La Corda d'Oro (Kin'iro no Koruda) is a role-playing game series targeted at a female audience under the Neoromance series from Koei. The title comes from the Italian for The Golden String.
The story was adapted into a manga by the game’s character designer, Yuki Kure, which is serialized in LaLa magazine. An anime adaptation, titled La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo, was first broadcast by TV Tokyo from October 2006 to March 2007. The anime also premiered on Animax. It was aired across its respective networks worldwide, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, and also translated and dubbed into English for its English language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia, and other regions. Sentai Filmworks acquired North American rights to the series, has released it in two half-season box sets, and is streaming it online. The first of a 2-episode anime special, entitled La Corda d'Oro: Secondo Passo, was aired by Kids Station on March 26, 2009, but the season ends on a cliffhanger. Secondo Passo was meant strictly to promote the video game.
PLOT:
Kahoko Hino is a student in the General Education section of Seiso Academy. One day she runs into Lili, a musical fairy, who grants her a magical violin and a place in the school's annual musical competition. Kahoko refuses, only to be pressed on by Lili until she accepts the instrument and place in the competition. As she practices, Kahoko is amazed that she can play any musical piece as long as she knows the tune and plays it with her heart. As the competition goes on, she becomes more and more attached to the people she is trying to compete with.
GAME:
Music-themed romance simulation from Koei. Part of the company's "neo romance" series targeted at female gamers, La Corda d'Oro abandones the fantasy settings of its predecessor and is set in a present day high school. Players take on the role of a young female student who shows off her violin skills in a music contest. She immediately catches the attention of five handsome boys who play violin, flute, and cello, and forges a musical friendship with them -- and perhaps more. Rivalry, intrigue, and rivalry ensues. The game is based on the PC version of the same name, but improves over the title with added content, such as new ending movies for each character, new character designs, and more.
In the game the player plays as a female violin player in this love simulation game. The goal is to win top prize at a violin concert while developing strong relationships with the surrounding men in her life. While most of these men are rivals, depending on your musical abilities, their relationship could change to one of love. You collect new songs from fairies and practice them to become good, and can then choose which songs to play in order to gain the affection of certain men.
Kin'iro no Koruda 3 (officially called La Corda d'oro 3) - Is the third numbered installment of the Corda series. It was first announced to the public during Koei's presentation for new titles at Tokyo Game Show 2009. Masako Otsuka composed the music. Yuki Kure is the character designer and main illustrator. The miniature versions of characters seen in select merchandise were illustrated by Kazuo Funaki.
The Premium Box includes an illustration book, and a CD compilation of tournament music with voiced character introductions. These extras are in the larger Treasure Box edition with an original drama CD, Seiso Academy name tags, a leather organizer with refill pages, and a photo card. Consumers who purchased from Gamecity Shopping receive five fastener charms. The limited Gamecity Set adds an ivory school bag decorated by the miniature versions of the cast.
PLOT:
The story begins on July 13, 2011, eight years after the White Day orchestra. The protagonist is an aspiring violinist who learns the limits of only playing at her country home. In order to improve herself, she decides to follow the footsteps of her childhood friend by moving to Yokohama and transferring to Seiso Academy for its high school summer semester. After she proves her worth to the skeptical student body, she is selected to be a member of the school's ensemble for the 42nd national high school tournament.
CHANGES:
Kiniro no Corda 3 has a different visual style than its predecessors and includes a different city map. It reuses the second game's system. Here are the key differences between the two titles for the preparation phase:
- Tournament requirements (i.e. story objectives) are mandatory. If the player fails to meet them, they will need to restart their game from an earlier save. Failing to have a backup slot may require the player to restart their entire game. They will be unable to progress with the main story and/or character routes until they are met.
- The main narrative will force the player to take mandatory breaks sometimes without warning, so last minute procrastination is not encouraged.
- At the start of the game, the protagonist has three practice sessions each day. She has five once it is summer vacation. - Weekends now proceed in the same manner as weekdays.
- Ensembles are limited to the main Seiso cast only. No one else can be recruited.
- Duo practice sessions with certain characters and song genres may unlock inspirational words for the protagonist's ensemble. This can be added to an ensemble's formation to increase its maximum "Perfection" capacity.
- Perfection is needed to unlock a new game feature for stage performances called "Maestro Field".
- Fans are not required for a successful tournament performance. They can reward items if they are impressed enough to reach maximum Intimacy.
- Hold down X to run instead of R1.
- Fata Shop's function is replaced by a Music Store (music scores and items) and Convenience Store (gifts).
- At the start of each day, the protagonist can make lunch from three selectable options. She can invite a character to dine with her if they are free. This replaces the previous Lunchtime format.
Before the start of each stage performance, the player has the option of altering its difficulty to Easy, Normal, or Hard.
Stage performances from rival schools can be skipped like previous titles, but the protagonist's version has been revamped to require active participation from the player in a rhythm game-like sequence. Music plays and the player must press the corresponding buttons (Square, Triangle, Circle) to match one of the three lower circular icons. If the player matches the button exactly, they receive a "Bravo" score. "Good" means the button is pressed a little early, and "Miss" indicates something that is neglected or a mistaken button press. A character often speaks positive comments when a consecutive chain of "Bravo" or "Good"s are earned.
Successful combos build the Appeal Gauge located above the scrolling buttons. Once it peaks, the lead musician can use "Maestro Field" (L1 or L2). This effect initiates a character specific movie which negates buttons yet cultimates to a guaranteed substantial boost in Seiso's favor. During the main story, multiple Maestro Fields can be used.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Popular dating simulation "Corda" third series to be waged in the music school! And renewed the love interest character, series most of the 12 people of characters who appeared! Various story over the love and music, such as exchanges with other schools of students to expand! The "linden dormitory (Linden Hall)" on the stage of Hoshiso School, summer of love of pounding begins ...!
FEATURES:
- First & Third person perspectives.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Music, Romance & Anime themes.
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