TexasDice Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 *tagging Decay As someone who loves Kira☆Kira, enjoys Edelweiss, but hates Curtain Call (all from the same company), would I enjoy Deardrops? What about the translation, is it on the new or old mangagamer level? No spoilers please. If something similar to you know what in Kira☆Kira happens, let me walk into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flutterz Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Been a while since I've read Deardrops (been a while since I've read Kira Kira too for that matter) but they're somewhat similar, if you liked Kira Kira you'll probably like Deardrops. Only problem is that 2 of the 4 routes suck - avoid Rimu's and Yayoi's routes unless you want fanservice or just want to 100% it. I don't remember hating the translation, so it's probably fine, though once again it has been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XReaper Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 its translation level is good but if you´re expecting a kirakira2 you´ll be greatly dissappointed, cause only 2 out of 4 routes have what you call a real story, rest can be considered either fanservice, or troll route (with minor drama). overall i can say i liked the vn, but it was nothing outstanding like the other 2 titles you mentioned above (kirakira & edelweiss) edit: music is quite cool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakamutt Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Deardrops is kind of like the first section of Kira Kira for the whole ride. Two of the routes are indeed of significantly worse in quality though I suppose I can't consider them terrible. If you liked the touring part of Kira Kira, go ahead and get it maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDice Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Okay, Zaka takes the pot here, because that sounds kind of awesome. I really loved the touring part of Kira and was sad everytime it had to end. That's enough. I thank everyone for their thoughts and try to keep the route matter in mind. Suzu Fanatic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vario Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 And what about Kira Kira? I know that they're different, but I didn't like Swan Song very much. I can see, why people love Setoguchi, but the story there wasn't enjoyable as a piece of fiction, in my opinion. It's more on the level of a serious novel. Is Kira Kira any different from this point of view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakamutt Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Kira Kira is very, very different from Swan Song. I wouldn't compare them to each other, there not being the whole post-apoc thing going on kinda changes things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vario Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Kira Kira is very, very different from Swan Song. I wouldn't compare them to each othe, there not being the whole post-apoc thing going on kinda changes things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakamutt Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Oh, you might not like Kira Kira then... but that's what makes Kira Kira's second part so good in the first place, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbl Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Deardrops doesn't compare to Kirakira, but on its own it is an OK read and leagues above that pile of shit Curtain Call. Yes, I don't compare them like this I'm afraid of Kira Kira being as, um, serious as Swan Song. Relationships between characters and so on. I don't very like, when the author is trying to present everything way too realistic. Realistic isn't the first word that comes to my mind when describing Swan Song or KiraKira. Kirakira's plot is centered around a dude crossdressing to take part in an all-girl rock band. All but one of the heroines routes is happy adventuring, but that one heroine's routes get a lot darker than you might expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakamutt Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I'm really only talking about the latter parts of Chie's and Kirari's route (I'd say Chie's counts too to be honest). Saying Kira Kira's plot centers around touring is not exactly accurate, the first part of Kira Kira does, then it forgets about music and goes all character route more or less. As for realistic, it certanly isn't all moemoe happyhappy uncomplicated stuff which was prolly what he meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Deardrops is a mixed bag for me. I do like it, but it's not without it's fault. Mind you, i have really just started with it. Protagonist started somewhat strong, but became pretty weak minded once other characters were introduced. Typical nonsense you see in the common routes. Main character must be more or less asexual, he must be stirred by every critique and take it as gods word (just a saying) regardless what it's about, must apologize and feel that he have wronged people who have been complete jackasses towards him for absolutely no reason, and worst was when he noticed his friend in the audience and became 190% useless. World class violinist my ass.I need to congratulate the writers of making the absolute worst heroine the true route. Holy shit what a vile bitch. Initially i thought he must have broken some promise when he was last in town, but that doesn't add up. He would have either recognized her face or her name, but no. So the only conclusion must be that she's a fan, and crushed by whatever it was that made the protagonist screw up in Germany. And that does not excuse her behaveour. Looking forward to see how she makes up for the way she is behaving, but i'm afraid she'll just silently change as to avoid having a heroine going through critizism and hardships. Edited October 10, 2015 by Stormwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storyteller Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I'm going to wager you'll see your opinion change by end of the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) I'm going to wager you'll see your opinion change by end of the route.Common route or Riho's route route? And you mean my opinion of Riho or protag? I won't ever change my opinion on the protag, i think. The last bit of his raisin sized balls just up and left when he left the bus because he had to sleep besides a girl. Common routes are the absolute worst parts of reading vn's. Edited October 10, 2015 by Stormwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storyteller Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 All of the above by end of Riho's route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Wait what? do i really have to wait til the end of Riho's route before she becomes likable? I'm not sure i would accept that. Would feel forced to get a happy ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storyteller Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Well, you have till end of common route to decide.But you really shouldn't be commenting if you haven't even managed to finish the common route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XReaper Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 best girl regrettably has a route thats even shorter than the piece of poop i produce when non eating for 3-4days... sad world we living in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 About to finish the common route now, i guess. I'll admit she's better now that i understand her more. Protag is perhaps the absolute densest protagonist i've encountered in a vn yet. Holy shit what a worthless pile of shit. Absolutely no redeeming traits. He barely thinks for himself, others characters dictate how he thinks about everything, and he is completely oblivious to every damn advance by girls regardless how obvious it is. And his overly humble attitude makes me sick. I can't identify with him in the slightest. While the plot is interesting and i look forward to how they progress as a band, the worthless protagonist most certainly drags it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 best girl regrettably has a route thats even shorter than the piece of poop i produce when non eating for 3-4days... sad world we living in I guess best girl is pretty subjective, but i like Kanade best to be honest. She's sweet and caring, as well as showing affection. Rimu is way too childish, and Yayoi is pretty annoying, Riho is way too stiff and i can't say that i give a crap about her at this point (i'm at the point where i made the last choice in the vn). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvetica Standard Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Deardrops is quite likely the worst VN I have ever played. Wait, scratch that. EVERYTHING from Overdrive is quite possible the worst VNs I have ever played.With the exception of Dengeki Stryker, Overdrive titles are terrible. It's like watching 30+ hour low budget, soap opera episodes. Scorp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I can certainly agree on that they overdramatize much, and there is always some random bullshit problem with everything they do. Wish they toned down that bit quite a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormwolf Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Well, just finished Kaede's route so i guess i have a bit more insight. I'll admit the characters became somewhat better in a route, but i expected that. But holy shit what an insurmountable amount of drama that appeared during the route. Most of it felt really, really forced. Confession and sex scene were pathetic. He confessed in a not so traditional way, and had sex a few minutes later. Sex scene cg's were really dull and the only featured severely deformed vagina due to penetration (not playing for these scenes, but i like it when they're good anyway), and Kanade wasn't even a virgin, which really surprised me based on what type of person she is. Tag on vndb must be wrong. The route ending was pretty damn weak as well. They didn't want to play together for who the heck knows what reason, and just hoped they weren't separated even though they were in love. Edited October 12, 2015 by Stormwolf Helvetica Standard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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