# Kotona-Taesone, Gyoda City RPG

> Japanese fantasy RPG with city tour and GPS features. (iPhone/iPad app by IGETAYA CO., LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotona-taesone-gyoda-city-rpg/id1345942216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IGETAYA CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/504782963)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotona-taesone-gyoda-city-rpg/id1345942216/reviews.md

## What is Kotona?

Fantasy RPG with a Japanese aesthetic, from the storied Gyoda city, Saitama Prefecture!

An epic tale that begins in the town that surrounds Oshi Castle.
A heartbreaking story of love between a boy and a girl.

The first full-scale RPG app developed by a municipality!
Completely free from start to finish, with absolutely no in-game item purchases or ads!
No loot boxes! No social features! No MMO features, either!

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Features:
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Gyoda's wealth of cherished sightseeing attractions including Oshi Castle, Tabi-Warehouse, the Sakitama Kofun Park, the ancient lotuses, and the Gold-inlaid Iron Sword, in RPG form.
Lavish dialogue scenes bring the story to life.
In the base game, the main characters' dialogue is fully voiced.
Local supporting companies appear in the game.
The app can also provide a tour of the city, with the use of GPS functionality.
Coupons that can actually be used in the city are posted.

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Story:
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Ginko, a young blacksmith living in the castle town of Oshi Castle, was leading a hectic but peaceful life. However, one day, he and his friend Sakyo took a trip, and wound up being dragged into a bitter conflict.

This is followed by encounters with a girl who has lost her memory, and with Princess Kai, daughter of the lord of Oshi Castle, as a sorrowful destiny unfolds before Ginko's eyes.

Then, as a strong will awakens within him, the boy takes up the sword.

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Character voices:
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In the base game, the main characters' dialogue is fully voiced. As the game contains over 4,500 words of voiced dialogue in total, the files containing the voices are very large.

For this reason, when you are installing the game for the first time, it is recommended that you use Wi-Fi to download it. Please be aware that depending on your connection, it may take approximately 3-5 minutes to download the game.

For the most enjoyable experience when listening to the voiced dialogue, using headphones or earbuds is recommended.

Voice Actors
Ginko: Kyousuke Motoshima
Kai: Mami Fujita
Ren: Akiha Matsui
Sakyo: Takahiro Yoshino
Wowake: Sara Matsumoto
Chrysanthe: Mirei Kumagai

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GPS features:
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If you go to the "Shrine where reality and fantasy intersect" inside Oshi Castle, you will be able to send out a GPS signal from within the app.

Then, if you actually visit the specified locations and send a GPS signal, you will obtain a "Sakitama Crest." You can exchange the Sakitama Crests that you have collected for powerful equipment and items. 

The locations specified by the game include sightseeing spots and public facilities in Gyoda. The game also includes a "City Tour Route," in which characters that appear in the game will guide you to all of the city's attractions. Please be sure to try it out.

We use this feature to collect information on the locations in which the app is used.
When using this app, please have your device set to allow the use of location information.

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In-game purchases:
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There are no in-game purchases or advertisements in this game.
You can enjoy the game for free, from start to finish.

## Key features

- Fantasy RPG with Japanese aesthetic
- Integrates Gyoda City landmarks
- Fully voiced main character dialogue
- GPS functionality for city tour
- In-game coupons for local businesses
- Collect items via GPS location check-ins

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotona-taesone-gyoda-city-rpg/id1345942216/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 面倒臭いゲーム　オススメしません

*2025-02-16, version 1.1.1*

街の一角でしかセーブ出来ず、途中で終わる事が出来ないので毎回戻る必要が有り、空き時間や休憩中に気軽に出来る携帯アプリでは無いので、余りオススメ出来ない！

これやるなら他のアプリの　はじまりの島やキズナファンタジアの方が良い

操作し難くストレスになる
時代劇風な割にりそな銀行とか意味不明

### 2/5 — 続きができない

*2024-08-25, version 1.1.1*

南の森の砂鉄3つめ拾うと何をしてもアプリが落ちます

### 1/5 — バグですか？

*2024-03-14, version 1.1.1*

レンが記憶を取り戻したあと。 南の森で砂鉄を３つ回収すると何度やってもアプリが落ちてしまい先にすすめません。十数回繰り返して進められた方もいらっしゃるみたいですが、十数回どころか数十回(20過ぎて数えるのやめました）やってもダメでした。なので記録は残しておきますがしばらくプレイはやめておこうと思います。

### 5/5 — 壮大な愛と友情のストーリー、素晴らしい！

*2023-08-15, version 1.1.1*

とても感動しました。
ストーリー性も高く、愛と友情のストーリーで、行田の歴史も学べます。
音楽もとても良く、ゲーム性も高くとても楽しめました！
選択肢によってエンディングが少し変わるので、全部気になって見てみました。全てのエンディングがそれぞれ素晴らしく、涙が出ました。ああ、切ない！
キャラクターもそれぞれとても良かったです。思いっきり感情移入できます！
プレイしやすかったのですが、ひとつだけ改善点があるとすれば、セーブがセーブポイントでしかできないこと！時間がない時には、セーブが途中でないので広いダンジョンなどには行けないので、スキマ時間にはできません。それが唯一、不便だったところですね。
もう少しこまめにセーブできれば、もっとやりやすかったなと思いました。
それにしても、素晴らしいゲームでした！多くの人に知ってもらいたいですし、続編を期待したいです。
続編をぜひ！待ってます！！

### 5/5 — Good game

*2023-02-06, version 1.1.1*

The game play was fun and the story was good. Recommend.

### 1/5 — おそらく

*2022-12-11, version 1.1.1*

高評価付けてる方はほぼサクラかと。

ストーリーはまあ悪くはないとおもいますが、
それを差し引いて余りあるゲームバランスの悪さ。
アイテムは複数個一気に買えない。
装備類が高すぎる。
敵の強さがおかしい部分が多々ある。
メイン火力が抜けた状態での強制連戦。

ストレスゲーでおすすめしません。
時間の無駄です。

### 1/5 — ゲーム性が酷い。

*2021-11-28, version 1.1.0*

ストーリーは悪く無いが、それを霞ませるほどのゲーム性の悪さ。
回避不能の負け戦闘や初見殺しや事故を誘発するギミック等が意図的に数多く配置されてるにもかかわらずセーブは村でしかできない為、バランスがめちゃくちゃ。RPGの醍醐味である探索を潰している。RPGをあまりやったことが無い人が制作していると思われる。
UIも酷くテンポが悪いためRPGをやりたい方にはお勧めしない。
PRの為に作られた物なのでゲームとしてはかなりお粗末。

### 5/5 — 神ゲー

*2021-06-08, version 1.0.9*

タイトルの通り、神ゲーでした

### 4/5 — 舞台が行田市という以外はやや荒い

*2020-05-11, version 1.0.8*

実在の市をテーマにしたRPG。ドラクエ2とかそんな感じ

良い点
・ガラゲ風で年寄りには懐かしい
・ボイスを別ダウンロードに分けている
・シンプル
・ローカルネタが輝いている
・クーポンがついている
うーん？
・ランダム装置が偏っている。モンスターがアイテムを落とす確率が低すぎて苦行
・設計がシンプルすぎてゲーム感が低い
・序盤やることが分かりにくい。東の森がわからず、しばらくウロウロした。城下町や行田の全体図が欲しかったかな
・ゲーム内からのリンクが繋がっていない

個人的には近場住まいなので楽しめました。行田市内めぐりで、使える装備、背景の古墳や田んぼアートの種類が増えるハニワ育成ゲームとか作りたくなりますな。

状況が落ち着いたらまた行きたくなりました。この時世大変だと思いますが、お互い乗り越えましょう。

### 3/5 — 面白いけど進行不可バグ

*2020-03-07, version 1.0.8*

無料とは思えない。キャラもいいし。

だけど進行不可バグでレベル上げがパーになってやる気無くした

## Frequently asked questions about Kotona

### What is Kotona-Taesone, Gyoda City RPG?

It is a full-scale fantasy role-playing game developed by a municipality, set in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The game features an epic tale of love and destiny, incorporating local sightseeing attractions and GPS-guided city tours.

### What are the key features of this RPG?

Key features include a Japanese aesthetic fantasy setting, integration of Gyoda City landmarks like Oshi Castle, fully voiced dialogue for main characters, GPS functionality for a city tour, and the ability to earn in-game items and coupons by visiting real-world locations.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is completely free from start to finish. There are absolutely no in-game item purchases, ads, loot boxes, or social/MMO features, ensuring a pure, uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

The app requires a Wi-Fi connection for initial download due to large voiced dialogue files, which can take approximately 3-5 minutes. Using headphones or earbuds is recommended for the best experience with the voiced dialogue.

### How does the GPS functionality work?

By visiting specific locations within Gyoda City, such as Oshi Castle, you can send a GPS signal from the app. Successfully visiting these spots allows you to obtain 'Sakitama Crests,' which can be exchanged for powerful equipment and items within the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2022-04-28

Some images have been changed.

### 1.1.0 — 2021-10-20

Delete expired coupons

### 1.0.9 — 2021-04-13

Change voice file download URL

### 1.0.8 — 2019-03-17

Fixed a bug in GPS

### 1.0.7 — 2018-07-13

bug fixed

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