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Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel

Bokuten - Why I Became an Angel

Released: 12/19/2019

STORY Tomoe Kirinokojima is a jaded young man who doesn't believe in love or happiness. Aine, on the other hand, is a genuine angel come to Earth who uses her magical guitar to sing love's praises to sooth the broken hearts of couples in love. One day during archery practice, Tomoe shoots Aine out of the sky and ruins her guitar which is powered by the red threads of fate--threads said in myth to bind two lovers together forever. With only one thread left, Aine is left powerless to help those in need. As luck would have it, Tomoe is able to use this final thread in his bow to act like a real-life cupid. Like it or not, Tomoe is roped into helping Aine on her mission to help the couples of the world. Will Tomoe have a change of heart, or will his apathy rub off on Aine? There's only one way to find out... DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES - Experience a full-length visual novel exploring the concepts of love and happiness in a hard-hitting story that pulls no punches. - Approximately 40+ hours of average reading time. - A soundtrack with 35 unique instrumental tracks and 9 vocal songs! - Includes four unique character routes.

STORY Tomoe Kirinokojima is a jaded young man who doesn't believe in love or happiness. Aine, on the other hand, is a genuine angel come to Earth who uses her magical guitar to sing love's praises to sooth the broken hearts of couples in love. One day during archery practice, Tomoe shoots Aine out of the sky and ruins her guitar which is powered by the red threads of fate--threads said in myth to bind two lovers together forever. With only one thread left, Aine is left powerless to help those in need. As luck would have it, Tomoe is able to use this final thread in his bow to act like a real-life cupid. Like it or not, Tomoe is roped into helping Aine on her mission to help the couples of the world. Will Tomoe have a change of heart, or will his apathy rub off on Aine? There's only one way to find out... DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES - Experience a full-length visual novel exploring the concepts of love and happiness in a hard-hitting story that pulls no punches. - Approximately 40+ hours of average reading time. - A soundtrack with 35 unique instrumental tracks and 9 vocal songs! - Includes four unique character routes.

STORY Tomoe Kirinokojima is a jaded young man who doesn't believe in love or happiness. Aine, on the other hand, is a genuine angel come to Earth who uses her magical guitar to sing love's praises to sooth the broken hearts of couples in love. One day during archery practice, Tomoe shoots Aine out of the sky and ruins her guitar which is powered by the red threads of fate--threads said in myth to bind two lovers together forever. With only one thread left, Aine is left powerless to help those in need. As luck would have it, Tomoe is able to use this final thread in his bow to act like a real-life cupid. Like it or not, Tomoe is roped into helping Aine on her mission to help the couples of the world. Will Tomoe have a change of heart, or will his apathy rub off on Aine? There's only one way to find out... DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES - Experience a full-length visual novel exploring the concepts of love and happiness in a hard-hitting story that pulls no punches. - Approximately 40+ hours of average reading time. - A soundtrack with 35 unique instrumental tracks and 9 vocal songs! - Includes four unique character routes.

Critics
83
Steam
86

Score Breakdown

82.5

Critic Average

4 reviews

86

Steam User Score

152 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-3.0
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-3.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

3 launch window (75%)1 late (25%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 4 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 82.5/100. Critics score this game 3.0 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(4 recent of 4)+
  1. Daniel ČervinkaviaGaming Professors
    Nov 10, 2021·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 85.5/100 · -0.5 pts
  2. Marcus EstradaviaHardcore Gamer
    Feb 14, 2020·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 85.5/100 · -5.5 pts
  3. Claire Ferrinviacublikefoot
    Feb 5, 2020·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 85.5/100 · -10.5 pts
  4. Thomas KnightviaNookGaming
    Dec 30, 2019·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 85.5/100 · +4.5 pts