- August 30, 2018
- Precatio
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Kokorogawari is a single player casual simulation game with romance and drama themes. It was developed by Precatio and was released on August 30, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.
Kokorogawari (Change of Heart) is a GxB otome human drama visual novel set in a grounded and authentic portrayal of modern-day Japan. While the two main themes are about love and the arts, Kokorogawari also explores the complexity and depth of familial relationships and emotions.
- The artwork and music are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The writing is well-crafted, with relatable characters and a compelling storyline that resonates with players.
- The game features a realistic portrayal of relationships and character development, particularly with the main character Asami.
- The choices in the game often feel inconsequential, leading to frustration when trying to achieve desired endings.
- The pacing can be long-winded, with certain scenes dragging on and causing players to skip through content.
- The price feels steep for the current amount of content, especially with the absence of a promised additional route.
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The story follows college student Asami as she navigates her relationships and personal challenges, particularly her emotionally distant nature and her connection to art, which serves as a vital outlet for her feelings. While the narrative is praised for its depth and character development, some reviewers noted that certain plot twists, particularly in Shinichi's storyline, could have been handled more thoughtfully, leaving a somewhat unresolved tone. Overall, the storyline is considered well-researched and engaging, enhancing the player's emotional investment.
“It tells the story of college student Asami and the challenges she faces in life - from navigating her relationships with love interests and family, to dealing with her own emotionally distant personality (she's a total tsundere and I dig it).”
“Some otomes might just use it as a backstory like 'mc is an art student' as a way to move the story along, but KKG really illustrates how Asami's relationship with art is a large part of who she is, especially as she uses it as an outlet to express emotions she has a hard time understanding herself.”
“It made the story feel well researched and more personal.”
“The only issue with the story that really bothered me was one of the twists you find out in the common route.”
“While I get that it explains more about Asami's personality, I don't think it's a twist that should be used without more consideration for how it's handled in the story.”
“In Shinichi's storyline especially, I felt like it ended with a dark cloud hovering over an otherwise awesome route.”
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Kokorogawari is a casual simulation game with romance and drama themes.
Kokorogawari is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
Kokorogawari was released on August 30, 2018.
Kokorogawari was developed by Precatio.
Kokorogawari has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story.
Kokorogawari is a single player game.
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