Kokorogawari Demo

Modern society is pretty complicated when it comes to things like love, marriage and people who have children. It is now an accepted truth that some people stop being a good match after some time, which is why divorce is so common. On the other hand, that doesn’t make it very easy for the children who have to live through such an event, because it can create issues.

Kokorogawari is a visual novel that puts you in the role of a girl who’s about to finish college and start working, while also trying to sort out her romantic life. The novel promises a lot of content and a pretty intricate story, as well as the possibility to change things along the way to fit your narrative. Granted, the demo at hand is obviously not very complex, but it should provide you with an idea of how the final thing is going to look like.

The main character’s name is Matsubayashi Asami, and she is about to start her fourth year of college. Her life was pretty rough back when she was a child, given the fact that her parents got a divorce early on. Thus, she has some issues when it comes to commitment and trust, which is why her opinions on marriage are pretty negative to say the least.

Although most visual novels offer a pretty concentrated version of the story they are trying to convey, Kokorogawari explains things slowly and in detail, especially when it comes to characters. Thus, every person you come in contact with throughout the game has some sort of background story, and it’s up to you to know them better and find out whether Asami would enjoy a relationship with them.

As for the graphics, they are certainly a class above most games in the genre, and you can tell that the designers gave it their best when it comes to characters and the landscapes. The city feels vibrant and alive, while the characters are detailed enough to be relatable. However, you must be OK with the anime style, because otherwise you might find some facial features a bit exaggerated.

Kokorogawari is clearly a project worth keeping an eye on, because it features an interesting story and a nice cast of characters. Moreover, the artwork is very pleasant, which makes it a pleasure to admire each scene.