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Kaori After Story

iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Kaori After Story is a slice-of-life, relationship-centric comedy sequel to ACE Academy; fully voiced and extensively interactive!

Global score

98/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

Pros

  • Heartwarming and humorous romance story
  • High quality art and live2d animation
  • Excellent voice acting
  • Immersive character development
  • Lighthearted and relaxing experience

Cons

  • Short length (about 2-4 hours)
  • Limited replayability with minor choice impact
  • Lack of gallery feature
  • No rollback or easy dialogue backtracking
  • Price considered high relative to content length

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players make many dialogue choices affecting responses and some scenes, but the overall story is linear with limited branching."

  • Competence
    -3

    "The game is a visual novel with no skill-based challenges or complex gameplay, focusing on reading and choice selection."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements or comparison to others; experience is personal and narrative-driven."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players who enjoyed Ace Academy and Kaori's route are motivated to continue the story and revisit the game."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual interaction with characters, no multiplayer or teamwork."

  • Creativity
    -4

    "Players choose dialogue options but work within a predefined story and character framework; limited creative expression."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are equal and narrative-based."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to escape real life through immersive, romantic, and heartwarming storytelling."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and affection for the characters and story."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Multiple dialogue choices allow some experimentation with responses, though overall story remains consistent."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "The setting is familiar and story-focused with limited discovery or new areas; mostly narrative exploration."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Players express themselves through choice of dialogue but no customization of characters or environments."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "The game features romantic fiction and character-driven narrative with some lighthearted and idealized elements."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Experience is solitary with minimal social interaction beyond the story; no community or multiplayer."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn more about characters and relationships, gaining emotional insight rather than technical skills."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused reading and engagement; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    4

    "Focus on developing close emotional relationships and romantic intimacy with Kaori and her family."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; player follows a narrative path."

  • Progression
    2

    "Narrative progression through story and relationship development, but no item or upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "The game provides a relaxing, heartwarming experience with lighthearted humor and romantic moments."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visual and auditory enhancements like Live2D animation and voice acting provide sensory engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition mechanics; experience is private and personal."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion focused on romance, character interactions, and emotional development."

  • Strategy
    -4

    "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; choices affect dialogue but not complex outcomes."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Low suspense or risk; the story is lighthearted and predictable with no intense tension."

  • Value
    1

    "Mixed opinions on price versus length; generally considered reasonable for fans but short for cost."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence or combat; focus on romance and peaceful interactions."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe narrative environment."

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