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Chronotopia: Second Skin

62%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, grinding
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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~~~~~~~~ FAIRYTALE PRINCESS DIES; SHE GETS BETTER. LOVE IN THE BARGAIN. ~~~~~~~~ The plan was supposed to be simple, almost ridiculously so. When her father, driven mad by years of grief, suddenly decided to force her into marrying him, Princess Kionna enlisted the help of her childhood friend. Together, they managed to contact her long-lost fairy godmother. Surely, her powers would save her fr…

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Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
Chronotopia: Second Skin screenshot
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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions

  • Chronotopia features a compelling narrative centered around character growth, particularly the protagonist Kionna, who evolves significantly throughout her journey.
  • The game boasts stunning visuals, including beautiful sprites, backgrounds, and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the fairytale atmosphere.
  • It offers diverse representation, including sapphic love interests and subtle asexual and trans representation, making it relatable for a wider audience.
  • The game starts with a lengthy and somewhat irrelevant framing device that can hinder immersion in the story.
  • Some romance routes feel underdeveloped compared to the main plot, and side characters lack depth compared to the protagonist.
  • There are occasional grammatical errors in the text that can disrupt the reading experience, particularly in the French version.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Chronotopia" centers on Kionna, a young princess trapped in a time loop, navigating her way through a richly woven narrative inspired by various fairy tales, particularly "Donkeyskin." Players appreciate Kionna's character development and the engaging plot that diverges from traditional retellings, although some find the initial framing device cumbersome. Overall, the game successfully blends classic themes with a unique style, offering a satisfying and immersive experience despite minor language issues.

    • “At its core, Chronotopia is the story of a young princess named Kionna who finds herself stuck in a time loop, trying to escape a terrible fate.”
    • “If you, like me, are fairly ignorant of classical fairytales, don't worry; although themes and story beats are clearly inspired by a menagerie of them, they are woven together into an engaging and believable narrative that stands on its own.”
    • “It starts off as a fairly typical fairytale retelling of Donkeyskin but quickly establishes its own style and spin on the concept: Kionna's story quickly deviates from the most well-known version of the story as she attempts to find her perfect ending, and I couldn't help but root for her as I watched her story unfold and her character evolve.”
    • “It's not all perfect, especially at the beginning: there is a quite long and mostly irrelevant framing device that bogs down the start of the story, which means it took me a while to really immerse myself in the world.”
    • “The first is that I read the visual novel in French (French fairytale, French developer), and although the language used is generally eloquent and the story itself engrossing, I did see a high number of grammatical mistakes (mostly participles staying in the masculine although they should be in the feminine form).”
    • “The second concerns the idea of adding a meta prologue/epilogue, which I am not sure brings much to the story overall.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its ability to enhance the fairytale atmosphere. The soundtrack, particularly the fairy's theme, stands out as a favorite, drawing players in and complementing the game's beautiful visuals. Overall, the music is considered a significant and enjoyable aspect of the experience.

    • “The game's art is terrific as well; lots of beautiful sprites and backgrounds, great music (always an important aspect for me), and a UI that captures the fairytale aesthetic.”
    • “The soundtrack is also very nice, the fairy's theme being the absolute highlight for me. I stopped reading every time she appeared to listen to it!”
    • “The music is also fantastic, which works well with the fairytale atmosphere!”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are highly praised for their beautiful sprites and backgrounds, effectively capturing a fairytale aesthetic, complemented by an engaging musical score.

    • “The game's art is terrific, featuring beautiful sprites and backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The UI captures the fairytale aesthetic perfectly, adding to the immersive quality of the game.”
    • “The graphics are complemented by great music, which is always an important aspect for me.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, offering a heart-wrenching experience that beautifully pays homage to dark fairy tales from the medieval and renaissance eras.

    • “It's a heart-wrenching, beautiful visual novel that pays tribute to dark fairy tales written in the medieval and Renaissance times.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its brutal moments, reflecting the dark themes of the fairytale it retells, while the time loop mechanic is praised for being both interesting and rewarding.

    • “The game can be really brutal at some moments; it is, after all, a retelling of a pretty dark fairytale dominated by the threat of incest. I think the time loop mechanic is used in a very interesting and rewarding way.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that the character's journey involves significant grinding, as players witness her transformation from a seemingly bland persona to a complex individual displaying a range of emotions and traits, including arrogance, anxiety, and cunning. This character development is tied to her experiences in various social contexts, emphasizing the depth of her growth throughout the game.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by fantastic music that complements its fairytale setting, creating an immersive experience for players.

    • “The music is fantastic, perfectly complementing the fairytale atmosphere!”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its enchanting world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”

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