Real Life Plus Ver. Kaname Komatsuzaki

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"Real Life Plus Ver. Kaname Komatsuzaki" is a narrative-driven game that follows the life and relationship of protagonist Kouichi and his childhood friend Kaname Komatsuzaki from 1999 to the present day. Your choices impact Kaname's development, shaping her appearance, demeanor, and the game's multiple endings. The game boasts beautiful character art and natural Japanese voice acting by voice actress Sakazaki Mao.

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

Real Life Plus Ver. Kaname Komatsuzaki screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept where choices significantly affect the character development and relationship progression with the heroine, Kaname.
The artwork is decent, and the game includes a variety of endings, providing replayability and different experiences based on player choices.
It offers a heartwarming slice-of-life story about childhood friends growing up together, which resonates well with players looking for a simple yet engaging narrative.

The game is criticized for being too short, with some players completing it in under two hours, which may not justify the price.
Voice acting and audio quality are often described as poor, with issues like loud music drowning out dialogue, detracting from the overall experience.
The pacing of the romance feels rushed, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters and their development throughout the story.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is centered around the evolving relationship of childhood friends, exploring their experiences through adolescence, but it lacks depth and complexity, often feeling disjointed with minimal narrative transitions. While some players find it enjoyable and refreshing, others criticize it for being too simplistic and leaving significant plot holes, particularly regarding character motivations. Overall, the narrative is considered short and straightforward, with choices impacting only minor aspects of the dialogue and endings.
- “It's a short read but a fun little story about childhood friends and the evolution of their relationship through their kid, teenage, and adult years.”
- “[h1]A story about two childhood friends and their experiences through the bitter and sweet, but mostly sweet, adolescence.[/h1]”
- “The story is enjoyable and refreshing.”
- “Kaname Komatsuzaki… before I go into the review, there is one thing you need to know: if you’re looking for a deep or intricate story, you won’t find it here.”
- “And I say 'plot' but there is no overarching story, no soft introduction, and not really any transitions between the scenes whatsoever.”
- “Some endings were quite strange, and I would want to know more about parts that developers decided to leave as holes in the plot (for example, there can be a situation when a girl cheats on you and there is no explanation for why she did that).”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with several users noting that it is often too loud, overshadowing the voice acting and making it difficult to follow the dialogue. While some players suggest adjusting the sound settings to improve the experience, others criticize the overall audio quality and soundtrack, describing it as subpar. Overall, the music may detract from the enjoyment of the game unless properly managed through volume adjustments.
- “Awesome visual novel that you can choose how the childhood friend is as a person. The only problem I have is that the text is a little hard to read and the music is too loud to really hear what the characters are saying, but it's not a real deal breaker.”
- “Tip: turn the sound and music volumes way down.”
- “Bad voice acting and audio quality, trash soundtrack that you should probably turn all the way down in order to enjoy the game.”
- “Music is too loud, louder than the voice; the patched version has some random Ren'Py errors.”
- “Not sure if fan-na or Sekai Project is at fault for the sound mixing, but there are times when the music drowns the voice-over and the sounds are suddenly operating at 1000% capacity.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered decent, featuring good artwork that is uncensored, though some users feel the extensive gallery includes too many similar images. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, they are somewhat overshadowed by a lack of plot depth.
- “The artwork is pretty good and uncensored.”
- “Decent artwork with a gallery that's way too big for its own good, featuring slight variations of the same image.”
- “Decent artwork with a gallery way too big for its own good that has slight variations to the same image.”
- “Well, the graphics are decent, but there is basically no plot.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and relatable slice-of-life romance, resonating with players seeking a simple yet impactful narrative experience. Overall, it evokes a sense of warmth and connection, making it a memorable read.
- “However, if you are looking for a simple yet heartwarming slice-of-life romance, you’re in the right place.”
- “Overall, Real Life Plus was a pretty heartwarming read.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through relatable character arcs, particularly the fujoshi route, which adds a comedic twist to the narrative. Players find the early and mid-school years particularly amusing, while the later years offer a more engaging experience. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “My favorite is the fujoshi route, as it’s a bit funny to see how she ends up as the otaku in the end.”
- “Overall, I will say that the early years and mid-school time were quite funny while the late years seemed the most interesting part to me, but anyway, the game is good and I would say that it is worth playing.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is gradual, with initial phases showing minimal changes primarily in dialogue, but becomes more pronounced in later stages, featuring distinct character designs and unique scenarios that highlight growth.
- “The character development is incredibly nuanced, allowing players to witness a transformation that feels both organic and impactful throughout the game.”
- “I love how the choices I make influence the character's growth, leading to different outcomes and interactions that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “During the first two phases, you won’t see any apparent changes aside from how she speaks; in the latter half, the effect is clear as day, as there are different character designs she might grow into, plus unique scenarios between the two.”
- “The character development feels rushed and superficial, leaving little room for meaningful growth or transformation.”
- “I expected a deeper exploration of the characters' backstories, but instead, it felt like they were just placeholders with no real depth.”