draw.
- Must-play for siscon fans (weight 0.29): Several reviews emphasize that this game is a must-play for siscon fans, with phrases like 'must buy for sister-con fans' and 'highly recommended for siscon.'
- Healing and light-hearted experience (weight 0.19): The game is recommended for players who want to be healed by cute heroines and flirty romance, offering a light-hearted moe slice-of-life experience with good production values.
- Route order suggestions (weight 0.17): Several reviews recommend specific route orders for the best experience, such as Izumi first, then Yan, twins, Anzuri, and Anzune. One suggested order is Hekiru → Izumi → Tsubame → Anri → Anzu.
- Good value for price (weight 0.16): Multiple reviews state the game is worth buying, whether at full price to support the developer or at current sale price, and is considered a good value.
- Route-specific recommendations: Izumi (weight 0.15): Feedback suggests playing Izumi's route first, but some warn to avoid it due to criticism. Others recommend playing only the Izumi route and skipping others.
- Satisfying character-driven stories (weight 0.14): The game provides a satisfying experience for those seeking heartfelt character-driven stories, with a recommendation to play Anzu's route last.
- Only play certain routes (weight 0.14): Some reviews suggest playing only one route (e.g., Yan route) as it is the only decent one, or focusing on a single heroine to avoid emotional pain.
- Not for story or pure love fans (weight 0.13): Some reviews advise against playing for those seeking deep stories or pure romantic love, and warn that the game may cause issues for players with romantic purity concerns.
- Caution for emotional impact (weight 0.13): Several reviews warn of potential heartache, suggesting players only play one route to avoid emotional pain and then uninstall. One review advises mental preparation.
- Technical issues with Steam version (weight 0.13): One review notes that the Steam version is not recommended due to missing content and bugs, and advises downloading the free 18+ patch from the publisher's website.
- Limited audience appeal (weight 0.12): Several reviews state the game is only for a certain demographic, such as those with a twin sister fetish or specific sister-con interests, and is not for general players.
- Positive praise: peak studio work (weight 0.09): One review declares this game as absolutely the peak of CUBE studio, and another hopes for the developer's new title to reach new heights, indicating high regard.
- Support for Alcot company (weight 0.09): A review explicitly encourages supporting Alcot company by purchasing the game, as it is the developer's final title.
- Mixed feelings on harem ending (weight 0.08): One review mentions completing all routes and accepting the harem ending with satisfaction, implying a positive overall experience despite potential jealousy issues.
- Alternative recommendations (weight 0.07): One review suggests considering games by Smee or Alcot instead of this one, and another advises waiting for potential future titles from Alcot.
- Avoid filler and bad animation (weight 0.05): A review criticizes the game for filler content and bad animation, suggesting it is not worth the purchase.
- Language support issue (weight 0.04): A review advises considering the lack of Korean language support before purchasing on Steam, which may affect some players.

Other player notes:
- Supportive re-buy sentiment (weight 0.05): Players express enthusiasm for re-purchasing or supporting the game after a long hiatus, indicating strong loyalty and positive long-term attachment.
- Name reminiscent of song (weight 0.04): A player noted the game's name is similar to a Jay Chou song, which likely created a sense of familiarity or nostalgia, though it is a niche observation.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.13): Players feel frustrated due to a lack of harem routes, which forces painful choices where other characters get hurt. The protagonist is considered unlikeable with inappropriate behavior, and technical issues like bugs and missing content in the Steam version further hinder enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): High expectations were not met due to fragmented storytelling, poor writing in specific routes like Izumi's, and the absence of desired routes such as Mizuho's. The game's reputation led players to expect more quality, but they found cliché plots, inconsistent characterization, and poor translation.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.06): Players feel satisfied with the overall experience, praising the stable quality, sweet romance, and complete uncensored content. The game's nostalgic value, good music and art, and well-delivered emotional endings contribute to a fulfilling playthrough.
- Affection (weight 0.05): Strong affection is driven by the cuteness of characters like Anrin, Izumi, Anzu, and the little sister archetypes. Voice acting and character designs enhance the appeal, making players particularly fond of tsundere and sweet sister characters.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Players enjoy the wholesome moments, funny skits, and cute characters, along with well-written stories and dynamic art/music. The commitment to the twin theme and engaging dialogue make the game a fun moege experience.
- Admiration (weight 0.05): Admiration comes from the impressive production value, including dynamic sprites, voice cast, and music. Players highlight standout elements like Xingling's route, emotional writing, and the clever promise-based route system, considering the game a peak of sister-con works.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Joy is derived from sweet stories, excellent sister characters, and cute voice acting. Players feel immersed and happy, enjoying character archetypes like tsundere and daily life interactions that bring positive emotions.
- Sadness (weight 0.03): Sadness arises from emotional climaxes in routes like Quan's, having to choose between sisters, and witnessing rejected heroines suffer. The dramatic knife scene and knowledge of Alcot's upcoming sequel being their last game also contribute to this feeling.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's lively character interactions and childhood friend bonds, with players fondly recalling their youth. Replaying the game after years brings back memories, and the opening BGM reminds them of past summers.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the beautiful art, dynamic sprites, and top-notch music and voice acting. Character development across routes makes characters more vivid, and family themes resonate deeply, especially in the context of Chinese upbringing.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Happiness stems from sweet romance, cute sisters, and heartwarming stories. Great art, voice acting, and imouto settings create a feel-good experience, with daily life scenes causing laughter and joy.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Surprise comes from the game exceeding low expectations with quality story, music, and unique features like a title screen day/night cycle and route-specific OPs/EDs. Players were also surprised by the twin line harem ending and unpredictable plot outcomes.
- Discomfort (weight 0.02): Discomfort is caused by threesome content in the twin sisters' route, young-looking character designs, and seeing characters from other routes hurt. The protagonist's behavior and degenerate content also make some players uneasy.
- Disgust (weight 0.02): Disgust arises from poorly written explicit scenes, ugly HCG art, and the protagonist's perverted actions, including threatening behavior. Fetish content and plot holes further worsen the experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Boredom results from short, bland routes, slow pacing, and predictable stories. Players had to skip through repetitive content, especially in the spring route, finding the common route particularly tedious.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Excitement is fueled by funny stories, cute characters, and an explosion of little sister content. Dynamic animations, twin heroines, and nostalgic fanservice for Clover Heart's fans keep players engaged and eager to continue.
- Love (weight 0.02): Love is expressed for the extremely cute and endearing characters, especially sister characters like Anzu. Players consider the game a masterpiece, loving the voice acting and the sweetness of the sister routes.
- Regret (weight 0.02): Regret stems from deep regret starting the game due to stomach-churning bittersweet scenes and the lack of a harem ending. Players feel regret about broken promises in real life that the game's theme helped confront, and missing routes for both twin sisters together.
- Annoyance (weight 0.02): Annoyance is triggered by frequent jealous scenes, the need to apply patches for full content, and poorly written characters like Izumi. The protagonist's immature behavior and loli characters not matching the genre classification also annoy players.
- Heartache (weight 0.02): Heartache is caused by the forced choice that hurts other characters, with painful moments like Tsubame's identity breakdown and the suffering of rejected heroines. Choosing only one twin sister leads to the most painful losing heroine arc for Xingli.}