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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or newer Processeur : 1.7 GHz or above Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 6, 2020
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (18 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 1,708 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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The romance between Mashiro and the protagonist dominates the conversation, with players repeatedly highlighting their bond. The game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, 97% of post‑release reviews are positive and the overall Steam score sits at 98% positive.

In-game

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« Une suite pas vraiment nécessaire mais qui étoffe un peu le lore du précédent jeu »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I owe you an apology Mashiro. I wasn´t really familiar with your game. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Heh. This one is just fluff/cuteness focused. FC almost disappears from the story. It is very well done and keeps most of the route vibes, but for me Extra 2 is on a waaay higher level. Still OK though. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« nice short epilogue for Mashiro »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Only worth reading if you enjoyed Mashiro's route and want some extra fluff on top of it. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« mashiro my beloved your cuteness reminds me of all the beautiful things life has to offer life is truly good life is great life is wonderful »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« For a fan service thing on a moege, it was really good. I won't go into detail without spoiling but it definitely feels like a cute continuation of Mashiro's route »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The most adorable game I've ever played! :3 »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played

In players' words

« Une suite pas vraiment nécessaire mais qui étoffe un peu le lore du précédent jeu »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Only worth reading if you enjoyed Mashiro's route and want some extra fluff on top of it. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I owe you an apology Mashiro. I wasn´t really familiar with your game. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« mashiro my beloved your cuteness reminds me of all the beautiful things life has to offer life is truly good life is great life is wonderful »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Heh. This one is just fluff/cuteness focused. FC almost disappears from the story. It is very well done and keeps most of the route vibes, but for me Extra 2 is on a waaay higher level. Still OK though. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« For a fan service thing on a moege, it was really good. I won't go into detail without spoiling but it definitely feels like a cute continuation of Mashiro's route »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« nice short epilogue for Mashiro »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The most adorable game I've ever played! :3 »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=18
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing181611
Gameplay1100
Graphics / art1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.

<2h
93 % (n=14)
2-10h
97 % (n=289)
10-25h
99 % (n=73)
>25h
96 % (n=25)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2024 : 100% positive100NovDec 2024 : 97% positive97DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2025 : 93% positive93FebMar 2025 : 100% positive100MarApr 2025 : 100% positive100AprMay 2025 : 95% positive95MayJun 2025 : 100% positive100JunJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 82% positive82SepDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 89% positive89FebApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 93% positive93May

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

33,5 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 54,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Story praised: 16 positive mentions out of 18 total (including 1 mixed and 1 negative).
  • Post‑release reception: 97% of the 401 sampled reviews are positive.
  • Longer play sessions: 73 reviewers who played 10‑25 hours gave a 99% positive rating.
  • Character focus: the keyword “Mashiro” appears 10 times, showing strong attachment to the lead heroine.
  • Overall community sentiment: 98% positive across 1,708 total reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay discussion is scarce: only 1 mention, all positive, suggesting limited depth.
  • Graphics receive just 1 mention, indicating they are not a major talking point.
  • A single negative story mention points to occasional narrative dissatisfaction.

Who is it for?

Fans of romance‑driven visual novels and players who enjoy character‑centric storytelling will find this title appealing. Those seeking deep gameplay mechanics or cutting‑edge graphics may be less satisfied.

Is Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA1 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 1,708 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story praised. Current price: 16,49€.

Verdict

Aokana delivers a tightly crafted romantic narrative that resonates strongly with its audience, as reflected by near‑perfect post‑release scores. While the story shines, the lack of gameplay and graphics discussion hints at a narrower focus. Ideal for players who prioritize story and character chemistry above technical depth.

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