Kejora

Not going to lie, the animations of this game are just beautiful and I really wanted to like this game but it just didn't get me hooked and I think the reason is the gameplay. Feels like 90% of the budget, time and effort went to the animations, while leaving the gameplay rusty and not fun at all to control or play. Soundtrack and music were also a big issue here, the music is just so repetitive and unoriginal. I really hope this developer keeps the art style moving forward and creates a more dynamic experience by solving the issues presented in this game.

Kejora is a short puzzle game with really beautiful aesthetics and a story that feels a lot like an anime movie. It reminded me of Last Time I Saw You and A Space For The Unbound, though the gameplay and story here are much more simplistic. The way the story is told could have been stronger, but it still has its own charm. Overall, I really enjoyed my time with it. I played it on my Steam Deck and it ran perfectly right away without needing any setting changes. It did crash once near the end after a cutscene, but restarting the game fixed the issue. The music was fine, though it became a bit repetitive. I would recommend Kejora, especially if you can pick it up on sale.

To be honest, I had to let this game breathe for a few weeks before I could put my thoughts into words. After finishing Kejora, I realized I had a lot to process. Not just about the story or mechanics, but the whole experience. But first of all, I’ll be honest with you: This is a [b] recommended review, [/b] but it comes with a few very important asterisks attached. Because whether or not this game "clicks" for you depends entirely on what you’re actually looking for. If you are someone who pay close attention to story and emotional structure, I should mention that the narrative here might not hit as hard as you’d hope. It’s something to keep in mind if you’re a narrative-first kind of player. But if you’re looking to lose yourself for 2 to 4 hours in a beautiful, sometimes eerie, sometimes cozy experience soaking in the atmosphere of an Indonesian village, then this is exactly where you need to be. And no, please don’t look at my playtime. We are not going to talk about that. [i] (Let’s just move on, shall we?) [/i] [h3] [b] 🎨 The Visual Soul of Kejora [/b] [/h3] Let’s start with the one thing I’m certain we can all agree on: [b] This game is breathtaking. [/b] While the …

I really wanted to enjoy this game. The art is nice, though there are major issues when scaling above 1980. I run a 2k monitor and the quality was VERY inconsistent. There were also some major shortcuts in the art(specifically background art) in major areas of the game. One large section of trees was just mirrored to extend the graphic further to the right, and it was very indelicately done. a lot of floating specks from trees that I guess weren't erased? Most of the art and animation is fine. The character art is cute, and the water in the river was quite nice. Simple but very effective. The music is very repetitive and a bit jarring. The gameplay is pretty barebones and a bit janky at times. You sometimes have to be in *just* the right spot, facing the right way, etc. It's got some interesting heart behind it, and I imagine it could be good, but beyond the art, most of what I see was either lazily put together, or rushed. The writing is probably very fun in its original language, but the English translation leaves a LOT to be desired. It's very stiff, often incorrect, and needed one more pass by an editor. One immediate example is a lot of the characters say "back then" instead o…

This game is a fun, short game. I experienced a few glitches but overall it did not detract from the experience. The art is gorgeous and the gameplay is very straight forward. I loved that it was set in Indonesia as it offered a fresh setting when compared to a lot of other games out there on the market. I am looking forward to future games put out by Berangin Creative as they grow and develop.

There's still room for improvement for the game... but overall it's kinda enjoyable. and the art especially the background looks really awesome.