Katawa Shoujo; First Look

In case you haven’t realised it yet, I’m a huge (HUGE) eroge fan and when I first came across Katawa Shoujo I wasn't sure it was gonna be my thing I mean its about kids with disabilities coping with life and love a topic that I find extremely sad. It hits close to home for me as I myself am somewhat disabled but that's a story for another time ne?

You play as Hisao Nakai a boy who recently found out that he had a serious heart condition after it gave out on him one day. His life drastically changed in the months following the attack and when he is deemed stable enough to leave the hospital he is sent to a school that caters to children living with disabilities. Initially he is understandably upset by this turn of events but as he as he gets more accustomed to the school and its inhabitants he becomes less apathetic and finally learns to enjoy life.

There has been some controversy due to the unfortunate (I personally think the name is fine as is) naming of this eroge as "katawa shoujo" which apparently translates to “cripple girl”. You can read more about that here and here if you like.

I’m going to post the routes separately as I finish them as I imagine that I’ll have a lot to say about the events that make up each route. The best thing about this game is that it doesn't cost a cent. You can download a copy here you’ll also find links to some other goodies like wallpapers music and artbooks.

And finally here’s the opening;