CLANNAD
Last updated: 2025-12-29
- Exceptional character development and depth
- Emotionally resonant and impactful storytelling
- Realistic portrayal of life themes
- Inconsistent quality across character routes
- Dated pacing and outdated visuals
- Forced route-locking mechanics frustrate players
Emotions
Nostalgia16%Gratitude12%Sadness9%Frustration7%Hope6%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 33%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 67%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 92%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 8%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 611
- Negative points
- 193
- Gameplay points
- 368
- Perf. points
- 12
- Rec. points
- 133
- Misc points
- 9
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Exceptional character development
| The game is praised for its deep, nuanced, and emotionally impactful character development, particularly for the protagonist and supporting characters. Players highlight the relatable growth arcs, psychological depth, and realistic portrayal of relationships. | 99% |
Emotionally resonant storytelling
| The narrative is celebrated for its thematic richness, exploring themes like family, love, loss, and personal growth. Players describe the story as deeply moving, thought-provoking, and capable of evoking strong emotional reactions, including tears and reflection. | 92% |
Realistic portrayal of life
| The game is commended for its realistic depiction of daily life, relationships, and personal struggles. It balances mundane moments with profound themes, making the story feel authentic and relatable to players' real-life experiences. | 81% |
Expanded content over anime
| The visual novel provides additional depth, details, and unique emotional experiences not fully captured in the anime adaptation. Players appreciate the extra content, including character backstories, routes, and endings that enrich the overall narrative. | 13% |