Katawa Shoujo

Item: Katawa Shoujo
Rating: 97
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-12-29

Summary

Well-developed protagonist and characters
Exceptional emotional storytelling
Nuanced disability representation in narrative
Narrative and pacing issues present
Limited gameplay and visual variety
Localization and translation flaws noticed

Emotions

Admiration9%Gratitude9%Nostalgia8%Appreciation6%Joy5%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 36%
Unhelpful reviews: 64%
Protest reviews: 0%

97%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
3%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 685
Negative points: 131
Gameplay points: 376
Perf. points: 7
Rec. points: 145
Misc points: 29

Point	Description	Importance
Well-developed protagonist and characters Description The main character and supporting cast are described as relatable, three-dimensional, and memorable. Their psychological growth, unique personalities, and complex backstories contribute to a rich and immersive experience. Importance 96%	The main character and supporting cast are described as relatable, three-dimensional, and memorable. Their psychological growth, unique personalities, and complex backstories contribute to a rich and immersive experience.	96%
Exceptional emotional storytelling Description The game is praised for its deeply human characters, sensitive themes, and emotional depth. Players highlight its ability to evoke strong emotions, personal reflection, and a profound connection to the narrative and characters. Importance 90%	The game is praised for its deeply human characters, sensitive themes, and emotional depth. Players highlight its ability to evoke strong emotions, personal reflection, and a profound connection to the narrative and characters.	90%
Nuanced disability representation Description The game is lauded for its respectful, non-stereotypical portrayal of disabilities. It focuses on characters as individuals rather than defining them by their disabilities, fostering empathy and understanding among players. Importance 86%	The game is lauded for its respectful, non-stereotypical portrayal of disabilities. It focuses on characters as individuals rather than defining them by their disabilities, fostering empathy and understanding among players.	86%
Beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack Description The music is frequently highlighted for enhancing the emotional tone of the game. Tracks like 'Wiosna' and 'Three Stars' are praised for their ability to complement the narrative and evoke strong emotions. Importance 25%	The music is frequently highlighted for enhancing the emotional tone of the game. Tracks like 'Wiosna' and 'Three Stars' are praised for their ability to complement the narrative and evoke strong emotions.	25%
Pleasant and nostalgic art style Description The retro anime-style art is praised for its simplicity, effectiveness, and ability to evoke nostalgia. The visuals complement the storytelling and enhance the overall immersive experience. Importance 23%	The retro anime-style art is praised for its simplicity, effectiveness, and ability to evoke nostalgia. The visuals complement the storytelling and enhance the overall immersive experience.	23%
Free and accessible experience Description The game is available for free with no ads or microtransactions, making it highly accessible. Players appreciate the lack of barriers to entry, allowing a wider audience to experience its high-quality storytelling. Importance 7%	The game is available for free with no ads or microtransactions, making it highly accessible. Players appreciate the lack of barriers to entry, allowing a wider audience to experience its high-quality storytelling.	7%

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