KamiYaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline

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"KamiYaba: Destiny On A Dicey Deadline" is a single-player visual novel game with a good story that offers 20+ hours of gameplay. The game features three branching heroine routes, each with full Japanese voice acting by seasoned professionals. Players follow the story of a boy who must navigate relationships with characters like Nanami Nagumo, the Prime Minister's daughter, who is skilled in both school and sports, but also has a fondness for cute and sweet things.

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Play Modes

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

KamiYaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story12 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features a charming cast of characters, each with unique traits and personalities, making it enjoyable to interact with them.
The art style and music are well-received, contributing to the overall pleasant atmosphere of the game.
Despite its flaws, the game provides a light-hearted and entertaining experience, especially for fans of the visual novel genre.

The localization is poorly executed, with numerous grammar issues, mistranslations, and awkward phrasing that detracts from the experience.
The story is considered mediocre and lacks depth, with rushed character development and plot holes that make it feel disjointed.
Gameplay is minimal, with limited choices and a lack of meaningful interactions, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Kamiyaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline" is characterized as light-hearted and enjoyable, with a mix of comedy, romance, and character development, though it often feels mediocre and lacks depth. While some characters, particularly Kanbayashi Urara, stand out, many storylines are considered rushed or archetypal, leading to a forgettable overall narrative. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a pleasant experience for fans of the genre, with good art and voice acting enhancing the light narrative.
- “The story starts off great and is enjoyable to read, with a good comedic part, nice character building, and a great cast of characters.”
- “Quick note on the story: it's not overly deep but it does its job well of delivering what you'd expect from this genre of visual novels, such as drama, slice of life, romance, comedy, and character development.”
- “If you want a great story and enjoyable characters, this is a great game to give a go.”
- “But, even after finishing all 6 routes, I have no doubt I will forget about this visual novel by next month exactly because there wasn't anything story-wise.”
- “The premise is no more than an odd excuse for the story to start and progress; two of the three heroines are common archetypes of 'special person who wants to be treated normally,' and most interactions are largely normal, with our main character not being anything to write home about.”
- “As a romance simulation game, the depiction of character emotions is rushed, lacking proper development, and many of the main characters' storylines offer a rather mediocre experience.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the cute character designs and the effective delivery of genre elements like drama and romance. However, some reviews note that the script does not fully capitalize on the game's artistic strengths, resulting in a less impactful narrative experience. Overall, while the character designs and voice acting are praised, the depth of character development may not meet all players' expectations.
- “Quick note on the story: it's not overly deep, but it does its job well of delivering what you'd expect from this genre of visual novels, such as drama, slice of life, romance, comedy, and character development.”
- “Players can enjoy the game's lighthearted and pleasant storyline with its concise UI interface, excellent character design, outstanding art style, and original illustrations, combined with meticulous and detailed voice-acting performances.”
- “It's regrettable that Kamiyaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline doesn't fully leverage its strengths in art style and character designs, as the lackluster script fails to make a significant impact.”
- “The character development feels shallow and fails to create a meaningful connection with the players.”
- “While the character designs are cute, the overall development lacks depth and fails to engage the audience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with some standout original soundtracks that players enjoy. While the overall quality is considered good, it is noted that the music complements the game's strong art and storytelling. However, some players feel that the music's impact is somewhat overshadowed by other issues, such as grammar problems in the narrative.
- “The art is extremely good, and the music is as well.”
- “Good music as always from Hulotte; I've read some Hulotte titles in Japanese. The good story and heroines make this series stand out, and I feel the story flows and resolves better than the newer ones.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players reporting that they are either smiling or laughing at nearly every line of dialogue. The inclusion of various characters in individual routes enhances the comedic elements and story development, though some users feel that additional choices and a dating system could have further enriched the humor and outcomes.
- “I'm either smiling or laughing at 95% of every line of dialogue.”
- “Funny, sweet, and not boring in each individual route. The scenario writer mobilizes other characters to participate in the route to liven up the mood and promote the development of the story.”
- “With the concept, if they had added choices and a date system, it could have led to some great and funny hits and bad ends for our hero.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their excellent character design, outstanding art style, and original illustrations, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging experience. However, "Kamiyaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline" falls short in fully utilizing its artistic strengths, as a lackluster script undermines the overall impact of its visuals.
- “Players can enjoy the game's lighthearted and pleasant storyline with its concise UI interface, excellent character design, outstanding art style, and original illustrations, combined with meticulous and detailed voice-acting performances.”
- “It's regrettable that Kamiyaba: Destiny on a Dicey Deadline doesn't fully leverage its strengths in art style and character designs, as the lackluster script fails to make a significant impact.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall visual appeal of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is significantly hindered by the intrusive display of the title across the screen, which detracts from immersion and overall experience.
- “The game covers the screen with the title, which completely ruins any atmosphere.”
- “The environments feel lifeless and lack any sense of immersion.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, making it hard to feel engaged in the game's world.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect received no feedback or commentary from users, indicating a lack of engagement or notable features in this area.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its user-friendly interface and impressive character design, complemented by a charming storyline and high-quality voice acting, all contributing to a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Players can enjoy the game's lighthearted and pleasant storyline with its concise UI interface, excellent character design, outstanding art style, and original illustrations, combined with meticulous and detailed voice-acting performances.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as surprisingly good and wholesome, suggesting that it evokes positive feelings and a sense of warmth in players.
- “Surprisingly good and wholesome”