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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : 1.2 GHz Pentium 4 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Graphics DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project

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Released January 27, 2016
sample: 405 reviews posted after launch (74 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 770 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
2,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The story dominates the conversation, gathering 61 positive mentions out of 69. Overall, the game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with 97% of the 770 reviews favorable and 96% of the post‑release sample still positive.

In-game

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« Si vous cherchez des graphismes à la pointe de la technologie ... Si vous cherchez une résolution potable ... Si vous cherchez une histoire qui remonte le moral ... Ne vous attardez pas içi. Mais il est bien quand même hein. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Une conclusion après Narcissu 1+2 qui ravira les fans. Les dernières questions trouvent leurs réponses, toujours dans le style inimitable de l'auteur, lequel se permet même de nous offrir des surprises pour notre plus grand plaisir. »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played
« Ces jeux jouent extrêmement bien avec les sentiments aussi bien côté histoire que celui des OSTs »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played
« Game hits hard when I played it back as a teen in the early 2010s. Now I'm replaying it and the message hits even harder as a man in his late 20s »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« 8.7/10 Marvelous story, writing and music. A timeless classic indeed. (Also free ticket to crippling depression /s) »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« The game is only usefull for putting you to sleep »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I'm sorry, but who did the proof-reading? Grammatical errors and translations that feel like they were made decades ago with basic google translate. I have to constantly re-read a sentence to make guesses as to what the intented meaning is. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Would make a grown man cry, Is Good I recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It’s been 10 years since the last time I read it and yet it still hits the same. One day, I’ll tell my kid: this is what a peak visual novel looks like. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played

In players' words

« Si vous cherchez des graphismes à la pointe de la technologie ... Si vous cherchez une résolution potable ... Si vous cherchez une histoire qui remonte le moral ... Ne vous attardez pas içi. Mais il est bien quand même hein. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« The game is only usefull for putting you to sleep »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Une conclusion après Narcissu 1+2 qui ravira les fans. Les dernières questions trouvent leurs réponses, toujours dans le style inimitable de l'auteur, lequel se permet même de nous offrir des surprises pour notre plus grand plaisir. »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played
« I'm sorry, but who did the proof-reading? Grammatical errors and translations that feel like they were made decades ago with basic google translate. I have to constantly re-read a sentence to make guesses as to what the intented meaning is. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Ces jeux jouent extrêmement bien avec les sentiments aussi bien côté histoire que celui des OSTs »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played
« Would make a grown man cry, Is Good I recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Game hits hard when I played it back as a teen in the early 2010s. Now I'm replaying it and the message hits even harder as a man in his late 20s »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« It’s been 10 years since the last time I read it and yet it still hits the same. One day, I’ll tell my kid: this is what a peak visual novel looks like. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« 8.7/10 Marvelous story, writing and music. A timeless classic indeed. (Also free ticket to crippling depression /s) »
👍 anonymous review · 17 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
88 % pos · n=69
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=13
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=5
Gameplay
25 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing696135
Audio / music131300
Value for money6600
Graphics / art5401
Gameplay4112
Content / longevity3210
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.

<2h
90 % (n=50)
2-10h
95 % (n=166)
10-25h
99 % (n=113)
>25h
100 % (n=76)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2024 : 100% positive100NovJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanDec 2025 : 93% positive93Dec

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Narrative praised: 61 positive mentions out of 69
  • Audio receives unanimous acclaim: 13 positive mentions out of 13
  • Price praised as fair: 6 positive mentions out of 6
  • Graphics largely appreciated: 4 positive mentions out of 5

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay draws criticism: 2 negative mentions out of 4
  • Technical bugs reported: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • User interface issues noted: 3 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Fans of emotionally driven visual novels and story‑centric experiences will find this anthology compelling, especially those who value strong writing and atmospheric audio.

Is Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 770 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative praised. Current price: 2,99€.

Verdict

Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project shines as a narrative showcase, backed by an almost universal positive reception. While its gameplay, bugs, and UI fall short for some, the overwhelming strengths in story, sound, and value make it a worthwhile experience for its target audience.

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