Recent reviews by Abu Normal

So, after thinking I'd be in for another 'soap opera' visual novel, I was PLEASANTLY surprised with CUPID.
I was gripped right from the start, the story had wonderful twists, the dialogue between characters was intriguing (and at times, the humour we needed), the art style was GORGEOUS and the soundtrack fit perfectly.
I laughed, cried, got jumpscared and was UTTERLY devastated when I finished, because that meant it was over. This game DOES not contain certain subjects that are hard to read through, but for the 'true ending', it's worth it.
A definite bargain and great game.

I've literally played an hour of this and I can already tell you, I love it. Get it. Buy it. Play it. FEEL.

Edit:
So, after playing it for 10 hours, splitting it between days, getting through countless tissues and listening to the soundtrack over and over again, here is my honest review.

Rakuen is a game that I bought because I'm such a big fan of 'To The Moon' and Laura Shigihara' music is the best. It's soothing, emotional and seems to fit into every scene perfectly.
She has created a touching game, where you can make friends, see wonderful words and just generally have fun.
Now, from the get go, you are aware that this game is dealing with a little boy, sick in the hospital.
SPOILERS (just FYI): This game deals with life, death and how families handle those tough times when a loved one is in the hospital.
It's got a beautiful message, about strength, courage and love, and the fear that we all feel deep inside, when we don't know if things are going to be alright. But, as the game reminds us, we never take the journey alone.

If you're thinking, 'Should I buy this game?' Yes. It'll be money well spent. If you don't enjoy the animation, the script, the characters, the classic RPG elements or even the soundtrack, then I'm not sure what games you are playing, but they're truly not a match for Rakuen. It comes out on top.

~Close your eyes, it is time, for you to tell the world goodnight...

My only complaint about this is you can't marry Willy.
Willy is every girls dream.

...Please, someone take this game away from me.

It's Halloween. She's a pumpkin. She's got her bestie lost in a spooky mansion.

LET'S DO THIS.

It was, amazeballs.

I got to nom on stuff as an adorable frog and then, I turned big and DEADLY.

Carpe Diem is a short, sweet visual novel that allows you to date the girl of your dreams and then HAVE YOUR HEART RIPPED OUT AND CRUSHED IN FRONT OF YOU.

10/10 wish it were longer. Kind of reminded me of 'AI Love you'.

This game is delighful.

YES.

BOYS.

We braved the rood girls in the kitchen and got Oatmeal.

If we can do this, we can do anything.

Don't play if you want a life.

Time consuming.

All these girls cost me money. Girls are expensive.

Please send help.

Or, more money, so I can buy more ads on porn sites.

Coke is hard to come by.