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As a fan of the Love Live series, I’ve finally convinced myself to play through Yohane the Parhelion after pondering for nearly a year after its release. For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been really really into Love Live, but had no Love Live games to play since School Idol Festival is out of service, so I started playing Parhelion instead. While it is not a substitute for SIF, I’m proud to say that this isn’t a mobile gacha game, so I’m able to keep it forever without fearing it going away. The story was very cute, the only downside was that it didn’t go into depth for side characters much. I felt like I only knew much about the cast since I watched Love Live, and played their other games. Without other content, I’m afraid I wouldn’t know much about the cast.

Although this was my first Metroidvania game, I found the maps simple, with very few strong enemies. The fighting mechanics were fun. I loved kiting big enemies with explosive arrows, stunning with Chika, or nuking them with Maru. Mari’s and Riko’s utilities were also very fun to use. The whole cast’s abilities were very unique and suited them well. Boss battles were only as hard as you wanted them to be. Personally, I just stocked up on health potions and brute force most of the boss fights with ease.

I found the art very charming. Aside from Yohane, Chika and Mari’s designs were some of my favorites, yet the rest of the cast were gorgeous as well. The map designs were simple yet engaging, making it easier for people who are new to this genre to have a stress-free experience while navigating the levels. Some of my favorites were Coral Hill, Crystalline Grotto, and Aqours Memoria. Last but not least, the music was captivating, just like in the Love Live series. My personal favorites were the Sunken Temple theme and Deep Blue!! Deep Blue playing right after Yohane revived gave me so much serotonin. It made me feel as if I could power through whatever I was struggling with, even if it was just me spacing out against an enemy who wouldn’t be a threat to me otherwise. Overall, I had a happy time playing this game. If you are a fan of the Love Live franchise please play this game, it will not disappoint!