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This is is a Japanese dating simulator originally released in Japan in 1999.
It was translated and published in an English version in 2002. It focuses on
storytelling, and falls into the subgenre of dating sims which are full of tragic
events and meant to be emotionally moving for the player. It also falls into the
subgenre of games, manga, and anime revolving around incestuous relationships. One
playthrough of the game takes about 5 to 10 hours. The story of Taka and his little
sister Kana is told from Taka's perspective, starting when Kana is just about to
start high school and then delving into the past to explore the relationship between
the two siblings. The game is a visual novel, displaying scenery and characters in
the background while the characters' dialogue and Taka's narration are displayed as
text. Music and sound effects are also used. The unhurried narration is intended to
allow the player to identify with Taka (and Kana) as the story unfolds. Over the
course of the game, the player is presented with approximately 30 decision points
which determine which path the storyline will follow and, ultimately, which of 6
possbile endings the player will achieve. A revival Windows edition was released in
Japan in 2004 under the title Kana... Okaeri!!. This new edition retains the original
storyline, but features new character designs and is fully voiced. |