Core Awaken ~Yuka~

**Core Awaken ~Hex Desire Princess Yuka~** *(機核覚醒 ～六欲姫ユーカ～, Kikaku Kakusei ~Rokuyokuki Yuka~)*, is an R-18 action game for the PC, released via DLsite on June 22, 2017. It is currently available there and also through DMM Games.

## Gameplay

The game retains the same hack-and-slash action as in the prior title; but instead of a full-on Metroidvania system, it utilizes a style reminiscent of the Rockman series of games with a significant twist.

The starting character Yuka will face off against six female android boss characters who occupy one specific area each within the city of Urat. These stages can be tackled in any order. When a boss is defeated, she will be taken to the lab for revival by diving in their artificial consciousness, dubbed the Core Dimension. The restored character will then be added to the team roster. Each has a unique fighting style and abilities which can be used to advantage against another. There are 8 playable characters in total.

All the androids have practically two life meters: the E-Coat shield and their frame HP. The shield can be restored using items, but once it is broken, the android loses her clothes and enemies will be more inclined to unleash Lust Attacks. There are no items that restore HP, but a totally broken shield can be repaired using a Heal Station found in certain points of a stage.

Characters who are not mobilized for combat can be assigned to Dispatch Missions, where they fulfill an objective requiring one particular statistic (ATK, DUR, WIL, etc). The number of participants and the collective sum of the target stat will affect the rewards, which usually consist of raw materials and money used for development and modification. Lab functions and development levels are unlocked with in-game achievements.

A special assist system called the Kakin House is also implemented for players who are not used to action games. The difficulty level can be lowered, points for instant continues are provided, and it is also possible for the H-galleries to be fully unlocked in an instant.

## Plot

"*Advances in science led to the creation of the most convenient slave for mankind: the robot.*
They can work for days without rest and perform difficult as well as dangerous tasks. If broken, they can be scrapped and disposed of very easily.

One day, robots suddenly gained an ego and chose to fight for their rights. Thus, the curtain rises on the war between man and machine.*"**—**Opening Narrative**,* Core Awaken ~Yuka~

Robotics development in Urat has advanced in a matter of three years. A smart robot system coupled with a new type of A.I. core became the mass production standard of the humanlike Autonomous Android, with numerous models built by the thousands.

However, within that core lies a hidden component called the Strong Desire Circuit, the earlier build of which was deemed illicit due to breaking the basic tenet of robots existing only to serve mankind. Majority of the machines possessing said core experienced awakening to human desires, and many of them sought independence from subservience. This resulted in a violent conflict dubbed the Core Rebellion Incident.

Between the warring humans and androids, a third party led by robotics prodigy Dr. Wellie set out to thwart the uprising in a different way. Her latest creation Yuka also experienced Core Awakening, but the latter's primary wish is a simple one: for her creator to recognize her as a free-willed individual.

With this, Yuka takes it upon herself to proactively deal with the six rebellion leaders within the city limits, but they first need to reclaim the project laboratory to serve as their base of operations...

## Characters

* Yuka
* Rurumu
* Komori
* Nashi
* W'Sys
* Jilelen
* LittleSnow
* Rusu
* Finn

## Notes & Trivia

* The game's language settings *(Japanese, English and Chinese)* can only be toggled using the C+ launcher found in the program's base folder.
* The number 6 is used in a number of game elements and info:
	+ Yuka is the 6th-generation model of the Rusu; line.
	+ Yuka possesses 6 beam swords.
	+ The 6 bosses, each representing a unique awakening.
	+ The 6 main desire aspects of all playable characters that can be adjusted using the Core Dimension.