Buy it if you like
- Story: 158 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 84 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 45 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 248 sampled reviews
Based on 2k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 248 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
86% of themes are praise14% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
158 of 248 sampled reviews raised it
Seeing as this is a VN, a strong story is fundamental, which is carried by a protagonist with a developed personality, rather than a blank sheet.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
84 of 248 sampled reviews raised it
This mechanic not only deepens the immersion but also serves as a reflection of how public opinion can influence events behind closed doors.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
45 of 248 sampled reviews raised it
The atmosphere is further elevated by a haunting soundtrack and strong voice acting (available in Korean with subtitles), which lend authenticity and emotional depth to the unfolding drama.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
26 of 248 sampled reviews raised it
Production values are high and the art style is pleasant, with subtle references to Danganronpa, however that's pretty much where the resemblance ends.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
21 of 248 sampled reviews raised it
The story is thrilling indeed but the character buildup is even more top notch.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
8 of 248 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, BURIED STARS stands out with high-quality character art, expressive animations, and a clean, stylized interface.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story158 reviews
Gameplay84 reviews
Audio45 reviews
Graphics26 reviews
Characters21 reviews
Interface8 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty80% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$39.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $39.99
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