春と修羅｜Haru to Shura Reviews

Simple yet charming visuals, a mysterious plot, and a generally creepy-cozy atmosphere make this game a satisfying playthrough. Just keep in mind that there isn't much in the way of, "traditional," gameplay. No action, no combat, no real puzzles,. You mostly just move the character around, explore the environs, and speak with NPCs. Best thought of as an interactive short story. Creezy. Cozpy?

A short, thoughtful melancholy narrative that follows Chihiro as he enters Eden, an afterlife without pain or suffering. It explores emotions and human relationships in the face of extraordinary events (especially without the overbearing weariness of classic literature!) all while inviting you to ponder. Not to mention the English localisation is pretty amazing, keeping the dialogue simple and brisk to match a conversational pace yet knowing when wax poetic to give it a literary flair. So if you're in the mood for a game to make you think, consider Haru to Shura.

truly a beautiful game. while it may appear the visuals are lacking, the story is incredible and i loved the sense of urgency and the pace of of events as the story progressed. when i was playing, i felt like i was just as confused as the protagonist and that made me all the more interested in the plotline. i also loved that it felt sort of creepy although it didnt really have obnoxious horror aspects note: not a criticism of the game, but i dont agree with other players that its a bl. its weird to pair a student protagonist with a grown adult battling a chronic illness, and i dont feel its appropriate to impose the 'bonding through trauma' trope in a romantic sense here. they share absolutely no romantic dialogue. i do however love how much they care for eachother (in a platonic sense) and how it is interpreted in the endings :) -no spoilers