Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche
- June 11, 2021
- Saga Planets
- 58h median play time
Get on Steam"Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche" is a Japanese-style visual novel set in the prestigious Noble Private Academy. Ichimatsu Ouro, the protagonist, finds himself living in the women's dormitory after being chosen as a companion to a visiting princess. The game is known for its award-winning art, music, characters, and story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a well-crafted story with engaging characters that resonate emotionally with players.
- The art and music are of high quality, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.
- The humor and light-hearted moments throughout the game provide a nice balance to the more serious themes.
- Some routes feel underdeveloped or clichéd, particularly Akane's route, which lacks depth compared to others.
- The pacing can be inconsistent, with certain scenes dragging on or feeling repetitive.
- There are technical issues such as bugs and crashes that can detract from the experience.
- story429 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Kinkoi" is praised for its depth and emotional resonance, featuring a well-structured narrative that intertwines the backstories of multiple characters across various routes. While some routes may feel less engaging or overly padded, the overall execution is considered strong, with a balance of light-hearted moments and serious themes that culminate in a satisfying conclusion. Players are encouraged to explore all routes to fully appreciate the interconnectedness of the plot and character development, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
“The whole plot was insanely well done and everything wraps up nicely in each of the girls' routes.”
“Kinkoi proves that you don't need a pretext to tell a story, because execution matters a lot.”
“Truly a heartwarming novel that I would 100% recommend to anyone who likes wholesome and wonderful stories.”
“The story is padded to the extreme, with little to no story hooks, and there is no gameplay, so it is mostly a game of pressing skip.”
“Whenever problems arise the story never really delves all that deep into them, and they get solved a little too easily, and with too much predictability.”
“It's predominantly slice of life, but a lot of the time the story lacks anything that feels meaningful.”
- emotional105 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players reporting significant emotional reactions, including tears and deep connections to the characters. While most routes offer a wholesome experience, one route in particular stands out for its heart-wrenching narrative, leading to a powerful emotional journey that resonates with players. Overall, the game is described as a charming and touching visual novel that effectively balances humor and emotional depth, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling.
“Never before have I been so close to tears; the musical choice combined with the events in this visual novel makes for some very emotional moments.”
“I've never considered myself much of an emotional person, but after making it through each route and ultimately reaching the true ending, I can say I cried.”
“Bittersweet, beautiful, and melancholy; I'm not ashamed to say I cried reading it.”
- music58 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in this visual novel has received high praise for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling, with many reviewers noting a dynamic and satisfying soundtrack that complements the game's themes. While some found the soundtrack to be average in parts, standout tracks and classical music elements were highlighted as particularly effective. Overall, the music is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“Never before have I been so close to tears; the musical choice combined with the events in this visual novel creates some very emotional moments.”
“Music-wise, this is one of the best visual novel soundtracks I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying, boasting a dynamic and large soundtrack that does not fail to satisfy.”
“The characters are well developed and the music is amazing; I really couldn't praise this game enough.”
“The soundtrack was average save a few tracks, but the CGs were amazing.”
“The sounds and music were too loud for me and part of the UI was hidden under my task bar, so I didn't know I could just shrink the window and access them until I messed around a bit.”
“Some bugs happen in the game where voice lines tend to repeat for some reason and the background music stops and replays at odd points.”
- humor46 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and engaging, leading to frequent laughter, while others criticize it as lacking depth or being poorly executed. Many appreciate the balance of humor with more serious themes, though some routes can be overly sad, detracting from the comedic elements. Overall, the writing features a blend of absurdity and relatable moments, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate quirky character interactions and lighthearted dialogue.
“Regarding the comedy in the game, it's pretty good. Nothing too standout, but I was laughing out loud at least 20 times over the course of the game, and chuckling in my head a lot more, so it was pretty good.”
“From the absurd and outrageous humor that I thoroughly enjoyed, to its amazing routes and endings, there were some really funny moments, even though one of the routes can be a little sad to read through.”
“While its setting is something that mostly visual novel readers are familiar with, the conversations between characters are something that I adore as they're very funny and enjoyable.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty, vibrant colors, and anime-inspired art style, enhanced by an HD patch available on Steam. Reviewers note the high-quality character designs and expressive visuals, although some mention that the artwork in adult scenes is less impressive. Overall, the visuals are considered a perfect complement to the engaging story, contributing to a well-rounded experience.
“The graphics are beautiful, colorful, and really 'pop.' The writing is really good.”
“There is an HD patch on Steam, so definitely take advantage of that - it takes the graphics to another level.”
“Overall the novel is worth every penny, because for me it has always been about the 'balance'; you can't have a good story with bad visuals and good visuals with a trash story, this one strikes it in perfection.”
“The visuals are fairly static, and drawn well enough, and have some good art in the standard poses, although I wouldn't say the character art was spectacular in the h-scenes.”
“It is close to what I would describe as an 'anime-alike' art style with thick lines and rougher edges.”
“Bought this because of the blond girls and the art style, didn't expect the trainwreck of emotions it brings in the true route.”
- character development16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while the protagonist experiences some decent growth and the character interactions are often wholesome and endearing, many reviewers feel that there is a lack of serious development and realism overall. The character designs are generally well-received, though some side characters could benefit from a higher production budget. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a romantic comedy with good character dynamics, despite its shortcomings in deeper narrative development.
“I would highly recommend this for people who want a great romantic comedy with decent/good character development.”
“The character interactions can be genuinely wholesome, their expressions are endearing, and the protagonist is able to have some decent character development.”
“And although the use of humor throughout is largely enjoyable, there is too little serious character development, realism, and/or storyline.”
“Basically, character development completely fell flat with that scene.”
“The character interactions can be genuinely wholesome, their expressions are endearing, but the overall character development is lacking.”
“The character development feels rushed and underwhelming, leaving many arcs unresolved.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on reading and watching, characteristic of visual novels, with minimal interactive elements. Players often find themselves pressing skip due to a lack of engaging story hooks and meaningful choices, as the gameplay experience is largely linear and passive. Overall, the gameplay is described as limited, with little to no impact from player decisions.
“I will state a minor spoiler but it's mostly just small surprises and mechanics.”
“The story is padded to the extreme, with little to no story hooks, and there is no gameplay, so it is mostly a game of pressing skip.”
“In terms of gameplay, this is a visual novel, so I'm not really sure if you can call playing it gameplay, so much as reading and watching.”
“This VN is a kinetic novel, so the choices don't affect gameplay other than some CGs.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires an additional life to manage effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
