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In The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, you play as Fortuna, a witch whos been exiled to a lonely space rock for predicting the downfall of her coven. Yeah~ they didn't take that well. After 200 years of floating in magical isolation (with no snacks, no friends, and definitely no coven gossip), she says f*ck it and summons a giant behemoth named Ábramar. It's a risky move, but desperate witches do what they must. Together, they form a pact that kicks off a story full of secrets, power plays, and fate-shifting choices.

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One of the coolest parts of the game is that you don't just read tarot cards: you create them. You design your own deck by choosing symbols, elements, and vibes that reflect how you want Fortuna to read the world. Later, the game adds even more layers when you get involved in the coven's political drama. There's a whole campaign system where you choose which witches to ally with, what causes to support, and how to shape the future of the Sisterhood. I've seen some complaints about it, but I enjoyed it quite a lot.

Theres a tiny sprinkle of romance in the game, a single romance option, but it's not the one that I was hoping for. Fortuna and Ábramar have this wild chemistry going on. Like, Whatever that cosmic shrimp was serving, I was eating it up. I seriously would've loved a romance route with him, but Fortuna never really takes it further. I'm guessing she's more into gals. Nothing but respect here. Still, those scenes together were so charged, I kept hoping she'd jump his celestial bone..s.

The game's themes go deep, though. It touches on identity, loneliness, power, and rebuilding after trauma. And its refreshingly queer in a very natural way. There are lesbian witches, witches who present more masc, and a few characters that gave off some strong trans vibes. It's not preachy or forced, just part of the worlds texture. The pixel art is gorgeous, with dreamy colors and details that make every scene pop like a well cast spell. The music is haunting, chill, and sometimes a little eerie. It fits perfectly with the witchy, emotional vibe of the whole story. Some songs strongly reminded me of The Red Strings Club. Good vibes.

The one big bummer is the autosave system. There's no manual save option, which means you can't go back and replay a certain scene or choice unless you restart the whole thing. That makes it kinda frustrating if youre chasing achievements or just want to see different outcomes. I finished the game and thought, 'Okay, I loved that,' but also, 'Yeah No way am I starting over right now.'

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That being said, the tarot deck crafting absolutely was my favorite part. Seeing how my cards influenced the story made it feel like my witchy journey. The choices matter, the characters react, and by the end, it really felt like Id shaped a fate that was uniquely mine.

Highly Recommended. No need for a crystal ball, if you like story-rich games with heart, style, and just the right amount of magical chaos, then this game's a clear yes. Its got spells, sass, horny talk, and soul. That's a combo I'll always recommend.

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I wanted a climatic witchy story where I can romance my demon shrimp. I got election simulator.
Card editor is well made and fun. Art is good. Story... Idk. Not bad, but not good either.
The ending made me disconected to everything. Feeling like everything was pointless.
And I don't feel like replaying it.

i love this game so so much. if ur a femme or androgynous person with a spiritual side, this is right up your alley.

these devs are genuinely phenomenal, i didnt even realize they made red strings club until i got into the game but seeing as rsc is one of the best games ive played in terms of characters/morality/world building, it makes so much sense. i spent 30 hours (way too long btw i wasted an entire play through but im not mad) 100%ing the game and i enjoyed every single one. designing the cards never got stale bc i just never made the same one, i think in total ive made around 50 to give you an idea. i loved picking other options for the ritual at the start of the game because even if you dont get a special ending, it does affect how certain things play out. unfortunately i will never be able to fully know this game bc i refuse to not love abramar. i love him so much. its embarrassing for me to have a favorite character that's male in a nearly exclusively female cast of characters but i cant help it, i have a soft spot of extradimensional beings that are the size of a house and have abandonment issues.

on a more real level, this game did have an impact on my spirituality! the way the explain basic universal elements as context, potential, conflict, and emotion really unlocked something for me and during my meditations, i often find myself looking for those things. it's very grounding, even if you dont play the game, i really recommend it! especially context, because even after playing this game three times, im still grasping what exactly the element of air means to me! the game really sparked some deep introspection for me, and the way it explores those themes is so specifically me coded. if you're not into that sort of thing, i don't think you'll vibe with the game.

ive seen a lot of reviews bashing the politics of the game, but i think its such a necessary addition. it'd be reckless not to include it, considering you're part of a coven of cosmic witches with immeasurable power that can and often does interfere with mortal lives. the game says very specifically, nothing that has, is, or will happen is your fault, but it is your responsibility, and shirking that off just to be a cool witch in space felt very antithetical to the message of the game.

overall, i love this game and im genuinely praying for a dlc that will let me date the behemoth. abramar i tried so hard but the game will not let me fall in love with you, i just want to date the lobster. please.