This may be the kindest game I have ever played. A boy with a double portion of empathy, walking hand-in-hand with his mom as he visits and delights other hospital patients. The story, characters, artwork, and music are painted carefully with brushstrokes of grace and love. Pacing was the only issue I had, as this is mostly on-rails with very light puzzle elements that can kind of drag at points. Nonetheless, this dev has proved she has the chops for storytelling, and the chops for making my face go 😭 . Filling the empty halls of the hosptial with the memories and experiences of the characters I met was sublime.
Rakuen
- Release Date:
- May 10, 2017
- Metacritic:
- 84
- Developer:
- Laura Shigihara
- Publisher:
- Laura Shigihara
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game
THERE'S A BRAND NEW RAKUEN-GAME COMING OUT!!!
About the Game
Rakuen is an adventure game about a little Boy who lives in the hospital. One day, the Boy asks his Mom to escort him to the fantasy world from his favorite storybook, so that he can ask the Guardian of the Forest to grant him one wish. In order to receive his wish, the Boy must complete a set of challenges that revolve around helping his neighbors in the hospital by interacting with their alter-egos in the fantasy world......A cranky old man who guards a broken music box with his life while complaining that he never gets any visitors; a young woman in a coma whose husband hasn’t left her side in months; a little girl who laments over a friend she was never able to say goodbye to after growing ill… The Boy slowly begins to realize that his neighbors are plagued by secrets and struggles that are mysteriously tied to the strange hospital.
FEATURES
- Heartwarming and character-rich story.
- A unique non-combat adventure that mixes whimsical dungeons, eerie room escape puzzles, and dialogue-based mysteries that are intricately tied to the story.
- Walk a mile in everyone's shoes as you traverse each character's life to learn about their unfinished business and help them through it.
- An original soundtrack featuring multiple vocal songs that are closely tied to each character.
- Collect items and build friendships to gradually make the hospital a better place.
- Go on humorous quests for strange creatures in the fantasy world.
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User Reviews
I was wishlisting a lot of pixel art games and one day I saw that this one was on sale. Bought it without knowing much about the game and what I was getting into. Well, in simple words I got my heart broken.
Such an emotional and well-made game. Please play it!
Wonderful and touching game!! A lot of fun moments and emotional ones as well. The puzzles feel like the right difficulty and game play is easy to understand. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys casual story-based games or enjoys the RPG Maker style of games. Prepare some tissues in advance for those emotional moments too!
this games seems casual at first about adventure in some magical world. i did not expect it turn into some horror game that make me very uneasy overall the game is fun, story is amazing and the ending is emotional 10/10 will get you to crying
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024x768 High Color +
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 250 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Rakuen cost?
Rakuen costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Rakuen?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024x768 High Color + DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 250 MB available space
What platforms is Rakuen available on?
Rakuen is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Rakuen worth buying?
Rakuen has 100% positive reviews from 8 players. Metacritic score: 84/100.
When was Rakuen released?
Rakuen was released on May 10, 2017.
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