Exilium: Kiro

I don’t usually play visual novels, but Exilium has been a pleasant surprise so far. The atmosphere and story pulled me in pretty quickly, and I like the overall presentation. I haven’t finished it yet, so I can’t judge the full story, but I’m definitely interested enough to keep playing. A nice change of pace from what I normally play.

Played through it a few times now and honestly enjoyed it more than I expected. The biggest thing for me is the atmosphere. The whole dark fantasy/steampunk setting is really cool, and Dalmar has a pretty unique feel. The story and characters kept me interested, and on a second playthrough I noticed some details I missed the first time. Good: * Interesting world and lore * Great art/atmosphere * Likeable characters * Story gets more enjoyable on replay Not so good: * Very much a visual novel, so don't expect much actual gameplay * Some parts feel like they could've been explored more * Pacing can be a little slow Overall, if you're into darker visual novels with fantasy, vampires, magic and steampunk stuff, I'd say it's worth checking out. Just know what you're getting into before buying.

I enjoyed Exilium: Kiro overall. As a visual novel, it does a good job of keeping the story interesting, although it took me a little while to get into it at the beginning. Once I got past the slower start, I became more invested in the plot and genuinely wanted to see what would happen next. I also really liked the setting and the characters. The world feels quite distinctive, and there are a lot of interesting ideas and details that made me want to learn more about its lore and history. Overall, a solid and enjoyable visual novel with an unusual setting and an interesting world. I’d definitely be interested in seeing more of it.