CLANNAD Reviews

Just like the Anime that originated from the game 10/10

Literally the most beautiful thing I've ever read. It'll always have a special place in my heart, worth the 120+ hours I've spent reading it 10/10, would absolutely recommend.

Such an incredibly touching story.

just gettin' started but i like the tsukkomi on this one. Kinda reminds me of shinpachi the tsukkomi general

if you enjoyed the anime, then this is definitely worth the read

I went into this game blind and somewhat skeptical since this is actually the first VN I have ever played, I felt like I needed to write this review since it has been amazing so far the writing is top notch just as others have talked about, the characters are all very well written and feel alive. If you are on the fence about trying it out then I can confidently say you will not be disappointed if you enjoy slower paced games that are rich in story! Surprisingly there is a lot of content here, I am typically used to games that have a 20hr run time and then I don't play them much after (most modern AAA games) however it has been a treat to see this game can offers far more than 20hrs as this game does not have a 'main' route but rather tons of routes most having a run time of 8-12hrs each depending on how you read which is insane, all the routes work together so well! I plan on checking out more games from this studio once I manage to 100% this game!

went in, skeptical especially with the price but the story is amazing and the characters are really in depth. The stories moving me in ways i didnt think it wouldve. Tomoyo best girl. sunohara should get into bowling

[h1] Climbing the hill [/h1] An excellently written and poignant masterpiece of a visual novel. I was initially put off by the art style and steep-ish cost, but the art style really grew on me throughout my playthrough and I believe this VN is a must-play for anybody interested in the genre. The first part of the game has multiple routes, all varying from mediocre to incredible (Kotomi's is absolute cinema). The second part, After Story, is where this VN truly shines. I've never been so entertained and heartbroken by a VN. The soundtrack is also just phenomenal and the voice acting just takes the experience to another level. Though, of course, this visual novel is not perfect - in fact it has quite a few flaws: It is quite long, it does have some weird tropes ([spoiler]like Akio bro chill tf ab yo own daughter bro[/spoiler]), the structuring of the paths (how you may miss out on certain CGs if you don't complete another route earlier), and so on. A real tearjerker. Although it didn't change my life or anything drastic, this VN will definitely make you self-reflect - whoever you are. Even with it's flaws, it remains as one of the best and most essential visual novels.

Just finished the game (100%) in around 50 hours, and with using a guide, I rushed some lines because I already knew the story and wanted to go straight to the point. I'd say that 75/80 hours is the bare minimum for someone not used to the Clannad story. Clannad is and will remain my favorite show for many reasons and I wanted to try the original experience by playing the VN. I had never played a VN before and yeah, if you are not ready to read for 75h, don't buy it aha. I really enjoyed playing Clannad, both musics, details about the story add something to the experience and if you loved the show, you'll definitely like it. The ending is also better explained which offers a better comprehension of the show. CONCLUSION: I definitely recommend Clannad <3

Watched Clannad back in 2010 and its one of the original pieces of Japanese media that really got me invested into anime as a whole and shaped what I would grow up to enjoy. 15 years later I return to Clannad as an adult and just as when I was a youth it still expressed itself to me in ways other media has not been able to, and with melancholy in my heart the only thing left for me to do is read it. The happy and the sad. Clannad is a drama, romance, slice of life with a compelling and long tale that will get you invested into the characters and make you feel what they feel. You will laugh, you will ache and you will cry. Thank You Sekai Project, Thank You Kyoto Animation, and Thank You Key.