Kandagawa Jet Girls

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 155 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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Reviews

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews
story13 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics and character models, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • Gameplay mechanics are fun and intuitive, with a variety of customization options for both characters and jet skis.
  • The mini-games and story mode add variety and replayability, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The AI is extremely easy to beat, leading to a lack of challenge in the story mode.
  • The game suffers from a lack of meaningful fan service, disappointing fans expecting more from the Senran Kagura legacy.
  • Multiplayer is nearly non-existent, limiting the game's replay value and social experience.
  • story116 mentions

    The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, often described as a collection of light-hearted narratives centered around various character pairs, with minimal challenge in gameplay. While some players appreciate the charm and humor of the characters, many criticize the repetitive missions and easy AI, leading to a monotonous experience that fails to engage players deeply. Overall, the story serves primarily as a vehicle for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative, with mixed opinions on its execution and appeal.

    • “The story is lighthearted and passable, but severely lacks a lot of charm compared to SK.”
    • “The characters are great and charismatic, the story is cool and fun, the gameplay is great.”
    • “The game has a very cute and funny story with more than decent gameplay.”
    • “The story is pretty standard for an all-girl cast, featuring themes of 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 AI is ridiculously easy to beat, the storylines are dull and full of predictable tropes, and there is no local co-op mode.”
  • gameplay57 mentions

    The gameplay in this title features solid racing mechanics and a variety of customization options, but suffers from a lack of challenge due to simplistic AI and an overall easy difficulty level. While the mechanics are deep and enjoyable, many players feel that the focus on fanservice detracts from the potential for a more engaging experience. Overall, the game offers fun racing with some interesting mechanics, but may become repetitive and lacks substantial depth in gameplay modes.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are actually pretty interesting.”
    • “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.”
    • “A beautiful anime racing title that has a lot of customization and mechanics to love.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the vibrant and polished visuals that align with its anime aesthetic. While some players express disappointment in specific areas, such as water visuals in a jet ski racing context, the overall presentation, character models, and UI design are highlighted as strong points. The game successfully combines cute visuals with engaging gameplay, making it visually appealing despite some criticisms regarding certain graphical elements.

    • “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.”
    • “Looks okay mostly, although I'd expect better water visuals from a jet ski racing game.”
    • “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's a Mario Kart-like game but with anime-style story bits and visuals that distinguish themselves from other anime games by being very shiny for some reason.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it serviceable and unremarkable, while others praise it as energetic, catchy, and a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many highlight the quality of the soundtrack, describing it as well-crafted and integral to the game's cheerful atmosphere, with some even expressing a desire for it to be available as downloadable content. Overall, the music is seen as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game.

    • “The music is really good.”
    • “Of course, they are an integral part of this game, but they are a rather pleasant addition to the whole, and the music in the game is really well done.”
    • “The game has a really good soundtrack and really great voice actors.”
    • “Music is serviceable, nothing special.”
    • “6.5/10 - please make the OST into a DLC, dammit!”
    • “Bonus soundtrack available, snuck in with 54 tracks.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny characters, with a charming story that adds to the overall enjoyment. While some players find the gameplay repetitive, the lovable and charismatic characters contribute significantly to the game's comedic appeal, earning high praise from users.

    • “As an anime game, this is pretty cute, funny, and fun. I give it 10/10.”
    • “The characters are lovable, funny, and a certain Kagura-style character appears in the game.”
    • “The game has a very cute and funny story with more than decent gameplay.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game is generally well-optimized, offering a variety of 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. Overall, while the optimization is solid, it could benefit from a more balanced approach to customization across all characters and vehicles.

    • “Runs fine; looks to be optimized well enough.”
    • “Design and performance customization favorites are not character-specific or jet machine-specific.”
    • “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 options are not character-specific or jet machine-specific.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game's story mode lacks challenge, but the inclusion of missions enhances its replayability, encouraging players to revisit the game for additional experiences.

    • “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." There is a sense of loss for what could have been, especially in comparison to the wholesome and uplifting anime that inspired it, leading to feelings of sadness and frustration over the game's direction.

    • “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 scenic atmosphere designs are very anime-typical, offering a feast for the visual appetite.”
    • “The voice acting and original soundtrack are nothing short of amazing, and the entire 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 feels flat and uninspired.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate the inclusion of enjoyable minigames that provide an alternative to grinding, allowing them to bypass tedious farming while still engaging with the game's mechanics.

    • “The game is packed with some fun minigames worth playing, not only because they are genuinely 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.”
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Critic Reviews

64% average critic score

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