heya, really loved the game! i'm downloading again so i can show the game for my little sister. the downloading is slow and i can't remember if i can reset the game and i think it still has my old progress. there's any way to reset, in game or not?
Now dont get me wrong this game is enjoyable and one i did waste hours on to get the achievements for cause I love achievements. But if you plan on playing it and want to go in blind. DON'T. There's some problematic stuff in this game, probably due to the time of its release since that's what was trending with otome games at the time.
So, one of the routes has an age gap. It can feel a little weird as the main character is 17 and the love interest of the route is about 23-24. It's not a terrible route but the mc is still a minor for a good part of the route until she turned 18, so you might find it uncomfortable.
Then another one of the routes has incest. Now yes it's between step-siblings but that's not really better. The love interest is your step brother and frankly I feel like it would have been better if this was just a found family route instead of a romantically inclined route. And the way it's handle is just kinda weird with them knowing they shouldn't date but do anyway, and the step sister and mom know about it and are okay with it.
I've also see people complain about one of the routes because the love intrests is trapped in the body of a child, thankfully it doesn't last long into the good route, but for the bad route it's not that far from the ending. Its due to his curse, but its still weird to think that you're trying to romace a child at the beginning until the reveal comes he's not actually a child. I thought I'd bring that up at very least.
Also one of the love interest has two personalities, and to say it was done poorly is kinda true. I've seen many people complain how it was done, since it's the thing with one side of the character is evil and the other is good. Because they don't really mesh well together, and the route really wasn't focused on said character all that much.
Now to complete the game and get all the achievements you have to get both ending of each route which essentially has you playing the routes twice, because you get a false scene of your choices mattering. If you make to many of the wrong choices you're sent down the bad route no matter what so if you don't know what choices are wrong or right it could make completing the achievements tiresome.
Now with all this said do I adore the game? Yes I enjoyed it, the game was something for me to kill time when I lost my wifi for a week, the routes are actually interesting if you ca get around some of the icky stuff that's inside of them. But once again that's probably there due to the time of this games release, cause for some reason it was just normalized to have it in games at the time.
But no if you want to give the game a try, I'd say go for it. The story is pretty interesting once you start playing. Now there is a preferred route your supposed to play it in, but I played by which character I thought was interesting so.
if anyone like me felt like playing this game according to comments : there's a weird age gap (MC is 17 and one of the LIs is 24) and there's stepcest with one the LIs who is our stepbrother in other routes and i think a less problematic thing which is a fake illusion of choices
I was planning on giving it a try but yeah.. no thanks. I know it has to do with the game's release date like i remember playing otome game with similar problematic stuff when i was a pre-teen.. Still, it's super uncomfortable because you apparently have to do each route to complete the game so yikes..
ngl I'm a bit surprised no one is mentioning the fact that you can commit incest with your step-brother, i feel like that should be talked about more in this comment section
The game really grows on you as you progress. I found myself enjoying it more and more, especially during Fritz and Waltz's routes. Those two stood out to me the most. While I feel like the endings could have been a bit stronger, I appreciate that they leaned into a more realistic approach, which honestly works well for the story.
That said, even in my favorite routes, it feels like there's still a lot left to unpack. I would've loved to see more development or aftermath, especially with Fritz and Waltz. Their stories had so much potential for even more emotional depth.
One thing I really appreciated was how the main character was portrayed. Her doubts, her reactions after discovering the truth, and how she took her time to process everything — it all felt very grounded and believable.
I played the routes in the recommended order, and I liked how it felt like putting puzzle pieces together. It helped everything make more sense in the end.
Now, onto Rod and Rumpel's routes... I honestly think those could’ve been better. The age gap between Rumpel and the MC made me super uncomfortable especially since she’s just turning 18. As for Rod, I personally feel like his route would’ve worked better as a familial one. Found family is such a wholesome trope, and it would've felt more natural in this case.
That’s all! Overall, a solid experience with memorable moments and emotional highs.
Somehow you get stuck with a love interest, because you picked talking to him him -once-. AFTER you had already talked to one of the other ones.
And no amount of turning how down will make him go away. >_>
This game has exactly ONE choice: Who you ask for advice the second time around.
NO other choices changes the story even the slightest. You can reject the guy as much as humanly possible after that, but you'll still end up with him.
Doesn't matter who you chose before it either.
And of course the mc sides with the people who cursed her instead of the people who'd give her back the things she actually loved. *bangs my head into the table repeatedly*
I don't know WHY I keeps hoping these type of games will ever have an mc that chooses logically instead of turning into a soft fluffy bunny who wants to spread peace and love through the world. *sigh*
Mythros is just about the only person I like in this game. And perhaps Varg.
It sucks that I can't side with them. >_>
At least the ending was somewhat good. Despite being labeled a 'bad end'
Mythros got what he wanted. ^_^ People I disliked died.
If only the mc could appreciate it.... *sigh*
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Objectively speaking this is a good enough game storywise --if you want to play a sensible girls that turns into little goodie-two-shoe girl and falls in love with someone she keeps rejecting, and side with people she should by all logic hate. (In my opinion.)
If by some miracle the game allows you to play Mythro's route someday, I'd love to play it.
But as long as you're forced to side with the do-gooders, this game is pretty shitty in my personal opinion.
Not because the game is bad in itself, but because there is exactly zero choice in, besides which idiot you date.
:O I opened the game and quit immediately because THE MUSIC WAS SO GOOD? I had to replay it like three times- the music right at the beginning is amazing! What's the name of the song/audio? <3
So I am having an issue romancing Waltz & Fritz, I have looked up walkthroughs and I don't have their options in chapter 2, is there something I need to do differently? or is it a dlc (I haven't found any dlc on itchi.io or steam). if anyone has any answers that would be great. thank you1
I believe it will automatically unlocked once you did 2 routes first. I remembering doing Karma's and Rod's first and getting both ends and it'll unlock :D
I cried in every route (reluctantley).how dare you(love the story). im currently on the last route.Waltz'.Excuisite game. my favorite is Karma and waltz.
Exllent!!!!!OMG I love your game so much!!!A very complete game!! I have to say, the plot and BGM are well matched. I really, really like Rod and Waltz (I also really like Varg, but I heard the plot is a bit sad and I haven't played it yet). I really like this type of theme!! Thank you to the author for providing me with such a great gaming experience!!!
Looooved the route with Rod! I had to play that one twice but surprisingly I liked both endings, the good and the bad one. Waltz was another character I really liked and he felt like the "real" love interest, BUT that magical pentagram magic effect annoyed me after a while especially during "fight scenes", it was used waaaay too often and slowed everything down (that's why I'm deducting one star). Other than that it was a great story and I liked the main character and her backstory.
This is one of my favourite visual novels, it is quite important that the characters are well designed and beautiful for the eyes of the reader, for the story to be more immersive. In my opinion, the developers did a great job! I'm so in love with Klaude, such a prince charming... 🩷
For a free visual novel, the design, story and lore are more than really good. Beautiful illustrations, endearing characters who all have different well-constructed stories that make us want to discoveir their mysteries. First I played in the recommended order, then when I unlocked Waltz I went straight to his route. So let's start with Rod.
!!! SPOILERS !!!
For anyone who says Rod's route is incest, I disagree. Firstly, they're not related by blood. Secondly, Rod and Lucette didn't grow up together and only knew each other for a few months at the start of the game. Rod doesn't see Lucette as his sister, and vice versa. In fact, Rod tells her so on several occasions. And even later, when he begins to have feelings for her, she's not his family because she's more important. Of all the routes, Rod is currently my favorite. It's the one I found best written, and I really enjoyed the dynamic between him and Lucette. And their illustrations are really beautiful.
Then I played Karma's. I had a hard time getting into her story at first. I wasn't really interested in his story until chapter 7 or 8. Karma isn't a bad character, and he's pretty well written. It's all a matter of taste. His curse was very interesting, however, and I wasn't expecting such an ending. Fritz's death, on the other hand, made my heart ache a little. What I really like is the fact that Lucette learns to stand up for herself. No longer a helpless princess, she eventually learns to fight and protect the people she cares about.
The last route I played was Waltz, which I really enjoyed, even if it didn't win first place, being definitely won by Rod. Like Karma's road, Lucette learns to defend herself. Waltz is really lovely with Lucette, she's a good person and her illustrations are just beautiful. He was the one I was most attracted to before starting the game. And once again, the end of the waltz route almost made me cry. His discussion with his father, the fact that he (finally) apologizes for his behavior, only to die in his daughter's arms some time later, was just terrible. Parfait's disappearance also did something to me.
I don't intend to play the Rumpel route, it doesn't interest me at all. As for Fritz, I'll probably play his route later.
However, I must point out that Lucette, the character we play, is deeply misunderstood. No one, not even the king, who in my opinion is a bad father, ever told her that she wasn't guilty of her mother's actions in manipulating her into being a perfect opinionles dool. I know the kinh explains his reasons, but in my opinion, he is largely responsible for what happens to Lucette. Not to mention the fact that no one has ever tried (except Waltz, Rumpel but he's lost his memory, Parfait, Amelaigne, Ophelia and Karma) to see Lucette as anything other than "Hildyr's daughter".
In any case, I recommend the game. Thank you for your work !
this game was pretty good for a free visual novel and i liked the character designs a lot! i was pretty curious about karma from the very start but decided to go route wise.
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
in my opinion, rod's route was unique AND enjoyable. though the inc*st made players uncomfortable, the story was well-executed and kept me on the edge of my seat! his relationship with the girl from the doll shop (victoria?) really piqued my interest. just like all the other routes, his bad end was pretty sad but well-written. i like tsunderes, and that is one of the reasons why i liked his route. but man, him disappearing in his bad end was something hard for me to accept :(
as i said before, i was curious about karma, and so, developed a huge crush on him before even the start of his route (his appearance in the common route stole my heart) and he looked so damn pretty as a woman! i'm also into men that flirt with any women they see, but have a sad backstory; so his route was a win-win for me! also, the fact that he was a runaway prince also made my heart dance! his curse was fascinating and left me wanting more and more (i'm a huge fan of 'The Beauty and The Beast'!) his bad end was also pretty depressing and I CAN'T BELIEVE I KILLED THE LOVE OF MY LIFE WITH MY OWN HANDS ON FIRST TRY!
rumpel. his route was my least favourite because of his saint-like personality! yes, i do respect his desire to save people, but WHAT ABOUT LUCETTE!? my love for flirtatious men does NOT apply to him and i will never put him in the same league as karma. also, he might love lucette, but i hate him.
first of all, please let me sob for varg. WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO MY BELOVED VARG!? and personally, i would choose him over some knight guy. i have a love-hate relationship with this route. like, WHY IN THE WORLD DOES VARG HAVE TO DIE IN BOTH ENDS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER!? no, i don't like fritz and hate me for it, but my baby varg did not deserve that.
finally, waltz! him being lucette's friend in the past has to be one of the best things in the game! also, the fact that lucette taught him how to sew is SOO SWEET! i could never not love him for being by lucette's side since so long. he was one of the best MLs in the game and i love and respect him for it.
now, the game itself. the RCI is one of the best things to have been created and i love the 'achievements'! the art on each end is so phenomenal and mesmerizing that i screenshot the interface after completing all of them! the opening song is also good and the OSTs are just *chef's kiss*
the side characters were also pretty well-written, but i hate how atleast one of them dies in each of the routes. and: lucette's mom was a freaking m*lf and i love her for that 'cuz being such a majestic creature erases all of her sins in my eyes <3
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heya, really loved the game! i'm downloading again so i can show the game for my little sister. the downloading is slow and i can't remember if i can reset the game and i think it still has my old progress. there's any way to reset, in game or not?
nostalgic...
Made a small mod for this game: route unlocker. As someone that played this game before I don't want to redo the other routes so I made this.
https://gofile.io/d/tkut26
Unzip and Put this in cinderella-phenonenon-1.1/game
The folder that's literally named "game", put it there. And when you get to the selection screen all routes will be unlocked
Now dont get me wrong this game is enjoyable and one i did waste hours on to get the achievements for cause I love achievements. But if you plan on playing it and want to go in blind. DON'T. There's some problematic stuff in this game, probably due to the time of its release since that's what was trending with otome games at the time.
So, one of the routes has an age gap. It can feel a little weird as the main character is 17 and the love interest of the route is about 23-24. It's not a terrible route but the mc is still a minor for a good part of the route until she turned 18, so you might find it uncomfortable.
Then another one of the routes has incest. Now yes it's between step-siblings but that's not really better. The love interest is your step brother and frankly I feel like it would have been better if this was just a found family route instead of a romantically inclined route. And the way it's handle is just kinda weird with them knowing they shouldn't date but do anyway, and the step sister and mom know about it and are okay with it.
I've also see people complain about one of the routes because the love intrests is trapped in the body of a child, thankfully it doesn't last long into the good route, but for the bad route it's not that far from the ending. Its due to his curse, but its still weird to think that you're trying to romace a child at the beginning until the reveal comes he's not actually a child. I thought I'd bring that up at very least.
Also one of the love interest has two personalities, and to say it was done poorly is kinda true. I've seen many people complain how it was done, since it's the thing with one side of the character is evil and the other is good. Because they don't really mesh well together, and the route really wasn't focused on said character all that much.
Now to complete the game and get all the achievements you have to get both ending of each route which essentially has you playing the routes twice, because you get a false scene of your choices mattering. If you make to many of the wrong choices you're sent down the bad route no matter what so if you don't know what choices are wrong or right it could make completing the achievements tiresome.
Now with all this said do I adore the game? Yes I enjoyed it, the game was something for me to kill time when I lost my wifi for a week, the routes are actually interesting if you ca get around some of the icky stuff that's inside of them. But once again that's probably there due to the time of this games release, cause for some reason it was just normalized to have it in games at the time.
But no if you want to give the game a try, I'd say go for it. The story is pretty interesting once you start playing. Now there is a preferred route your supposed to play it in, but I played by which character I thought was interesting so.
if anyone like me felt like playing this game
according to comments : there's a weird age gap (MC is 17 and one of the LIs is 24) and there's stepcest with one the LIs who is our stepbrother in other routes and i think a less problematic thing which is a fake illusion of choices
I was planning on giving it a try but yeah.. no thanks. I know it has to do with the game's release date like i remember playing otome game with similar problematic stuff when i was a pre-teen.. Still, it's super uncomfortable because you apparently have to do each route to complete the game so yikes..
ngl I'm a bit surprised no one is mentioning the fact that you can commit incest with your step-brother, i feel like that should be talked about more in this comment section
The game really grows on you as you progress. I found myself enjoying it more and more, especially during Fritz and Waltz's routes. Those two stood out to me the most. While I feel like the endings could have been a bit stronger, I appreciate that they leaned into a more realistic approach, which honestly works well for the story.
That said, even in my favorite routes, it feels like there's still a lot left to unpack. I would've loved to see more development or aftermath, especially with Fritz and Waltz. Their stories had so much potential for even more emotional depth.
One thing I really appreciated was how the main character was portrayed. Her doubts, her reactions after discovering the truth, and how she took her time to process everything — it all felt very grounded and believable.
I played the routes in the recommended order, and I liked how it felt like putting puzzle pieces together. It helped everything make more sense in the end.
Now, onto Rod and Rumpel's routes... I honestly think those could’ve been better. The age gap between Rumpel and the MC made me super uncomfortable especially since she’s just turning 18. As for Rod, I personally feel like his route would’ve worked better as a familial one. Found family is such a wholesome trope, and it would've felt more natural in this case.
That’s all! Overall, a solid experience with memorable moments and emotional highs.
This game is so nostalgic, I remember playing this game 5 years ago when I was 11 years old!! Now i'm back to play it once more! <3
this game is like 9 years old and its still amazing <33
UNDERRATED ASF!!
some love coming back to this game is so underrated it a crime😭
Somehow you get stuck with a love interest, because you picked talking to him him -once-.
AFTER you had already talked to one of the other ones.
And no amount of turning how down will make him go away. >_>
This game has exactly ONE choice: Who you ask for advice the second time around.
NO other choices changes the story even the slightest.
You can reject the guy as much as humanly possible after that, but you'll still end up with him.
Doesn't matter who you chose before it either.
And of course the mc sides with the people who cursed her instead of the people who'd give her back the things she actually loved. *bangs my head into the table repeatedly*
I don't know WHY I keeps hoping these type of games will ever have an mc that chooses logically instead of turning into a soft fluffy bunny who wants to spread peace and love through the world. *sigh*
Mythros is just about the only person I like in this game.
And perhaps Varg.
It sucks that I can't side with them. >_>
At least the ending was somewhat good. Despite being labeled a 'bad end'
Mythros got what he wanted. ^_^
People I disliked died.
If only the mc could appreciate it.... *sigh*
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Objectively speaking this is a good enough game storywise --if you want to play a sensible girls that turns into little goodie-two-shoe girl and falls in love with someone she keeps rejecting, and side with people she should by all logic hate. (In my opinion.)
If by some miracle the game allows you to play Mythro's route someday, I'd love to play it.
But as long as you're forced to side with the do-gooders, this game is pretty shitty in my personal opinion.
Not because the game is bad in itself, but because there is exactly zero choice in, besides which idiot you date.
:O I opened the game and quit immediately because THE MUSIC WAS SO GOOD? I had to replay it like three times- the music right at the beginning is amazing! What's the name of the song/audio? <3
thanks for such a good game
i love karma rrrr
Will this ever become available on android? I would love to be able to download it or play it in my browser
Same!
I love this but seems like it's a little TOO RELATED to the history itself due to age gap and incst 😭😭😭
YESS age gap in Rumpel's route just made me "???? what??? girl you should think twice about it"
So I am having an issue romancing Waltz & Fritz, I have looked up walkthroughs and I don't have their options in chapter 2, is there something I need to do differently? or is it a dlc (I haven't found any dlc on itchi.io or steam). if anyone has any answers that would be great. thank you1
I believe it will automatically unlocked once you did 2 routes first. I remembering doing Karma's and Rod's first and getting both ends and it'll unlock :D
Here again asking if anyone know if game runs on Joiplay? I want to try it but these days im SUPER busy so on my phone would be better played 😋
I cried in every route (reluctantley).how dare you(love the story). im currently on the last route.Waltz'.Excuisite game. my favorite is Karma and waltz.
ME TOOOO :D
Mobile port? Or will game run using Joiplay?
Game work on joiplay? Because i try and force close
Im asking because i don't know if it does or not
Exllent!!!!!OMG I love your game so much!!!A very complete game!! I have to say, the plot and BGM are well matched. I really, really like Rod and Waltz (I also really like Varg, but I heard the plot is a bit sad and I haven't played it yet). I really like this type of theme!! Thank you to the author for providing me with such a great gaming experience!!!
Looooved the route with Rod! I had to play that one twice but surprisingly I liked both endings, the good and the bad one. Waltz was another character I really liked and he felt like the "real" love interest, BUT that magical pentagram magic effect annoyed me after a while especially during "fight scenes", it was used waaaay too often and slowed everything down (that's why I'm deducting one star). Other than that it was a great story and I liked the main character and her backstory.
wish me luck guys im playing cinderella phenomenon for the 3rd time because I cant buy evermore </3 (HEARTBROKE AND BROKE)
This is one of my favourite visual novels, it is quite important that the characters are well designed and beautiful for the eyes of the reader, for the story to be more immersive. In my opinion, the developers did a great job! I'm so in love with Klaude, such a prince charming... 🩷
For a free visual novel, the design, story and lore are more than really good. Beautiful illustrations, endearing characters who all have different well-constructed stories that make us want to discoveir their mysteries. First I played in the recommended order, then when I unlocked Waltz I went straight to his route. So let's start with Rod.
!!! SPOILERS !!!
For anyone who says Rod's route is incest, I disagree. Firstly, they're not related by blood. Secondly, Rod and Lucette didn't grow up together and only knew each other for a few months at the start of the game. Rod doesn't see Lucette as his sister, and vice versa. In fact, Rod tells her so on several occasions. And even later, when he begins to have feelings for her, she's not his family because she's more important. Of all the routes, Rod is currently my favorite. It's the one I found best written, and I really enjoyed the dynamic between him and Lucette. And their illustrations are really beautiful.
Then I played Karma's. I had a hard time getting into her story at first. I wasn't really interested in his story until chapter 7 or 8. Karma isn't a bad character, and he's pretty well written. It's all a matter of taste. His curse was very interesting, however, and I wasn't expecting such an ending. Fritz's death, on the other hand, made my heart ache a little. What I really like is the fact that Lucette learns to stand up for herself. No longer a helpless princess, she eventually learns to fight and protect the people she cares about.
The last route I played was Waltz, which I really enjoyed, even if it didn't win first place, being definitely won by Rod. Like Karma's road, Lucette learns to defend herself. Waltz is really lovely with Lucette, she's a good person and her illustrations are just beautiful. He was the one I was most attracted to before starting the game. And once again, the end of the waltz route almost made me cry. His discussion with his father, the fact that he (finally) apologizes for his behavior, only to die in his daughter's arms some time later, was just terrible. Parfait's disappearance also did something to me.
I don't intend to play the Rumpel route, it doesn't interest me at all. As for Fritz, I'll probably play his route later.
However, I must point out that Lucette, the character we play, is deeply misunderstood. No one, not even the king, who in my opinion is a bad father, ever told her that she wasn't guilty of her mother's actions in manipulating her into being a perfect opinionles dool. I know the kinh explains his reasons, but in my opinion, he is largely responsible for what happens to Lucette. Not to mention the fact that no one has ever tried (except Waltz, Rumpel but he's lost his memory, Parfait, Amelaigne, Ophelia and Karma) to see Lucette as anything other than "Hildyr's daughter".
In any case, I recommend the game. Thank you for your work !
MY FIRST OTOME GAME!!!
this game was pretty good for a free visual novel and i liked the character designs a lot! i was pretty curious about karma from the very start but decided to go route wise.
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
in my opinion, rod's route was unique AND enjoyable. though the inc*st made players uncomfortable, the story was well-executed and kept me on the edge of my seat! his relationship with the girl from the doll shop (victoria?) really piqued my interest. just like all the other routes, his bad end was pretty sad but well-written. i like tsunderes, and that is one of the reasons why i liked his route. but man, him disappearing in his bad end was something hard for me to accept :(
as i said before, i was curious about karma, and so, developed a huge crush on him before even the start of his route (his appearance in the common route stole my heart) and he looked so damn pretty as a woman! i'm also into men that flirt with any women they see, but have a sad backstory; so his route was a win-win for me! also, the fact that he was a runaway prince also made my heart dance! his curse was fascinating and left me wanting more and more (i'm a huge fan of 'The Beauty and The Beast'!) his bad end was also pretty depressing and I CAN'T BELIEVE I KILLED THE LOVE OF MY LIFE WITH MY OWN HANDS ON FIRST TRY!
rumpel. his route was my least favourite because of his saint-like personality! yes, i do respect his desire to save people, but WHAT ABOUT LUCETTE!? my love for flirtatious men does NOT apply to him and i will never put him in the same league as karma. also, he might love lucette, but i hate him.
first of all, please let me sob for varg. WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN TO MY BELOVED VARG!? and personally, i would choose him over some knight guy. i have a love-hate relationship with this route. like, WHY IN THE WORLD DOES VARG HAVE TO DIE IN BOTH ENDS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER!? no, i don't like fritz and hate me for it, but my baby varg did not deserve that.
finally, waltz! him being lucette's friend in the past has to be one of the best things in the game! also, the fact that lucette taught him how to sew is SOO SWEET! i could never not love him for being by lucette's side since so long. he was one of the best MLs in the game and i love and respect him for it.
now, the game itself. the RCI is one of the best things to have been created and i love the 'achievements'! the art on each end is so phenomenal and mesmerizing that i screenshot the interface after completing all of them! the opening song is also good and the OSTs are just *chef's kiss*
the side characters were also pretty well-written, but i hate how atleast one of them dies in each of the routes. and: lucette's mom was a freaking m*lf and i love her for that 'cuz being such a majestic creature erases all of her sins in my eyes <3
I loved all routes! I will replay this gem in the future again. Still after all the years one of my favourites <3
I'm with user Yura here, having a step brother route is crazy icky...