The Sun Shines Over Us is a visual novel game developed by Eternal Dream Studio and Niji Games Studio that has been available on the Google Play Store in Indonesia from October 7, 2021. This visual novel became one of the most popular games in Indonesia on Google Play. Following its popularity on the mobile platform, this visual novel was released on Steam on September 26, 2024. JP Soundworks created the background music for this game.
The Sun Shines Over Us is a visual novel that addresses teenage mental health and the healing of bullying victims at school. Reaching the Sun is set at a private school in Jakarta and focuses on Mentari, a bullied student from his previous school who suffers from PTSD. Mentari then meets other young characters that are distinct and have their issues. They all responded differently to Mentari’s mental condition. Several different mental problems are discussed by characters in the game Reaching the Sun, including ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), eating disorders, the effects of broken households, and others.
In The Sun Shine Over Us, players will be presented with a variety of speech and action options that will influence the story’s progression. Each decision you make affects the situation and the interactions between the characters. These decisions will also have an impact on Mentari’s mental health and connection with the other characters.