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"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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features engaging characters and a well-written story that explores LGBTQ+ themes, particularly through its yuri romance options.
The art style is praised for its beauty, especially the character CGs, and the music complements the atmosphere effectively.
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the narrative, with choices that feel meaningful and impactful, leading to a variety of endings.

The choice system can feel overly complex, requiring players to min-max decisions to achieve desired endings, which can disrupt the narrative flow.
Some players criticize the portrayal of certain characters and themes, feeling that it leans into problematic stereotypes and tropes, particularly regarding race and mental health.
There are technical issues, such as inconsistent dialogue scrolling and save management, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its emotional depth and engaging character arcs, with players noting the impact of different choices on the narrative outcomes. While some routes, like Cynthia's, are described as solid and enjoyable, others, such as Winter's, offer a more surreal experience that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the writing is well-crafted, balancing suspense, romance, and ethical dilemmas, making it a compelling and relatable experience.
- “The story did a great job pulling at my heartstrings, especially when I tried out one of the other routes after finishing my first.”
- “The game does a great job of building the suspense of the main story, the romance feels very organic, the ethical quandaries are perplexing (as they should be), the emotional turmoil of the characters elicits empathy, the humor competently ranges from suitably sardonic to laugh-out-loud funny, and the art is very expressive and cute.”
- “Just overall a very well put together story.”
- “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. It's probably even good, just not to my taste; something silly like 'Lycoris Recoil'.”
- “There are not many routes and endings; choices usually affect your relationships or lead you to a dead end or death. Well, it definitely brings some variety to the 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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in evoking a wide range of emotions, featuring heartfelt yuri scenes and organic romance that resonate deeply with players. Key moments, such as the protagonist's coming out scene, are particularly impactful, eliciting empathy and emotional responses that range from joy to sadness. Overall, players find the emotional depth and fulfillment of the narrative to be a standout aspect, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “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.”
- “The coming out scene between the protagonist and her mother is particularly emotionally riveting.”
- “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!”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it complements the scenes effectively and includes catchy tracks. Many appreciate the relaxing quality of the music, which 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.”
- “The music is quite relaxing, but it doesn't really add much to the overall experience.”
- “While the music is pleasant, it feels like it has a minor influence on the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its clever banter and sardonic wit, with characters like Winter providing a darkly comedic take on dating dynamics. Players appreciate the blend of humor with serious themes, finding moments both laugh-out-loud funny and subtly ironic, such as the protagonist's broken phone screen. Overall, the writing effectively balances humor with emotional depth, enhancing the game's narrative experience.
- “Their banter, whether it was Cynthia or Winter, is pretty funny.”
- “The writing is good, solid, sensible, gut-punching, and even funny.”
- “The humor competently ranges from suitably sardonic to laugh-out-loud funny.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their quality, featuring well-designed backgrounds and characters that enhance the immersive experience. The artwork is described as gorgeous, complementing the engaging writing and character development, although some users noted that certain human visuals felt outdated compared to industry standards. Overall, the visual presentation effectively supports the game's narrative and atmosphere.
- “The writing pulls you in with amazing characters and lush environments, all with gorgeous artwork to tie it all together!”
- “Background and character graphics were good, and I appreciated the hints on options at the start of the game which allowed one to identify if they were heading towards a bad ending or if your relationship with either antagonist was going to be altered for better or worse.”
- “There are straight-out non-reworked visual aspects of humans, on which the anime industry has been working for years to make everything appealing.”
- “I'm not talking about personal graphical style; there are outright unrefined visual aspects of the characters that the anime industry has been improving for years to make everything more appealing.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish that modern games typically offer.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional optimization issues, leading to rare stutters and lag during gameplay. While the visuals and character design are appealing, these performance hiccups can detract from the overall experience.
- “There are some problems with optimization, so it can stutter or lag rarely, but the skips are not really fast.”
- “There are some problems with optimization, so it can stutter or lag occasionally, and the frame rate doesn't really improve.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the exceptional ambient sounds that enhance the experience, such as the serene city at night, the gentle wind, and morning birdsong. These elements contribute significantly to creating an immersive and evocative environment.
- “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.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the world with every detail, from the subtle sounds to the stunning visuals.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a rich atmosphere that makes you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
- “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; they really help in establishing the mood of the place.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “Despite the beautiful visuals, the atmosphere is often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful interactions.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While there are multiple endings, they don't feel different enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- “After completing the game once, I found that the choices I made didn't really change the overall experience, making it hard to justify replaying.”