Kuroinu Redux
- May 18, 2023
- Liquid
Get on SteamIn the fantasy world of Serenus, players step into the role of Vult, the leader of the Black Dog Mercenaries who betrays the Seven Shields Alliance and joins forces with the dark-elven queen, Olga. This visual novel features Japanese voice acting and offers 2+ hours of story, as players navigate the aftermath of Vult's betrayal and its impact on the people of Eos. The game explores themes of war, loyalty, and deception in a politically divided world.
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Reviews
- The art and character designs are praised for their quality and appeal.
- The game offers a significant amount of content, with some players reporting up to 40+ hours of gameplay.
- Fans of the genre appreciate the detailed voice acting and the effort put into the translation compared to previous releases.
- The game requires a large patch to access full content, which is frustrating for many players.
- There are numerous reports of technical issues, including game resets and a lack of substantial story content.
- The game is heavily censored, leading to dissatisfaction among players expecting an uncensored experience.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being extremely brief, with some players noting it concludes in just a couple of minutes, despite claims of having over two hours of content. Many found the after scenes more engaging than the main narrative, and unlocking additional story elements required significant time investment, often involving skipping lengthy scenes. Overall, the story appears to be underwhelming and lacking depth.
“Once you finish, there are 10 after scenes, and quite a few were better than anything in the main story.”
“It took me 14 hours to unlock all CGs while picking up important bits of story and lore (skipping 70% of the lengthy scenes).”
“The story claims to have 2+ hours of content but delivers only a few minutes.”
“Claims to have 2+ hours of story, delivers only a few minutes.”
“Once you finish, there are 10 after scenes and quite a few were better than anything in the main story.”
“It took me 14 hours to unlock all CGs while picking up important bits of story and lore (skipping 70% of said lengthy scenes).”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the visual novel are minimal, with only a few minutes of actual visuals, which some users feel does not justify the $20 price tag. Additionally, the anime adaptation has toned down many of the more graphic elements present in the original content.
“You're paying $20 for a 'visual novel' that only has a few minutes of actual visuals.”
“The anime certainly toned down a lot of the... 'graphic' stuff.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is noted for its striking designs, featuring revealing outfits and a focus on intense, creative sexual encounters that involve both humans and monsters. This emphasis on visual appeal and provocative scenarios contributes to a unique, albeit controversial, portrayal of characters.
