Buy it if you like
- Story: 42 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 12 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 128 sampled reviews
Based on 499 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 128 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise128 helpful reviews0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
42 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than depending on gameplay complexity or action-oriented mechanics, Kanon focuses on heartfelt storytelling, memorable characters, and a carefully crafted atmosphere that gradually unfolds through meaningful conversations and player choices.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
20 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
i also enjoy the soundtrack immensely and i feel like it captures a mysterious winter wonderland with tragic events superbly!
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
12 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
This visual novel has good visuals, amazing backgrounds, and unique character art that brings you back to the 1999 aesthetics.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
6 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
personally, i liked how the slice-of-life moments didn't seem to drag on too much. i also think the uniforms are so cute and would be fun to wear or cosplay. the character designs are really nice, and i have loved ayu's design since i watched lucky star in middle school and saw konata parodying her. another character design i love is makoto's as i feel like it emphasizes her 'roots' pretty well.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
5 of 128 sampled reviews raised it
Those seeking fast-moving gameplay or constant action may find the experience too leisurely, but readers who appreciate narrative depth and character-focused storytelling will likely find its pacing rewarding.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story42 reviews
Audio20 reviews
Graphics12 reviews
Characters6 reviews
Gameplay5 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
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
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Steam Input API Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$29.99
The lowest we've tracked is $10.49.
7 points recordedtoday · $29.99
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