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Kokurase Episode 1

The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between members to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.

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galanti, Vaka Game Magazine
Publisher
Vaka Game Magazine
Release
November 10, 2016
9 years and 267 days ago
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Very Positive144 reviews90.3%

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About the Game

Episode 1 Story

The Kokurase gang, also known as Cupid’s Helpers, is out to help freshman Sakura woo Yoshimitsu, a popular senior with every other girl in school vying for his heart. Switch between Genji the leader, the newest member of the crew, Riho, the mysterious Meg, and Kanta, the supernatural sleuth, to bring these two lovebirds together in an intertwining tale.

The game begins with Sakura pining for Yoshimitsu to notice her, which catches the ear of Riho and the gang, who quickly make contact and begin to draw up plans to bring the two together. Days of preparation pass culminating in a gambit to bring the freshman and junior together, requiring the player to execute a series of intricate tasks involving all characters.

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Gameplay

In Kokurase, the player takes control of the various members of the Kokurase crew, Cupid’s Helpers, to facilitate Sakura and Yoshimitsu getting together in a winding tale of clever interactions. Using Key Phrases, the different characters interact with each other and NPCs in the game world to move the story forward.

Featuring:

  • A Visual Novel in RPGmaker
  • Beautiful art by an illustrator Doromizu
  • Full of humor
  • Cast of quirky protagonists
  • Take control of multiple characters to advance the plot
  • Use Key Phrases to progress conversations
  • Explore a High School campus
  • Speech Puzzles
  • Teenage, Highschooler angst

* Epsode 1 is free to play
* Episode 2-3 are available as DLCs
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