Oh! Edo Towns
- September 4, 2022
- Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
"Oh! Edo Towns" is a simulation game set in Edo period Japan, where players manage their own feudal domain. By building vacant lots to attract residents and developing new crafts and buildings, players increase their domain's yield and wealth. The goal is to create the ideal samurai town and become the best castle town in the land. Residents are attracted based on the domain's total yield, making it essential to strategically place buildings and manage resources.
Reviews
- Charming pixel art and nostalgic graphics that appeal to fans of retro games.
- Relaxing gameplay that focuses on simple town management and combo building.
- Fun and engaging mechanics that encourage exploration and unlocking new content.
- Controls are awkward and not well-optimized for PC, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The game is considered too easy, with a lack of challenge and limited content.
- Brief tutorial and lack of tooltips can make it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features charming design and a solid soundtrack, complemented by an interesting premise and mechanics. However, the gameplay is criticized for being lacking and less engaging compared to other titles from Kairosoft, leading to a quicker loss of appeal.
“The gameplay features an interesting premise and innovative mechanics that keep you engaged.”
“The fun gameplay makes every session enjoyable and exciting.”
“The game design is super charming, the music is solid, and it has a fantastic coherent setting that overall isn't a bad title, but the lack of gameplay and things to do makes this appeal fizzle out quicker compared to other Kairosoft titles.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming and cutesy aesthetic, complemented by a lovely art style that enhances the overall visual appeal of the game.
“The graphics are incredibly cutesy and charming.”
“The art style is absolutely lovely and captivating.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is overly simplistic and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
“The character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as solid and contributes to its charming design and coherent setting. However, the overall experience may diminish due to a lack of engaging gameplay and activities, making it less appealing compared to other titles from Kairosoft.
“The game design is super charming, the music is solid, and it has a fantastic coherent setting.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's user interface is reported to be poorly optimized for PC, leading to a subpar experience for players on that platform.
“The UI is not optimized for PC.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues on various hardware configurations.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”