KARAKARA Demo

One of the biggest worries on our planet is that someday we’ll start running out of water, whether to natural causes, or because of our influence on the environment. Either way, humans need water in order to survive, so that’s certainly a problem we need to figure out soon. Naturally, there already are plenty of movies and video games designed around the subject.

KARAKARA is a visual novel in which the story revolves around a world where people have to struggle in order to stay hydrated. In fact, the game universe is a tad more complex than that, especially when you take the non-humans into consideration. Hence, there’s something in it for everyone, regardless of whether you are playing it because you like anime, sci-fi stories or robots.

The plot is centered around a couple that owns a diner at the outskirts of the city and deliver lunch boxes to town every day. It all starts when they stumble on a strange girl sleeping on the side of the road one day, looking like she doesn’t really have a destination. Naturally, they invite her to their place, which is how the story begins to evolve and gain some traction.

It would seem like the story is pretty much set in stone, which means that you do not have the option to make choices and affect the plot in any way, at least not in the demo. However, it’s nice to sit and listen as well sometimes, at least if the tale is worth your time. On top of that, the general theme is interesting enough to keep you focused, especially if you are a fan of science fiction.

As for the graphics, the game truly impresses in this regard, because the quality of the artwork is incredible in every scene. The characters are very detailed and nicely designed, but the environments are much more impressive. In fact, you can admire the scenery for minutes on end if you have the time, and some of the landscapes are quite memorable.

When it’s all said and done, KARAKARA is a pretty unique production, especially when it comes to story and the artwork. Hence, if you do not mind being only the listener, the game can easily keep you busy for a while.