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Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo is a single player hack and slash game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Troglobytes Games and was released on December 16, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

Unique gameplay mechanic where the blind protagonist uses sensors (sound, smell, heat) to detect enemies and environment, adding depth and immersion.
Visually stunning cyberpunk and Japanese-inspired art style with impressive graphics and atmospheric world design.
Engaging combat system with a challenging yet rewarding experience, featuring combos, finishers, and strategic sensor use.

Combat feels clunky, stiff, and repetitive with limited combos and animations lacking polish and fluidity.
The demo is short and some parts such as tutorials and boss fights can be frustrating or monotonous.
Certain UI and design choices (e.g. default mouse cursor, sensor visuals obscuring the view) detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique sensor-based mechanics that enhance combat and exploration, creating an immersive, atmospheric experience with a challenging but rewarding difficulty akin to "souls-like" games. While combat is engaging and visually slick, some reviewers note it can feel repetitive or clunky, with a need for further refinement in pacing, animation smoothness, and combo variety. Overall, the gameplay offers solid depth and innovation but would benefit from additional polish to fully realize its potential.
- “Cool gameplay: slick swordplay that feels cinematic.”
- “The sensors, the punishing and the finisher mechanic feel great as well!”
- “There's lots of depth to combat and the gameplay mechanics and it's set in a visually gorgeous world.”
- “On the one hand, there is the usual hack 'n' slash with primitive mechanics: kick, block, dodge, repeat before scoring the opponent, periodically using critical strikes, and finishing after shots.”
- “The variety of mechanics in combat is done very well, but there is not enough polishing, smooth animations, and other quality of life aspects, such as a greater number of attacks in a normal combo or reduced delay before the next combo.”
- “The different sensors to survey the environment, the block and parry mechanics, and the souls-like stamina management are all cool ideas, but they seem to get in the way of each other.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
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11%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning traditional Japanese and cyberpunk-inspired visuals, impressive art style, and smooth performance even on low-end systems. Many reviewers highlight the engaging and polished visuals that complement the gameplay, though a few note minor issues like slight blurriness or aesthetic preferences. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong and appealing aspect, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “Artistic vibes: stunning traditional Japanese visuals.”
- “Surprisingly, I didn't notice much lag, despite the high quality graphics, and that says a lot because I play on a potato laptop.”
- “The graphics are amazing and you don't really need a good computer to run this game either, it's a nice game to play if you're bored looking for stuff to try out.”
- “Good idea, but doesn't match well with this specific style due to basically ruining the visuals.”
- “But the aesthetics is not really my thing.”
- “The graphics are kinda too blurry, or is it just me, but I like the combination between cyberpunk and Japanese theme.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
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11%
The story receives mixed feedback, praised for its interesting sci-fi yokai setting and unique blend of samurai and futuristic themes, as well as strong character design and voice acting. However, it is also described as thin and sometimes fragmented, with some users wishing for deeper, more engaging storytelling and better cutscenes. Overall, the narrative shows great potential but feels incomplete or underdeveloped in its current state.
- “Overall, the story, dialogue, character designs and voice acting is, so far, the best part of the game.”
- “The story and sci-fi yokai setting is so interesting!”
- “The audio effects are spot on and the developers put a lot of effort into creating a cool back story to this game.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Since we have essentially a demo here, the story is given very fragmentary.”
- “I think storytelling could be a little bit better. At the current rate, it gives us storytelling like old Ninja Turtles games, which is kind of cool, but having well-made cutscenes could be better.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect is criticized for presenting the product as a misleading advertisement rather than a full game, essentially using the platform to push a paid promotion. This approach is seen as harmful to both gamers and genuine developers, as it occupies marketing space unfairly and offers little value despite costing $20. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as deceptive and not recommended.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behaviour and it's not good for gamers.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game is generally praised as cool, evocative, and well-integrated with sound design and narration, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some players felt the music was too subtle or plain, almost unnoticeable during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and positive aspect of the experience.
- “The sound design is also great; the music and the localization of the sounds work really well.”
- “Evocative hand-drawn cutscenes and amazing music frame this inspired ambiance and the narration of the game.”
- “Other than that, the theme and soundtrack are very good.”
- “I was slightly nodding my head to the rhythm at the very beginning of the game and then I've never noticed any music.”
- “Maybe there's something wrong with me, although I quite like this genre of music.”
- “Or maybe the music is just so plain.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its intriguing, cyberpunk-inspired setting that enhances the immersive experience. Players highlight the game's stunning visuals and evocative mood, which strongly complement the engaging gameplay.
- “Intriguing, cyberpunk-ish and atmospheric side scroller.”
- “Great game with stunning atmosphere.”
- “I love the atmosphere, the feelings, and the gameplay!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding is described as intense, requiring a significant time investment, but combat remains engaging and fluid, with sensory elements adding depth without becoming overly tedious.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional bugs and glitches, leading to some stability issues. However, these technical problems are generally not severe or game-breaking.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highly praised, with users highlighting the strong story, engaging dialogue, well-crafted character designs, and excellent voice acting as the game's standout elements.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for smooth gameplay and easy understanding, though it could benefit from a slightly faster pace. The seamless switch between combat and sensory mechanics adds to its appeal, with promise for diverse play styles in the full release.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability through a diverse range of attack options, allowing players to customize their playstyle as either more forceful or agile according to their preferences.
- “The range and diversity of attacks at your disposal promise replay value, allowing you to be more forceful or more agile depending on your preferences.”

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Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo is a hack and slash game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes.

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo was released on December 16, 2021.

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo was developed by Troglobytes Games.

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo is a single player game.

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