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Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is a action, adventure and anime game
developed and published by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD..
Released on November 16th 2023 is available only on Windows
in 10 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil and Korean.
It has received 902 reviews of which 839 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam with a 60% discount.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 11
- Processor: 2Ghz or faster processer
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is a 2D action-adventure Metroidvania developed and published by INTI CREATES CO., LTD.. The game is based on the fantasy spin-off series Yohane the Parhelion, itself a reinterpretation of characters from the popular anime franchise Love Live! Sunshine!!. Rather than portraying the characters as idols, the game presents them within a magical fantasy setting filled with mysterious dungeons, supernatural forces, and adventurous exploration. By combining the colorful personality of its anime origins with the well-established mechanics of the Metroidvania genre, the game offers a journey focused on exploration, character abilities, and fast-paced action combat. The story centers on Yohane, a somewhat eccentric fortune teller who lives in a mystical version of the coastal city of Numazu. Known for her dramatic personality and occasional self-doubt, Yohane often dreams of grand adventures despite living a relatively quiet life. Her routine changes when a mysterious underwater dungeon suddenly appears near the coast, attracting the curiosity of many residents. When several of Yohane’s friends venture into the strange structure and fail to return, she decides to enter the dungeon herself in order to rescue them and uncover the secrets behind its appearance. Accompanied by her loyal wolf companion Lailaps, Yohane begins a descent into the depths, where ancient ruins, dangerous creatures, and magical phenomena await. The core gameplay follows the classic Metroidvania structure built around exploration and gradual progression. Players traverse a large interconnected dungeon composed of multiple regions that become accessible as new abilities are obtained. At the start of the game, Yohane’s movement and combat options are relatively limited, but over time she gains new powers that expand her capabilities. Abilities such as enhanced jumps, traversal tools, and magical techniques allow players to reach previously inaccessible areas, encouraging them to revisit earlier sections of the map in search of hidden paths and secret items. This gradual unlocking of new routes forms the backbone of the exploration experience. Combat is a major component of the adventure and reflects the developer’s experience with action-oriented gameplay. Yohane can attack enemies using a variety of weapons and magical abilities while dodging incoming attacks and environmental hazards. The combat system emphasizes quick reflexes and careful positioning, particularly during encounters with stronger enemies or bosses. As players progress deeper into the dungeon, enemies become more aggressive and complex, forcing players to make strategic use of their growing arsenal of abilities. One of the most distinctive mechanics in the game involves the allies that Yohane rescues during her journey. Each rescued character provides a unique support ability that can be used both in combat and during exploration. Some companions grant offensive attacks that damage enemies from a distance, while others provide special techniques that allow Yohane to interact with environmental puzzles. These abilities reflect the personalities and characteristics of the characters from the original anime series, integrating fan-favorite characters directly into the gameplay mechanics. As more companions join Yohane’s adventure, the range of available strategies and puzzle-solving options expands significantly. Crafting and equipment management also play an important role in character progression. As players defeat enemies and explore the dungeon, they collect materials that can be used to craft new weapons and accessories. These items can enhance Yohane’s combat abilities or provide passive bonuses such as improved defense or increased attack power. With dozens of crafting recipes available, players have considerable freedom to customize their playstyle and prepare for tougher battles ahead. Choosing the right equipment becomes especially important during boss encounters, where careful preparation can make the difference between victory and defeat. The dungeon itself is filled with diverse environments that help maintain variety throughout the adventure. Each area introduces unique visual themes, environmental hazards, and enemy types that challenge the player in different ways. From mysterious underwater ruins to glowing caverns and ancient temples, the world feels rich with magical atmosphere and hidden secrets. The layout of the dungeon encourages exploration, with numerous side paths and optional rooms containing valuable rewards for players who take the time to investigate every corner. Boss battles serve as major highlights within the game’s structure. These encounters typically mark the conclusion of each major area and test the player’s mastery of Yohane’s abilities. Bosses often feature distinctive attack patterns and mechanics that require players to adapt their strategies during the fight. Successfully defeating these powerful enemies rewards players with new abilities that further expand the exploration possibilities within the dungeon. An interesting element within the game’s design is the inclusion of semi-randomized sub-areas. While the main structure of the dungeon remains consistent, certain rooms change layout when revisited. This introduces a subtle layer of unpredictability that helps keep exploration fresh even when returning to previously visited locations. Although these randomized sections are relatively small compared to the overall map, they add variety to the experience and encourage players to remain alert during exploration. Visually, the game adopts a vibrant pixel art style that blends nostalgic aesthetics with modern animation techniques. Characters are rendered with expressive sprites that capture the personality of the anime cast while fitting naturally within the retro-inspired visual design. Environments are filled with colorful details and dynamic lighting effects that bring the dungeon to life. The art direction successfully balances the charm of classic 2D games with the polish expected from contemporary indie titles. The soundtrack contributes significantly to the game’s atmosphere. Each region of the dungeon features its own musical theme that reflects the mood of the environment. Some tracks emphasize mystery and exploration, while others create excitement during combat sequences. The music complements the action without overwhelming the gameplay, helping to maintain a sense of immersion throughout the adventure. For fans of the broader franchise, the musical style also serves as a reminder of the series’ roots in performance and entertainment. Despite its strengths, the game has a few limitations that may affect some players’ experience. The overall length of the main campaign is somewhat shorter than many larger Metroidvania titles, and experienced players may complete the story in under ten hours. Additionally, while the gameplay systems are polished, they largely follow established conventions of the genre rather than introducing dramatically new mechanics. However, the game’s charming characters and accessible design help compensate for these shortcomings. Overall, YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- delivers an enjoyable blend of action combat, exploration, and character-driven storytelling. The game successfully adapts a beloved anime spin-off into a video game format that captures both the adventurous spirit of its fantasy setting and the charm of its characters. With responsive controls, appealing pixel art, and a satisfying progression system, it stands as a polished and entertaining entry in the Metroidvania genre. Rating: 8/10
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This is probably the most mid Metroidvania title I have ever played. It's not bad by any means, but it's something I would only recommend to fans of Love Live and Metroidvanias and even then, only when it's on sale. I beat the game 100% in a little over 12 hours and that was with some item farming and combing through previous areas Combat and equipment are pretty basic but being able to summon members of Aqours for special attacks and unique abilities is pretty fun, everyone brings something new and it's easily the best part of the game. The game itself however is very, very easy as you can hold up to 99 of any given potion and money is plentiful, but you'll probably need those potions as some bosses can be a real pain Like I said, if you're a fan of Love Live and Metroidvanias it's a fun time, the game has great music, is visually pleasing and is obviously fully voiced, but overall is pretty eh. Still, I had my fun with it, would recommend
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I adored this game so much. The music is pure bliss and so magical, and the sprite art is so adorable and sweet! Just getting to explore such a wonderful metroidvania as Yohane and all the Aqours girls was such a perfect experience to me. The gameplay is super fun and getting the upgrades while traversing the maze is way too much fun for me. It has really fun uses of its mechanics and characters and I really appreciated that, even though the game is a bit short and I wanted it to keep going. Still, when I finished, I was very satisfied and the ending got me emotional. This game truly feels like a love letter to Aqours as a whole and any Aqours fan would love this game for that. DADADADARKNESS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Symphony of the Night... for Idol Fans Yohane the Parhelion -Blaze in the Deepblue- is a tie-in game for the Aqours spinoff anime. As someone who absolutely adores Aqours but hasn't yet watched the Yohane the Parhelion series, this was a surprisingly pleasant game to spend a few hours on. Being a tie-in game I went in with pretty low expectations, but those were very quickly surpassed after getting to play for a little bit. I'll make it clear that this is not a complex game, it won't replace the likes of Hollow Knight or Super Metroid. But it does have all the makings of a pretty good metroidvania- A diverse and interconnected map to epxlore with interesting biomes to visit, upgrades to find that change both how you traverse the map and engage in combat, and a large selection of weapons and equipment to tailor to whatever playstyle you like. Wrap that all up in some beautiful sprite work and background art and tie it with an excellent voice acting bow, and you have yourself a good experience. It's definitely not perfect though. I think the combat, while it has some options, is quite clunky and not that engaging. I think if the end lag on attacks was a bit shorter and maybe had/gained access to an i-frame dodge roll it would really go a long way to making it feel better to do. The game is also quite short with very little backtracking to utilize your abilities in previous areas outside of completing the sidequests to upgrade your friends' abilities. I definitely feel like I played for longer than 3 hours, but definitely less than 6. Without yapping too much, I'll go ahead and give some situational recommendations: -If you like Love Live and have watched the Aqours anime/Yohane the Parhelion, definitely give this a shot. It's more Aqours content with great voice acting and a cute little story. The sprites are also, as previously mentioned, very beautiful. -If you like Metroidvanias and want something small to sink your teeth into, this is pretty good! I might look up speedruns now that I've beaten the game, though there isn't a huge amount of depth or lore to fall into. It's just cute girls doing cute things. -If you don't fall into either of those camps, I'd still say this is a decent game though you might want to wait for a sale. It has merits but you're not going to get as much out of this as a Love Live fan would. If you check this out, I hope you have fun with it! I highly recommend finding the accessory that lets you regen Darkness Points, and pairing that with the Hanamaru Nuclear Bomb you unlock later. You won't be disappointed!
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Yohane the I'm not writing that really long title is a pretty fun game, I wouldn't call it anything too special but it has a lot of great concepts, along with some real nice visuals, if you want an easy, slower paced game with an emphasis on reading enemy attacks than just straight up DPS racing and an interesting variety of weapons and variations of those weapons then pick it up, possibly on sale honestly dood. Okay big review time, so gameplay is like your typical metroidvania, you get items and special equipment as you fight through the dungeon, in this case new weapons come in two types, your main weapon that we'll call the friend weapon, these are unique in that bar the initial one, they are also used for puzzles and progression, the second type are craftable actual weapons which come in a few types and with some fancy visual changes at times too, accessories are also craftable and have some decent effects dood. Combat is very purposeful, attacks are mostly slow with certain exceptions and bar your initial friend weapon they all cost a meter to use, which can only be increased along with health using accessories, you don't level up either so it's all about those item drops! you also have items that frankly mitigates any actual difficulty and I did mess up a lot on some fights boss fights dood. XD Music is really nice and all the areas you go to are pretty nice to look at, it's nice to see more colourful areas in games like these, many these days seem to go for a dark, dank and oppressive look and that can work for some games but a little too many use that colour scheme these days so this was a pleasant surprise dood. But yeah it was a fun game with a decent variety of combat options, you aren't gonna be speeding through things but I think this can be a nice casual change of pace for many, thanks for reading and if ya get it I hope you enjoy dood ^-^7
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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is currently priced at 11.99€ on Steam.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is currently available at a 60% discount. You can purchase it for 11.99€ on Steam.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- received 839 positive votes out of a total of 902 achieving a rating of 8.75.
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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- was developed and published by INTI CREATES CO. and LTD..
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is playable and fully supported on Windows.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is not playable on MacOS.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is not playable on Linux.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- is a single-player game.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- does not currently offer any DLC.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- does not support Steam Remote Play.
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INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
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INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
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16 Nov 2023
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