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Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki

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59%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kenzo Games and was released on May 30, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in "Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki," a captivating gaming experience that blends Beat 'em Up, RPG, and life simulation in an open world full of possibilities. Roam the bustling streets of Osaka and get involved in a ruthless gang war between young delinquents from two rival neighborhoods. Take on the role of Kaito Yamazaki, a young adult from the underprivileged neighborhood…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features polished graphics in a charming Manga style, creating an engaging visual experience.
  • It successfully captures the spirit of classic titles like Shenmue and Yakuza, offering enjoyable mini-games and a fun combat system.
  • The game runs smoothly on high settings, providing a stable and enjoyable gameplay experience.
  • The game is very brief and simplistic, with a small world and limited content that may leave players wanting more.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as mini-games and combat, feel overly simplified and lack depth.
  • Voice acting can be inconsistent, with some performances feeling rushed or stilted, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Hood Story" centers on Kaito Yamazaki, a gang member torn between leaving his life of crime and seeking revenge on his enemies, offering a linear narrative with two possible endings based on player choices. While the main storyline is entertaining, it lacks depth and character development, with most interactions providing minimal backstory and serving primarily to guide players through quests. Overall, the narrative is simple and brief, but it effectively complements the gameplay experience.

    • “Apart from all the sideshows and random arcade games, there is a story, and it has two endings depending on the choice you make towards the end of the game.”
    • “The story revolves around gang member Kaito, who wants to leave that life but sticks around to punish his foes for a while longer due to a personal vendetta.”
    • “Although extremely simple and brief, the story serves its purpose and you get at least two endings.”
    • “The game was enjoyable, but it felt a little cheap and cut a lot of corners in both story and gameplay.”
    • “Every character you meet and talk to is voiced to a reasonable standard, but most encounters on the street only involve giving you directions to your current quest and they offer no backstory or even chit-chat.”
    • “And the only real quest is the main story which is quite linear.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics, presented in a manga style, are praised for their unique aesthetic and atmosphere, despite some simplicity and the use of free assets. Overall, the stylized visuals are well-suited to the game's theme and are considered visually appealing.

    • “Graphics in manga style are a winner.”
    • “The graphic style suits the game well.”
    • “While it uses some free assets and is simplistic and rough around the edges, it manages to have its own aesthetic and atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's approach to grinding, noting that it avoids tediousness by allowing quick respawns and minimizing penalties for loss. This design choice keeps the gameplay engaging without feeling overly padded.

    • “The grinding in this game feels excessively repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards.”
    • “I find myself spending too much time on grinding rather than enjoying the actual gameplay.”
    • “The grind is so monotonous that it detracts from the overall experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its fitting story and enjoyable fighting mechanics, with players particularly enjoying the comedic element of the special Batista Bomb rage move.

    • “The story fits nicely, and the fighting engine is fun. I really enjoyed the special Batista Bomb rage move, which made me laugh.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue is spot on, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted.”
    • “I couldn't stop chuckling at the quirky character interactions; they really add a unique charm to the game.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the gameplay is somewhat limited, as new moves are awarded without the presence of skill trees, leading to a perception of stripped-down mechanics.

    • “Afterwards, I was awarded a new move to perform, but there are no skill trees, and again this felt like a very stripped-down mechanic.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere, despite its use of free assets and a simplistic design, creates a unique aesthetic that players find engaging, encouraging exploration and spontaneous combat encounters.

    • “While it uses some free assets and is simplistic and rough around the edges, it manages to have its own aesthetic and atmosphere.”
    • “I kind of like just wandering around and getting into fights due to the game's atmosphere.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The soundtrack is frequently highlighted as the standout feature of the game, with many users expressing that it significantly enhances their overall experience.

    • “The best part of the game for me is the soundtrack.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and effectively capturing the essence of both Shenmue and Yakuza, indicating a solid build quality.

    • “It is a solidly built game that is optimized well - runs smoothly and captures the spirit of Shenmue and Yakuza.”
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Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki is a role playing game.

Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki is available on PC and Windows.

Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki was released on May 30, 2024.

Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki was developed by Kenzo Games.

Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki is a single player game.

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