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Trials of Kokoro

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82%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
replayability, character development
100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Trials of Kokoro is a single player role playing game. It was developed by TD Games and was released on May 23, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Trials of Kokoro," a young man with no memory wakes up in a forest, armed with a blade and knowledge of ancient history. Embark on a journey to rediscover your past, with 54 weapons, 150 armor types, and 92 unique skills at your disposal. Engage in 60 challenging battles, each requiring a different strategy, and utilize status effects, bonuses, and penalties to your advantage. This RPG features intricate combat mechanics, encouraging careful planning and strategy.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
story24 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a heartfelt story with well-developed characters that players can connect with, making the narrative engaging and immersive.
  • The turn-based combat system is strategically deep and well-balanced, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience with unique enemy encounters.
  • The visuals and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
  • The gameplay is linear, which may not appeal to players who prefer open-world exploration or more freedom in gameplay.
  • Quality of life features, particularly in the menus, could be improved for better accessibility and ease of use.
  • Some players noted pacing issues in the story and a desire for more character customization options to enhance replayability.
  • story
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and character development, with players feeling a strong connection to the endearing cast as they grow throughout the journey. While some elements may be clichéd or left unexplored, the overall plot is described as heartfelt and immersive, making it a standout feature that complements the tactical combat. Many reviewers recommend the game for its well-crafted storytelling, appealing to fans of visual novels and RPGs alike.

    • “The characters are endearing, and you can feel their growth as the story progresses.”
    • “The story is perfectly well tied, with characters that you will feel identified with, situations that will immerse you into weird storylines and convoluted plots.”
    • “The storyline is very engrossing and touches on many internal issues and concepts I find important to today’s collective consciousness.”
    • “Overall, my only real complaint is that there are a few potential story threads that get brought up and then never expanded on (like what's up with the sol-ikati), but with the story that the game is telling, it makes sense that that stuff isn't covered.”
    • “The storyline is very fulfilling, but there are definitely many loose ends ripe for a sequel (or prequel).”
    • “It is billed as a visual novel type game, but it's a linear story, with the split between writing and battles/preparation feeling like 30:70.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily linear, which some may view negatively, but it offers unique and engaging battles that are enhanced by polished visuals and refined mechanics. Players will find the combat straightforward yet challenging, requiring a solid understanding of the game's systems, while the addictive gameplay loop combines battles, character management, and story progression. With a mix of traditional RPG elements and nuanced tactical gameplay, the game provides depth and richness that keeps players invested for hours.

    • “The gameplay loop is addicting...you battle, manage your characters (equip gear, skills, etc.), get some fulfilling story, and repeat...it's addicting because the pacing is fast and you always feel like you're progressing...it's kinda roguelite-ish but in a visual novel.”
    • “Boss battles were fun and generally had unique mechanics to them as you would expect.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and the characters are charming.”
    • “The gameplay is completely linear, which for some may be a negative, but believe me that the developer made the best out of it and almost every battle feels unique and special.”
    • “Do not get fooled by the first few battles; mechanics are slowly integrated as you play, leading to a static turn-based combat system with individual initiative, stamina/mana management, as well as cooldowns and elemental resistances.”
    • “The developer describes it as a visual novel—which it is—but I feel the nuanced tactical gameplay shouldn't be overlooked.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic quality, memorable tunes, and ability to enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the diverse selection of songs, with many noting the peaceful and relaxing nature of the town's music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with some expressing a desire to purchase it to support the composer.

    • “The music is fantastic, and some songs are real earworms that will stay in your brain for a while.”
    • “Lastly, I’d like to state the music and sound selection is phenomenal.”
    • “Honestly, a good ten minutes of my playtime was just listening to the town's music because it's so peaceful and relaxing.”
    • “Honestly, a good ten minutes of my play time was just listening to the town's music because it's so peaceful and relaxing.”
    • “If there is a place to buy the soundtrack, I would do it and support the composer.”
    • “Audio - master, music, environment ambience, special effects and sound effects volume sliders.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Trials of Kokoro" are highly praised for their polish and visual appeal, contributing to an immersive storytelling experience. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and refined UI, although some note that the limited character poses can make them feel less dynamic. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's quality and enjoyment.

    • “And it looks much more polished; you can definitely tell that the developer put even more effort into making a quality game here: the visuals are very pleasing and work well together, the UI and other systems are more refined, and the mechanics have more depth to them.”
    • “The graphical and audio details really make the story immersive.”
    • “Beautiful visuals and the characters are really compelling and different from one another.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that while the game offers a compelling story, the reliance on a consistent team throughout limits its replayability. They acknowledge the inherent constraints of visual novels but feel that more could have been done to enhance replay value, suggesting a missed opportunity for deeper engagement.

    • “I understand that visual novels can have limited replayability and tend to focus on something else; it just felt like too good of an opportunity to not exploit.”
    • “Also the fact that, despite the changes due to the story, you always play with the 'same' team, leaves you wondering how else this could have been boosted to actually increase replayability.”
    • “I do understand that visual novels can have limited replayability and tend to focus on something else; it just felt like too good of an opportunity to not exploit.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a mix of enjoyable gameplay and heartfelt moments, creating an emotional experience despite a standard overall story. Players appreciate the touching scenes that enhance their connection to the narrative.

    • “The overall story is standard, but heartfelt.”
    • “Game was a ton of fun, full of touching moments and fun fights.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is notably progressive, with dynamic characters that evolve throughout the game, including well-developed backgrounds for even default enemies found in the bestiary. Early impressions highlight enjoyable character interactions and a sense of progression, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “I'm still only a few hours in but am already enjoying what I'm seeing with the character development and party interactions.”
    • “Character development is progressive; no static characters outside default enemies, though even they have backgrounds fleshed out in the bestiary, which I found to be a neat feature and a good indicator of your progress in the game.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the absence of grinding in the game, highlighting that it avoids repetitive tasks and mindless button mashing, which enhances the overall experience.

    • “There is no grinding, no mindless button mashing.”
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Trials of Kokoro is a role playing game.

Trials of Kokoro is available on PC and Windows.

Trials of Kokoro was released on May 23, 2023.

Trials of Kokoro was developed by TD Games.

Trials of Kokoro has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Trials of Kokoro is a single player game.

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