Yes, worth buying.
At $44.99. It has been as low as $15.74.
- Story and characters: 154 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 11k player reviews · updated 2 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
The story was astonishing, characters were great, you'll probably never experience the same emotions watching movies or series.
The legendary soundtrack perfectly captures every emotional shade—from lighthearted moments to soul-crushing revelations—with memorable character leitmotifs that will haunt you long after you finish.
Visually, CLANNAD employs a classic anime-inspired art style that remains timeless and charming.
The game's ingenious "light orbs" system brilliantly merges gameplay with storytelling, making YOU an essential part of the narrative.
From the moment you enter the main menu—a solitary tree, beautiful piano notes, the simple title "CLANNAD"—you know you're about to experience something extraordinary. 80 hours later, when I finally pressed Exit, my heart felt simultaneously full and empty in a way no other game has ever achieved.
Theme by theme
Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.
No themes split opinion in this sample.
No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.
Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway. One more theme was raised by fewer than 6 sampled reviews and is not shown.
Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $44.99. The lowest we've tracked is $15.74.
The data behind the verdict
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