- March 31, 2017
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Companion
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"Companion" is an erotic visual novel focused on a single player. The game features a poetic romance and gorgeous artwork, with a plot centered around the Companion Star Project. After a small planet was relocated to orbit around Earth, it was eventually lost due to wars and plagues. Now, in a future where the starlit night brings inevitable destruction, a man who knows about the end meets a mysterious girl. Together, they explore a forbidden relationship with each other amidst a world on the brink of collapse.
- The story is beautifully written, exploring adult themes in a mature and elegant way.
- The art and music are exceptional, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
- The character development, particularly the relationship between the narrator and Airi, is engaging and adds depth to the narrative.
- The ending feels rushed and lacks sufficient closure, leaving many questions unanswered.
- Some character interactions are mundane, making it hard to connect with the protagonist's situation.
- There are translation issues and missing content that detract from the overall experience.
- story28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Companion" is described as a bittersweet and existential narrative set against the backdrop of an impending apocalypse, featuring themes of tragic love and mature content that serve a purpose without overwhelming the plot. While many reviewers appreciate its emotional depth and character development, some note that the story feels rushed and could benefit from further polish, particularly in translation. Overall, it is seen as a well-written tale that evokes strong feelings, despite some inconsistencies in its execution.
“Companion is a short story about the end of the world.”
“A beautiful and special story, which I can only recommend!”
“A wholesome, bittersweet existential story that managed to make me feel more in a very short time than a visual novel has in a while.”
“A few times the story really calls attention to the fact that it's weird how everyone is going about their business as if the world will keep turning when Kevin knows the world is literally ending in a few days.”
“Tl;dr - the game has a decent story but it's pretty clear a lot was cut out and the ending was rushed.”
“For me, the background story was strained and not believable at all.”
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