Popotan is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Petit Ferret with character designs by Akio Watanabe under the alias Poyoyon Rock. It was originally released as a PC game for CD-ROM on December 13, 2002 and subsequently re-released on DVD-ROM and for the PlayStation 2 with certain scenes removed.
PLOT:
Popotan takes place in the distant future within the remnants of Tokyo, destroyed by a cataclysm and since altered by geological transformations. The disaster was caused by a giant dandelion structure resembling a spire that arose in the city atop a hill. The main location of the game is a European-style mansion, seen as completely out-of-place in the city.[9] Much of the daytime is spent outside the mansion wandering around town meeting characters and triggering event sequences. Popotan follows Chris's lifestyle changes, as well as the mysteries surrounding the spire-like object that caused the destruction of Tokyo in the past.
GAMEPLAY:
Gameplay in Popotan follows a semi-predetermined plot; major events remain the same, but personal storylines can diverge from the player's choices. The game focuses on protagonist Chris, a drifter who meets three girls and their maid in a mansion near the ruins of Tokyo in the distant future. Popotan is a visual novel in which players spend most of their time in reading dynamic text, representing either dialogue between the various characters or the inner thoughts of the protagonist. After progressing through text, players either come to a "decision point" where they must choose from multiple options, or the text will end and the player must move to a new location, or, in the DVD-ROM and PS2 versions, use a shortcut option to continue to the next event.
PLAYSTATION 2 VERSION:
Oshiete! Popotan is a port of a PC game that was titled simply Popotan. You play as a character called Chris who lives with his three sisters and an android maid. Some sort of love-relationship will develop out of this odd living environment. In all, 8 female characters can become the target of your affection. Actual gameplay involves moving around your house and the surrounding town using menus and engaging in interactive dialogue with the girls.
A special music mini-game commences at certain points in Mii's scenario. The goal of the mini-game is to max out "Magical Girl Mii"'s magical power meter by hitting balls at the right moment. The outcome of the mini-game affects the storyline.[4] Successfully completing her scenarios unlock an omake option on the main menu, allowing the player to play the mini-game with different music tracks.
Three sisters of dating age provide interaction and romance in WellMADE's latest console offering. Along with the love, a mini-game may be played where an SD version of a sister breaks oval-shaped baubles which approach her from four directions.
Upgrades in the PS2 version include new cinemas, an improved gaming interface and a brand spanking new game introduction.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Porting to the popular PS2 the "Popotan" on the PC. Upon transplantation, additional scenarios of newly written and new events CG, and new director of the OP animation. Movement system is also improved, and realize the game smooth deployment. Now, a story that takes place in the community life and hero Chris, "love", "My", "Mii" and three sisters beautiful cute revived.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- SCIFI, Futuristic, Fantasy & Anime themes.
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