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Is CLANNAD Side Stories worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- CLANNAD readers who want additional character stories beyond the original visual novel
- Visual-novel fans who prefer linear, story-led reading over interactive gameplay
- Players interested in the Hikarizaka cast who want side chapters rather than a new main adventure
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for branching routes or choices may hit a wall with the linear story format.
- Those seeking action or varied gameplay systems may find the experience centered on reading chapters.
- Readers unfamiliar with CLANNAD may have less context for the returning characters and setting.
Our take on CLANNAD Side Stories
Players who expect branching decisions may bounce off when they encounter the linear side-story structure: the chapters add character stories, but the description presents them as a collection rather than a choice-driven continuation.
What is CLANNAD Side Stories?
This collection of linear side stories expands on characters from the CLANNAD visual novel and anime, with stories not covered in either.
Set in the town of Hikarizaka, it follows characters including Tomoya Okazaki and Nagisa as they seek friendship, belonging, and a way to revive the school drama club. The Steam release gathers all side-story chapters from the original PSP release, with high-resolution assets at 1280x960 and an English translation. Its stories offer additional episodes from the CLANNAD world rather than a continuation of the original visual novel adventure.
How CLANNAD Side Stories plays
- 01Collected side stories
- The Steam edition brings together every side-story chapter from the PSP release.
- 02High-resolution artwork
- Assets are presented at 1280x960.
- 03English translation
- The Steam edition provides an English version of these stories.
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CLANNAD Side Stories: platforms & release
Is CLANNAD Side Stories worth it?
It is worth it if: CLANNAD readers who want additional character stories beyond the original visual novel. Skip it if: players looking for branching routes or choices may hit a wall with the linear story format.
Where can I download CLANNAD Side Stories?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens CLANNAD Side Stories's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is CLANNAD Side Stories on?
Windows only.
