Han'yo

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Han'yo is a single player action game. It was developed by DigiPen Europe-Bilbao and was released on September 24, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and music, creating an impressive atmosphere.
It's a free game that offers a short but enjoyable experience, showcasing potential for future development.
The combat mechanics, while simple, provide a unique take on traditional Japanese fighting styles.

The game suffers from clunky controls and buggy mechanics, making gameplay frustrating at times.
It's very short, with many players finishing it in under 30 minutes, leading to a lack of content.
The final boss is bugged, causing issues that prevent players from completing the game.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
36%
9%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful and unique art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players find the visuals stunning and impressive for a student project, others feel that the graphics are merely passable and could be improved to match the gameplay quality. Overall, the art style stands out as a highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “Graphics: the game looks great, the style and design are gorgeous.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Pretty straightforward side scroller with an underwhelming storyline but for a games project pretty unique and niche art style ... having said that the combat could use some work ... but overall worth exploring what it has to offer.”
- “I was never interested in any of their games but this one somehow caught my interest (Japan? Samurai? Art style? Swords combat?) it was free so I went in with very low expectations but still this game was so delusional.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
52%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning art and music but criticizing the controls and combat mechanics as clunky and buggy. While some players find the mechanics promising and enjoyable, others report issues like stiffness, repetitiveness, and crashes that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in gameplay execution to match its visual appeal.
- “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.”
- “Fun gameplay, decent story, and good design.”
- “Great art style and an interesting gameplay mechanic.”
- “Magnificent art and music met with utter trash controls and combat mechanics ultimately leading to a negative experience.”
- “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.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The game's story is generally described as short and straightforward, set in a visually stunning Japanese samurai era, with many players appreciating its simplicity and beauty. While some found the narrative intriguing and well-written, others noted it could be underwhelming and wished for more depth. Overall, the combination of engaging art and a decent storyline makes it a worthwhile experience, with hopes for a sequel.
- “A short story game about the Japanese samurai era fighting.”
- “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.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting that it fits well with the gameplay and contributes to a vibey experience. However, some criticism arises regarding the voiceovers, which are described as exaggerated, and occasional issues with audio alignment during cutscenes. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's impressive art style.
- “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.”
- “Audio: the music is really well done and fitting, however, the voiceovers sound very exaggerated and 'weird'.”
- “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.”
- “No, not really, but I'm going to thumbs up anyway just for the art and music.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and crashes reported, particularly when using a controller. While the gameplay has potential, it is marred by unresponsive combat and glitches, 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.”
- “Buggy and crashes a lot especially when using controller (I got much better results with mouse & keyboard).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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 enhanced by the incredible art and music.”
- “The art style creates a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The overall vibe of the game is immersive and engaging.”