Should I play the game or watch the show first?

[Aliapoh]

Haven't done either, only got time for one

[mimizukari]

the game of course? the show misses entire routes and has over 90 hours of unique content versus the show which has way less.

[Aliapoh]

Originally posted by Shiki Ryougi:

the game of course? the show misses entire routes and has over 90 hours of unique content versus the show which has way less.

so it's like the comparison between the steins;gate game and show?

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by Pop Culture Reference:

Originally posted by Shiki Ryougi:

the game of course? the show misses entire routes and has over 90 hours of unique content versus the show which has way less.

so it's like the comparison between the steins;gate game and show?

except even more detail than that, if you don't skip already read content, this game is 300 hours.

[kilicool64]

Originally posted by Shiki Ryougi:

Originally posted by Pop Culture Reference:

so it's like the comparison between the steins;gate game and show?

except even more detail than that, if you don't skip already read content, this game is 300 hours.

You'd have to be out of your mind to do that. Do you really want to read large parts of the common route over and over again?

[Mr Hildebrand]

Honestly, I would say watch the show first. Yes the visual novel has way more detail and fleshed out stories but I would say watching the Anime first will help you decide if you want to drop $50 on the game.

The show essentially tries to cram a little bit of every route into it so you get a good feel of what it's about. It tends to hurt and make the story confusing at times but it's a great introduction. Though this could also spoil the impact of a more complete route in the novel, as the show hits the big key moments.

[Corban]

I watched the show first and I loved it, that's why I played the VN ages before it's release in Steam (and I loved it so much I buyed it again here).

Watching the show will ruin you most of the endings since they tried to wrap everything into Nagisa's route, but, at the same time, if you read the VN first you'll notice how things are forced in the anime to happen into another route.

I'd say watch the anime and then read the VN to get a better development of each character.

[jmhj]

I'd recommend reading the VN first, although I don't think either way is 'better' than the other. There's good points to both the anime and the VN.

VN goes into more detail with regard to some of the characters and their respective backgrounds/interactions, but the anime succeeds in showing things in a more fluid manner, which some people prefer. Each to their own

[Snail]

VN for sure

[Xboxracer455]

I'd start off with the game, then the anime. There are more details and different endings in the game. Still, it's your choice. Remember your going to cry at some point. Good luck! (^_^)

[Bones]

If you could only do one, the VN would be a good choice, as you get a lot more content. Both are good

[4]

i think i need one for the game, cried while watching on clannad years ago and just realized there is one on steam.

[Snail]

Originally posted by ゼフ クルガ:

i think i need one for the game, cried while watching on clannad years ago and just realized there is one on steam.

It's very worth it. I put 200 hours into it

[Taka]

The show is pretty dreadful IMO. The VN is loads better.

[joakim.]

Originally posted by kilicool64:

Originally posted by Shiki Ryougi:

except even more detail than that, if you don't skip already read content, this game is 300 hours.

You'd have to be out of your mind to do that. Do you really want to read large parts of the common route over and over again?

I do so... and I like doing so
particulary after a pause without playing the game.