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Rakuen
A hospitalized Boy comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.
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23 reviews found100
TeamNerd
May 9, 2017
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NintendoWorldReport
Mar 21, 2023
More than anything Rakuen and Mr. Saitou both deliver a delightfully charming experience in a magical world, but one that has the potential to leave you an emotional wreck by the end. The colorful art design and memorable characters are sure to keep the game in your mind for a long time, and Laura Shigihara's background as a musician is clear to see with the game's soundtrack, juggling fun bouncy pieces and somber tunes alongside multiple well done vocal tracks. It is not a soundtrack you will forget any time soon. Rakuen is a story about grief and life, one that is told well and that people should absolutely experience if given the opportunity. Just make sure you have a box of tissues at the ready, just in case.
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Polygon
May 12, 2017
Rakuen gives full range to the power of its truth. It’s thoughtful, beautiful, sad and funny. It presents itself as a childlike narrative game, but it offers unsettling and affirming truths about the way we live. I feel privileged to have spent time with its characters, with their weaknesses and their strengths. This is an extraordinary game. Rakuen was reviewed using a pre-release Steam key provided by the developers.
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CGMagazine
May 23, 2017
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TouchArcade
Apr 11, 2023
Rakuen: Deluxe Edition has a few different things to offer, with the titular Rakuen being the star of the show. It’s a bittersweet, deeply emotional story set in a rich, well-realized setting and it’s absolutely unforgettable. The visuals may be simple but they more than serve the purpose, and the soundtrack is outstanding. The other included items in this package are more like nice bonuses, but they are certainly quite welcome. If you enjoy a good yarn, grab a box of tissues and settle in with this over an evening or two. SwitchArcade Score: 4.5/5 LUNARK ($19.99) This came up last week when I reviewed Xiaomei and the Flame Dragon’s Fist, but sometimes a game is very clearly aiming at trying to recreate an experience from a particular moment in time, and when reviewing them all I can really do is determine how successful they are at that.
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Nintenderos
Mar 27, 2023
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4Players.de
May 23, 2017
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GameStar
Dec 21, 2017
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RPG Fan
Jun 22, 2017
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Destructoid
Mar 21, 2023
Fortunately, Rakuen on its own justifies the Deluxe Edition. Though a bit uneven, its best moments are spectacular enough to warrant a recommendation for anyone in need of a good cry or two. I do wish Mr. Saitou reached the same emotional heights, but it’s serviceable if viewed strictly as a bonus. That said, if you wanted to save money and get vanilla Rakuen on PC, I wouldn’t stop you. [This review was based on a retail build of the game provided by the publisher.
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