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 and illustrations are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The story features a kind-hearted protagonist, Yutaka, who is endearing and relatable, making the interactions enjoyable.
- The gameplay, while simple, is engaging as it revolves around exploration and unlocking scenes, which keeps the player motivated.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
- Many scenes and content feel recycled, leading to a lack of variety and excitement.
- The game is perceived as overpriced for the amount of content it offers, with some reviewers suggesting it feels more like a demo than a full game.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with a wholesome introduction and engaging character interactions, particularly highlighting the protagonist's unique background. 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 is often overshadowed by the game's artistic elements and gameplay mechanics.
“You're playing for the art and the story.”
“The introduction of the story is actually pretty wholesome, and the interactions between the protagonist and characters have some interesting dialogue revolving 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.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily involves exploring the environment, interacting with characters, and solving puzzles, with a focus on moving between locations to discover new scenes and unlock items. Players engage in a cycle of walking, conversing, and uncovering hidden treasures throughout the game world.
“The gameplay boils down to walking around, finding scenes that give you access to other items and areas, which in turn allow you to access more scenes.”
“As for the gameplay, it's all about going from place to place, finding chests to open, conversing with people, and solving puzzles.”
“Gameplay is primarily about 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.”
“Gameplay is just walking around interacting with other people.”
“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.”
- emotional2 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, alongside a wholesome story introduction. The interactions between the protagonist and other characters, particularly regarding Yutaka's tomboy upbringing, add depth and warmth to the narrative.
“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 feature interesting dialogue that revolves around Yutaka's tomboy nature growing up among almost entirely boys.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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.”
“The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
“The visual design is incredibly detailed and immersive.”
