Info about planetarian HD:

Official game description:
_Why don't you come to the planetarium?  
The beautiful twinkling of eternity that will never fade, no matter what.  
All the stars in the sky are waiting for you._  
planetarian HD is an engaging and emotional visual novel from legendary game studio, Key. A sub-brand of VISUAL ARTS, Key are also famed for creating Kanon, AIR, CLANNAD, Little Busters!, Rewrite, Angel Beats! and Summer Pockets.  
_Please do not divide Heaven in two..._  
It is thirty years after the failure of the Space Colonization Program.  
Humanity is nearly extinct. A perpetual and deadly Rain falls on the Earth.  
Men known as "Junkers" plunder goods and artifacts from the ruins of civilization.  
One such Junker sneaks alone into the most dangerous of all ruins -- a "Sarcophagus City".  
In the center of this dead city, he discovers a pre-War planetarium.  
And as he enters he is greeted by Hoshino Yumemi, a companion robot.  
Without a single shred of doubt, she assumes he is the first customer she's had in 30 years.  
She attempts to show him the stars at once, but the planetarium projector is broken.  
Unable to make heads or tails of her conversation, he ends up agreeing to try and repair the projector ...  
For the first time, this heartwarming and memorable title is available on Steam!  
It is fully voiced in Japanese, and can be experienced with both English and Japanese text.  
Design, Scenario: Yuuichi Suzumoto  
Music: Magome Togoshi  
Voice Cast: Hoshino Yumemi - Keiko Suzuki  
The Junker - Daisuke Ono  
What is Kinetic Novel?  
A new form of entertainment for the sole purpose of storytelling -- not a novel, not an anime, not a game -- Kinetic Novel.  
Made with the goal of providing the reader with an unprecedented sense of presence and empathy for the characters through the use of a high-quality scenario, graphics, music, and other production values.

Release date: May 8, 2017

Categories: Visual Novel, Story-driven Gameplay, Emotional Storytelling, Atmospheric Horror (Light), Narrative Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Choice-based Narrative


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that users find the game worthwhile at discounted prices, typically around $10 or less. The general sentiment is that the full price may be too high for the amount of content provided, but it is considered a good value when purchased on sale. The mentions of specific price points like 20 reais (approximately $4 USD) and ten yuan (approximately $1.5 USD) indicate that users feel the game is fairly priced in a lower range.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 3.0h
  - Story completion: 2.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple direct references to the playtime for 'Planetarian HD.' Several users mention completing the game in around 2 to 3 hours, which aligns with the typical playtime for finishing the main story. The consistency across different reviews strengthens the confidence in these estimates. There is no strong evidence provided for session length or endgame content, leading to those fields being marked as null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Emotional Story Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Emotional engagement and artistic appreciation
    - Playstyle: Immersive and reflective, focusing on the narrative and emotional experience.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Visual novel fan; Art enthusiast
    - Reference games: Lunaria; Clannad; Little Busters
  - Value-Conscious Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Cost-effectiveness and value for money
    - Playstyle: Casual, looking for enjoyable experiences at a reasonable price.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Budget gamer; Sale hunter
    - Reference games: Other Key社 works; Narcissu
  - Atmospheric Theme Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Thematic and atmospheric immersion
    - Playstyle: Thematic exploration, focusing on the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Post-apocalyptic fan; Theme enthusiast
    - Reference games: Narcissu; Plastic Memories


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:
- Engaging and emotional narrative (weight 0.43): The story is frequently praised for its emotional depth and engaging structure. Players highlight the narrative as touching, impactful, and thought-provoking.
- High-quality soundtrack (weight 0.31): The background music and soundtrack are noted for their high quality and atmospheric contributions to the game. Players describe it as beautiful and incredible.
- Short but well-crafted story (weight 0.31): The storyline is concise yet well-written, offering a refined and impactful experience. Players appreciate its brevity and depth.
- Beautiful and memorable experience (weight 0.22): The overall experience of the game is described as beautiful, memorable, and enjoyable. Players find it moving and impactful.
- Interesting character interactions (weight 0.22): Players find the interactions between the main character and Yume very interesting and emotionally engaging. These interactions are described as realistic and moving.
- Good art style and design (weight 0.22): The game's art style and character design are praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the artistic quality and CG artwork.
- Exploration of AI and humanity (weight 0.2): The game delves into themes related to artificial intelligence and its relationship with humanity. Players find these themes relevant and thought-provoking.
- Well-developed characters (weight 0.2): Characters in the game are well-developed and evoke strong emotions. Players find them memorable and impactful.
- Emotional and impactful ending (weight 0.16): The ending of the story is noted for its strong emotional impact, leaving a lasting impression on players.
- Integration of visuals, music, and dialogue (weight 0.1): The game effectively integrates visuals, music, and dialogue to create a cohesive and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the high quality of these elements.
- HD version improvements (weight 0.1): The HD version of the game is well-received for its improvements and maintaining the beauty of the original version.

Common complaints:
- Language limitations (weight 0.09): The game currently only supports Chinese language for its interface and subtitles, limiting accessibility for non-Chinese speakers.
- Predictable and cliché storyline (weight 0.08): The plot is criticized for being predictable and relying too heavily on clichés, making the story feel unoriginal.
- Lack of immersion and interactivity (weight 0.07): Players feel that the game lacks full immersion and interactivity, which detracts from the overall experience.
- No sequel or additional content (weight 0.07): There is a notable absence of a sequel or additional content, leaving players unsatisfied with the amount of gameplay provided.
- Price does not match content (weight 0.07): Players feel that the price of the game is too high for the amount of content it offers.
- Rushed ending (weight 0.07): The ending of the game is perceived as rushed, with story beats that feel hurried and unresolved.
- Combat mechanics mentioned (weight 0.06): There are mentions of combat mechanics, such as a combat machine and grenade launcher, though details are sparse.
- Irritating character (weight 0.04): Yumemi's character is found to be irritating by some players, affecting their enjoyment of the game.
- Male protagonist's actions criticized (weight 0.04): The actions of the male protagonist are criticized, potentially affecting player engagement with the story.
- Visibility issues in last chapters (weight 0.04): The last two chapters of the game have visibility issues, affecting the gameplay experience.
- Poor handling of plot details (weight 0.04): Some plot details are not well handled, leading to a less cohesive and satisfying story.
- Limited exploration of setting (weight 0.04): The post-apocalyptic setting is not explored enough, leaving players wanting more depth and detail.
- Slow and boring start (weight 0.04): The game is initially slow and boring, which may deter players from continuing.
- Repetitive dialogue (weight 0.04): The dialogue in the game is repetitive, which can make the story feel monotonous.
- Sad and tragic story (weight 0.04): The story can be sad and tragic, which may affect players emotionally.
- Simple UI (weight 0.03): The user interface is described as relatively simple, which may be seen as a lack of sophistication.
- Disturbing scenes (weight 0.03): There are scenes in the game that are described as shocking and disturbing, which may not be suitable for all players.
- Lack of background description (weight 0.03): The game lacks sufficient background description, making the world and story feel less immersive.
- Monotonous writing (weight 0.03): The writing is monotonous, leading to a less engaging narrative.
- Sloppy settings panel (weight 0.03): The settings panel is described as sloppy, indicating a lack of polish in the game's interface.
- Difficult text (weight 0.03): The text in the game is slightly difficult, which may pose a challenge for some players.
- Easy achievements (weight 0.03): The achievements in the game are noted to be easy, which may not provide a challenge for players.
- Lack of modern features (weight 0.03): The game system lacks some modern features, which may make it feel outdated.
- War themes present (weight 0.03): The game includes war themes, which may be a significant part of the narrative.

Gameplay feedback:
- Story-driven narrative gameplay (weight 0.32): The game is heavily focused on its narrative and character-driven story, providing a linear storytelling experience.
- Visual novel with simulation elements (weight 0.2): The game is a visual novel that incorporates elements of simulation and RPG, focusing primarily on storytelling without branching pathways.
- No choices or branching pathways (weight 0.18): The gameplay does not offer choices or multiple endings, maintaining a linear narrative throughout.
- Dystopian, post-apocalyptic setting (weight 0.17): The game is set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world with a futuristic touch, often featuring continuous rain.
- Emotional and thematic depth (weight 0.14): The game explores emotional narratives and the relationships between humans and machines, offering thematic depth.
- Story begins with a robot (weight 0.1): The narrative starts when the protagonist finds a robot in a planetarium, focusing on human and machine interactions.
- Auto mode available (weight 0.09): The game includes an auto mode for automatic playback, making it accessible for players with little patience for dialogue.
- Protagonist as a 'junk dealer' (weight 0.07): The main character is a 'junk dealer' or 'scrap hunter' exploring valuable resources in a post-war world.
- Few characters and scenes (weight 0.07): The game features a limited number of characters and scenes, contributing to its linear narrative.
- AI character interactions (weight 0.07): The game features interactions with AI characters, including references to Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics.
- Simple gameplay mechanics (weight 0.04): The game has simple gameplay mechanics, focusing more on narrative than complex battles or side quests.
- Two main characters (weight 0.04): The story revolves around two main characters: a soldier and a greeting bot.
- Educational elements (weight 0.04): The game includes educational elements, adding depth to the narrative.
- Humanoid robot theme (weight 0.04): The game explores themes related to humanoid robots and their interactions with humans.

Performance notes:
- Enhanced audio-visual quality (weight 0.14): Players appreciate the improved music quality, voice acting, and overall sound design in the HD remaster. The higher resolution images and improved visuals also contribute to a better gaming experience.
- Improved port quality (weight 0.05): The current port is considered better than the previous one, indicating improvements in performance, stability, or features.
- Good Steam Deck support (weight 0.04): Players are satisfied with the game's compatibility and performance on the Steam Deck, making it a good choice for handheld gaming.

Recommendations:
- Emotional short visual novel (weight 0.23): The game is recommended for those who enjoy short but emotionally rich visual novels, highlighting its appeal to fans of deep, impactful stories.
- Recommended on sale (weight 0.21): Many players suggest purchasing the game when it is discounted, indicating that while the game is worth playing, it might not be valued at its full price.
- Fans of Key's works (weight 0.18): The game is particularly recommended for fans of Key and Visual Arts, suggesting it aligns well with the style and quality expected from these creators.
- Check related media (weight 0.12): Players recommend checking out related media such as the sequel anime 'Star Person' and the game '星之终途' for a similar experience, as well as watching the anime adaptation for more story content.
- Classic visual novel (weight 0.1): The game is hailed as a classic by many visual novel fans, indicating its enduring popularity and high regard within the community.
- Experience the story firsthand (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for anyone who likes a good story, emphasizing the importance of experiencing the narrative directly.
- Consider game length (weight 0.04): Potential buyers are advised to check the game's length before purchasing to ensure it meets their expectations.
- Enjoy with others (weight 0.04): The game is worth experiencing with friends and family, suggesting it has a social or shared enjoyment aspect.
- Language consideration (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for those who can read Chinese, suggesting that language proficiency might be necessary to fully enjoy the game.
- Collectibles and achievements (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those interested in collecting trading cards and achievements, highlighting additional content and goals within the game.
- Wait for Clannad's localization (weight 0.03): Some players recommend waiting for the localization of Clannad instead, suggesting that it might be a better or more anticipated alternative.
- Pirating before buying (weight 0.03): Some players suggest trying the game through unofficial means before purchasing, indicating a desire to test the game before committing financially.

Other player notes:
- Set font for Traditional Chinese (weight 0.04): Players using the Traditional Chinese system are advised to set the font first for optimal display.
- Received game as gift (weight 0.04): Some players mentioned receiving the game as a gift from a friend, indicating it might be a popular gift choice.

Emotions:
- Sadness (weight 0.2): The game's story, particularly its ending, evokes strong emotional responses, often leading to tears. Themes of war, loss, and destruction, combined with the tragic fate of characters and the post-apocalyptic setting, contribute to a deep sense of sadness.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.1): Players feel a strong sense of nostalgia due to the game's themes, music, and connections to past experiences. The story and characters evoke memories and a longing for the past, enhanced by the game's beautiful visuals and emotional resonance.
- Joy (weight 0.1): The game brings joy through its engaging story, beautiful art, and touching themes. Players appreciate the overall positive experience, including the beautiful soundtrack and detailed storytelling.
- Admiration (weight 0.06): Players admire the game's artistic writing, beautiful story, and high-quality visuals and music. The engaging characters and unique perspective contribute to a sense of admiration for the game's craftsmanship.
- Hope (weight 0.06): The story instills hope through its themes of faith in miracles and stars, even in a ruined world. Characters like Yumemi Hoshino symbolize hope, and the game's positive message gives players strength and emotional release.
- Emotional Resonance (weight 0.05): The emotional expression of the story and the sacrificial spirit of the characters deeply move players. The wishes and story of characters like Yumemi evoke strong emotional responses.
- Moved (weight 0.04): The emotional and impactful ending, along with the storytelling techniques and character narratives, deeply move players. The overall emotional impact of the story and characters is profound.
- Gratitude (weight 0.03): Players feel grateful for the emotional experience and impact of the story. The game's influence and the beautiful starry sky, along with personal connections and gifts from friends, evoke a sense of gratitude.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players are satisfied with the game's story and recommend it to others. The emotional impact, great music, and improvements in visuals and storytelling contribute to a satisfying experience.
- Curiosity (weight 0.02): The engaging story and themes spark curiosity in players. The desire to visit similar exhibitions and learn more about the world and stars drives this sense of curiosity.
- Reflection (weight 0.02): The game's themes of beauty and fragility in a cruel world prompt deep reflection. Players reflect on human nature, society, and personal emotions and experiences.
- Touching (weight 0.02): The heart-wrenching story and emotional impact of the characters touch players deeply. The story's emotional resonance is profound and moving.
- Reflective (weight 0.01): The deep and reflective story prompts players to reflect on the game's narrative and its implications. Themes about AI development and the state of the world encourage introspection.
- Empathetic (weight 0.01): Players feel empathy due to the depth of characters like Hoshino Yumemi and the robot girl. The emotional journeys and struggles of these characters evoke a strong sense of empathy.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): The game brings happiness through its enjoyable story and characters. Players express fondness and enjoyment of the game and its adaptations, contributing to a sense of happiness.
- Moved to tears (weight 0.01): The emotional impact of the game, particularly the story about the planetarium, moves players to tears. The strong emotional responses indicate a deeply moving experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.01): Players feel disappointed due to the short gameplay and rushed ending. The predictability of the story and lack of character development contribute to this sense of disappointment.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the simplicity and minimalism of the game, along with its emotional descriptions and character portrayals. The well-written story and emotional bond between characters evoke a sense of appreciation.
- Melancholy (weight 0.01): The game evokes a sense of melancholy through its themes of pure and quiet sadness, irony, and helplessness. The desolate world and the character's loneliness contribute to this feeling.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players feel disappointed due to the length of the game and the lack of emotional investment and character development. The short gameplay and rushed pacing contribute to this sense of disappointment.}