Koncolos
- August 2, 2022
- Umigame Studios
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Koncolos is a single-player adventure game with a text-based story and anime-style characters. Players step into the role of Aras, a bartender who becomes entangled in a mysterious woman's search for a local monster. With only around 3 hours of playtime, the game offers a short, intriguing experience, featuring hand-drawn comic book assets and an original ambient soundtrack."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great story and atmosphere with intriguing plot and relatable protagonist.
- Pleasant visuals and art style that appeal to anime fans, enhancing the overall experience.
- Engaging dialogue and internal thoughts that keep players curious and entertained throughout the game.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more depth and content.
- Lack of a skip function can be frustrating for players who want to replay or explore different endings.
- Some players found the pacing slow, making the experience feel longer than it actually is.
- story10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating and atmospheric story set in a supernatural bar, enriched by good writing and varied backgrounds. While the narrative includes interesting elements like a shamanic tale, it is relatively short and lacks depth. Overall, players find it to be an engaging visual novel with a sweet plot and appealing art style.
“It was a supernatural setting in a cozy bar atmosphere with good writing, art, story, and varied backgrounds.”
“A fascinating and intriguing story.”
“This is a sweet, atmospheric visual novel with an intriguing plot and manga style graphics.”
“The story is not too long, thus the story is not so deep.”
“The story is not too long, thus the story is not so deep.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their pleasant visuals and atmospheric design, effectively catering to anime fans with successful artwork. The manga-style graphics enhance the overall experience of the visual novel, contributing to its intriguing plot.
“Very nice visuals and ambiance.”
“The graphics are pleasant.”
“This is a sweet, atmospheric visual novel with an intriguing plot and manga-style graphics.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its supernatural setting and cozy bar environment, complemented by strong writing and art. Reviewers highlight the sweet, immersive experience of the visual novel, enhanced by intriguing plot elements and appealing manga-style graphics.
“It was a supernatural setting in a cozy bar atmosphere with good writing, art, story, and varied backgrounds.”
“This is a sweet, atmospheric visual novel with an intriguing plot and manga style graphics.”
“Great story and atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fluent narrative and straightforward mechanics, typical of visual novels. While opportunities for interaction are somewhat limited, it effectively exemplifies the genre's strengths.
“Fluent story and simple gameplay.”
“Gameplay opportunities are limited, but in conclusion, it's a visual novel and I think it's one of the good examples of the genre.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be engaging and soothing, contributing to a lighthearted experience that maintains curiosity throughout the approximately three hours of gameplay.
“Within about 3 hours of playtime, the game keeps curiosity alive and provides a funny and calming experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, striking a balance between engaging the player and avoiding monotony or distraction.
“The music enhances the atmosphere beautifully, striking the perfect balance between engaging and unobtrusive.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“The variety of music keeps each moment fresh and exciting, making every encounter feel unique.”
