Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro
- March 3, 2018
- Nostalgia
Get on Steam"Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro" is a visual novel game that tells the story of a high school student who finds herself in a mysterious world filled with creatures. She must navigate her new surroundings while also trying to form relationships with the creatures around her. The game features multiple endings based on the player's choices and focuses on themes of acceptance and understanding.
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- The game features charming character designs and vibrant art style that adds to its whimsical nature.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a unique premise that can be amusing and entertaining, especially when played with friends.
- The voice acting is well done, enhancing the overall experience and bringing the characters to life.
- The story is generic and lacks depth, with only one meaningful choice at the end, making it feel shallow.
- Many players experienced technical issues, including bugs that prevent achievements from working and problems with launching the game.
- The game fails to fully utilize its interesting creature concept, often feeling like a standard high school romance with little reference to the characters' unique traits.
- story63 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of "Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro" is generally viewed as a cliché and simplistic love narrative, often lacking depth and character development, despite its unique premise involving non-human characters. While some players appreciate the charming art and humor, many criticize the short length and minimal choices, leading to a feeling that the story could have been more engaging and integrated with its creature concept. Overall, it offers a light-hearted experience but may disappoint those seeking a more substantial or innovative storyline.
“This delightful game offers a unique twist on the romance genre, blending endearing characters, imaginative storytelling, and a touch of fantasy to create an engaging and charming experience.”
“The storyline in Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro is a delightful blend of romance, comedy, and supernatural elements.”
“Each character had their own distinct personality and backstory, making interactions with them engaging and enjoyable.”
“If you only looked at the script, you would have no idea this is supposed to be a 'creature love' story, because it's completely irrelevant to the plot and characterization.”
“The game has about as much story as an average episode of any given anime, and the story is lackluster.”
“It's a fun experience for what it is, but now I don't feel much need to replay it, unless I want to go back and revisit the same story.”
- humor11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized for being bland and unoriginal, with many reviewers finding it neither funny nor engaging. While some moments elicit mild amusement, the overall comedic potential is seen as wasted on a generic story and lackluster execution. The incongruous art style occasionally provides a chuckle, but it fails to elevate the experience, leaving players disappointed, especially given the game's price.
“The game's dialogue was well-written, incorporating humor, wit, and moments of heartfelt sincerity.”
“It sure has its fun side, with these rather uncommon presentation and aesthetics... but I couldn't help laughing my ass off ... I can't tell if it's for the art itself or out of disdain for the picturing... that moment when the main character had to kiss Kokoro, that was just awful looking that I would have nightmares, lmao...”
“And, that is kind of funny.”
“Very short unnecessary story; it's not funny, not interesting, and not weird. Why are they charging for this game?”
“If you want it because 'haha she is a grasshopper' and think it might be funny: don't. It's bland and not funny at all.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a distinctive and enchanting art style that features unusual monster characters, which elicits mixed reactions from players. While some appreciate the solid artwork and unique aesthetics, others find the visuals off-putting or laughable, particularly in certain scenes. Overall, the graphics stand out as a notable aspect of the game, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.
“The first thing that caught my attention was the game's distinctive art style.”
“With its enchanting art style, engaging gameplay, and well-crafted narrative, it offers a heartwarming experience that will appeal to fans of the romance genre.”
“Solid artwork.”
“It sure has its fun side, with these rather uncommon presentation and aesthetics... but I couldn't help laughing my ass off. I can't tell if it's for the art itself or out of disdain for the depiction. That moment when the main character had to kiss Kokoro was just awful looking; I would have nightmares, lmao.”
“Other than the visuals, almost no reference is made to the fact that the other characters are all monsters, and I'm in two minds about whether or not I like that.”
“The screenshots on this title's store page already show most of the game's artwork.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro" features a variety of choices that significantly impact the story and relationship development, providing players with a sense of agency and personalization. The enchanting art style and engaging narrative enhance the overall experience, making it particularly appealing to romance genre fans, though the gameplay duration is relatively short at around half an hour for fast readers.
“In terms of gameplay mechanics, Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro offers a variety of choices that influence the progression of the story and the development of relationships.”
“I appreciated the freedom to shape the narrative according to my preferences, as it added a sense of agency and personalization to the gameplay experience.”
“With its enchanting art style, engaging gameplay, and well-crafted narrative, it offers a heartwarming experience that will appeal to fans of the romance genre.”
“Gameplay is only half an hour, if you're a fast reader like me.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends lighthearted moments with deeper emotional connections, fostering genuine bonds with its well-crafted characters. Its engaging dialogue, infused with humor and sincerity, alongside an enchanting art style, creates a heartwarming experience that resonates particularly well with fans of the romance genre.
“The narrative offered a balance of lighthearted moments and deeper emotional connections, allowing me to form genuine bonds with the characters.”
“The game's dialogue was well-written, incorporating humor, wit, and moments of heartfelt sincerity.”
“With its enchanting art style, engaging gameplay, and well-crafted narrative, it offers a heartwarming experience that will appeal to fans of the romance genre.”
- character development5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being bland and generic, with reviewers noting that the lack of depth in the story detracts from the overall experience. While the character designs are praised for their creativity, the uninspired script and minimal character growth leave players feeling unsatisfied.
“I'll give the illustrator a thumbs up, though, for the rather innovative character designs.”
“Yes, without the 'insanity' flavor of character design, it's pretty bland and just okay.”
“Drawn into the game because of the neat character designs, but the 'joke' of the game is that the script is the blandest, most generic possible high school childhood friend romance visual novel with nothing else going for it and no references to the main girl being a giant grasshopper.”
“The story isn't much to go on, as the lack of character development seems to drag it down.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, with some users finding it unappealing or even disruptive, as noted by one reviewer whose dog was upset by the ending credits music. While it may provide a brief moment of relaxation, it ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression.
“I hope you like reading in a tiny window, because fullscreen doesn't work properly, and the noise masquerading as ending credits music seriously upset my dog.”
“The CG art is decent at most points, but the music is completely forgettable.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has some stability issues, particularly with buggy achievements, but generally consider it to be a neat experience despite these flaws.
“Achievements seem buggy, but beyond that it's a neat game.”
“A little buggy, to be honest.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its branching paths and multiple romance options, allowing players to explore various storylines and enjoy unique experiences with each playthrough.
“The branching paths and multiple romance options provide ample replay value, encouraging me to explore different storylines and uncover unique experiences with each playthrough.”
“Each decision I made led to a different outcome, making me want to replay the game to see how my choices could change the story.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies available means I can enjoy a fresh experience every time I start a new game.”
