Ken ga Kimi
- March 25, 2020
- Rejet
Get on SteamIn "Ken ga Kimi," players assume the role of Kayo, a daughter of a food and tea house in Edo, who disguises as a princess and embarks on a journey in Tokaido. This visual novel features samurai companions, multiple endings, and the option to play in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese. The game's story unfolds in two parts: the prequel "False Bridal Procession in Tokaido" and the sequel, providing various interactions and outcomes with six main characters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character designs and artwork are stunning, making even side characters visually appealing.
- The story is engaging and well-constructed, with a good mix of tragedy and romance that evokes strong emotional responses.
- The game offers a significant amount of content with multiple routes and endings, providing a rewarding experience for players.
- Some routes feel repetitive, with similar events occurring across different branches, which could benefit from more variation.
- Certain plot resolutions can feel random or unsatisfying, particularly in the Kimi endings.
- The game lacks English localization, making it inaccessible to a wider audience despite its popularity.
- story14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of "Ken ga Kimi" is praised for its well-constructed narrative that balances tragedy, romance, and character development, making it a standout in the otome genre. While some plot resolutions may feel random, particularly in certain endings, the overall writing, stunning artwork, and strong voice acting contribute to a deeply engaging experience. Players appreciate the depth of the characters and the historical elements, which enhance the enjoyment of the game despite initial challenges in understanding the plot.
“There is only fondness I can express for the game; the story is nicely constructed, and every ending feels weighted, exploring a different path of what could have been.”
“Out of all the otome games I've played in my life, Ken ga Kimi still takes the top spot for me. It strikes the perfect balance between story and romance, with excellent writing, an incredible voice cast, and beautiful artwork by Yomi-san, all coming together to build a solid game that is worthy of its price tag.”
“The game is well-ported, the art is beautiful, all the seiyuus are amazing, and the plot is one of a good book.”
“The plot resolution in some branches felt a bit random at times, especially the Kimi endings.”
“In the beginning of the prologue, the historical elements were a bit difficult to understand without a plot overview.”
“If you're going in with Google Translate (on camera) like I did, I highly suggest pulling up a detailed plot overview that you can find by searching for Ken ga Kimi on WordPress.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express admiration for the character designs, noting that even side characters are beautifully crafted, contributing to an overall charming aesthetic. However, insights into deeper character development are limited as some players are still early in their gameplay.
“I'm still at the beginning, so I will update my review, but I'm already charmed by all the awesome character designs. Even the side characters are incredibly beautiful!”
“Character design in particular; everyone's ridiculously pretty!”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, complementing the overall artistic quality and enhancing the storytelling and character development, making it one of the standout features of the title.
“Art and music are simply gorgeous.”
“This is one of the best rejet games in terms of story, characters, art, and music.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Ken ga Kimi" are highly praised for their beauty, with artwork by Yomi-san contributing significantly to the game's overall appeal. Players appreciate the visual quality as a key element that enhances the storytelling and romantic experience, making it a standout title in the otome genre.
“Out of all the otome games I've played in my life, Ken ga Kimi still takes the top spot for me. The beautiful artworks by Yomi-san are a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay engaging and immersive, with the beautiful background music enhancing the experience and preventing boredom even during extended play sessions.
“Despite long hours of gameplay, the background music is too beautiful to bore you.”
“The gameplay mechanics are incredibly smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
