KARAKARA
calme · 2016 · Visual Novel, Anime, Sexual Content, Nudity, Cute
PC
Overwhelmingly Positive96% · 1,034 📉 Recent reviews down 81%
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About KARAKARA
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In this post-apocalyptic visual novel, you run a small desert diner and build relationships with a mysterious pink-haired girl you find abandoned by the roadside, uncovering the mysteries of humanity's twilight age through intimate daily interactions. The game stands out for its haunting atmosphere, contemplative storytelling about connection in a dying world, and the contrast between mundane business management and profound emotional discovery.
Let us live
on this land so arid.
KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.
The "Age of Dusk." It is a time of senescence for the human species, during which hybrids known as the "Others"—those who are human, yet not—exist in great numbers. On the windswept barrens of a land without moisture, a small gathering of people make their living in a world they no longer know. Down a stretch of highway and far from the heart of the town are two such people who run a small diner. To them, the circumstances that reshaped their world is of far less concern than the number of lunch boxes they can load into their delivery vehicle. After all, leaving customers hungry is not good for business, and business keeps them fed. Day after day, they occupy themselves with the endless work of their store. However, the comfortable monotony of their daily lives is turned on its head when they discover a large suitcase by the roadside on their way home from deliveries. Lying on the suitcase, unmoving, is a young girl with pink hair...
Though parched, they keep each other company,
and while hollow, they fill each other's voids.
So shall they live
on this land so arid.
on this land so arid.
KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.
The "Age of Dusk." It is a time of senescence for the human species, during which hybrids known as the "Others"—those who are human, yet not—exist in great numbers. On the windswept barrens of a land without moisture, a small gathering of people make their living in a world they no longer know. Down a stretch of highway and far from the heart of the town are two such people who run a small diner. To them, the circumstances that reshaped their world is of far less concern than the number of lunch boxes they can load into their delivery vehicle. After all, leaving customers hungry is not good for business, and business keeps them fed. Day after day, they occupy themselves with the endless work of their store. However, the comfortable monotony of their daily lives is turned on its head when they discover a large suitcase by the roadside on their way home from deliveries. Lying on the suitcase, unmoving, is a young girl with pink hair...
Though parched, they keep each other company,
and while hollow, they fill each other's voids.
So shall they live
on this land so arid.
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It's not a very long visual novel, but if you're looking for a relaxing character-focused story with a post-apocalyptic twist, KARAKARA is worth a read.20 found this helpful
A short kinetic VN with a story that has a good potential for further developments. The art was good though I wish there were more nuances added in the character's face drawings. The **x scenes do require a DLC but it wasn't too pricey - so get it! Once again these additional scenes could have expanded more. The story itself feels like something that started midway (which isn't bad by any means). However, things take a decent development but looks like they didn't want to expand the story too much. Being a Kinetic VN, you literally don't need too many saves (the Save screen had 4+ different folders for saves!). If you're in the mood for a good game, don't pick this up. If you wish to pass close to 30 mins on decent art, story and few xxx scenes - do hit this up. - 5/10 P.S: The last card drop didn't happen until I had 4+ hrs on the game! It was a bit infuriating and thankfully on my last try to get it (or uninstall it anyways), I got it. I had gotten really bored at just hitting "Skip" every single time after completing the game.2 found this helpful
ok. I enjoyed how the and the Visual novel present itself, the plot is nothing new but i like how it was shown, recommended.1 found this helpful
This is a short (~4 hour) visual novel split into two parts, each feeling like a 2-hour movie. The pacing was good. It told what it wanted to in the short amount of time it had. The story may not be perfect, but it felt complete. I seriously NEED a Part 3 for Cullen. I still don't know if she's a cat or a dog. I thought she was a furry for a second because of her hair and shading blending together, and I was SO happy, but then I took a closer look. She was just a regular cat/dog girl, and I was so disappointed. Lucia appears to be a mature shortstack catgirl, and that combo is incredibly rare. Catgirls are common, and mature catgirls are not unheard of. Shortstack catgirls are rare, but mature shortstack catgirls are super, super rare. That alone makes her the best girl! I also really like her voice. It adds a great gap moe effect. And then there's Aisia. I couldn't tell if she was a catgirl, a doggirl, or a PIG girl. Those ears were really throwing me off. She looks like a clueless airhead but is actually perceptive, seems innocent but has a dirty mind, and is somehow both a glutton AND basically has a Sharingan. She’s a total walking contradiction! I always thought she was su…1 found this helpful
Fun
Short VN. Easy Achievements, 100% / 5min.
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