Stella Glow

 3DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2015
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. IGN Italia
    Mar 4, 2016
    74
    Unoriginal yet competent, Stella Glow is your typical Japanese SRPG with added fashion-witches.
  2. FNintendo
    Mar 20, 2016
    70
    All this cannot save it from being covered head to toe in the usual JRPG clichés, with flat uninteresting characters and very a predictable plot. Had these structural issues been addressed, Stella Glow could be a landmark in the 3DS catalogue. Instead, it's held down to being just a good game which doesn't fulfill its true potential.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 14, 2016
    70
    Star Glow is a good SRPG, that has no major flaws, but does not offer anything really new. Still recommended to lovers of the genre and neophytes.
  5. Cubed3
    Nov 13, 2015
    70
    All in all, Stella Glow is a strong story that puts a clever twist on the tactical RPG format.
  6. RPGamer
    Nov 13, 2015
    70
    While not a revelatory experience that changed my life, the time spent with Stella Glow was fun most of the time.
  7. Destructoid
    Nov 13, 2015
    70
    In many ways, Stella Glow is a by-the-numbers strategy RPG, but it does have a partially interesting cast, some unique storylines, and a working combat system. Imageepoch has had some ups and downs in their lengthy career, but thankfully they can at least end on somewhat of a high note.
  8. DarkZero
    Mar 21, 2016
    60
    This sort of game could tick the right boxes if you’re looking for another strategy game to pass the time until Fire Emblem Fates comes out in Europe. Though if you’re rather picky about these sorts of games, then it’s probably best to wait for something better to come along.
  9. Game Revolution
    Nov 13, 2015
    60
    As Imageepoch's swan song, it may not be a slam dunk, but it's clear that Stella Glow was crafted with care from people who know the genre, even if at times you just have to stare at whatever just happened in disbelief and say, “Okay, whatever, game.”

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#11 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#7 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 130 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 130
  3. Negative: 12 out of 130
  1. jholden3249
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    What I expected was a good- not great but good SRPG. What we got was quite easily the best 3DS release of the year, and the best SRPG I'veWhat I expected was a good- not great but good SRPG. What we got was quite easily the best 3DS release of the year, and the best SRPG I've ever played since Jeanne d' Arc aside from Fire Emblem.

    Buy this game.    … Full Review »
  2. Mando44646
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Fantastic SRPG. Too bad the game is marred by occasional unnecessary immature 'fan service'. I'd prefer female characters treated like people,Fantastic SRPG. Too bad the game is marred by occasional unnecessary immature 'fan service'. I'd prefer female characters treated like people, just like male characters in my media. Regardless, fantastic gameplay… Full Review »
  3. midipon
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    This game is wonderful. A total throwback to Luminous Arc made with lots of love from the original developers of the Luminous Arc trilogy. IThis game is wonderful. A total throwback to Luminous Arc made with lots of love from the original developers of the Luminous Arc trilogy. I don't get why main character death has to be game over for this title, but it doesn't detract TOO much from the experience.

    Imageepoch really went out with a bang with this wonderful game.    … Full Review »
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