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Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Bandit Visual Games and was released on October 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel" is a choice-based game with 5 possible endings, where you play as a detective navigating a top-priority investigation while also dealing with newfound attractions to two women. This visual novel explores morally conflicting situations, coming-out experiences, and criminal dilemmas, offering a realistic portrayal of women dating women and the consequences of your decisions. No information available on the release date or developer.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story10 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Engaging story with well-developed characters and emotional depth, particularly in the romance routes.
Beautiful CGs and visual design, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
Strong representation of yuri relationships, with enjoyable and cute interactions between characters.

The choice system can feel cumbersome, requiring min-maxing to achieve true endings, which disrupts the narrative flow.
Some character portrayals and social commentary may come off as problematic or lacking nuance, particularly regarding race and mental health.
Inconsistent dialogue scrolling and save loading mechanics can detract from the overall user experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring solid writing, engaging events, and unique characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety in story routes, particularly enjoying the detective narrative of Cynthia's route, while some find the surreal elements of Winter's route less appealing. However, there are concerns about the portrayal of criminals and the justification of their actions within the narrative, which some players feel undermines the story's seriousness.
- “On Cynthia's route, you will see a detective story that is not very convoluted and complicated, yet solid and enjoyable.”
- “The CGs were also beautiful (including the NSFW ones), and the story overall was well written.”
- “This is an amazing game with a very relatable story.”
- “I just felt silly as the criminals tried to justify their actions and the story seemed to also justify their actions.”
- “I understand criminals try to justify their actions all the time, but the story does things that make me feel like the criminals are actually justified when they are far from it.”
- “If you choose winter... oh, what a madcap, it is less grounded and feels surreal sometimes, even if the plot here is sound, everything just doesn't feel serious enough.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fittingness to the scenes, with many tracks described as catchy and relaxing. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the music, noting that it enhances the overall experience alongside strong characterisation and visual design.
- “Tracks are really fit into the scenes, and there are even catchy ones; you can hear a lot of cool free music.”
- “The music is great.”
- “Great characterisation, good art, and very fitting music.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted through witty banter between characters like Cynthia and Winter, as well as clever situations, such as the protagonist's broken phone screen remaining throughout the game. The writing balances humor with serious themes, showcasing the complexities of dating dynamics, particularly in the context of women's experiences with aggressive men. Overall, the humor is appreciated for its blend of levity and depth.
- “Their banter, whether it was Cynthia or Winter, is pretty funny.”
- “The writing is good, solid, sensible, gut-punching, and even funny.”
- “Something about having the PC's phone remain with a broken screen for the remainder of the game is hilarious to me too for some reason.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotionally engaging yuri scenes, featuring heartfelt moments like hugs and kisses that resonate deeply with players. Many reviewers express that the emotional fulfillment they experienced justifies the game's price, with some considering it one of the most impactful games they've played in terms of emotional depth.
- “I would actually say it's worth the full price tag, at least for me personally I'd buy it at full price after how much emotional fulfillment I got out of it.”
- “It was very emotionally filling.”
- “One of the few games to well and truly get me super emotional, and, dare I say it, the best one I've played so far!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics are praised for their gorgeous artwork and lush environments, effectively enhancing the storytelling with appealing character designs. However, some users note that certain visual aspects, particularly human representations, appear unrefined compared to the standards set by the anime industry.
- “The writing pulls you in with amazing characters and lush environments, all with gorgeous artwork to tie it all together!”
- “I am not talking about personal graphical touch; there are outright non-reworked visual aspects of humans, which the anime industry has been refining for years to make everything appealing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's ambient sounds, highlighting their exceptional quality in enhancing the atmosphere. The combination of city noises, natural elements like wind and birds, effectively immerses players in the game's environment, creating a vivid and engaging experience.
- “The ambient sounds are just top notch; the city at night, the wind behind a window, and the birds in the morning create an incredible atmosphere. I have no modern fitting words for them, but they significantly enhance the feeling of the place.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game experiences occasional optimization issues, leading to rare stuttering and lag, which can affect overall performance.
- “There are some problems with optimization, causing occasional stuttering or lag, and the game doesn't skip frames quickly.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers reasonable replayability, featuring at least two completely distinct endings for each romance route, alongside various minor variations and bad endings to explore.
- “This is on top of its reasonable replayability (ignoring bad endings and minor variations, there's at least two completely distinct endings following each romance).”

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Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel is a casual role playing game.

Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel.

Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel was released on October 21, 2021.

Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel was developed by Bandit Visual Games.

Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel is a single player game.

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