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− | |title = Koikatsu | + | |title = Koikatsu |
|cover = Koikatsu Party - Cover.jpg | |cover = Koikatsu Party - Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
− | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''Koikatsu'''''{{Note|{{Lang|ja|コイカツ!}} in Japan.}} is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:adult}} {{Glossary:third-person}} {{Glossary:simulation}} {{Glossary:dating}} {{Glossary:RPG}} game developed and published by [[Company:ILLUSION|ILLUSION]]. |
− | |release history = | + | |release history = It was released in Japan on April 27, 2018 via physical retail copy and digital copy on digital storefronts including FANZA, DLSite and ILLUSION's own ILLUSION ONLINE store. Two expansion packs were released for the game. The first one, '''''Personality Expansion Pack''''' was released on July 27, 2018 and contains 3 additional character personalities, while the second one, '''''After School''''', was released on December 21, 2018 and added 4 additional character personalities, additional hairs and costumes, additional maps and more. |
− | |current state = | + | The localized version of the game, '''''Koikatsu Party''''', was released on FAKKU and [[Steam]] on June 10, 2019, though the Steam version of the game have the adult contents removed and requires an external patch from ILLUSION's site to restore it. A DLC which contains the localized contents of the two expansion packs, '''''After Party''''', was released on Steam on May 13, 2021. |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = As with many ILLUSION's games before it, ''Koikatsu'' has many mods made by the community even before the localized version was released. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was announced on July 14, 2023 that the game will be delisted from all storefronts on August 18, 2023, the same day where ILLUSION's brand owner Ione Plus deprecate the ILLUSION brand and exited from the adult video game market.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.illusion.jp/see-you-next-time|title= Notice of Termination of Activities - ILLUSION (Japanese)|date=July 14, 2023}}</ref> As of December 5, 2023, the Steam version of the game haven't been delisted due to technical issue. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | unknown | DRM-free | Japanese physical and digital releases of the base game. See [[#Patches|Patches]] for update patch.| | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1073440 | Steam | Overseas all-ages version.<br/>Archive of official free 18+ patch available directly from a [https://dl.betterrepack.com/IllusionLib/Koikatsu%20Party/Epatch/ third-party site]. |
+ | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.fakku.net/games/koikatsu-party-english | DRM-free | Overseas 18+ version on FAKKU, DRM-free. (NSFW link.)<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/FAKKU/status/1017512148182810624|title=DRM on FAKKU|date=2021-07-02}}</ref> | | Windows | Unavailable}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Personality Expansion Pack | This expansion pack added 3 additional personalities to the Japanese version of the game.<br/>It was integrated in the ''After Party'' DLC for the overseas version. | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| After School | This expansion pack added 4 additional character personalities, additional hairs and costumes, additional maps and other quality-of-life improvements.<br/>It was integrated in the ''After Party'' DLC for the overseas version. | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| After Party DLC | This DLC, made specifically for the overseas version, contains localized contents from both the ''Personality Expansion Pack'' and ''After School'' expansion packs.<br/>Archive of official free 18+ patch for ''After Party'' DLC on Steam is available directly from a [https://dl.betterrepack.com/IllusionLib/Koikatsu%20Party/AfterParty%20Epatch/ third-party site].<br/>Not available for the oversea version released on FAKKU.| Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| VR | This free DLC add VR mode to the game.<br/>Only available for the Japanese version and the Steam release of the overseas version. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Koikatsu Darkness | This 3-part DLCs added 3 additional personalities and a playable dark scenario.<br/>The first two were included as free DLCs, while part 3 is only included as a pre-order bonus for the game ''[[Emotion Creators]]''. Only apply to the Japanese version. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | + | The Japanese version of the game requires the external update patch to update it. Following Illusion's deprecation which resulted in the official site's closure, the update patch can be found [https://dl.betterrepack.com/IllusionLib/Koikatsu/Updates/ here]. <code>koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_all.exe</code> (Released on February 1, 2019) is the latest patch. | |
+ | |||
===HF Patch (Unofficial)=== | ===HF Patch (Unofficial)=== | ||
− | The HF Patch for | + | The HF Patch for both versions of the game is a massive compilation of all official free content updates for the base game, removal of mosaic censors, many of the most popular plugins and mods used by the community, and fixes for common bugs and issues. This includes fan translations and optional machine translation and subtitle plugins to fill in the gaps in official translations. '''It also includes the special patch, so players don't need to install the special patch if they plan to install the HF patch on a Steam copy of the game'''. The latest versions can be found [https://github.com/ManlyMarco/KK-HF_Patch/releases/ here.] |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\UserData\save}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}}The save folder contains the user's actual in-game progress, however this does not include custom character cards or screenshots. These are stored in {{p|game}}\UserData\chara and {{p|game}}\UserData\cap respectively. | {{ii}}The save folder contains the user's actual in-game progress, however this does not include custom character cards or screenshots. These are stored in {{p|game}}\UserData\chara and {{p|game}}\UserData\cap respectively. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | |ubisoft connect | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | |ubisoft connect notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Japanese UI is natively available in the | + | |notes = Japanese UI is natively available in the Japanese version only, but may be enabled in the overseas versions by installing the [[#Recommended tweaks|HF patch]] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|macos arm app = | |macos arm app = | ||
− | |||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 20 GB | |minHD = 20 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series |
|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD6000 Series | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD6000 Series | ||
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB |
Latest revision as of 19:31, 8 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
ILLUSION | |
Engines | |
Unity | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 27, 2018 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | Simulation, Dating, RPG |
Art styles | Anime |
Themes | Adult |
Koikatsu[Note 1] is a singleplayer adult third-person simulation dating RPG game developed and published by ILLUSION.
It was released in Japan on April 27, 2018 via physical retail copy and digital copy on digital storefronts including FANZA, DLSite and ILLUSION's own ILLUSION ONLINE store. Two expansion packs were released for the game. The first one, Personality Expansion Pack was released on July 27, 2018 and contains 3 additional character personalities, while the second one, After School, was released on December 21, 2018 and added 4 additional character personalities, additional hairs and costumes, additional maps and more.
The localized version of the game, Koikatsu Party, was released on FAKKU and Steam on June 10, 2019, though the Steam version of the game have the adult contents removed and requires an external patch from ILLUSION's site to restore it. A DLC which contains the localized contents of the two expansion packs, After Party, was released on Steam on May 13, 2021.
As with many ILLUSION's games before it, Koikatsu has many mods made by the community even before the localized version was released.
It was announced on July 14, 2023 that the game will be delisted from all storefronts on August 18, 2023, the same day where ILLUSION's brand owner Ione Plus deprecate the ILLUSION brand and exited from the adult video game market.[1] As of December 5, 2023, the Steam version of the game haven't been delisted due to technical issue.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Japanese physical and digital releases of the base game. See Patches for update patch. | |||
Steam | Overseas all-ages version. Archive of official free 18+ patch available directly from a third-party site. |
|||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Overseas 18+ version on FAKKU, DRM-free. (NSFW link.)[2] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Personality Expansion Pack | This expansion pack added 3 additional personalities to the Japanese version of the game. It was integrated in the After Party DLC for the overseas version. |
|
After School | This expansion pack added 4 additional character personalities, additional hairs and costumes, additional maps and other quality-of-life improvements. It was integrated in the After Party DLC for the overseas version. |
|
After Party DLC | This DLC, made specifically for the overseas version, contains localized contents from both the Personality Expansion Pack and After School expansion packs. Archive of official free 18+ patch for After Party DLC on Steam is available directly from a third-party site. Not available for the oversea version released on FAKKU. |
|
VR | This free DLC add VR mode to the game. Only available for the Japanese version and the Steam release of the overseas version. |
|
Koikatsu Darkness | This 3-part DLCs added 3 additional personalities and a playable dark scenario. The first two were included as free DLCs, while part 3 is only included as a pre-order bonus for the game Emotion Creators. Only apply to the Japanese version. |
Essential improvements
Patches
The Japanese version of the game requires the external update patch to update it. Following Illusion's deprecation which resulted in the official site's closure, the update patch can be found here. koikatu_02plus_cdp0201hbtks_all.exe
(Released on February 1, 2019) is the latest patch.
HF Patch (Unofficial)
The HF Patch for both versions of the game is a massive compilation of all official free content updates for the base game, removal of mosaic censors, many of the most popular plugins and mods used by the community, and fixes for common bugs and issues. This includes fan translations and optional machine translation and subtitle plugins to fill in the gaps in official translations. It also includes the special patch, so players don't need to install the special patch if they plan to install the HF patch on a Steam copy of the game. The latest versions can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\UserData\config[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1073440/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\UserData\save[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1073440/pfx/[Note 3] |
- The save folder contains the user's actual in-game progress, however this does not include custom character cards or screenshots. These are stored in <path-to-game>\UserData\chara and <path-to-game>\UserData\cap respectively.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run in windowed mode and use Borderless Gaming | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Tracked motion controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button/gesture prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Haptic feedback |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Separate sliders for background music, environmental sounds, system (menu) sounds, and gameplay sounds. Also includes individual sliders for each character personality type's voice. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Included in the HF Patch | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | English subtitles included as a plugin in the HF Patch | |||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Japanese | Japanese UI is natively available in the Japanese version only, but may be enabled in the overseas versions by installing the HF patch |
VR Support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | |||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
Tracked motion controllers | See Input for details. | ||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-4000 Series | Intel Core i5-4000 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 500 Series AMD Radeon HD6000 Series 1 GB of VRAM | 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound (DirectX® 9.0c) |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ コイカツ! in Japan.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1073440) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Notice of Termination of Activities - ILLUSION (Japanese) - last accessed on July 14, 2023
- ↑ DRM on FAKKU - last accessed on 2021-07-02