Collar x Malice

Collar X Malice is a great way to get into otome games with its gorgeous art and excellent music and the perfect game to play before Collar X Malice Unlimited arrives this year.

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"Collar x Malice" is a visual novel adventure where Ichika Hoshino, a patrol officer in Shinjuku, Tokyo, gets attacked and has a poison collar placed around her neck. She becomes entangled in the 'X-Day Incident' investigation, working alongside five former police officers to uncover the truth. The game features gripping storylines, character development, and decision-based outcomes.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

music1 positive mentions

圧巻のストーリーとキャラクターの深い描写が魅力的で、プレイヤーを引き込む。
サスペンスと恋愛要素のバランスが良く、緊張感を持ちながらも感情移入しやすい。
美麗なグラフィックと音楽が作品の雰囲気を引き立て、全体的に高いクオリティを感じさせる。

トリガーシステムの説明が不足しており、プレイヤーが混乱することがある。
一部のキャラクターの行動や設定にリアリティが欠け、違和感を覚える場面がある。
バッドエンドが多く、選択肢によってはストーリーが急に終わることがあり、プレイヤーにとってストレスになることがある。

story
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story is engaging, featuring character development and humorous interactions, particularly during confessions, which adds depth to the narrative. Players appreciate the rich expressions of the characters despite the absence of certain animations, and the exploration of themes like possessiveness adds an intriguing layer. Overall, the mix of mystery and romance keeps players invested, with many looking forward to additional content after completing the main story.
- “The story is engaging, especially the moment when Okazaki realizes his feelings while confessing. It was interesting to see how much he cared about what the heroine said, and both characters being stubborn kept the dialogue lively.”
- “I found the interactions during the confession scenes to be particularly humorous, especially Mineo's witty remarks. The character expressions, while lacking blinking and mouth movements, are still very expressive.”
- “After completing the story, the reward images were incredibly cute, and I appreciated the depth of the characters' possessiveness, which added an unexpected layer to the narrative.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- “The character development is shallow, leaving many of the protagonists feeling one-dimensional and unrelatable.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in Collar x Malice is highly praised, contributing to the game's appeal alongside its stunning art, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers to otome games.
- “Collar x Malice is a great way to get into otome games with its gorgeous art and excellent music, making it the perfect game to play before Collar x Malice Unlimited arrives this year.”