Symphonic Rain

In Piova, a city where rain falls without end, Chris Vertin is nearing graduation from its music school. He must find a vocal partner for his final performance while keeping in touch by letter with his girlfriend back home and sharing his room with the musical fairy Phorni.

Choices shape Chris’s relationships and determine which singer becomes his partner, leading to different story routes and endings. As he gets to know potential partners, the story follows their preparations and the feelings that emerge between rehearsals.

Players read the visual-novel story and practice songs on the Fortelle in rhythm-game sequences, accompanying each partner’s vocals. Repeated practice leads toward the graduation performance, while replaying routes reveals further perspectives on the story; the musical sections can also be set to autoplay.

Many reviewers highlight the game’s rain-soaked atmosphere and music, saying the songs and soundscape deepen the story’s emotional impact. Players also praise the character-focused routes and the way later story perspectives add meaning to earlier events. Some find the opening routes slow, and opinions differ on the rhythm sections and how smoothly certain routes conclude.