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. Gamers\' Temple
    Nov 13, 2015
    97
    Every 3DS owning RPG or SRPG fan needs to give this game a look, as I can't recommend it highly enough.
  2. Areajugones
    Apr 12, 2016
    90
    Expectations have been exceeded once again with this tactical RPG game that stands out in every way. It has great duration, but above all, a story that will make us want to play in order to enjoy the game as much as possible, even if it only features one language, English.
  3. NZGamer
    Mar 10, 2016
    90
    Bewitching.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 16, 2015
    90
    Stella Glow is influenced by traditional tactics games through and through, but Imageepoch’s distinctive contributions to the genre and glossy finish prove that it’s stellar on its own terms. It’s as if the company wrapped up its love for the industry in its masterwork and issued an open challenge to top it.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 13, 2015
    90
    As we come to the end of the year, I figured there’d be an Atlus-published strategy RPG on my game of the year list; I just never imagined there’d be two. But Stella Glow made beautiful music with my heart, and you definitely need to pick it up and get that soundtrack CD.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Nov 13, 2015
    90
    A fitting swan song for imageepoch and another gem in the 3DS' legendary RPG lineup, Stella Glow is smart, stylish, and seriously satisfying.
  8. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    85
    A surprisingly solid tactical game with interesting characters and well-written (even if sometimes too long) dialogues. [06/2016, p.64]
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  9. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 29, 2016
    85
    Stella Glow is a refined old-school strategy RPG with plenty of challenges, multiple endings, colorful visuals and lovely characters. Despite a few issues, it's strongly recommend.
  10. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    85
    Stella Glow is a lot of fun, and I found myself not wanting to put it down once I got started. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.69]
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  11. Vandal
    Mar 9, 2016
    84
    Deep, fun and interesting, Stella Glow is one of the best JRPG that 3DS has received lately.
  12. 4P.de
    Mar 20, 2016
    83
    Yes, Stella Glow gives you nothing but old-fashioned tactics roleplaying. But it also is challenging, while adding a motivating character development.
  13. XGN
    Apr 11, 2016
    80
    Stella Glow turns out to be a very pleasant surprise. The story and characters are written well and while the gameplay isn't very innovative, it's highly addictive. If you like story-based tactical JRPG's, we can recommend you pick up Stella Glow.
  14. Brash Games
    Mar 27, 2016
    80
    Overall, I found Stella Glow to be a true delight, and really did open my eyes to the SRPG genre. With its tight combat and fast mechanics, to its great character development and overall wonderfully engaging story, I really, really did enjoy my time with the game.
  15. IGN Spain
    Mar 4, 2016
    80
    A nice game that offers a solid visual representation and nice (but uninventive) gameplay mechanics. With a little more variety and depth it could have been outstanding.
  16. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 13, 2015
    80
    It’s fitting that Stella Glow is ultimately developer imageepooch’s swan song; they came into the business making waves with their beloved SRPG series Luminous Arc and now they’re going out making waves with another excellent SRPG.
  17. GamingTrend
    Nov 13, 2015
    80
    Stella Glow has a talent for keeping you engaged all the way through, which is a rare trait for the increasingly niche world of Japanese Role Playing games.
  18. ZTGD
    Nov 13, 2015
    80
    While the story is a bit too predictable for my tastes, everything from the visuals to the combat felt very polished from beginning to end. It’s quite unfortunate that this is likely the last game Imageepoch will release, but perhaps they will rest well knowing that they went out on a high note.
  19. We Got This Covered
    Nov 13, 2015
    80
    A great year for strategy role-playing games continues with Stella Glow, wherein a surprisingly dark story and entertaining battle mechanics combine to keep players hooked.
  20. Meristation
    Mar 18, 2016
    78
    Quotation forthcoming.
  21. Everyeye.it
    Mar 15, 2016
    75
    The challenge is often quite limited, and that could be a problem for some player, but it's still an interesting game.
  22. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 17, 2015
    75
    Stella Glow is a good strategy game for the 3DS that I can easily recommend for those whose enjoy the genre or are fans of the game’s developer. However, it is far from a perfect experience.
  23. God is a Geek
    Nov 13, 2015
    75
    Stella Glow does a lot of things well, but it also has annoyances that hold it back from being an easy recommendation on the 3DS to any SRPG fan.
  24. Nintendojo
    Nov 13, 2015
    75
    In many ways it feels like your average JRPG strategy game, and in some places it even stumbles over itself with attempts at being cute or sexy. However, there are also enough strong points that really shine through and make the game stand out from the crowd, even if its best features are reminiscent of ideas from more noteworthy titles.
  25. RPG Fan
    Nov 13, 2015
    75
    Stella Glow is a game that makes a terrible first impression: The story is a hodgepodge of several other JRPGs that telegraphs its twists from a mile away, its villains' motivations fall apart under any scrutiny, and the game's attitude towards its female cast is abhorrent at the best of times. And yet, something happened as I spent time with it: I started having fun.

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best 3DS Game of 2015
11
#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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