Saiko no sutoka
- March 19, 2021
- Habupain
- 153h median play time
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Reviews
- The AI of Saiko is impressively smart and unpredictable, making the gameplay engaging and challenging.
- The game offers multiple difficulty modes, each providing a unique experience and replay value.
- The atmosphere and sound design effectively create tension and fear, enhancing the horror experience.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- There is a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes to be unfair, particularly in higher modes like Yangire.
- gameplay72 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics and engaging AI, while others criticize its repetitiveness, lack of intuitive controls, and numerous bugs. Players appreciate the potential for varied experiences through multiple endings and difficulty modes, but many feel that the game suffers from a lack of polish and proper tutorials. Overall, while the game shows promise with its innovative concepts, it requires further development to address its shortcomings.
“The gameplay is well-designed, and Saiko's AI and behavior are quite interesting; it acts differently depending on the situation, and the fact that she has two moods that can trigger if you upset her adds depth.”
“The gameplay is unique, and the voice acting really gives you a sense of emotion, whether it be fear, pity, or even love if you're that interested in this game.”
“I would highly recommend this game to anyone looking for extremely unique gameplay, with incredibly unique enemy mechanics and fluid controls.”
“After nearly 20 hours of gameplay, I can tell you that this game is a complete ripoff hellbent on provoking and angering paying customers.”
“As of now, the game suffers from a major lack of actions from the player; there's a non-exhaustive list of issues I've had in my gameplay.”
“Complete lack of tutorial and introduction to game mechanics.”
- story51 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around Akira, a schoolboy trapped in a school with his obsessive ex-girlfriend, Saiko, creating a blend of horror and romance. While some players appreciate the underlying themes of lost love and the potential for multiple endings, others criticize the narrative for its plot holes and lack of clarity. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding the story engaging and others deeming it simplistic or poorly executed.
“This game gives you an interesting story between Saiko and her senpai Akira (the main character).”
“The story follows a schoolboy named Akira, trapped in his school with his murderous ex-girlfriend, Saiko-chan, who's a yandere (that means she's got a deadly obsession with him).”
“Underneath this simple exterior, the game features a story of lost love and broken hearts.”
“Do not play this game. It is abandoned. If you want to play all the new content, go play the mobile version. This version gets no updates, and the AI is terrible. Most of my runs involve guessing the code or exploiting bugs to glitch the character outside of the map. Honestly, this game should be free-to-play because it's only fun for the first five minutes. After that, it becomes boring and repetitive, just going from one location to another to grab items until you get the code. If you want an alternate ending, you have to manage the character's emotions, but she will take the exit key from you and force the best ending. The mobile version is the way to go if you want the updated experience. Looking back, the developer seems to want people to forget the PC version. This game has potential but is riddled with flaws that ruin the experience, including numerous poorly explained plot holes, like why no one filed a missing persons case for the main character or how the antagonist managed to get the keys to the school. It's frustrating that the game doesn't address basic logic, like why the main character doesn't just break a window to escape or why law enforcement hasn't shown up at all.”
“There is a semi-cohesive story, but I feel the fans have contributed more lore to the project than the actual game itself.”
“This game is kind of left for dead when it comes to the story. Mostly, it's just 'here's the scenario, now survive.'”
- graphics46 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and atmosphere while others criticize the quality and optimization. Many appreciate the anime-inspired visuals and the game's ability to create a frightening ambiance, despite noting issues like glitches and simplistic character models. Overall, while the graphics may not be top-tier, they effectively contribute to the game's horror experience.
“The graphics are perfect and the game style is phenomenal.”
“The graphics are amazing as well.”
“Overall it's a great scary game with really good graphics and scenery for a horror game, despite only being in alpha.”
“The graphics are terrible; it looks like a 5-year-old drew it and traced the characters. The characters seem inanimate, and the gameplay is very uncontrolled. The character body parts warp inside each other when you crouch.”
“The graphics aren't great, and the movements are a little shaky, but it never fails to create a good atmosphere.”
“Not really well optimized, with no graphics options besides 'low' and 'very high'.”
- stability26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a common point of contention among players, with many reporting frequent glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as characters getting stuck or animations not syncing properly. While some users appreciate the game's potential and find the glitches amusing or manageable, others feel that the issues significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress, with hopes for improvements as development continues.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“The stability of the game allows me to fully immerse myself without interruptions.”
“The only way to win any game is if the enemy glitches, giving you the upper hand advantage; a telltale sign of poor programming.”
“This game would have a lot of potential but instead it is a buggy mess.”
“I got stabbed through so many tables that it just ruined the game for me; way too buggy.”
- music25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is praised for its ability to create a tense and atmospheric experience, effectively enhancing the sense of suspense and dread. However, many players find the music can be overpowering, often drowning out important sound cues like footsteps, which is particularly problematic in a stealth game. While the music contributes to the overall ambiance, players desire more control over volume settings to improve gameplay experience.
“The soundtrack is also a major winner, a lot of smooth chimes that mesh with the quiet until she gets closer and the soundscape grows more tense.”
“Having the creepy music really gave it the suspense it needed and trying to navigate a school in that setting at night brings it to another level.”
“The game's atmosphere is also impressive, with a haunting soundtrack and unsettling sound effects that help to build tension and create a sense of dread.”
“There aren't even proper volume controls, just a single volume slider, and as this game is a stealth game that has you sneaking around avoiding a creepy girl, it's really hard to properly hide from her when you genuinely cannot hear her or her footsteps over the ear-bleedingly loud music.”
“The music is overbearing at times, masking even the sounds of your own footsteps and, of course, Saiko's.”
“The last would be adding more options to configure in its rather limited settings menu, (like optionally turning off vignette) but it's mainly by being able to turn down the music volume, so you could get better audio feedback from the game.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its blend of dark comedy and absurdity, often stemming from the interactions with the yandere character, Saiko. Players find amusement in the grotesque facial expressions, unexpected deaths, and quirky scenarios, such as playing rock-paper-scissors under threat. Overall, the game successfully combines horror elements with a lighthearted, comedic tone, making for a uniquely entertaining experience.
“A really fun and funny experience; for example, when trying to beat yangire mode, the game thought I looked at her badly, so she instantly killed me. There were definitely other funny moments, and it was scary as well.”
“It's really funny when the girl is chasing you, and you talk to yourself or pretend to be streaming.”
“There's easy achievements and difficult achievements like most games, but what I really enjoy about this specific horror game is that it includes humor and variety with it.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Saiko no Sutoka" is widely praised for its haunting soundtrack, unsettling sound effects, and immersive lighting, which effectively build tension and create a sense of dread. While some players note occasional disruptions caused by the AI's unpredictable behavior, the overall experience is described as engaging and suitably creepy, enhancing the horror elements of the game. Despite minor criticisms regarding sound design, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to its appeal.
“The game's atmosphere is also impressive, with a haunting soundtrack and unsettling sound effects that help to build tension and create a sense of dread.”
“I will say that the sound is great, especially the voice actress for the villain, the atmosphere is suitably creepy, and the normal and hard modes offer replayability by mixing up the safe code and the location of the keys.”
“Saiko sometimes spawns out of nowhere, ruining the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere, the chase of trying to hide from Saiko, hearing her laugh maniacally and antagonizing her.”
“Overall, 'Saiko no Sutoka' is a unique and engaging indie horror game that delivers a well-crafted narrative and an unsettling atmosphere.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its multiple modes, including yandere, yangire, and extreme yangire, each providing unique challenges and deeper lore. Additionally, the presence of 30 achievements and randomized objective locations enhances the replay value, ensuring that each playthrough feels distinct. Overall, players find the game to be highly replayable, with various elements that encourage repeated play.
“Lots of replay value here.”
“It also has multiple game modes, including yandere mode, yangire mode, and extreme yangire mode, which adds to the replay value while explaining more of the game's lore. There are also 30 achievements that provide a lot of replay value for achievement hunters.”
“The map is always the same, but the locations of objectives are random, so it has great replay value.”
“It also has multiple game modes, including yandere mode, yangire mode, and extreme yangire mode, which adds to the replay value along with explaining more of the game's lore. There are also 30 achievements that provide a lot of replay value for those into achievement hunting.”
“So each game is different from the previous one and increases the replay value.”
“I will say that the sound is great, especially the voice actress for the villain. The atmosphere is suitably creepy, and the normal and hard modes offer replayability by mixing up the safe code and the location of the keys.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game blends emotional elements with survival horror, creating a unique experience where players navigate a charming yet unpredictable character. The interactions can be both heartwarming and tense, as players must balance affection and caution to avoid dire consequences. Overall, the emotional depth adds a compelling layer to the gameplay, making it both challenging and engaging.
“This game feels like a welcoming survival horror murder game but wholesome, with this charming girl and her interactions becoming crazier if you annoy her too much. The only way to calm her down is by approaching her and pressing 'Q' to headpat her, but beware, she might be faking it and start laughing, with her eyes glowing red as she continues to kill you.”
“Pretty good game, challenging and spooky at times. There's an attractive woman chasing you with a knife, which adds to the wholesome experience if you don't try to get her mad. Overall, a very good game, 100%.”
“As a touching story, the authors aim to create an engaging narrative, and while this is primarily supposed to be an escape game, it certainly evokes strong emotions.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting a lack of graphics options and poor performance that can strain PCs. Additionally, the key mapping system is not user-friendly, further detracting from the overall experience.
“The game is not really well optimized, with no graphics options besides 'low' and 'very high'.”
“I would someday like to see more than a few pixels of her face, but alas, the game is terribly optimized.”
“Extremely poor optimization that will harass your PC.”
“I would someday like to see more than a few pixels of her face, but alas the game is terribly optimized.”
“The way to change your mapping keys is not optimized right now.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its aggressive advertising tactics, which some players find intrusive and off-putting.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features strong character development, highlighted by engaging story elements and well-designed characters, all set within an immersive school atmosphere. It appeals particularly to those who enjoy a narrative-driven experience with a unique twist.
“I recommend this game to anyone looking for a granny-type of game, but with good story elements, excellent character design, and a great atmosphere that surrounds the school.”
