Kamikaze Explorer!

2011 Japanese adult visual novel

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Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adult Harem Visual novel
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Modes: Single-player
Country: Japan

About

Kamikaze Explorer! ; "Reckless Explorer!") is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Clochette. It was first released for Windows PCs on May 27, 2011.

's story follows the main character Keiji Hayase, and takes place in the future, where the younger generation use a special power called Metis. The gameplay follows a branching plot line which offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the five female main characters by the player character.

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Kamikaze Explorer! is a romance visual novel in which the player assumes the role of Keiji Hayase. Much of its gameplay is spent reading the text that appears on the screen, which represents the story's narrative and dialogue. The text is accompanied by character sprites, which represent who Keiji is talking to, over background art.

Throughout the game, the player encounters CG artwork at certain points in the story, which take the place of the background art and character sprites. Kamikaze Explorer! follows a branching plot line with multiple endings, and depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction.

Story

In the near future, the living areas for humans reduce due to climate and terrain changes. As if in unison, some of the younger generation develop special powers called "Metis". There are many types of Metis, from magic barriers to being able to breathe under water. Suminoe Academy (澄之江学園, Suminoe Gakuen) was constructed to train and develop those students with Metis.

, doesn't have any powers, but he was scouted by an agent from the school and ends up attending the school. He is then recruited into Argonaut, a club for helping people with their problems.

Development

Kamikaze Explorer! is Clochette's fourth work, after Amatsu Misora ni!. Hitoshi Oshiki designed the characters in Kamikaze Explorer!, whilst background art was drawn by Sasanqua, Katsuhiko Hino, and Studio Tulip. Three people worked together to write the scenario: Aku Himenogi, Toujaku, and J-Sairo; Himenogi also planned and drafted Kamikaze Explorer!.

The trial version of the game was first made available for download on the Kamikaze Explorer! official website on April 7, 2011. Adult content was still included in the trial. A limited edition of Kamikaze Explorer!

Reception

In 2011, Kamikaze Explorer! has ranked four times in the top ten in national PC game pre-orders in Japan. The rankings were at No. 6 from January to March, and No.

2 in April. Kamikaze Explorer! premiered as the No. com, a major redistributor of visual and domestic anime products, during the month of its release, and No.