Kson's First Play of HoloCure Sparks Joy with Kanata
Dec 11,2024
Last night, Kson, the independent VTuber collaborating with Vshojo Japan, streamed her first playthrough of the popular hololive fan game, HoloCure, for an impressive five hours. During the session, she voiced her favorite character, the graduated member Kiryu Coco, and even confessed her admiration for fellow VTuber Kanata. Their sweet exchanges on social media brought a smile to the face of the game's creator, Kay, who expressed his happiness about the game's success.
Game Development and Reception
HoloCure, developed by animator Kay Yu, combines elements from hololive's streaming content with fan interactions in a fun shoot 'em up format. Since its release on Steam in 2023, the game has been free to play and has received over 35,000 overwhelmingly positive reviews. The game continues to expand with new content and characters, keeping the community engaged and excited.
Recent Updates and Kson's Gameplay
In November, the game introduced characters from both the third and fourth generation of hololive, totaling nine new members. Kson's debut stream featured her familiarizing herself with the gameplay using the holoEN myth group before diving into her favorite characters from the fourth generation. She humorously noted her obsession with hololive, stating, "You can't like her more than I do," while she pulled for the character Watame. Her excitement was palpable as she joked about the character's harp resembling a meat chunk.
Memorable Moments During the Stream
During her gameplay, Kson transformed Kiryu Coco into a dragon and unleashed chaos in the hololive office, delighting viewers with a classic catchphrase: "Good Morning Mother FXXXER." The chat erupted in excitement, reminiscing about the iconic moments from Coco's streams. Kson's playful banter and nostalgia for the character had fans feeling as if they were transported back to the golden days of hololive.
Community Reactions and Interactions
Kson's stream was not only entertaining but also sparked interactions between her and Kanata. While Kson was playing HoloCure, Kanata was busy streaming TCG Card Shop Simulator. Upon hearing that Kson had cleared the game using her character, Kanata expressed her joy, quickly tweeting about it. Kson reciprocated the affection with heart emojis and sheep emojis, further endearing her to fans who couldn't get enough of their adorable exchanges.
Kay Yu's Reflections on the Game's Success
Kay, the creator of HoloCure, shared his feelings about the game's reception, saying, "I'm really happy that the game has come to life." Just back from a Thanksgiving break, he felt re-energized and motivated, stating that his upcoming plans include launching version 0.8 of HoloCure and a major update for his second game, HoloX Break. This enthusiasm showcases his commitment to creating engaging content for the community.
Looking Ahead: Future Developments
As the community eagerly anticipates new updates, Kson's stream has reignited interest in HoloCure. With players excited about upcoming features and characters, the game continues to thrive as a beloved title among hololive fans. The combination of Kson's charm and the game's innovative mechanics is sure to keep players engaged for months to come.