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.
About the story
Rakuen is an adventure game about a little Boy who lives in the hospital. One day, the Boy asks his Mom to escort him to the fantasy world from his favorite storybook, so that he can ask the Guardian of the Forest to grant him one wish. In order to receive his wish, the Boy must complete a set of challenges that revolve around helping his neighbors in the hospital by interacting with their alter-egos in the fantasy world... ...A cranky old man who guards a broken music box with his life while complaining that he never gets any visitors; a young woman in a coma whose husband hasn’t left her side in months; a little girl who laments over a friend she was never able to say goodbye to after growing ill… The Boy slowly begins to realize that his neighbors are plagued by secrets and struggles that are mysteriously tied to the strange hospital.
Platforms
Linux Mac Switch PCGenres
Adventure Indie Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Fantasy
Languages: English and 10 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | |||
| Ukrainian | |||
| Vietnamese | |||
| English | |||
| Italian | |||
| Spanish (Spain) | |||
| Korean | |||
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| German | |||
| Hungarian | |||
| Japanese |
Media
Critic Reviews
GameSpot
By Janine HawkinsRakuen's unique setting and sweet sensibilities make up for its technical shortcomings.
RPG Fan
By Bob RichardsonAn expertly crafted story for those looking for substance and introspection.
New Game Network
By Josh HinkeIt may have some flaws, but Rakuen really is an adventure worth taking. It successfully executes on modest heartfelt ambitions, and perfectly captures the vision of its creator - a rare occurrence in modern game design.
Spaziogames
By Domenico “Valthiel” MusicòRakuen offers all of the emotional themes expected from a game inspired by the excellent To the Moon, including a very good story, a great music, an appealing art design and interesting characters.
CGMagazine
By Derek HeemsbergenDon't be fooled by its unassuming facade: Rakuen is a one-of-a-kind adventure that brings tears and smiles in equal measure.
