Clear (video game)

Clear (クリア, Kuria) is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Moonstone which was released on August 24, 2007, for Windows. A PlayStation 2 version, which removes all adult content and adds two additional story routes, was later released on February 19, 2009. The story of Clear follows Kōichi Yukino, a young man who longs for connection and belonging, prompting him to leave the city and return to Harukajima, the island where he was born. There, he discovers more about his past and meets several girls who form deep connections with him. The gameplay is largely spent reading the dialogue and text that appear on the screen, and the player's choices affect how the plot progresses. There are five main heroines that the player has the choice of romantically pursuing, each with her own story route and ending. Clear was ranked as the third best-selling PC game in Japan at the time of its release. A manga based on the game, drawn by Yukiwo, was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace. A novel and two drama CDs were also released, as well as a fan disc called Clear Crystal Stories. Clear is a romance visual novel in which the player assumes the role of the protagonist, Kōichi Yukino.