Monstrata Fracture Review

  I came across this game on itch.io while searching for visual novels to play.  I immediately was drawn to the art style and amount of detail it was just gorgeous.  All the colors used in the game and on the characters was just beautiful.  I also like that the game is free with the option to buy little DLC like glasses for characters or to just donate if you like the game.  So I downloaded it and decided to try it out.



 The game has a nice interface that is clear and easy to read.  It has a beautiful menu screen that shows the characters and options for the game.

     I liked having some choice when it comes to the main characters look.

 The dialogue was very engaging and informative especially when it comes to the character Deka.  I love the detail and care on the characters they are beautiful and colorful.  

               Nikolai                                        Cailean                                        Deka

   I like the vast differences in the love interestes personalities.  You have Nikolai who basically tells you your going out with him, Cailean who is shy and kind and Deka who doesn't speak and writes down what he wants to say.  I'm curious what personalites future characters will have. 

  This game is still in development but I have high hopes for future updates and the direction the story is going in.  I really enjoyed playing what is available so far and in my opinion it is highly worth playing and if you can afford it donate to the developers who have put so much work into this game.

Kokorogawari Review

  Kokorogawari is an Otome [GxB] romance visual novel set in modern day Japan focusing on art, the depth of emotions and relationships. 

  I have played a lot of visual novels lately such as Blood Code, Tailor Tales (still in development), and Amnesia Memories.  I have thoroughly enjoyed them all and I'm always looking for the next best one.  Kokorogawari caught my attention because it seems to explore the emotions and family connections as well as the possible romance with one of the men in the game.  I haven't played a visual novel where I felt I could really relate to the character in some ways like her thoughts on art and relationships.  I love the relationship she has with her mother, you can feel how close they became after her father left.  

  Kokorogawari has a beautiful art style and a clean interface with clear font making it easy to read.  The dictionary provides useful information for Japanese terms such as the food that's mentioned, culture and name suffixes.  The music helps immerse the player in the game and helps convey the emotions in the scene.

  The first two chapters in the demo had a lot of content and I got so fully immersed in the story and the characters, I didn't want to stop playing.  I like the different personalities of the men in the game they are so different and kind in their own way.  

  I highly recommend this visual novel to everyone who loves them and even people who have never played them before.  The main character is really easy to relate to and the story so far is engaging and I can't wait to read more.

  Kokorogawari is available for pre-order on https://precatio.itch.io/kokorogawari I urge everyone to check it out especially if you love visual novels.