Kimmy
- April 17, 2017
- Star Maid Games
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamKimmy is a visual novel game about a young babysitter in 1968. Dana takes a lonely girl named Kimmy under her wing, worried that she's having trouble making friends. Let summer begin! Collect trinkets, play street games, and learn about Kimmy and her mysterious family as summer passes by.
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Reviews
- The game features a gorgeous art style and emotionally compelling storytelling that captures the innocence of childhood and the complexities of growing up.
- It offers relatable themes and rich worldbuilding, allowing players to connect deeply with the characters and their experiences.
- Despite its short length, the game effectively evokes nostalgia and provides a heartfelt exploration of friendship and emotional vulnerability.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth.
- There is a lack of replayability due to its linear story and limited dialogue choices, which can diminish the overall experience.
- Some players found the initial interactions superficial and felt that the mechanics could detract from the immersion in the story.
- story24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is a compelling blend of wholesome and dark themes, effectively capturing a coming-of-age narrative that resonates with maturity and sincerity. While it explores significant topics such as honesty, bullying, and childhood romance, some players noted awkward writing and a linear structure that limits replayability. Despite the need for additional purchases to progress, the overall experience is deemed impactful and worth the investment for fans of story-driven games.
“From the beautiful soundtrack and art to the wonderful story, it's worth every penny.”
“Captured the Americana vibe well, and the story is a really strong coming-of-age piece that feels mature and very sincere.”
“In my first playthrough alone, the story dealt with themes of honesty, bullying, racism, childhood romance, growing up, and nostalgic summers.”
“It's extremely unfortunate that you are forced to spend money just to advance the story.”
“Definitely some awkward writing, and a game that doesn't really invite replaying despite the fact that it is impossible to unlock all the conversations in one go.”
“Linear story”
- emotional16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game "Kimmy" is praised for its emotional depth, blending themes of friendship, vulnerability, and loss within a richly built world and complex characters. Players report a wide emotional range throughout its 3-hour narrative, experiencing both joy and sorrow, and feeling a nostalgic connection to childhood innocence and the complexities of adult secrets. Overall, it is described as a heartfelt and compelling experience that resonates deeply with players.
“Very sweet, emotionally compelling game with rich worldbuilding and complex characters.”
“It made me smile, and it made me cry.”
“The story makes you feel like a kid again, especially reminiscent of adults purposefully keeping secrets in fear of you not being able to emotionally comprehend difficult situations.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game features a gorgeous and charming art style that complements the daily lives of children, with soft visuals and pleasant animations. While the character work and overall aesthetic are highly praised, some players noted that the simplistic animation may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the graphics are considered a highlight, making the game worth playing for its visual appeal.
“A lovely game with a gorgeous art style.”
“It's a very charming game, the art style is soft and fits in the setting of the daily lives of kids.”
“Lastly, even though the animation is very simple, it's very pleasant, and I really like all the artwork!”
“Definitely worth a playthrough for the character work and the aesthetic, if you can overlook the fact the mechanics make your friends feel more like drug addicts than 10-year-olds.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a mix of lighthearted and dark themes over a brief three-hour experience, showcasing strong character development and aesthetic appeal. However, some mechanics may detract from the experience, making characters feel less like children and more like individuals struggling with addiction. Overall, it is considered worth playing for its narrative and artistic qualities.
“Over the game's 3-hour span, the gameplay and story range from wholesome fluff to dark realism.”
“Definitely worth a playthrough for the character work and the aesthetic.”
“Definitely worth a playthrough for the character work and the aesthetic, if you can overlook the fact the mechanics make your friends feel more like drug addicts than 10-year-olds.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beauty and emotional depth, evolving to reflect the darker themes of the story as the narrative unfolds. The soundtrack complements the art and storytelling, enhancing the overall experience and making it a worthwhile investment.
“The music is also beautiful, and it slowly gets darker as more and more is revealed about Kimmy, the main character, and her family.”
“From the beautiful soundtrack and art to the wonderful story, it's worth every penny.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game "Kimmy" offers some replayability due to its varied dialogue options, allowing players to explore different narrative paths. However, some users feel that its short length limits overall replay value.
“Kimmy was a short game, but it has replay value to explore the different dialogues.”
“No replayability”
“No replayability”
