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East Tower - Kuon

65%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
replayability
67% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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In "East Tower - Kuon," a romance visual novel, players enter Dream World, a virtual theme park where inner wishes come true. Sakuya, who desires to be a man, finds out that other participants are also trapped inside. Kuon, a man who stares at Sakuya, reluctantly teams up with her to solve the mystery behind the incident and find a way back to reality. Throughout the game, Sakuya discovers that things are not as simple as they seem, leading her to unravel the true story behind the East Tower.

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East Tower - Kuon screenshot
East Tower - Kuon screenshot
East Tower - Kuon screenshot
East Tower - Kuon screenshot
East Tower - Kuon screenshot

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story8 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • The story is engaging and offers minor progress in understanding the overarching plot of the East Tower series, with unique twists in Kuon's route.
  • The character development, particularly of Kuon, is well-executed, showcasing psychological depth and complexity.
  • The game features improved artwork compared to previous installments, and the exploration of gender identity adds a refreshing layer to the narrative.
  • The writing quality is considered the weakest in the series, leading to a frustrating experience for some players.
  • Kuon's character is perceived as less interesting compared to previous love interests, with some finding his personality off-putting.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and slow-paced, with some players noting that it lacks significant new information or excitement.
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "East Tower: Kuon" is generally enjoyable, with players appreciating its unique twists and deeper character development compared to previous installments. While it introduces intriguing themes and minor progress in the overarching plot, some critiques highlight its reliance on clichés and a lack of engaging content at times. Overall, the narrative offers a mix of emotional depth and gameplay choices that can lead to different endings, making it a compelling experience for fans of visual novels.

    • “Kuon's story - however sad and somewhat disturbing - has been a joy to read about.”
    • “This third chapter deviates from the routine a bit, by introducing the unique condition of Kuon's story.”
    • “The story is what got me hooked on this game; I love a different story than your more standard otome game that ET has.”
    • “The story is set up in such a way that it could lend itself to an interesting discussion of gender identity and digital sexuality, but it instead chooses to do cliché 'oops, I tripped and grabbed your boob' moments.”
    • “It tries to move the story forward, but the problem is, it's really hard to care about it when there's really nothing interesting happening.”
    • “However, there are parts of the Kurenai story that won't make any sense without playing at least a bit of the other ones.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the series, including "East Tower - Kuon" and "East Tower - Aiko," are generally considered rough and not among the best in the genre, which detracts from the overall atmosphere. However, players have found that the engaging narrative and character development compensate for the art style, leading to a strong attachment to the characters despite the visual shortcomings. Overall, while the art may be a slight drawback, it still possesses a certain charm.

    • “I would really say that the only slight drawback to this game is the art style, but it is still nice in its own way.”
    • “In terms of artwork or atmosphere, the series are not one of the best examples in the genre, yet I have played the series enough to decide that the narrative and character build don't disappoint at this point.”
    • “In terms of artwork or atmosphere, the series is not one of the best examples in the genre, as I have noted in my previous reviews.”
    • “I was not big on the art style that it has, but I grew attached to the characters anyway, which is a good sign as the likability of the character is not just based on the art.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious scenarios involving time loops and split personalities, which contribute to its comedic appeal. Players particularly enjoy the funny endings that can be unlocked, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Hilarious game with time loops and split personalities galore; can't recommend it enough!”
    • “So later on, you get a pretty funny ending at S rank.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the series is generally considered lacking compared to other titles in the genre, with artwork that does not stand out. However, players find that the narrative and character development compensate for these shortcomings, making the overall experience satisfying.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability thanks to its multiple endings and the opportunity for achievement hunting, encouraging players to revisit the experience.

    • “There's quite a bit of replay value to this due to the different endings and achievement hunting.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and effective adaptation to each scene, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The music is very good too, very well adapted to each scene.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing discomfort, particularly regarding certain narrative elements like shota routes, which elicited feelings of unease.

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5h Median play time
4h Average play time
3-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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