Koi Musubi (2017)

Developer: Narrator
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 277 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a heartfelt slow-burn visual novel about reconnecting with childhood friends and navigating long-distance romance in a tranquil Taiwanese countryside inn

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What players say

Players praise the Taiwanese setting and heartfelt romance but note inconsistent voice acting, mostly flat for the main heroine yet lively for others. A bug forces windowed mode to save or exit. The story is gentle and down-to-earth, with few dialogue choices, and players split on whether the pacing is soothing or too slow.

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