NOYO-!

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • humor
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"NOYO-!' is an adventure game about a girl named Noyo and her bipedal cat, Michel, who set out to help their friends affected by the mysterious 'DokuDenpa' emitted by a smartphone. Noyo, who doesn't own a smartphone, remains unaffected and takes it upon herself to restore peace to their world. Players join Noyo and Michel on their journey to save their community from the strange phenomenon.

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  • Windows
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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming visuals and a quirky art style that pays homage to the Mother/Earthbound series.
  • It has a humorous and bizarre story, with wacky enemies that add to its charm.
  • The game allows players to switch between Japanese and English on the fly, which can be beneficial for language learners.
  • The combat is slow, repetitive, and lacks depth, making battles feel tedious and unengaging.
  • The English translation is poorly done, often leading to confusion and loss of key information.
  • The game is highly linear with a lack of direction, making it easy to get lost, especially with frequent enemy respawns.
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics are a vibrant homage to the Mother/Earthbound series, featuring a quirky and colorful art style that captures a charming aesthetic. While the visuals are generally praised for their cuteness and fun, some reviewers feel that the game doesn't fully replicate the magic of its inspirations. Overall, the game's bubbly aesthetic and humorous elements contribute to an engaging experience, appealing particularly to fans of the original series.

    • “The visuals are vibrant, fun, and the game is quite funny partly due to its less than stellar English translation.”
    • “It has cute graphics and it's very addicting.”
    • “The setting and aesthetic are spot on, and it does have some funny moments.”
    • “It is a homage to the Mother/Earthbound series which aims to emulate the former's quirky and vibrant art style and humor, but unfortunately doesn't capture the same magic.”
    • “The graphics try to reflect the bubbly aesthetic of Earthbound, but they fall short of delivering the same charm and depth.”
    • “While the visuals are cute, they lack the unique flair and emotional resonance that made the original Earthbound so memorable.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is described as charming yet largely underdeveloped, lacking depth and character growth, which may disappoint players seeking a more engaging narrative. While the whimsical aesthetic and quirky elements evoke comparisons to titles like Mother/EarthBound, the overall plot is minimal and fails to utilize its potential, leading to a lack of investment from players. Additionally, the absence of side quests and low challenge further detracts from the storytelling experience.

    • “Everything from the bubbly aesthetic to the bizarre music, and even the wacky story lends itself to a charming adventure that should appeal to fans of Mother/EarthBound.”
    • “The story is a delightful blend of quirky elements that create an engaging narrative experience, reminiscent of classic RPGs.”
    • “The narrative is filled with whimsical charm and creativity, making it a memorable journey for players who enjoy unique storytelling.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story is essentially non-existent and doesn't make full use of the scenario; it's very basic and doesn't offer much in terms of character growth.”
    • “Paired with the very low challenge involved, you might find yourself struggling to stay invested since the story is nearly non-existent.”
    • “Not really any side quests in it, which makes the overall experience feel shallow.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring vibrant visuals and a quirky aesthetic that enhance its comedic moments. Players particularly enjoy the wacky enemies with amusing names, which are often a result of the game's imperfect English translation, adding to the overall charm and fun.

    • “The setting and aesthetic are spot on, and it does have some funny moments.”
    • “The visuals are vibrant, fun, and the game is quite funny partly due to its less than stellar English translation.”
    • “+ Wacky enemies with humorous names due to English translation.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is described as bizarre yet charming, complementing its bubbly aesthetic and quirky story, making it particularly appealing to fans of the Mother/EarthBound series.

    • “Everything from the bubbly aesthetic to the bizarre music, and even the wacky story lends itself to a charming adventure that should appeal to fans of Mother/EarthBound.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game effectively captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the Mother/EarthBound series, resonating well with fans of the original titles.

    • “Does a good job capturing the atmosphere of the Mother/EarthBound games.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with users generally describing it as average or unremarkable.

    • “The gameplay is so-so.”
    • “The gameplay is so-so.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding in this charming RPG, inspired by Earthbound, to be tedious and detracting from the overall experience, despite the game's appealing aesthetics.

    • “Is an incredibly charming RPG inspired by Earthbound, whose charm unfortunately did not make up for how tedious it felt to play.”
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