Kandagawa Jet Girls

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 151 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Combining some fun mechanics unique to surfing the waves and a little gunplay to keep your opponents from getting too close, Kandagawa Jet Girls offers a compelling racing experience.
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"Kandagawa Jet Girls" is a racing game that combines high-speed jet ski competitions with team-based shooting mechanics. Players control a team of two girls, switching between them to navigate through various courses while battling against opponents. The game features a story mode with multiple characters, as well as online multiplayer for up to 6 players.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews
story15 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming characters and a cute, light-hearted story that adds to the overall enjoyment.
  • Racing mechanics are solid, with responsive controls and a fun drifting system that enhances gameplay once players upgrade their jets.
  • The game includes a variety of customization options for both characters and jet skis, along with enjoyable mini-games that provide a break from racing.
  • The AI is poorly designed, making races too easy and often resulting in a lack of challenge throughout the story mode.
  • There is a significant lack of fan service compared to previous titles from the same developers, which may disappoint fans expecting more from the genre.
  • The story mode can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with a generic narrative structure that doesn't offer much variety in gameplay.
  • story125 mentions

    The story in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and generic, featuring multiple character arcs that lack depth and challenge. While some players appreciate the lighthearted and charming nature of the narrative, many criticize the writing quality and the ease of the missions, which detracts from the overall engagement. Overall, the story serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.

    • “As you go through each unit's story, you gain insights into them and the other characters, slowly expanding the narrative.”
    • “The story is lighthearted and passable, but severely lacks a lot of charm compared to other titles.”
    • “The characters are great and charismatic, the story is cool and fun, the gameplay is great.”
    • “The story is pretty standard for an all-girl cast, friendship, yuri subtext, working hard and building trust.”
    • “The story mode is a bore, having you do the same races with each of the pairs of characters, and then the game developers needed to pad the game time even more by adding these two edge lord characters who act as villains.”
    • “The problem is, none of this really matters in the story mode.”
  • gameplay65 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by solid racing mechanics and a variety of features, but suffers from a lackluster AI that makes races feel too easy and repetitive. While the mechanics are deep and enjoyable, the overall experience is hampered by a simplistic difficulty level and a focus on fanservice over challenging gameplay. Despite these flaws, players appreciate the fun elements and character interactions, making it a decent choice for fans of the genre.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are actually pretty interesting.”
    • “You eventually can go pretty fast on the courses here, and it can get pretty difficult if you don't take full advantage of the mechanics of the jet racer - which was also another nice surprise.”
    • “The characters are great and charismatic, the story is cool and fun, the gameplay is great.”
    • “The racing mechanics are pretty solid, but the AI during story mode is brain dead, so every event turns into a glorified hot lap.”
    • “This could've been a really fun racer with some amount of gameplay depth, but it's stupidly easy and there are no difficulty options.”
    • “If the gameplay is lacking and the fanservice aspect is lacking, we aren't left with much in redeeming qualities.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the vibrant visuals, character models, and polished presentation. While some players expected better water effects in a jet ski racing game, the anime art style and attention to detail in character design were highlighted positively. However, there are mixed opinions on the environments, with some finding them lacking in variety and depth.

    • “Very fun racing game with very responsive controls, have a good looking overall graphic and water quality.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, decent jet ski mechanics, cute anime characters with good voice acting, lots of booba.”
    • “The graphics are top notch, the UI is very well designed and satisfying, the visual novel story part of the game uses Live2D models, and the opening animation was excellent.”
    • “The tracks are all just a plain water surface, which is boring; the graphics are pretty bad and have nothing to offer except bouncing boobs and cheap effects.”
    • “It may not revolutionize the racing genre or anything, but it's still a pretty well-made racing game with cute visuals.”
    • “This game disappoints on every aspect except the visuals.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its energetic and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some describe the music as merely serviceable, others highlight its quality and recommend the deluxe edition specifically for the soundtrack. However, there are criticisms regarding the audio quality of the soundtrack files, suggesting a preference for uncompressed formats. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's cheerful atmosphere.

    • “I highly recommend the deluxe edition just for the soundtrack.”
    • “The game has a really good soundtrack and really great voice actors.”
    • “Last thing I might add is that I got the deluxe edition for the soundtrack, which is killer - lots of bangers here, so if that suits your fancy, you probably won't be disappointed.”
    • “Music is serviceable, nothing special.”
    • “The soundtrack is also encoded to compressed mp3 files which sound like garbage.”
    • “We should have uncompressed wav files for the soundtrack.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny characters, engaging minigames, and a lighthearted story that resonates well with players. While the gameplay can become repetitive, the overall charm and charisma of the characters contribute to a delightful experience, earning high praise from users.

    • “The minigames are a funny and simple way to earn lots of points for the shop.”
    • “As an anime game, this is pretty cute, funny, and fun, and I give it 10/10.”
    • “The game has a very cute and funny story with more than decent gameplay.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is well-received, with users noting that it runs smoothly and offers ample performance customization options for vehicles. However, some players feel that the lack of similar customization for enemies diminishes the challenge, raising questions about the purpose of these features.

    • “Runs fine; looks to be optimized well enough.”
    • “As for optimization, I have no complaints there.”
    • “With a lot of performance customization choices for your vehicle, it is a problem when your enemy doesn't have the ability to do the same.”
    • “You can handicap yourself by not using those performance customizations to make it challenging, but what's the point of the customization if that's the case?”
    • “Design and performance customization favorites are not character-specific or jet machine-specific.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The story mode offers limited challenge, but the inclusion of various missions enhances the game's replayability, encouraging players to revisit the content.

    • “The story mode isn't very challenging, but the missions do add some replayability.”
    • “The story mode isn't very challenging, but missions do add some replayability.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional response to the game reflects disappointment and nostalgia, as fans feel it falls short of the franchise's potential and quality, likening it to a mere "proof of concept." Many express sadness over the direction the franchise has taken, particularly with the shift to a mobile gacha format, contrasting it with the wholesome and uplifting nature of the accompanying anime.

    • “If you haven't watched it, it's the most wholesome, positive vibes, feel-good show I've ever seen.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant, anime-inspired scenic designs that enhance the visual experience. Players appreciate the superb controls and commend the exceptional voice acting and soundtrack, all contributing to a cheerful and immersive ambiance.

    • “The anime-inspired scenic atmosphere designs are visually stunning and truly satisfying to the visual appetite.”
    • “The voice acting and original soundtrack are nothing short of amazing, and the overall feel of the game immerses you in its cheerful and upbeat atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels very generic and lacks any real depth or uniqueness.”
    • “While the visuals are colorful, they often come off as superficial and fail to create an immersive experience.”
    • “The game tries to establish a mood, but the execution falls flat, leaving the environment feeling lifeless and uninspired.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate the inclusion of enjoyable minigames that not only provide entertainment but also offer a way to bypass tedious grinding, making the overall experience more engaging.

    • “The game is packed with some fun minigames worth playing, not only because they are enjoyable, but also because they allow you to skip the grinding.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story and characters.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no significant frame drops, crashes, or bugs, highlighting it as a well-polished PC port by Xseed and Shade Inc.

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Critic Reviews

64% average critic score

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