Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones

A science-fiction visual novel about child soldiers used as pawns

07th Expansion · Published by MangaGamer · Released Oct 3, 2019

As of Oct 28, 2026: -50% right now, $19.99

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 545
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; May 26, 2020
Minimum PC: 1280 x 720; 1 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones?

This single-player visual novel takes place a century after technology saves the world from nuclear winter following World War III. You read the opening chapter of a story following the few children capable of using the Gauntlet, a new military technology.

For you if...

+you enjoy working through mysteries and forming your own theories

Not for you if...

−you prefer hands-on action over reading a story

What players say

92% of 545 reviews are positive

Players praise the cast and storytelling, but complain about the long wait for later chapters. Some also question the price for an unfinished story.

Screenshots and trailer

Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones screenshot 1

Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones system requirements

Minimum: 1280 x 720, 1 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP and up
Processor: Pentium III 800 MHz
Graphics: 1280 x 720
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Ciconia When They Cry - Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam