Rakuen

Laura Shigihara·Released May 10, 2017·Single player

Platforms: PCSwitch
Genres: RPGAdventureIndie

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A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

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GameSpot

Janine Hawkins·Jul 10, 2017

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Rakuen's unique setting and sweet sensibilities make up for its technical shortcomings.

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Colin Campbell·May 12, 2017

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Rakuen is authentic and extraordinary

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John Walker·May 12, 2017

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I adore this. I am so frustrated that it's very hard to convince people to pick up an RPGMaker game, so I'm also very relieved it has the To The Moon alumni tag that will hopefully convince people to grab it. Grab it you absolutely should. Yes, it's maudlin in places, and yes, it's undeniably a bit twee, but it earns the right to be by being just so good.

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