I can't tell you how this game holds up to the Da Capo games since I haven't played them yet, but I really enjoyed this game. It has a really good balance of being a fluffy romance story with a little drama spiced in at times to keep things interesting. There is a lot of comfy romance fluff if you're into that like me, but if you're looking for something that's really serious you may be a bit disappointed. If you like both of those things though, you'll love this one. I said it wasn't super serious, but you'll probably still cry at least a little bit. I think the Himari route and the Ame route had the strongest plot lines, but the other routes were no slouch either. I loved all the heroines in this game too, I actually felt encouraged to do every route in this, which I don't always feel motivated to do with moege. The protag was okay, pretty inoffensive, maybe a little sexist and stereo typically dense at times, but he doesn't really bring the experience down at least. If you're just here for the sex, the h-scenes were fine, but there weren't that many of them, and there weren't many CG's for them. I kinda wish there were a few more, but I'm mostly here for the fluff. If you're here for sex you'll most likely be dissapointed as well, but if you like comfy cute stuff this is gold, Himari especially had some really cute scenes.

It's nothing incredibly ground-breaking, but it's just a really solid-game. Might even be one of my new favorites. Definitely want to check out the Da Capo games after playing this. I really hope the fandisc gets translated at some point because I really want to see what's the deal with Ame... Also Io best girl.

From the perspective of story and writing, Dal Segno has some style, but not much to engage the reader. The dialogue is a combination of dry, sarcastic witticisms with people often talking in circles, in a very esoteric style (it doesn't appear to simply be translation, it is peculiar). Characterization is rather forced, and based more on simple tropes and physical appearance, than any gradual character building. The player character, to me, came off as not particularly likeable (probably the dry humor that pervades most of the dialogue in the game). I really felt little connection to the characters or their plight. I was largely bored after the prologue. The pace of everything felt clinical at times, and only got going in earnest when the plot needed to start moving along. As I played the adult version, the H-scenes were awkwardly executed dialogue wise with certain girls, and just felt out of place. Given the quality of the H art, I came away thinking this probably should have stayed a light ecchi - or just a normal - game (more on that below).

Visually, the environment art is pretty nice. Not spectacular, but is the game's strong point. The character designs (outside of the H material) are pretty good (standard modern manga/anime), although some of the off-the-wall clothing/outfits seem forced, as though they were put there with the express purpose of having people remember the characters and the game. The H art is pretty bad, particularly with certain girls, and the rendering of certain....*things*.....is either complete crap, or not rendered when it should have been.

If you're looking for good writing, this VN isn't up to it. If you're looking for good H-art, this is below average, and too sparse anyway. At ~$40 USD (currently), this absolutely isn't worth it. The environment art is good, and the application itself (UI, etc) is well put together, but that's no consolation. Save your money and look elsewhere.

all in all, I feel this game is completely average. Nothing's really outstanding about it, but nothing sticks out as bad either. I'd pay $25 for it, maybe $30, but $40 is a bit steep IMO.

most storys was a lot of fun and i hope there will be a translation for the sequel.

I would rate this more of a 3.5; The art, music, and game itself are beautiful and clearly well worked on but the thing that I think it lacks in is writing.

Not the story itself, maybe just the pacing. I'm not sure if this is due to translation or just a poor script.

I think the game is fairly priced and a good deal on a sale, but this hits 2/3 on the trinity. (Good Art, Good Music, Good Writing)

Great VN with multiple routes and endearing characters. I did find a couple of the catalysts in 2 the girls routes as being a little too "forced" or "off the wall" but ultimately they're all endearing.

Also worth noting that once you finish the first 4 endings that there is another unlocked for Ame which is far and away the best imo.

I'm really hoping the sequel gets an english translation because I'd like to know more and they've established a pretty decent foundation here.

While not being a bad VN, far from it. D.S. is a bit lacking in term of "lore" compared to the DC saga.

While the DC had a very interesting mechanic where you would choose where to go, this game lacks this freedom. Even though the setting is perfect for this (IMO)

I found the H-Scenes a bit lacking, even though they are well written

While not being bad, i'd only recommend it if you want more Circus style VN. The game's "true ending" hints at at sequel which hopefully will uncover more of the secrets of Kazana island.

I sure hope the followup will be a good and baffling story just like DC.

a fun read. Lo best girl.

All the routes were fun, With Noeri having the worst route. a few typos but nothing that cant be figured out. Id more than recommend this VN

This game is a very good game with interesting story and characters of the best for my this ame.