Samurai of Hyuga

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"Samurai of Hyuga" is an action-packed hack and slash game set in feudal Japan. As a skilled samurai, you must battle through hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons and skills. The game features a rich storyline, multiple endings, and challenging boss battles. Fight to protect your honor and bring peace to the land of Hyuga.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story19 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The story is engaging and well-paced, with a compelling narrative that keeps players invested.
The characters are diverse and have distinct personalities, making interactions enjoyable and memorable.
The game offers a unique blend of humor and serious themes, providing a rich experience for players who appreciate character-driven stories.

The writing can be verbose and may include awkward phrasing or typos, which can detract from the overall experience.
The choices made by players often feel limited, with many decisions leading to similar outcomes, reducing the sense of agency.
The attunement system can be frustrating, as it may penalize players for wanting to explore different character traits or behaviors.

story
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The story of "Samurai of Hyuga" is praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, set against a backdrop of fictional historical Japan with elements of magic and mature themes. While the choices presented are seen as flavorful rather than significantly impactful, the overall journey is compelling, with a mix of humor and darkness that resonates with players. However, some readers express frustration with the cliffhanger endings and the verbosity of the storytelling, suggesting that the interactive format sometimes detracts from the narrative flow.
- “As for the story itself, I enjoyed the journey that the main character and their charge would go on.”
- “All in all, the story is very gritty, sometimes bordering on edgy but at just the right level in my opinion. The characters are well fleshed-out and lovable in their own ways, and the main character is very well written. It feels very rewarding to stay true to your character.”
- “I found the story to be really entertaining, with tough choices and characters that you actually care about.”
- “The issue is that by having that inner dialogue, almost as if the main character is constantly stopping the story to explain to me what is happening from his/her perspective, it starts to feel as though this would have been better as a proper book instead of an interactive story.”
- “The second story, and this is one of my biggest complaints about the series as it stands, ends right in the middle of things and wraps up nothing, which just feels cheap.”
- “While some people will say that choices don't affect much in the story, and they will be right about that, the choices are merely flavor to the story.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "Samurai of Hyuga" features a choice-driven narrative typical of choose-your-own-adventure games, with a unique mechanic that defines the character's 'attunement' based on early responses. While some players found the mechanics unconventional and lacking in consequences for deviating from attunement, the overall story remains engaging. However, the limited options for character creation, particularly regarding gender and sexuality, disappointed some players accustomed to more inclusive choices in similar games.
- “As for the gameplay, there are numerous choices presented throughout the story, which is normal for a CYOA.”
- “Samurai of Hyuga has an interesting mechanic where, for the first half of the game, your responses define your character and set your character's 'attunement'. If you make a lot of perverted or protective responses within the first half of the game, then your character ends up being defined as such, and any contradictory responses go against your character's attunement.”
- “I picked the choices that aligned with my frame of mind, and I was surprised how much it enhanced gameplay.”
- “I really don't like the mechanics, but the story is solid.”
- “I was also a little disappointed that there isn't the same sort of choice in character creation I've gotten used to in other choice of games, many of which allow genderqueer and non-heterosexual options in the gameplay; Samurai of Hyuga does not.”
- “It's a bit of a weird mechanic, but I didn't see it as something negative or annoying.”
character development
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Character development is highlighted as a strong point in the writing, with reviewers appreciating the author's style and potential. However, some players feel that certain mechanics hinder character progression, particularly if they aim to avoid negative outcomes, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more satisfying experience. Overall, while the foundation is promising, there are calls for refinement to fully realize the characters' growth.
- “I really do like the writing style and character development, and I look forward to seeing more from you in the future.”
- “Character development is a strong point, and I would like to see more from this author.”
- “The talent is clearly there, and character development shows great potential.”
- “Attunement sounds fine in theory but almost forces a stop in character development from the player's side if you do not wish to see the bad ending currently.”
- “The character development feels stagnant and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to stay invested in the story.”
- “While the writing style has potential, the character development is inconsistent and often leaves players feeling disconnected from the characters.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the text-based format typical of choose-your-own-adventure (CYOA) games, while others criticize the visuals as subpar and unsatisfactory, leading to requests for refunds.
- “If you enjoy CYOAs and don't mind the lack of visuals or audio, then this is worth taking a look.”
- “I would like a refund for a couple of games I bought. I thought they would be different, but one is about reading and the other's graphics are crappy. I have not played them but once to see how they were, and I totally did not like them.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring a mix of puns and suggestive jokes that enhance the experience, depending on the player's character choices. The diverse cast of characters adds to the comedic elements, ranging from hilarious to angsty, making the overall narrative engaging and entertaining.
- “It's funny, it's violent, it's interesting. The plot moves at a normal pace; it's long but not boring (2.5 hours, to be precise). The main character is awesome because you decide everything about their personality, which I think is great. It's filled with puns and suggestive jokes that I believe were written to be funny. Of course, it depends on how you create your character—you don't have to make them a perv, but I did, and it added to the humor. The other characters are cool, stupid, hilarious to tease, angsty, weird, suicidal, evil, and unbearably good. Overall, this is just generally awesome.”
music
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The music aspect of the game is notably absent, as players report that it relies solely on text without any accompanying sound or musical elements. This lack of audio may detract from the experience for those who prefer a more immersive environment.
- “If you hate reading, then you will have a bad time; there isn't anything beyond reading and what imagination you bring with you: no sound, music, or pictures.”
- “There are no sounds, music, or pictures, just words and some choices for you to select from.”