Kunado Chronicles

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Kunado Chronicles is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy, romance, drama, comedy and others themes. It was developed by Purple Software and was released on April 6, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "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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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Kunado Chronicles features a compelling and well-structured narrative that effectively engages players with its unique post-apocalyptic setting and character development.
The game boasts high-quality art and voice acting, enhancing the immersive experience and bringing the characters and world to life.
The blend of genres, including action, romance, and mystery, along with interesting discussions about societal rebuilding, adds depth to the gameplay.

The pacing can be inconsistent, with some sections feeling slow and dialogue-heavy, while others rush through important plot points.
Several characters with potential are underutilized or sidelined, leading to a lack of satisfying resolutions for their story arcs.
Technical issues, such as bugs and missing features from the original release, detract from the overall experience and may frustrate players.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Kunado Chronicles" is praised for its epic narrative, strong world-building, and well-developed characters, set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy environment. While the pacing and coherence of the plot generally engage players, some reviewers noted unresolved plot points and underwhelming character outcomes, particularly regarding the main heroine. Overall, the game offers a compelling mix of romance, action, and humor, though it has its share of pacing issues and plot twists that may not resonate with all players.
- “Kunado Chronicles is an epic story, one about humanity and our species’ great strength - the ability to move forward.”
- “The writer took time to create a solid foundation for the world-building, and every story segment indicates a sense of progression even until the climax. It amazed me how coherent the story was; the narrative has a clear direction and knows when to shift the tone to keep readers engaged.”
- “In conclusion, Kunado Chronicles is a post-apocalyptic fantasy visual novel with a compelling story, well-developed characters, beautiful art and music, and an immersive world.”
- “Despite loving the narratives, I'm a bit disappointed that the writer doesn’t try to tie up some loose ends, which could have been solved by a proper after-story.”
- “The fact that the ‘heroine’, who was the cornerstone of this story, had such an underwhelming outcome left a bad aftertaste.”
- “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.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Kunado Chronicles" has received positive feedback, with players initially unsure but ultimately appreciating the soundtrack, which includes soothing tracks and traditional Japanese influences that enhance the game's atmosphere. The voice acting complements the music well, contributing to a memorable storytelling experience. However, some users noted limitations in volume control settings during voice playback and the lack of a pause feature for background music when the game is not active.
- “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.”
- “Moreover, the game displays the title of each song as soon as they start playing, making it easier to find later when you want to play them in the music gallery.”
- “- idling in the main menu doesn't do anything except playing background music”
- “- no settings to lower the volume of background music during voice playback”
- “(cmvs has three settings to control background music during voice playback: volume, fade time, delay after voice playback)”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has improved compared to previous versions, but performance issues persist, detracting from the overall experience. While the narrative and voice acting are commendable and enhance immersion, the technical performance remains a significant drawback.
- “And in the moments that really matter, their performances magnify a good story with great music to make for a memorable experience.”
- “The voice actors deliver their lines with emotion, and their performances help to immerse the player in the game's world.”
- “It's better than before, but the performance still sucks.”
- “If we are not talking about performance, then yeah, go for it.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that earlier versions had superior visuals and user interfaces. However, many praise the artwork, beautifully drawn backgrounds, and character designs that enhance the game's atmosphere, alongside appealing character portraits and charming chibi animations during lighter moments. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong aspect of the game.
- “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.”
- “The game's visuals are also well done, with beautifully drawn backgrounds and character designs that fit well with the game's setting.”
- “Visually, the visual novel features eye-pleasing CGs, nicely drawn character portraits, and cute chibis featured during the sillier moments of the game.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in character development, with a strong focus on the emotional journeys and drama of the main characters, often overshadowing action scenes. It effectively blends various genres while prioritizing character growth and world-building, complemented by visually appealing art.
- “I found the routes tend to focus more on the character development and drama the main characters went through, and the action scenes at times felt secondary to the overall narrative.”
- “It had an interesting blend of genres, with action, mystery, comedy, romance, worldbuilding, but mostly on character development and drama.”
- “It has plenty of world-building, character development, an engaging plot, and beautiful art to boot.”
- “I found the routes tend to focus more on character development and the drama the main characters went through, while the action scenes felt secondary to the overall narrative.”
- “It had an interesting blend of genres, including action, mystery, comedy, and romance, but it primarily focused on character development and drama.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its branching narrative routes and impactful choices that influence outcomes, combined with straightforward mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game's narrative is divided into two branching routes, which adds replay value to the game.”
- “The game's mechanics are simple and easy to understand, with choices that affect the game's outcome, adding to the game's replay value.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features straightforward mechanics that allow for impactful choices, enhancing replay value. However, some players may perceive it as tedious, especially those seeking a more action-driven experience.
- “The game's mechanics are simple and easy to understand, with choices that affect the game's outcome, adding to the game's replay value.”
- “Some players may find this tedious, particularly if they are looking for more action-oriented gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have expressed frustration with the game's stability, citing glitches and issues that detracted from their experience. However, some have chosen to overlook these problems, prioritizing the game's story over the need for patches and fixes.
- “The lack of content and the glitches in the game bothered me a lot. 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 unplayable at times. It's frustrating to invest time into a game that can't even maintain stability.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience. The instability of the game really detracted from what could have been an enjoyable experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is noted for its strong dialogic quality, effectively enhancing the overall experience.
- “The dialogic atmosphere is incredibly immersive and fits perfectly with the game's narrative.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and engaging, drawing players into the world effortlessly.”
- “Every element contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally perceive grinding as tedious, especially those seeking a more action-oriented gaming experience.
- “Some players may find this tedious, particularly if they are looking for more action-oriented gameplay.”
- “The grinding feels endless and can quickly become a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just felt like a repetitive slog with little reward.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a well-developed tsundere character, whose growth and romance arc resonate strongly with players, making it a standout feature of the experience.
- “She was a tsundere with wholesome personal development, easily my favorite main and romance route.”