Clear is an adult Japanese visual novel developed by Moonstone which was released on August 24, 2007 playable on the PC as a DVD. An all ages version of Clear, published by Sweets, was released on February 19, 2009 for the PlayStation 2. Clear is Moonstone's sixth game; Moonstone has also developed Gift. The gameplay in Clear follows a plot line which offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the five female main characters.
Before the game's release, a manga based on the story, drawn by Japanese artist Yukiwo, was serialized in the seinen magazine Comp Ace between June 2007 and May 2008, published by Kadokawa Shoten. An image song single was released in May 2007 three months before the game's release. A vocal mini album was released in September 2007. Drama CDs have been produced, along with a single short story collection. In February 2008, a short story collection called Clear Short Stories, written by Nikaido Kageyama, was published by Harvest.
GAMEPLAY:
The gameplay requires little interaction from the player as most of the duration of the game is spent on simply reading the text that will appear on the screen; this text represents either dialogue between the various characters, or the inner thoughts of the protagonist. Every so often, the player will come to a "decision point" where he or she is given the chance to choose from options that are displayed on the screen, typically two to three at a time. During these times, gameplay pauses until a choice is made that furthers the plot in a specific direction, depending on which choice the player makes. There are five main plot lines that the player will have the chance to experience, one for each of the five heroines in the story. In order to view the five plot lines to their entirety, the player will have to replay the game multiple times and choose different choices during the decision points in order to further the plot in an alternate direction.
PLOT:
Clear's story is set on the island Harukajima. The protagonist, Koichi Yukino, used to live on the island, but moved to Tokyo as a child. Koichi comes back from Tokyo to this very ordinary and small island off the coast from mainland Japan and lives with his grandfather. When he returns, a part of his childhood memory on the island is missing. Koichi is not a normal human; he is a type of blood-sucking vampire, though he cannot attack people.
CHARACTERS:
- Kouichi Yukino: Kouichi is the male protagonist in the story. He is a type of blood-sucking vampire and has come to attend his current school because this secret was exposed in his old town on an island offshore Japan. Even though he does drink blood, due to a certain rule he cannot attack people.
- Natsuki Yukino: Natsuki is Koichi's younger female cousin. After her parents died, she was adopted into his family as his sister. After her brother transfers schools, she does as well so she can still go to the same school as him.
- Miki Tsukimura: Miki is Koichi's childhood friend. She has a graceful personality, and is thought to be very beautiful. She belongs to the Volunteer Club which makes her popular around town. She is also skilled at Aikido.
- Nonoka Okamoto: Nonoka, otherwise known as Nono-chan, works as a maid at Koichi's house, though she often makes many mistakes. She has amnesia so has become a live-in maid until she can remember anything about her old life.
- Haruno Motomachi: Haruno is an apprentice miko at a shrine, though this is only something that is part-time. She is haunted by a ghost, and became an apprentice miko so she could figure out how to get rid of it. Despite this, she usually has a cheerful personality.
- Sayu Miyagino: Sayu always carries around a small doll named Sayurin designed to look similar to her. Due to her youthful personality and appearance, she is often mistaken for a child.
Clear - Atarashii Kaze no Fuku Oka de: The Playstation 2 version removes sexual content, adds new event CGs and two new heroines, including sub-character Arima Himesa, who gets a distinct route. The Limited Edition includes an illustrated booklet and a character voice CD.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Incorporating the fantasy element, thematic deep scenario is ported to PS2 love adventure of the popular "Clear" in the PC! New elements add new OP music & movie new heroine "Arima Hiame" and "Kisakiyumitsuru", such as revision of the scenario is full! Let's enjoy the touching story the hero who lost their heart is gradually regained humanity by meeting with people.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance, Fantasy & Anime themes.
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