Download Katawa Shoujo here: http://www.katawa-shoujo.com/download.php
Katawa Shoujo is one of those choice driven storybook games that most people will either love or hate, but this one comes with a twist...
If there's anything that probably stood out to you in the above picture, it's likely Rin's lack of arms or Hanako's scars. Katawa Shoujo takes place at a school for the disabled where you have been sent after discovery of your weak heart. Soon, you will find your place and fall in love with one of these five girls. On paper, it couldn't sound anymore stereotypical and boring, but I assure you it's anything but.
Obviously each of these girls has their own disability. From the obvious like Rin's lack of arms to the not so obvious like Hanako's emotional trauma. I suggest you try to ignore that for the game, and really just think of them like normal people, and really it's not that hard once you get into it.
With five possible good endings and one secret ending, each play though taking around 3-5 hours depending on your reading speed, this will not be a game you can brush through in a day... I recommend you take your time and really soak it all in. On your first play through, you should make whatever choices you feel are best and just see where that leads you. On subsequent play throughs, I recommend a guide on what choices to make. (Especially when trying to get on certain paths, they're not balanced. There's about a 60% chance to end up with Emi but only about a 2% chance each for Hanako and Lilly)
As you get farther along in the story there ARE sex scenes... You can turn them off if you want though. Wether or not you play with them on is your choice...
The best thing about this game is the deep and engaging story. The writers did an excellent job and pulling you into the story of each of these five girls, and the top notch music and art just make it that much better.
If you're looking for a good heart grabbing story, or just a way to kill hours on end, Katawa Shoujo just might be what you're looking for. Incase you missed the link at the top of the post, here it is again: http://www.katawa-shoujo.com/download.php
Interestingly enough, you can download it as a torrent if you prefer. I really like this option and hope more companies adopt it in the future.
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