Koncolos

About

"Koncolos" is a visual novel with text-based storytelling and hand-drawn comic book assets. In this game, follow the protagonist Aras, a bartender in a small pub, as he becomes curious about a woman who starts a fight every night and asks if anyone knows a monster in the area. Soon, Aras finds himself exploring the hidden aspects of a living world left behind, where ordinary folk, mages, and monsters coexist. The game features anime-style characters and an original ambient soundtrack.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features a new and appealing art style.
Easy achievements make it accessible for players looking for quick completion.
The game provides a comforting atmosphere and has some interesting bits.

Many achievements do not work, leading to frustration.
The story is slow and lacks engagement, with a main character that can be off-putting.
There are concerns about potential malware in the game files.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it slow and unengaging, particularly in the early stages, while others appreciated its cute elements and atmospheric visuals. Although the narrative picks up towards the end with a cliffhanger, many felt that character development was lacking and that the overall storytelling did not captivate them. Overall, the story's execution seems to leave players divided, with some expressing curiosity about future developments despite initial boredom.
- “It had a cute story with easy achievements.”
- “The story picks up near the end with a cliffhanger, and the main character shows growth in just two sentences, demonstrating care and depth.”
- “It left me curious about how the story will continue.”
- “I really like this game, but I'm currently indecisive about purchasing the full copy due to the main storytelling element being a bit lacking.”
- “At first, the story is slow and stupid; not to mention the main character is so forwardly passive-aggressive and a downer.”
- “I'm not sure if it's poor translation or just a dull story, but after playing 15 minutes of this, I got really bored and went back to watching YouTube videos.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their new art style, which effectively enhances the atmosphere and storytelling of the game. Users appreciate the simplicity of the visuals, complemented by a fitting musical score that contributes to the overall experience.
- “Love the new art style.”
- “Simple enough in its setting, but offers visuals and music that really set a nice atmosphere for the storytelling.”
- “Cool art style.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and storytelling despite other aspects, such as achievements and the story itself, receiving mixed reviews. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music is good though.”
- “Simple enough in its setting, but offers visuals and music that really set a nice atmosphere for the storytelling.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its visually appealing design and evocative music, which effectively complement the storytelling despite a straightforward setting.
- “Simple enough in its setting, but offers visuals and music that really set a nice atmosphere for the storytelling.”