Kakuriyo Village ~Moratorium of Adolescence~

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"Kakuriyo Village ~Moratorium of Adolescence~" is a narrative-driven game that follows the story of two childhood friends, Ao and Hinori, who reunite after 6 months and accidentally stumble upon a sexist village during their escape from a family party. The game's setting is in the summer, filled with bright colors, and explores the themes of growing up, memories, and the past. The game promises to be a unique and thought-provoking experience.

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Play Modes

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

Kakuriyo Village ~Moratorium of Adolescence~ screenshot

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging narrative that is deeply influenced by player choices, providing a poignant emotional journey.
Meticulously crafted world that vividly captures the essence of each season, enhancing the immersive experience.
Robust character development that explores mature themes, adding depth and complexity to the storyline.

Abysmal English translation that is often machine-generated, making it difficult to understand the story.
Gameplay loop is considered boring, with long stretches of running around for minimal payoff.
Technical issues such as untranslated text and typos detract from the overall experience.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
58%
12%
The story in "Kakuriyo Village" is a complex blend of love, friendship, and societal defiance, featuring robust character development and mature themes that enhance its depth. However, the English translations have been criticized for being confusing, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the narrative. Despite these issues, players are drawn into a captivating and immersive experience, with the freedom to explore and influence the unfolding story.
- “At its core, 'Kakuriyo Village' offers a touching story of love, friendship, and the struggle against societal norms.”
- “A true favorite of mine, 'Kakuriyo Village: Moratorium of Adolescence' stands out with its touching story and endearing characters, providing an unforgettable immersive experience.”
- “This narrative-driven adventure forgoes traditional puzzles for a focus on exploration, character interaction, and decision-making, setting the stage for a story of love, identity, and defiance against societal norms.”
- “Even the places you'll visit or at what time you'll visit them change a lot in the story.”
- “A metaphorical story that you will love and hate at the same time!”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by a departure from traditional mechanics, emphasizing exploration, decision-making, and character interaction over puzzles and combat. While it offers over 20 hours of gameplay with significant replayability, many players find the overall gameplay loop to be lackluster, with a heavy focus on adult content rather than engaging gameplay elements. The night explorations introduce a unique dynamic of managing secrets within a rigid societal structure, adding a layer of consequence to player choices.
- “Night explorations offer the intriguing possibility of revealing Hinori's gender to the villagers and their secret enforcers, or successfully keeping it hidden, showcasing the game's focus on freedom and consequence without the stress of conventional gameplay hurdles.”
- “Key to the gameplay is the management of Hinori's secret in a society where gender roles are rigidly enforced, with the potential for discovery bringing dire consequences.”
- “Also, the gameplay loop overall is...meh.”
- “This isekai adventure strips away traditional gameplay mechanics like puzzles and combat, focusing instead on exploration, decision-making, and character interaction.”
- “Key to the gameplay is the management of hinori's secret in a society where gender roles are rigidly enforced, with the potential for discovery bringing dire consequences.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of "Kakuriyo Village" is highlighted by its touching narrative centered on love, friendship, and societal struggles, which resonates deeply with players. The game offers a poignant journey shaped by player choices, with outcomes that can be heart-wrenching or rewarding, particularly when pursuing a happy ending with beloved characters. Overall, it provides an immersive experience that leaves a lasting emotional impact.
- “At its core, 'Kakuriyo Village' offers a touching story of love, friendship, and the struggle against societal norms.”
- “'Kakuriyo Village: Moratorium of Adolescence' stands out with its touching story and endearing characters, providing an unforgettable immersive experience.”
- “The engaging narrative is deeply influenced by player choices, shaping a poignant emotional journey.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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10%
The graphics are praised for their stunning and vibrant visuals, reminiscent of erotic doujinshi, which effectively capture the essence of each season in the game. The detailed artwork enhances the immersive experience, bringing the adult themes to life with rich colors and intricate designs. Overall, the high-quality anime artwork contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The artwork is very good and detailed!”
- “Stunning, vibrant visuals reminiscent of an erotic doujinshi, perfectly capturing the essence of each season in the village.”
- “The artwork brings the game's adult themes to life with rich detail and color, enhancing the immersive experience.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game offers over 20 hours of gameplay with extensive replayability, primarily due to its rich content and multiple paths. Players are encouraged to revisit the game to explore various storylines and uncover hidden secrets, enhancing the overall replay value.
- “This depth of content ensures high replayability, inviting players to dive back in to explore different paths and uncover all the nuanced stories and secrets the game has to offer.”
- “Over 20 hours of gameplay with extensive replayability (80% h-scenes, 20% gameplay).”
- “[b]Replay value:[/b]”
- “Over 20 hours of gameplay with extensive replayability (80% h-scenes, 20% gameplay).”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, running smoothly with few to no technical issues reported by users. Many players noted the absence of annoying bugs, suggesting that any pre-release problems may have been effectively addressed.
- “I didn't encounter any annoying bugs, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “[td] well-optimized with few to no technical issues; it's possible that the game might have corrected the issues present in the pre-release version I tested.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features robust character development that delves into mature themes, enhancing the depth and complexity of the storyline. This rich world-building allows for a profound exploration of human connections, making every interaction feel meaningful and impactful.
- “The game's rich world-building and character development provide a backdrop to the complex emotions and challenges faced by Ao and Hinori, making it more than just a visual novel but a profound exploration of human connections.”
- “Robust character development that explores mature themes, adding depth and complexity to the storyline, and making every interaction meaningful.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise, with multiple users highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature.
- “Great soundtrack!”
- “Great soundtrack!”