Kabukicho Story

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Kabukicho Story is a single player role playing game with fantasy, romance and anime themes. It was developed by Mustella Games and was released on August 1, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Kabukicho Story" is a detective visual novel set in Tokyo's vibrant red-light district. As private investigator, you'll navigate the city's criminal underworld, solve cases and make choices that affect your relationships and the outcome of your investigations. With its engaging storyline, vivid characters and multiple endings, this game offers a unique and immersive experience into the gritty world of Kabukicho.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story12 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and beautiful music that enhances the overall experience.
It's a short and simple JRPG that allows for quick achievement completion, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
The story, while brief, is engaging and explores themes of love and societal status.

The English translation is rough and can be confusing, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
Gameplay is minimal, often reduced to spamming a button and completing fetch quests, which may leave players wanting more.
The story feels rushed and lacks character development, resembling a poorly written fanfiction.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
65%
7%
The story aspect of the game is generally described as short and simple, often likened to a melancholic or romantic narrative with themes of societal status and forbidden love. While some players appreciate the art and music, many criticize the plot for being underdeveloped, poorly translated, and reminiscent of low-quality fan fiction. Overall, it offers a quick experience that may appeal to those seeking an easy completion but lacks depth and originality.
- “Kabukicho story is an incredibly short narrative about the tribulations and issues of societal status in a relationship.”
- “It's basically a walking simulator with a cute story between two people who come from vastly different backgrounds.”
- “A melancholic little story told using the RPG medium.”
- “Shortest story ever with no gameplay besides spamming one button and picking some berries, then boom, it's over.”
- “The plot development of our main characters' love is non-existent and jumps from one point to the next with little exposition or explanation.”
- “Kabukicho story is one of hundreds of low effort retro-pixel RPG Maker asset/construction kit flips spamming the Steam catalog, made with the RPG Maker video game construction kit... in their own words, 'our easy to use tools are simple enough for a child.' Like all RPG Maker 'games', this is essentially a bunch of low quality/canned assets from RPG Maker coupled with a cringeworthy high school anime club fan fiction.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is minimal and primarily consists of repetitive actions like button spamming and item collection, with a total playtime of around 30-40 minutes. While there are a few mini-games and a brief stealth section, the overall experience is short and simple, making it suitable for those seeking a casual, low-cost game. However, players looking for a deeper narrative may find it lacking.
- “The game revolves around picking up things, and there's one section that features mini stealth gameplay.”
- “It's a really nice game to play for about 30-40 minutes of total gameplay.”
- “For the price of this game, you get 3 small mini-games over about 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Shortest story ever with no gameplay besides spamming one button and picking some berries, then boom, it's over.”
- “Overall, recommended if you don't mind paying $0.55 (while the sale lasts) for 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “For the price of this game, you get 3 small mini games over about 30 minutes of gameplay, but I'm a story kind of guy; I'm here for the story.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, describing it as beautiful and calming. While some comments suggest that the music complements the cute art style, others note that it may not always fit seamlessly with the game's writing. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I did really love the music; they did an amazing job with it.”
- “I like the music and the art style seems cute.”
- “Good music and artwork as well.”
- “The music is alright, but the writing is hilarious, both in terms of quality and being completely out of place.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the cute art style and beautiful visuals. However, some users criticize the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, noting issues with fullscreen display and lack of HD support, which detracts from the overall experience for modern gamers.
- “I like the music and the art style seems cute.”
- “The story is short but good; the graphics are well done.”
- “Good music and artwork as well.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized due to the presence of suspicious reviews, likely from fake accounts that promote the game shortly after its Steam launch, suggesting a pattern of asset flipping and cash grab tactics. This raises concerns about the authenticity of user feedback and the game's overall value.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, with prices set unreasonably high for in-game items that should be accessible to all players.”
- “It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a balanced gaming experience, which is really disappointing.”
- “The constant push for microtransactions ruins the immersion and enjoyment of the game, making it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its hilarious writing, which, while of high quality, often feels completely out of place within the overall context.
- “The writing is hilarious, both in terms of quality and being completely out of place.”
- “The humor is sharp and unexpected, making every interaction a delight.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its soothing quality, which complements the engaging storyline, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is really soothing, and the story is awesome.”