Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa

Art Co. Ltd, PQube  •  May 31, 2019  •  20% from 5 reviews

Unleash the power of words as you navigate the twisted halls of Fujisawa Academy in Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa!

$29.99 (USD)

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Reviews Summary

Player reception for Kotodama is mixed, with many praising its intriguing story and unique art style, but criticizing the repetitive gameplay and frustrating match-3 mechanics.

While some enjoy the plot twists and character designs, others find the minigames tedious and the narrative lacking depth.

Overall, players recommend it for those who appreciate visual novels but caution against the game's flaws and grindy nature.

The Good

  • Intriguing plot twists keep players engaged
  • Unique art style and character designs
  • Interesting mix of visual novel and puzzle elements
  • Voice acting adds charm to the experience

The Bad

  • Repetitive match-3 gameplay frustrates players
  • Story lacks depth and can feel predictable
  • Quality of life issues with navigation and saving
  • Forced multiple playthroughs for full story

The Horny

  • Characters strip down during gameplay
  • Fan service elements appeal to some players
  • Stripping mechanics add a unique twist
  • No full nudity, but suggestive content is present

Top rated reviews

So, TL;DR: I love Kotodama for the great story with lots of brilliant plot twists, interesting characters, eye-catching artwork, pleasant music and voice acting. However, I absolutely hate this visual novel for its repetitive minigames that cannot be skipped, and they became my nightmare in some chapters. In the end, would I recommend Kotodama to my friends…

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Full review (including score): https://youtu.be/3LWz17ATfbg Written review below! The rundown: Cons: - Tacked-on gameplay elements - Extremely repetitive story design - Quality of life problems - Visual issues What happens when you cross a visual novel like Doki Doki Literature Club with a lewd Bejeweled game like HuniePop? Well, you probably would get som…

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Fastest "no" in the West Firstly, performance. This visual novel makes my laptop overheat. This is because of all the extra cosmetic effects there are in the game, for example the background moving when I move the cursor. You can't turn them off, which means that you need a better computer to play, again, a visual novel. Secondly, gameplay and general fee…

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Game Details

From the developer

A highschool visual novel with a difference! While Fujisawa Academy may seem like a normal school, beneath the surface lie dark and sinister secrets. Puzzle-battle your classmates with the power of Kotodama to strip away their lies - and a lot more!

About this game

About This Game



• Investigate Fujisawa Academy's secrets across seven visual novel chapters – where each chapter hides the truth to one of the seven mysteries.

• Battle key characters using 'Kotodama' – the power of words. Interrogation battles see you stripping your target naked - exposing the truth behind their lies!

• Uncover keywords in the game's investigation phase. The more keywords and clues you find, the more potent your power in the puzzle phase.

• Nothing is as it seems! Kotodama intentionally plays on classic tropes and clichés to continually twist the story and surprise the player.

• Repeated playthroughs will yield new facts within the story. Uncover them all to unlock the true ending and a full gallery of artwork.

• Continue to play the fiendish puzzles in Fantasize Mode to perfect your high scores!





















Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa is set in a fictionalized depiction of Japan. Fujisawa Academy is a fictional educational institution. The students depicted in Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa are 18 years old. Any names, characters, organizations, locations, and events are either imaginary or depicted in a fictionalized manner.

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