Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Game
Game2017
Nightshade/百花百狼
Developer Red Entertainment, LANTERN ROOMS
A romance visual novel game made in collaboration with D3P and Red Entertainment.Character design and illustrations are by the popular illustrator Teita. The romance revolves around Ninjas who have lived through the Sengoku Period. This game has published in 2016 as PS Vita in Japan. From the Steam store page
184 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
161 positive · 20 negative
95% range 84–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 161 | 20 | 0 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
3 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
775 of 811 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 184 · most liked firstI bought this game beacuse it was overwhelmingly positive and I regret not having read all the huge reviews completely, because there I might have found my warning. So, go read the long reviews first lads! So why its a negative review from me: 1. MC: like many other pointed out, the MC is a typical "damsel in distress" who has no character development, or even backwards development (apart from one route). Shes described as too kind, but on the other hand has no problems leaving behind her…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hot men that don't disappoint unlike irl
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm going to be honest here. The story isn't bad. Every storyline is interesting and overall unique to each character. There's occasional overlap, but that's typical and expected in any otome, especially because the underlying base of the story has to be the same to work. I played this kind of blind. I bought it during a sale when it was, I think, half off? With minimal read through on what the story was about via a reddit forum recommending otome's on steam. I used to love historical otome's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look, it's not a bad game. If you like otome visual novels, you'll most likely enjoy it, and that's fine. The thing is, just like ecchi/hentai games (who's main audience is men) can have a negative influence on the player, otome games (who's main audience is women) can too. The main problem are the characters in those games and how their problematic personality or actions are always portrayed in a romantic light. (In this game, the best example of this would be Kuroyuki's route and how it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Me, browsing Steam sales ca 2021]: "What is this weeb ♥♥♥♥? Eh, it's on sale. Maybe I'll be in anime mood one of these days.." (4 years later....) [Me, browsing my library looking for something to lighten the mood after finishing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33]: "Ohh, this weeb ♥♥♥♥ I bought ages ago... Anime shinobi romance? Jesus, people. Who is this Hanzo everyone talks about? Well, why not..." [6 hours later, at 1 am, face full of tears, heart thundering in my chest, sweat beads on my back…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Play Hanzo's route, rinse and repeat to avoid real world responsibilities and possibly d*pression. (Like fr I think his relationship with MC is the most mature and healthy. It's all about independence, gaining confidence, and trust).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nightshade: One Man, Ten Frequencies, Zero Regrets You walk in, cigarette loose at the corner of your mouth, beret tilted like you know better. "Overwhelmingly positive?" you mutter. "Huh. We'll see." You tilt your scarf. Crack your knuckles. Slam your coffee down. Pick Hanzo’s route first — because every other review on this cursed website is just "hanzo hanzo hanzo" in a haunted chorus. Sure, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. Hold my croissant. 🥖 Then he talks. And it’s over. That voice doesn’t just hit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's been like 4 years and I still can't get over Hanzo Hattori... WHAT A SERVE OF A 2D MAN HONESTLYYYY
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hanzo should've been the canon route, thanks for coming to my TED talk.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've completed a few routes, and half of a few others. I have a couple gripes with this game, but for the most part it's a good game. The art is beautiful, the voice acting is beautiful, and the story is interesting in each route. My only cons are what I usually have to say about these type of games. You can romance your biological cousin, Chojiro, which is odd. Also in Hanzo's route you learn he is much older than the main character, and he was childhood friends with the main character's mom…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →please I love Hanzo
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kuroyuki my beloved <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 Would be traumatized by virtual men again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nightshade is one of the few games that had me crying. Not every route is a tear jerker, but there are a lot of bittersweet endings. The voice acting is the best part about Nightshade. Hanzo's lines must never be skipped! Most of the CGs are amazing, and there are a lot of surprises during several routes that help make the repetitive story more interesting. My only wish is that the MC would spend more time fighting back and using her ninjitsu and less time standing around watching other people…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Either you don't buy this game or go on living knowing that no character ever will be better than Hattori Hanzō. There is no third option.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What I like about the game: -character design What I didn't like: -incest - one romanceable character is the mc's cousin -non-blood-related incest - two of the romanceable characters are the mc's adopted brothers (who grew up together and saw each other as siblings btw) -pedophilia - mc is 16 while ALL OF THEM are adults (except for one guy which is 16 too) review: The plot is good. What I'm having trouble of is the reasons stated in the "what i dont like" part of my review. Whenever…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I very much enjoyed Nightshade. The story is a breathtaking, twist rich drama. Voice acting is flawless, it feels very emotional. The artwork is beautiful, and so are the characters. To me Goemon's and Hanzo's story was the best.^^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this otome. It's one of the better ones I've played imo. I'm not an otome connoisseur by any means, but I've played my fair share. Cons: 1. WHY DOESNT TOKUGAWA HAVE A ROUTE??? These devs really put this beautiful man in this game with the sweetest voice just to tease us. I played through all the routes and unlocked everything in the hopes it would unlock a Tokugawa route. Massive disappointment. 2. Writing: The MC is the typical lame damsel in distress the majority of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NO ONE TOLD ME MC WAS SIXTEEN?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First of all! You right click the upper portion of the screen to access the menu on PC. That took me forever to figure out, and I freaked out thinking I couldn't save. That's also the menu where you can see your relationship points with the 5 romanceable guys or change the settings to make skipping faster/slower, etc. This visual novel is a fantastic blend of squee-worthy romance and political intrigue. The first 3-4 chapters follow the same story line, allowing you to make choices and gain…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am but a mere human. I can only tolerate reading about how the MC suckled from the same breast, potentially at the same time, as her love interest so many times before I cannot take it anymore. Kuroyuki's route caused me immense emotional suffering for which there is no recompense. It was reeeeeeeeeally funny tho
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kenjiro Tsuda as VA of Hanzo Hattori is a blessing. I love the story
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hanzo's route is legitimately the best otome route I have ever read. He was the biggest 180 from "god I don't want to do his route" to "this is the best route EVER in all of otome"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pros: + kuroyuki cons: - kuroyuki is 16
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HANZO IS LOVE, HANZO IS LIFE 10/10 Worth the money for his route alone. I saw that he was popular but I did not expect the writing and character development in his route to be THAT good @_@ *Chef's kiss*
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Loved Goemon, and then became a HANZONATION groupie :3 Hanzo #1 forever and ever
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →1st ❤️ Hanzo 2nd ❤️ Goemon ~End~
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →after playing goemon's route, i think i might just pass away from d*pression.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Handsome Husbandos on HumbleBundle. cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50638007 > Deadline: Sep. 4th 2026 > Supported charity: [Breakthrough T1D](http://breakthrought1d.org/) (Formerly JDRF) > Available titles: > - Small bundle (minimum €12.77) > - 40% OFF Promise Mascot Agency (discount) > - A Date with Death Deluxe DLC Pack (base game is [free on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2415010/A_Date_with_Death/)) > - Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI > - Fashioning Little…
unlabelledView post →Handsome Husbandos on HumbleBundle. Deadline: Sep. 4th 2026 Supported charity: [Breakthrough T1D](http://breakthrought1d.org/) (Formerly JDRF) Available titles: - Small bundle (minimum €12.77) - 40% OFF Promise Mascot Agency (discount) - A Date with Death Deluxe DLC Pack (base game is [free on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2415010/A_Date_with_Death/)) - Bakumatsu Renka SHINSENGUMI - Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome - MAMIYA - Medium bundle (miminum €15.97) - *All…
unlabelledView post →I absolutely love this game! I originally bought it on the Nintendo Switch, and when I found out a few years later that it was available on Steam as well, I bought it again immediately - especially for the Points Shop items. <3 The art style is beautiful, the voice actors did an amazing job, and the characters are unforgettable - but Gekkamaru and Hanzo will always be the best for me! Fun Fact: I started playing the game back when I was still very poor at understanding English. But because…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm so 50/50 with this game >.< I enjoyed: ★ Artstyle is gorgeous ★ Kuroyuki & Hanzó are my boys <3 Loved their stories so much. ‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿ Kuroyuki ‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿ MC's bodyguards (Gekkamaru) brother, while fighting with his demons, Kuroyuki holds on tight to the one thing he knows is true; his feelings for you <3 He's a little crazy but I love him. There's some things I didn't like & I'll talk about it later on. ‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿ Hanzó ‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿‿ Prickly as fudge & not the most talkative of LIs but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it was ok i got the gekkamaru route which i wasn't going for initially but it was fine , it didn't tug at the strings as well as some other otome games so idk if its a LI issue or a game issue for me. it was fine tho for the price i can't say i'd recomend this one
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Hanzos route was awesome
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: Do it for him (Hanzo Hattori) --- Nightshade is a game that takes place in Japan in 1598 and focuses on shinobi/ninjas. A lot of the characters have the names of historical figures and are loosely based around them. Without spoiling anything, Enju, the MC, has to be on the run for a crime she didn't commit but is accused of. The game is pretty dark overall, so that's probably why it has an age warning on Steam (sadly it's not for STEAMy scenes). The art of this game is gorgeous! The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed Nightshade. Love the seiyuu voices, love the fitting soundtrack. Went into the game thinking Hanzo would be my least favorite... but what do you know, his route takes the cake! Hanzo is the best! I love Kuroyuki because I enjoy obsession and some yandere... also am a sucker for angst... AHHHHH
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like pain and a hard to get happy ending, then go for it~
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A short review of Nightshade TLDR Really good game, I haven't identified any really negative aspects that are deal breakers, buy it at 20$ or less if you're unsure. Cons A bit sparse on music A bit sparse on background CGs Common route is quite uninteresting most of the time Pros Artstyle and CGs are good 5 possible RI's Interesting overall plot None of the routes felt bad and they all managed to keep me reasonaly interested throughout. This game does Bad Ends…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful music, artwork, and voice acting. This game is absolutely for you if you enjoyed the Hakuouki games. This is a bit more of a mature otome (not in an adult content way, but story and character-wise.) that takes the reader a bit more seriously. I can be a bit picky about otome games being too "anime-ish" if you know what I mean! It doesn't have too many off the wall or overdone character moments, and you can tell it wants to tell a serious story. But it also has a good balance of light…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love hanzo hattori
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PLEASE TO SAVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH GO KUROYUKI ROUTE LAST if you want everyone ALIVE and where you can go back to your clan freely.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DNF. The art is pretty, but that's it. I just wanted a regular otome game romance, but instead got a long and boring story about some ninjas and clans and a thief and I don't even know what else, because I just started skipping everything (which was possible because the game gives you almost no dialogue options to choose from). Also, I didn't like any of the characters. The MC is a 16 year old "way-too-kind" cliché, and none of the romanceable characters are interesting or charming. I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't even like men and I thought this was good. The Chojiro route and hanzo route were a little mid. Great writing overall though. 7/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't have much hopes cause I knew the story could be a bit repetitive, but now I'm deeply in love with Hanzo. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MC is 16. most of the dudes are older than her and by a lot in some cases (hanzo is her moms age????) it would be good if i could stomach through the illigal age gaps. and sure its "period" but its also fiction. you can change the problematic things to you know not promote morally and lawfully deplorable relationships i had to mentally change the ages of all characters just to get my moneys worth. should have refunded while i still could
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gorgeous game, entertaining routes, really fun time overall! You can play the whole game in about 34ish hours and every minute will be well spent. Definitely play Gekkamaru's route last if you really wanna crumble into sad little pieces for fun :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please make a fandisk for this game, or else I will never feel complete again...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This novel is so so good, I do wonder for how long it's gonna remain my favorite otome..? Probably, and hopefully forever, that one of the major factors for getting it was the artstyle and theme. The store page does contain pretty much all you need to know before you decided to dive-in into the bittersweet adventure full of all kinds of emotions, as well as some mystery that's to be discovered during the first and possibly second playthrough. As per usual, as in that most novels are scripted…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent production with good art and story writing. The heroine was however very frustrating for me. The male characters really are the stars of the show.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hanzo and Goemon route are the best!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Came here to rizz men, got a plot that blew my mind and bamboozled me so much I almost lost my ♥♥♥♥(but in like a good way)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I only have 1 complaint: Why isn't Tokugawa a love interest TnT
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love Nightshade, but i'm also ridiculously frustrated with it as an otoge. i've played a few routes on Steam and a few routes on Switch, enough to get a sense of the overall storyline, and i've never played an otome that frustrated me equally as much as it endeared me to its cast and characters. the good: teita's art is absolutely gorgeous and all of the characters, including the side characters, are so well designed and have so much personality and effort put into their art, concept, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pros: the characters are loveable and have a lot of depth (despite not liking one previously i've fallen for him in his route) although there are other games i like more for their art, all of the visuals are consistently great it's a fairly long game with interesting lore and it's well done overall cons: the general flow of the story (where enju goes and why she stays there) is mostly similar across the different routes, though the specific events in each, her thoughts and feelings and the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →kuroyuki my beloved
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the most interesting otoges I've played, definitely interested in more otome like this (including Birushana, another game from the same creators). same artist as Norn9 too. pls localise more of your otome D3!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do agree some of the routes are very repetitive, but if you play them in an order where you avoid repeating similar ones one after another, it's better. The characters were very likeable, although I also agree that some situations are questionable if judged from today's perspective. But, like, I've seen more shocking things in GoT, for example, and no one judges it, so????
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gekkamaru omg yes. A thousand times I love you
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What to Say About This? I love it! ♡(˃͈ દ ˂͈ ༶ ) The art is great (´｡• ᵕ •｡`), and so is the voice acting for ALL characters! The story in my opnion is fantastic, and without spoilers... some of the endings really brought me to tears. But, is it for everyone? I don't think so. Some story elements can be frustrating (｡•́︿•̀｡) My advice: If you like the game after an hour, you'll love the whole thing! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Truly terrible game. I played for about two hours and got probably two choices max. I hate it. This is not a game at all and I've played many visual novels that have more actual interaction, even if it was only a dialogue choice. The MC, in the little I've seen, is absolutely annoying and whiny. It was only after playing and realising how bad this was that I went back in and dug through reviews to see that other people had said the same. It is not easily apparent. The artwork is pretty but…
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