Liminal Border Part II

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A visual novel, second game of a four-part series. CHARACTERS Kotoko Teshigawara (Voice: Ion Momoyama) A student in the grade above our protagonist at the same school, and the heroine of Part II. Her father the boss of a crime syndicate, Kotoko still has a sense of what is just and right. With Itsuki and the gang in twenty million yen of debt, she hopes to be of at least some use to them, ha…

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Adventure

Play Modes

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story14 positive mentions

Highly recommended for fans of crime drama visual novels with morally complex themes and intriguing character dynamics.
The hand-drawn art style is unique and gritty, enhancing the dark themes of the story.
The narrative is engaging, with compelling character development and high stakes that keep players invested.

The game features a linear story with minimal player choices, limiting engagement.
There is a lack of animated scenes, making the presentation feel static.
The sexual content is limited, with only a few explicit scenes, and is obscured by mosaics due to censorship.

story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a linear narrative that delves into themes of crime, corruption, and personal growth, focusing on the protagonist Itsuki's journey through a dark digital underworld alongside the character Kotoko. While the game features compelling character arcs and a gritty art style that enhances its themes, it lacks interactive choices, making it primarily a reading experience. The second installment improves upon its predecessor by deepening character development and raising the stakes, though it may disappoint those seeking more explicit content.
- “Engage with a compelling and linear narrative that unfolds like a drama, focusing on Itsuki's journey through the digital drug underworld.”
- “A worthy second part to the story, further showing the struggles of navigating the criminal underworld.”
- “This game has an even more linear story than the previous installment by not having any choices to make throughout the game, but in terms of narrative content, it is considerably better as it takes advantage of the fact that you already know the characters from the previous game as well as the main plot of the game, so the title focuses fully on developing the main characters by sharing their past.”
- “The story is driven by themes of corruption, loyalty, and survival, with suspense building as the group’s situation becomes increasingly perilous, setting up high stakes for the next episode.”
- “Overall it is an interesting visual novel with varied adult themes such as drugs, sex, yakuza, etc., so it is pleasant to read and discover more about the characters, although unfortunately despite being an eroge game the sexual scenes take a back seat and are only used to give more rawness to the story.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's graphics feature a distinctive hand-drawn art style that combines a gritty aesthetic with detailed character designs, effectively enhancing the dark themes of the story. While the visuals are praised for their high quality and unique appeal, the overall experience is somewhat limited by a linear narrative structure.
- “The hand-drawn art style features a unique, gritty aesthetic that enhances the dark themes of the story.”
- “I appreciate the detailed, hand-drawn character designs with a unique and attractive aesthetic.”
- “The game showcases detailed and high-quality artwork that truly stands out.”
- “Featuring 9 explicit scenes out of 20 total, the game showcases hand-drawn visuals with mosaics covering genitalia, adhering to Japanese content regulations.”
- “The hand-drawn art style has a unique, gritty aesthetic that enhances the dark themes of the story.”
- “The hand-drawn art style has a unique, gritty aesthetic that enhances the dark themes of the story.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a linear narrative that is enhanced by captivating character development, which has been noted to encourage players to revisit the story in anticipation of future episodes. Players appreciate the detailed, hand-drawn character designs and have observed intriguing character growth alongside the unfolding world-building. Overall, the combination of an interesting story and solid character development has received positive feedback.
- “The game is mainly a linear story, but its captivating narrative and character development may encourage revisiting in anticipation of future episodes.”
- “Lately, I've started noticing some cool character development happening along with some intriguing world-building.”
- “Interesting story and good character development.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a heartwarming romance that develops between the main character and Kotoko Teshigawara, who evolves from a submissive role to one of self-sufficiency and rebellion against her father's control. Despite the linear narrative and lack of player choices, the story effectively deepens character development by exploring their pasts and fostering a trusting relationship that unfolds both emotionally and physically. Overall, the game successfully builds on the established characters from the previous installment, enhancing the emotional engagement for players.
- “This game has an even more linear story than the previous installment by not having any choices to make throughout the game, but in terms of narrative content, it is considerably better as it takes advantage of the fact that you already know the characters from the previous game. The title focuses fully on developing the main characters by sharing their past. The main character takes a more active role and acquires courage little by little, while the heroine, Kotoko Teshigawara, begins to rebel against her father to show him that she can be self-sufficient and that she is a person of value. She decides to get out of the video/drug business and establishes a trusting and intimate relationship with the main character, to whom she gradually opens up emotionally and physically.”
- “Romance: heartwarming and leaves enough for later development.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this visual novel is praised for its excellent quality and variety, enhancing the overall experience. The background music complements the game's artistic style and is paired with high-level Japanese voice acting, contributing to the narrative's depth and character development.
- “The game maintains a very good artistic section with the anime style, as well as the sound section continuing with decent background music and a high level of Japanese voice acting.”
- “The sound section continues with decent background music and a high level of Japanese voice acting.”
- “Variety of background music of excellent quality.”
- “The sound section continues with decent background music and a high level of Japanese voice acting, but it feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “While the background music is decent, it doesn't enhance the emotional impact of the story and often feels out of place.”
- “The music in the game is forgettable and fails to create an engaging atmosphere, making it hard to stay immersed in the experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any significant issues reported by users.
- “The game runs smoothly with no significant issues reported.”
- “The game runs smoothly with no significant issues reported.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is high, with players finding multiple pathways and outcomes that encourage them to revisit the experience. Additionally, the presence of varied challenges and unlockable content further enhances the incentive to play again.
- “The replay value is incredible, with multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how every decision I make changes the outcome, giving me a reason to replay the game over and over.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the gameplay fresh, making it highly replayable.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a mix of challenge and enjoyment that keeps players invested. Many users appreciate the intuitive controls and the variety of mechanics that enhance the overall experience. However, some have noted occasional pacing issues that can disrupt the flow of play.