Country Bumpkin Yutaka
- May 19, 2023
- Ota Guchi Field
Get on SteamIn "Country Bumpkin Yutaka," Yutaka returns to her countryside home looking forward to seeing her friends, but her summer plans are quickly complicated by her sick sister, a supposed evil spreading in town, and a strange mother. As Yutaka, players must navigate these challenges with energy and bravery, exploring and interacting with the world around them. The game is a wholesome, relaxing experience with a hint of mystery and charm.
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Reviews
- The art is very nice, with well-drawn scenes that are engaging and plentiful.
- The main character, Yutaka, is a kind-hearted tomboy who brings a refreshing and positive vibe to the game.
- The story has interesting dialogues and character interactions, making it enjoyable despite the lack of combat.
- The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable for some users, especially on the Steam Deck.
- Many elements feel recycled from previous games, leading to a sense of boredom and lack of originality.
- The gameplay is simplistic and lacks depth, with easy puzzles and minimal player agency.
- story26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with a wholesome introduction and endearing character interactions, particularly focusing on the protagonist's unique upbringing. However, some players noted that the narrative can feel disjointed at times, pulling them out of the experience. Overall, while the story wraps up loose ends, it seems secondary to the game's artistic elements.
“The introduction of the story is actually pretty wholesome, and the interactions between the protagonist and characters have some interesting dialogue that revolves around Yutaka's tomboy nature growing up among almost entirely boys.”
“The story is actually pretty well done; I found many of the characters surprisingly endearing.”
“The story arc was thrown off from time to time, which just pulled me out of the whole mood of the game somewhere around the middle.”
“The story does wrap up loose ends, but that's not what you're here for.”
“You're playing for the art and the story.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily involves exploration, where players navigate through various locations to discover scenes, interact with characters, open chests, and solve puzzles. It emphasizes a walking mechanic that encourages interaction and discovery within the game world.
“The gameplay is all about going from place to place and finding chests to open, people to converse with, and puzzles to solve.”
“The gameplay boils down to walking around, finding scenes that give you access to other items and areas, which in turn let you access more scenes.”
“Gameplay involves walking around and interacting with other people.”
“The gameplay boils down to walking around finding scenes which give you access to other items and areas that let you access more scenes.”
“As for the gameplay, it's all about going from place to place and finding chests to open, people to converse with, and puzzles to solve.”
“Gameplay is just walking around interacting with other people.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching true ending that reintroduces a beloved character from the previous installment, creating a sense of nostalgia. The story begins on a wholesome note, with engaging dialogues that explore the protagonist's unique upbringing and relationships, adding depth to the characters' interactions.
“The true ending is touching because it brings back the only normal and kind character from the previous game.”
“The introduction of the story is actually pretty wholesome, and the interactions between the protagonist and characters have some interesting dialogue that revolves around Yutaka's tomboy nature growing up among almost entirely boys.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by vibrant and enjoyable artwork, featuring great scenes that enhance the overall experience, despite the absence of combat elements.
“The artwork is super fun and it has some great scenes.”
