Katawa Shoujo

GameSpot Reviews

Player Reviews

Average Player Score

Based on 81 ratings

9.2

Please Sign In to rate Katawa Shoujo

Score Breakdown Based on 81 ratings

1. 10 (50)
2. 9 (19)
3. 8 (9)
4. 7 (2)
5. 6 (0)
6. 5 (0)
7. 4 (0)
8. 3 (0)
9. 2 (0)
10. 1 (1)

Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

• Rating:9

  An amazing game that has a unique undertone that will leave you wishing it didn't have to end.

  By lpjazzman220 | Review Date: Feb 05, 2012 | PC

  I've gone through a few of these visual novels before. As such, Key has produced the majority of my favorites amongst my collection. Anyone who's played Clannad should have the bar for visual novels set to 11, which make... Read Full Review

  6 of 6 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Katawa Shoujo

• Rating:9.5

  I never expected something free would be this amazing. What a joy it was experiencing this game.

  By Bloodlust007 | Review Date: May 27, 2013 | PC

  This VN was such a great surprise to me. Never thought something free like this would evoke so much emotion and even bring me close to manly tears. Made me realize to always be open minded and try stuff not to my taste. ... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:7.5

  As a game, Katawa Shoujo is a bit like the characters themselves.

  By Talikiasmi | Review Date: Nov 25, 2012 | PC

  TL;DR Version- Plot: 7.5/10- Ignore the railroading and inconsistent writing, and you have a very solid work with a gripping story. Characters: 8/10- Most of the characters are incredibly fleshed out and compelling, ... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  Katawa shoujo reveiw by ktsjr15

  By ktsjr | Review Date: Mar 31, 2012 | PC

  Katawa Shoujo is a visual novel, A visual novel is a text based rpg style adventure similar to a novel that has choices wich can affect the entire outcome of the game. Now, my starting comments on the game were "Well,... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9

  Touching

  By sungmaster | Review Date: Feb 23, 2012 | PC

  The game touched your innate right moments after you playing. Though there just conversations, mouse clicks to use, a few choices to choose to make it barely a "game" , but it feels alright. Nice characters' models make ... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9.5

  Not a major dating sim player but this game pushes the bar and excels in giving an immersive romantic adventure.

  By Daimon117 | Review Date: Jan 07, 2012 | PC

  I have not often played dating sims, often passing them by as simple games with no story or atmosphere. After seeing the reception Katawa Shoujo was receiving I decided to test it out. Never have I seen both story and im... Read Full Review

  7 of 8 users found the following review helpful