SAYONALAIKA

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SAYONALAIKA is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Lu and was released on April 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

SAYONALAIKA is a single-player walking simulator that invites players to explore serene landscapes filled with memories, uncovering a poignant story about family, time, and reflection. With no quests or time limits, the game offers a relaxed experience where narrative unfolds through examining objects. Playtime ranges from 10 to 25 minutes.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming 2D aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a unique and surreal exploration experience, with multiple endings that encourage replayability.
The abstract story, while hard to follow, adds a dreamy quality that some players find intriguing and thought-provoking.

The gameplay is slow and can be extremely boring, with many players feeling it lacks engaging content.
The story is often described as confusing and hard to understand, leaving players unsure of what they just experienced.
Maze sections are frustrating and can lead to disorientation, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it slow, abstract, and difficult to understand, while others appreciate its charm and unique style. The narrative is often described as stilted and hard to follow, with poor cutscene animations and low-quality graphics that contribute to its oddness. Overall, while some players find the story intriguing, many feel it lacks clarity and engagement.
- “The story was a bit abstract, but I think that's what makes this charming.”
- “Honestly, a pretty interesting story, also kind of hard to follow if you don't know what's being referenced.”
- “It makes me happier day by day seeing this developer slowly hone their style of abstract strange storylines mixed with their beautiful artwork.”
- “I think there is probably a smart story, but I have no idea what it is.”
- “The story is stilted and can be hard to parse.”
- “The story is hard to understand, the cutscene animations are poor, and the character models just don’t look good.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are characterized as low-tech but effective in enhancing the game's unique atmosphere, contributing to its overall weirdness. While the artwork is praised for its beauty, the execution in the game itself is seen as disappointing, though there is optimism for the developer's evolving style.
- “It makes me happier day by day seeing this developer slowly hone their style of abstract strange storylines mixed with their beautiful artwork.”
- “The graphics are low-tech and serve their purpose; I don't think improving them would have added much more or less to the story, and they also feed the weirdness of the whole game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being extremely boring, indicating a lack of engagement and excitement for players.
- “Extremely boring gameplay.”