Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars similar games & best alternatives

Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS • 2016

Should you play it?

It's time for classmating! Monsters have invaded the world of Aterra, and only a few special individuals, imbued with the power of the Star God, are equipped to fight it. Combine your Star power to make magical Star Children to boost up your forces in battle!

What works
  • Engaging character interactions and dating sim elements
  • Unique star children creation and party customization
  • Solid pc port with controller support and dual audio
  • Long playtime with multiple endings
  • Polished art and music
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and bland dungeon design
  • Heavy grinding required for progression
  • Combat can be simplistic and tedious
  • Awkward and cringy dialogue at times
  • Some difficulty spikes and rng frustration

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Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation, Exploration.

Why this game works

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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