Ikkarus and the Prince of Sin
- July 24, 2023
- Witz Games
Get on Steam"Ikkarus and the Prince of Sin" is a visual novel/dating sim focused on romance and comedy, following the protagonist Ikkarus as he tries to turn around a failing tavern and form relationships with three potential partners: an orc, a demon, and a human. The game features 5+ hours of gameplay, 13 CGs, and multiple endings for each love interest. It aims to deliver a cozy, lighthearted Yaoi experience with elements of fantasy and adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features polished visuals and well-drawn characters, showcasing a visually breathtaking world.
- The Roshambo game mechanics provide a refreshing break from typical visual novel gameplay.
- The story explores themes of love and friendship, making it an enjoyable experience despite its simplicity.
- Combat is repetitive and can feel unbalanced, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The story lacks depth and character interaction, with minimal choices available for players.
- There are bugs present, including unearned rewards and unclear currency usage, which detract from the overall experience.
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as minimal, with a focus on gameplay mechanics like rock-paper-scissors battles rather than character interactions. While the narrative features themes of love and friendship and includes well-developed characters, players express a desire for deeper story engagement and more interaction between them. Overall, the story mode is brief, taking only a couple of hours to complete.
“An excellent novel about an impressive story of love and friendship.”
“Atmospheric game, all characters are well drawn and detailed and with their own story.”
“Story is minimal.”
“While still fun overall, the game leans more into the rock-paper-scissor style fights to earn gold than it does story with the 3 characters.”
“I would have liked to see more story interaction between characters, but I am still happy with the game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging roshambo mechanics that provide a refreshing change from standard visual novel interactions, contributing to its fun and addictive nature. However, some players found the gameplay repetitive and desired more interactive choices and scenes, particularly with romance options. Overall, it remains an enjoyable experience for those seeking casual and lighthearted gameplay.
“The roshambo game mechanics are a nice break from the typical 'click next' of most visual novels.”
“A fun game with addictive gameplay, interesting battles, and a good plot.”
“The gameplay was a bit repetitive, and I would have preferred more interactive choices (there are no choices, only the character you decide to romance) and scenes (the orc love interest had in total 5 scenes), but it was still a very enjoyable play for the type of casual fluff and cute game it is.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its rich detail and depth, with well-drawn characters that each have their own unique stories, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The game has a captivating atmosphere, with all characters being well-drawn and detailed, each possessing their own unique story.”
“The atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into a world where every character is intricately designed and has a rich backstory.”
“The game's atmosphere is enchanting, featuring beautifully crafted characters, each with their own compelling narrative.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, with reviewers noting that the designers have effectively ensured smooth performance.
“The game is well optimized, and you can see that the designers have done a good job.”
