Kunado Chronicles
- April 6, 2023
- Purple Software
- 30h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Kunado Chronicles," a visual novel set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world, players take on the challenge of helping humanity rebuild after a devastating war with metallic monsters. With over 20 hours of story, Japanese voice acting, and two branching routes, this game invites players to navigate the complexities of a society struggling to recover and redefine itself. Experience a unique narrative that explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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Reviews
- The story is solid and engaging, with interesting characters and a well-developed post-apocalyptic setting.
- The artwork and music are top-tier, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere of the game.
- The game offers a good mix of romance, mystery, and action, making it enjoyable for fans of visual novels.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which detract from the overall experience.
- Many features present in the original Japanese version are missing in the localized version, leading to a less polished user experience.
- The pacing of the story can be inconsistent, with some ideas introduced but not fully explored, leaving players wanting more.
- story30 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered solid, featuring interesting characters and a mix of romance, action, and world-building. However, many reviewers noted issues with pacing and storytelling, feeling that key plot points were abandoned or inadequately developed, particularly regarding the main heroine. While some found the narrative engaging and enjoyable, others felt it fell short compared to similar titles, suggesting a need for more focus on the story itself.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Kunado Chronicles to anyone who enjoys a good story with fantastic anime art, music, and voice acting to set the mood.”
“This is an excellent story with romance, mystery, and good world building.”
“To keep it short, if you're a fan of solid world building with an interesting cast of characters, appreciate a good story coupled with romance, action in between, and comedies every now and then, get this game.”
“The storytelling just fails for me.”
“Pacing is iffy; too many ideas are brought up and abandoned to focus on other things or a heroine, and not enough time is given to the main heroine to make her part of the story worthwhile.”
“I got lost altogether finding a plot to follow.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in "Kunado Chronicles" has received mixed reviews, initially seeming unremarkable but ultimately growing on players, with some tracks becoming favorites. The soundtrack, combined with strong voice acting, enhances the storytelling experience, although some users noted limitations in audio settings, particularly regarding background music during voice playback. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, complementing its fantastic art and narrative.
“The music and voice-acting really helps with this.”
“And in the moments that really matter, their performances magnify a good story with great music to make for a memorable experience.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Kunado Chronicles to anyone who enjoys a good story with fantastic anime art and music and voice-acting to set the mood.”
“- Idling in the main menu doesn't do anything except play background music.”
“- No settings to lower the volume of background music during voice playback.”
“(All previous CMVS titles had a setting to pause the game if it's not the active window - the trial version of the Japanese release of Kunado even has an additional checkbox to keep background music playing independently of the pause setting.)”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, while there are improvements in optimization compared to previous versions, users still report significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. The game's strong narrative and music are highlighted, but technical shortcomings remain a concern.
“And in the moments that really matter, their performances magnify a good story with great music to make for a memorable experience.”
“It's better than before, but the performance still sucks.”
“If we are not talking about performance, then yeah, go for it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players preferring the visuals of the original version. However, many praise the fantastic artwork, strong voice acting, and soothing soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience.
“Fantastic artwork, great voice casting, and soothing soundtracks are some of the other tantalizing icings on the cake; the rest are for you to discover and experience yourself.”
“For those wondering, this game has mixed reviews because the negative ones are from people who played an original version that had better visuals as well as a better UI.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express frustration with the game's stability, citing glitches and issues that detract from the experience. However, some have chosen to overlook these problems, prioritizing the game's story over technical shortcomings.
“The lack of content and glitches in the game bothered me a lot, but eventually, I decided to drop it and not care about any sort of 'patch notes' to fix things, as that should not be my main priority. Instead, the focus should be on the story of the game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay, and the constant instability made it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by the dialogic elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very beginning.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
