Han'yo

After witnessing her village being destroyed and slaughtered by the Oni demon, Hiroko has only one goal: revenge. Join this young samurai in this 2D side-scrolling platformer.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

Incredible art style and beautiful graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Fun and simple gameplay mechanics that are easy to understand, making it accessible for casual players.
Impressive for a student project, showcasing potential for future development and expansion.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 15-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with combat mechanics and unresponsive controls, detract from the experience.
The final boss is bugged, making it impossible to defeat, which can lead to frustration for players.

graphics
27 mentions
59 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning and unique art style, which many players describe as beautiful and immersive. Reviewers appreciate the visual design, noting its impressive quality, especially for a student project, and highlight how it enhances the overall experience despite some gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that captivates players and adds depth to the game's narrative.
- “The graphics are amazing and the game mechanics are easy to understand.”
- “The art style is incredible and is very impressive for a student project.”
- “Beautiful art style and I admire the simple yet detailed play style.”
- “Pretty straightforward side scroller with an underwhelming storyline, but for a game project, it has a pretty unique and niche art style. Having said that, the combat could use some work.”
- “I was never interested in any of their games, but this one somehow caught my interest. It was free, so I went in with very low expectations, but still, this game was so delusional.”
- “The graphics are quite disappointing and do not live up to modern standards.”
story
23 mentions
48 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as short and straightforward, set in a visually stunning samurai era, with many players appreciating its simplicity and charm. While some reviews note that the narrative could be more developed, the overall consensus is that the art and design complement the decent storyline, making it an enjoyable experience. Many players express a desire for a sequel to further explore the intriguing elements of the story.
- “I do hope the dev makes a sequel as the (albeit minimal) story was quite intriguing.”
- “The story was short but well written and the animations were good as well.”
- “Game is pretty good, it has an amazing art style and if you just want to experience a short story this is a good game for you...”
- “☐ no story”
- “Story and voice acting could be better.”
- “Pretty straightforward side scroller with an underwhelming storyline, but for a game project, it's pretty unique and niche in art style.”
gameplay
23 mentions
35 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning art and music, but criticizing the controls and mechanics as buggy and repetitive. While some players find the mechanics promising and enjoyable, others note issues like stiffness, clunky combat, and frequent crashes that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further refinement to fully realize its gameplay capabilities.
- “The gameplay mechanics are there, the art is astonishing, the music sets the right tone - all these devs need is a budget and motivation to make a full-fledged game out of this skills showcase.”
- “It is a 2D side-scroller with really nice game mechanics that work pretty smoothly both on keyboard and mouse.”
- “Great art style and an interesting gameplay mechanic.”
- “Very cool display, but the controls and game mechanics are so bad.”
- “The gameplay feels really stiff and repetitive; it would be a lot better if there was a deflect attack and a dash forward/roll. Also, the pause when swords clash is too long.”
- “The mechanics are simple enough, but consistent crashing made the game unplayable.”
music
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, fitting seamlessly with gameplay and creating a vibey experience. While the soundtrack is well-executed, some users noted issues with voiceovers and occasional audio misalignments during cutscenes. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, alongside its impressive art style and gameplay mechanics.
- “The gameplay mechanics are there, the art is astonishing, the music sets the right tone - all these devs need is a budget and motivation to make a full-fledged game out of this skills showcase.”
- “Briefly about the advantages: authentic visual style, pleasant music and sound design, and some kind of whole story.”
- “The music is great and fits excellently with the gameplay.”
- “Often times you will run across bugs like your parries not landing, enemies not properly displaying their animation, music being unaligned in cutscenes or too loud, and lastly the boss not being defeated after defeat.”
- “Audio: the music is really well done and fitting, however, the voice overs sound very exaggerated and 'weird'.”
- “No, not really, but I'm going to thumbs up anyway just for the art and music.”
stability
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and crashes reported, particularly when using a controller. While the gameplay shows potential, the combat is often unresponsive and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Users consistently highlight the need for improvements in stability to enhance playability.
- “Gameplay, well, it's buggy, and it crashes.”
- “Menus are buggy and the game crashes a bunch.”
- “The combat was somewhat buggy and unresponsive (for a controller) at times.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant art and immersive music, creating a captivating and engaging experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly vibey, enhanced by the stunning art and music.”
- “The art and atmosphere create a truly immersive experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite the potential, the game fails to create an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The overall ambiance is dull and forgettable, making it hard to stay engaged.”