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planetarian: Snow Globe

"planetarian: Snow Globe," the prequel to Key's sci-fi kinetic novel "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is now available with binaural audio support! Enjoy the story of a companion robot and her coworkers at a planetarium, and the simple joys they find in their everyday lives.

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April 30, 2025
1 year and 94 days ago
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About the Game

"planetarian: Snow Globe," prequel to "planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet," is a kinetic (digital) novel.

There are no story branches based on choices. The story proceeds as if you were watching an anime or movie, or turning the pages of a novel.

Enjoy a touching story with beautiful graphics and binaural audio, brought to life by the realistic and colorful performances of a talented cast of voice actors.

Game features

・ The text can be set to English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese. This includes in-game text, options, and the digital manual. Language settings can be changed at any time.

・ All characters are fully voiced (audio is Japanese only).

・ Use stereo headphones to experience the music with Dolby Atmos® binaural audio! (The previously existing stereo version is also included.)

・ Touch gestures can also be used if you're playing on a tablet PC or a Steam Deck.

STORY

In the near future...

Yumemi Hoshino, a companion robot equipped with autonomous AI, is assigned to work at a planetarium at a suburban town department store.

Yumemi, known for her diligent work, one day starts to ignore orders and repeatedly abandons her duties.

This is a story about Yumemi, her co-workers, and their simple, everyday moments of happiness.

STAFF

Scenario : Yuuichi Suzumoto

Art Direction: E-ji Komatsu

Music : Shinji Orito, Donmaru, Ryo Mizutsuki, Magome Togoshi

Theme Song “Snow Globe”

Lyrics : Tohya Okano

Composition : Shinji Orito

Arrangement : Shinpei Nasuno (Rebrast)

Vocals : Riko Azuna