[Chuo Dori] Katawa Shoujo

If you asked someone the first thing that came to mind when asked about image site 4 chan the results would inevitably wildly vary – from a simple site for pictures and heated commentary, to its invention of now common internet memes – all the way though to its more.....disturbing connotations.

So when I first heard of Studio 4 leaf, a 4chan collaborative group of programmers, designers, artists and writers from around the world, had formed to attempt to produce as close to a professional quality visual novel [and one with a less than standard storyline – more on that later] I admit I had a feeling of apprehension – all too often I had seen attempts by western fans to create their own VN's, with nearly all of them inevitably failing, either in writing, graphics or all round quality.

5 years of work, and a resounding sell out of their initial work at Japan’s biggest fan works convention Comiket, and Studio 4 leaf have finally released the fruits of their labors - “Katawa Shoujo” [“Crippled Girl”].

find out more as i review this game over at Chuo dori