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Review of Bonogurashi: Kore de Kanpeki Disu on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Jun 1996
Cover image of Bonogurashi: Kore de Kanpeki Disu on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 07 Jun 1996
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Amuse
Publisher: Amuse

Introduction

Welcome to the perplexing world of Bonogurashi: Kore de Kanpeki Disu. Imagine a video game sprung out of a delightful Japanese manga featuring a sea otter named Bonobono. Yes, we're diving deep into the cuddly abyss of animal physics, soft existential musings, and more quirky characters than you can shake a shellfish at. If you've ever considered what it would be like to explore the mundane yet profound lives of cartoon critters, here's your ticket to the wet and wild.

Gameplay

Let's get into the nitty gritty of gameplay because let's be honest, you didn't get this far just to hear about the sea otter's life choices. Bonogurashi is an adventure game where you navigate a vibrant world that feels like it was drawn with copious amounts of colored pencils by an overly enthusiastic second grader. Your main goal? Engage in delightful mini-games and explore Bonobono's everyday life, alongside his even more colorful friends. The world is full of fetch quests that can range from helping a fellow woodland creature with their existential crisis to discovering the perfect shellfish for a picnic. And yes, there will be plenty of baffling dialogues with your furry companions that are so absurdly philosophical, you might question your own life choices for a brief moment before realizing you just want to play the game without overthinking it.

Graphics

Talking about graphics, the visuals are like someone spilled a rainbow all over a children's coloring book and then accidentally injected it with a health boost of cute. The art style remains true to its manga roots, featuring vibrant colors and adorable character designs. Every animal in the game could easily be a meme template. The backgrounds are reminiscent of a serene Japanese countryside, yet lively enough that you might expect to see a squirrel give you the side-eye as you pass by. Although it won't rival the AAA titles of today, for the 90s, it's a delightful feast for the eyes. Players might even find themselves pausing just to appreciate the beauty of a well-drawn pixelated flower or the mesmerizing animation of Bonobono chomping on his precious shellfish.

Conclusion

Bonogurashi: Kore de Kanpeki Disu is a whimsical journey through the life of Bonobono, merging gentle humor with genuine heart. It's a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when games didn't have to be overly complicated or drenched in violence to capture attention. If you're looking for a relaxing game that makes you ponder life's deeper meanings while chuckling at the absurdity of animal friendships, give this one a whirl. Just don't expect to be a hardened gamer after finishing it; instead, you might just find yourself with a warm, fuzzy feeling and a sudden craving for shellfish. And remember: life's better when you're cuddly, philosophical, and slightly confused-much like Bonobono himself.

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