Samurai Vandalism
- August 25, 2023
- ONEONE1
Get on SteamIn "Samurai Vandalism," play as Mukuro, Momo, or Kinako, part of the elite fighting force Hozuki, and battle against the rebel organization Byakuya to restore peace to Yamato. Explore the country and interrogate locals for clues in this turn-based RPG. With a cruel shogunate and corrupt noblemen at the helm, the stage is set for a rebellion and a battle for true peace.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- High-quality art and uncensored H-scenes, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The game features a deep story with multiple endings and interesting character routes.
- Improvements in gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to save during dialogue and a more engaging combat system.
- The story is often criticized for being dull and lacking coherence, especially compared to its predecessor.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and easy, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- The user interface and controls are considered poor, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- story83 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ambition and depth, particularly in the later chapters, while others criticize its execution and coherence, especially in how it diverges from the main plot. Many feel that the narrative struggles to integrate with the game's adult content, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, while there are elements of an engaging story and character development, it often falls short of expectations, especially when compared to previous titles in the genre.
“The plot gets interesting starting chapter 3 and you can choose to side with the bad guy.”
“It was an enjoyable story, and seeing some characters from the previous game return was nice as well.”
“In this game, you will again have 20+ hours of story across 3 routes, a boatload of h-scenes and animations, fully voiced female characters, and some actual custom music instead of the stock RPG Maker music.”
“The problem is they also want to be an RPG with story focus, but they are not good at it.”
“And their story has ambition with plenty of characters, places, and twists... but it is just not good enough to carry a game if it wasn't for the porn.”
“As a serious story inside a porn game, it fails miserably.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being monotonous and overly simplistic, often feeling more like a series of cutscenes than an engaging experience. While some players appreciate the polished visuals and smoother mechanics, the focus on adult content and lack of meaningful gameplay elements detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, it appeals more to those seeking adult themes rather than a compelling game.
“From the beginning, I could tell that I was playing another game with the same spirit and style as IIF, with more polished visuals and gameplay.”
“Amazing scenes, solid gameplay, and a noticeably smoother game feel than many of its peers.”
“There is also a higher focus on the h-scenes and animations during combat, and there is even some orgasm meter mechanic.”
“Their gameplay has always been mind-numbingly boring, but at least Samurai Vandalism doesn't waste a lot of your time on it.”
“Less of a game and more of a compilation of flashbacks and constant talking with the occasional few minutes of gameplay.”
“The UI is atrocious, and gameplay, like usual, is super easy to the point that it becomes boring.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game features custom tracks rather than the typical RPG Maker stock music, which is a noted improvement. However, many users feel that the soundtrack is not as memorable as the music from previous titles in the series, with some expressing a preference for earlier games' soundtracks. Overall, while the music is decent, it lacks the standout quality that players remember from past installments.
“Soundtrack is okay in my opinion, but I think the ideology is just better; I still remember some great songs in that game, but I don't remember anything in this game.”
“Note: it's one of the games you'll need a publisher patch for the music and other stuff.”
“Soundtrack is okay in my opinion, but I think the ideology is just better. I still remember some great songs from that game, but I don't remember anything in this game.”
“In this game, you will again have 20+ hours of story across 3 routes, a boatload of h-scenes and animations, fully voiced female characters, and some actual custom music instead of the stock RPG Maker music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game features polished visuals and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience while maintaining a similar spirit and style to its predecessor.
“From the beginning, I could tell that I was playing another game with the same spirit and style as the previous one, but with more polished visuals and gameplay.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While users praise the game's illustration and character design as fantastic, there is no specific feedback regarding character development itself, suggesting that the focus may be more on aesthetics than on the depth or growth of the characters.
