Ayumi: Enhanced Edition

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Ayumi: Enhanced Edition is a single player survival survival game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by Lord Rutsah and was released on July 7, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A space horror adventure, featuring Lovecraftian Yellow themes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game creates a strong atmosphere of horror and suspense, enhanced by limited visibility and effective sound design.
Players appreciate the engaging writing and character commentary, which adds depth to the exploration experience.
The game offers multiple ways to solve problems, allowing for some player choice and exploration of secrets.

The lack of a menu or inventory system can be frustrating, making it difficult to track items and keys.
Some players found the game to be on the easier side, with enemies that can be easily avoided, reducing the challenge.
The story can be confusing at times due to non-linear progression and dialogue that references events out of order.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its effective use of light and darkness, creating an engaging and eerie environment that enhances the horror experience. While not overly scary, the atmosphere is immersive, particularly in settings like a deserted spaceship, and is complemented by a blend of Japanese art style and Lovecraftian elements. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable exploration experience.
- “The light/darkness concept helps to create a surprisingly good atmosphere.”
- “A good little RPG Maker horror game; fairly short and not exactly scary, but has a fun and engaging atmosphere to explore.”
- “The game makes heavy use of pre-made assets, but it does so in a way that builds an atmosphere of horror and suspense.”
- “It blends Japanese art style with horror elements and an atmosphere straight out of Lovecraft's books.”
- “I'm a sucker for spaceship horror, and the atmosphere to be found in Ayumi's eerie deserted spaceship did not disappoint me.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is intriguing and enriched by elements of Lovecraftian mythos, though it is conveyed through scattered hints and lacks detailed context about the environment and mission. Players express a desire for more impactful character actions and challenging obstacles to enhance the narrative experience.
- “The story is told by various pieces and hints scattered and hidden throughout the game.”
- “The game's story is interesting and is sprinkled with bits of Lovecraftian mythos, which really helps to set the stage.”
- “Though I would have liked Ayumi's actions to have had more of an impact on the story and more dangerous obstacles on Nightmare that challenge me to survive.”
- “There is very little information regarding the game's environment or the station's mission.”
- “I would have liked Ayumi's actions to have had more of an impact on the story, and more dangerous obstacles on Nightmare that challenge me to survive.”
- “The story is told through various pieces and hints scattered and hidden throughout the game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are a blend of Japanese art style and horror elements, creating an atmospheric experience reminiscent of Lovecraft's works, though they are considered only "okay" due to the RPG Maker engine. Users express hope for future updates that could enhance the visual presentation, including improvements to menus and artwork. Overall, while the graphics are functional, there is a desire for a more polished aesthetic.
- “Also, there seems to be talk of future updates with enhanced graphics, some voicing and such.”
- “A better presentation (better menu, artwork logo, etc.) would be a great upgrade to this excellent game!”
- “Graphics are okay (made with RPG Maker, I believe), sound is really good, and the controls are decent.”
- “It blends Japanese art style with horror elements and an atmosphere straight out of Lovecraft's books.”
- “Also, there seems to be talk of future updates with enhanced graphics, some voicing, and such.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and protagonist's commentary significantly enhance the gaming experience, transforming it from merely good to actively enjoyable. The soundtrack effectively evokes a range of emotions, from slight unease to full paranoia.
- “I definitely thought the music and commentary from the protagonist brought the experience from just good to actively fun.”
- “The soundtrack will make you feel from slightly uneasy to fully paranoid.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is hindered by a notable weakness in the menu system, as players are unable to access it while actively playing, which can disrupt the overall experience.
- “The weak point of the game is the menu, which you can't access during gameplay.”