Tales of Seikyu

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Tales of Seikyu is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ACE Entertainment and was released on May 21, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP About the Game Welcome to your enchanting new life in a magical world of wonder and adventure! Seikyu — an island haven hidden far from the human world — is a sanctuary full of Yokai residents who can freely express themselves in human form. Settle down in your homeland, help expand the town, and uncover the secrets of this island and your long-lost family! Game F…

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Audience ScoreBased on 591 reviews

story91 positive mentions

grinding171 negative mentions

Beautiful, cozy world with unique Japanese yokai theme and soothing soundtrack.
Engaging farming, crafting, combat, and exploration mechanics with innovative yokai transformations.
Well-developed characters with interesting personalities and storylines, supporting LGBTQ+ romance options.

Performance issues including lag, stuttering, and crashes, especially on lower-end hardware and Steam Deck.
Gameplay suffers from clunky controls, slow pacing, confusing UI, and a lack of content and polish currently.
Bugs and glitches are frequent with issues such as broken quests, camera problems, inventory management, and repetitive NPC routines.

story
281 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this early access farming and yokai-themed game is engaging, rich in folklore, and offers charming characters and relationships that keep players invested. While the narrative is praised for its depth and pacing, many note it is still incomplete with limited content, occasional quest clarity issues, and bugs affecting progression. Despite these drawbacks, players appreciate the cozy, immersive storytelling and look forward to future expansions.
- “It has all my favourite things - cozy gaming, farming, mining, quests, battles, romance, great storylines and spectacular scenic views.”
- “It's a gorgeous game with vivid characters, excellent storytelling, and an incredible world.”
- “The story is so interesting, it has you hooked on the mystery and it has so much depth you'll end up craving more.”
- “The content and story in game is too little compared to its world.”
- “For $24.99, I really thought I was going to have at least a bit more story, even for it being early access; this was not enough.”
- “At this stage, there are many bugs, the storyline is too simple, and there are too few missions.”
grinding
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
Grinding in this farming sim is generally described as manageable and less tedious than typical genre entries, with farming, crafting, and mining offering a straightforward but sometimes repetitive experience. Unique yokai transformations and added combat help diversify gameplay, making the grind feel more engaging, though some aspects like fishing and resource gathering can slow the pace. Overall, while some players find farming and grinding loops simple and cozy, others note room for improvement in mechanics and content to reduce grind and increase depth.
- “It's not too grindy which is also something I was looking for when I got Tales of Seikyu.”
- “The combat is a bit boring but it has that perfect balance of challenging without being frustrating and not grindy.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “☐ You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Dieses ganze Spiel ist so heavy grindy dass es den Spielspaß komplett nimmt. (This whole game is so heavily grindy that it completely ruins the fun.)”
- “It took me 50 hours to complete the main story (which is still being added to) & it has the same gameplay loop as any farming sim with slice of life & dating elements.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn anime-inspired art style that perfectly complements the game’s Japanese folklore theme, featuring charming characters and cozy, detailed environments. While visuals are stunning and evoke a relaxing atmosphere, some users report performance issues like stuttering and frame drops, especially on lower-end hardware, and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the art direction is a standout aspect, though optimization and polish are desired in future updates.
- “The aesthetics are stunning, with characters that are varied, charming, endearing, mysterious, beautifully drawn and, at times, incredibly amusing.”
- “Another important point is that all the artwork is completely hand-drawn, with no AI involved, which makes the visuals feel even more authentic and special.”
- “Fantastic art style with gorgeous landscapes and character designs.”
- “Mainly, I have encountered graphical errors and occasionally characters not being accessible due to conflicting quest needs.”
- “Even with the resolution set to the absolute lowest and graphics settings turned down, the game still runs extremely poorly.”
- “I have a 2070 Super and 16GB of RAM, which should be plenty to run this game, but even after setting it to windowed and capped to 30fps, with all graphics on low, I still have FPS drops every 10 seconds.”
gameplay
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The gameplay of the game offers a charming, cozy farming sim experience with unique mechanics like yokai transformations and engaging combat, blending exploration and life-sim elements. While generally praised for its solid core loop, story integration, and smoothness, some players find certain mechanics—such as animal management, fishing, and controls—clunky or underdeveloped, with occasional bugs and a learning curve. Overall, it shows promise, especially as early access content expands and refines the gameplay.
- “It's got a solid storyline that has room to expand, it has nice graphics that don't require an insane GPU, and the gameplay gives the player a ton of options as to what to do.”
- “Charming cast of characters, wonderful character writing, good dialogue, interesting mechanics that set it apart from other farm sims while still being distinctly farm sim, and the devs have taken a lot of fan feedback in developing it.”
- “The light action RPG elements are more fun and less repetitive than other genre peers, and the player character's ability to transform for combat and farming mechanics offers a lot of different play styles for exploration.”
- “But the gameplay feels off and broken at times.”
- “Farm and animal management: this part of the game still leaves a lot to be desired (not the farming itself) but the animal mechanics and building placement.”
- “There's no block mechanic, no parry, no range (Kon will throw a 1dmg fire/chiball every once in a while for all the nothing that does), no apparent way to stun the enemy and the dodging mechanic rarely seems to function the way intended; more often than not attempting to leap out of the way of an incoming attack just leads to running into the monster and hitting it instead.”
optimization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly inconsistent, with many users experiencing severe lag, stuttering, and poor performance across various devices, particularly on lower-end hardware and Steam Deck. Although some improvements have been made through updates, the game remains under-optimized in early access, making it difficult to recommend currently for smooth gameplay. Developers appear to be actively working on optimization, but significant performance issues persist for many players.
- “I know a lot of people have been talking about the performance of this game, but honestly it is not that bad. The game does not reach 60fps, I would say between 30-50 max, but it runs smoothly, which you have to understand for an indie game is not bad. Also, the game can be played on very low-tier laptops; I tested it on my old school laptop (which is very low-end) and it could run the game.”
- “The developers have been making incremental improvements to the game and I haven't had any issues with performance.”
- “They have improved on communication, offer public beta tests, are adding languages, controller support is amazing, and the Steam Deck runs smoothly (not perfect, but it definitely works!).”
- “Oh how I want to love this game, I really do, but the poor optimization is ultimately what kills it for me.”
- “Optimization is horrible even when I meet maximum recommended specs; microstutters even when I'm asking for the bare minimum of 60 fps and mostly medium settings; pop-in occurs literally five inches from my face.”
- “Imma be honest, the game is so poorly optimized that I have not touched this game since I bought it and tried it on my laptop. I have a desktop that runs it well, but not well on my laptop at all, and I have a pretty decent laptop in terms of specs. It can run almost any game from before 2025, but I think that is also due to bad optimization on certain games ported to PC by Sony. Case in point: fix the optimization devs. If people can't play your game then people can't play your game, go figure.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its relaxing, soothing, and atmospheric qualities, often compared to Studio Ghibli’s whimsical style and traditional Japanese folk melodies featuring instruments like shamisen and shakuhachi. While some find the soundtrack beautifully fitting and immersive, enhancing the cozy and peaceful ambiance, a few note occasional repetitiveness or uninspired moments. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's charm and calming vibe.
- “Edit: I've now also bought the soundtrack as the tracks are beautiful, atmospheric and have that Ghibli-style wonder and whimsy to them.”
- “The background music is pleasant and gentle, composed mostly of Japanese instruments like the shamisen and shakuhachi that form folk melodies perfectly suited to the game's setting.”
- “I can’t deny the quiet mastery of its cozy, pastoral soundtrack that wonderfully complements the lush 3D rendering of the yokai island.”
- “The game music feels uninspiring and cheap.”
- “And the song pieces are well fitting indeed but just a little bit short so it feels a bit repetitive after 6 minutes of exploring the area.”
- “I hope they get more music put in.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences frequent bugs, glitches, freezes, and occasional control issues typical of early access titles, though performance varies across platforms. Despite stability concerns causing lag and crashes at times, the developers are actively addressing these problems with regular updates. Overall, stability is a work in progress but does not severely detract from the game's potential and enjoyment.
- “The game runs great on my mid-range laptop: no overheating, no crashes, no lag.”
- “No game can be truly bug free, that's a Sisyphean task if ever there was one, but the devs do seem to be committed to solving major issues as they arise, which is a good sign.”
- “The game often freezes and will prevent you from doing anything.”
- “It glitches to the point of having to win+tab to a different desktop to open task manager to close it, since it won't alt+f4 and I can't alt+tab either; it just gets stuck on my screen.”
- “It stutters heavily very often, sometimes freezes for seconds.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its charming, cozy, and tranquil vibe, blending soft visuals with a yokai-inspired, traditional Japanese fantasy aesthetic. Players appreciate its relaxing, nostalgic feel, unique style, and immersive worldbuilding, often enhanced by a beautiful, whimsical soundtrack reminiscent of Ghibli films. Overall, it creates a welcoming, unrushed environment perfect for unwinding and soaking in the story and characters.
- “Tales of Seikyu is a cozy life-sim set in a charming, yokai-inspired world with soft visuals and a welcoming island atmosphere.”
- “The worldbuilding, atmosphere, and creature designs are really nice, and the whole game has a unique charm that makes it stand out.”
- “The overall atmosphere in Seikyu is tranquil, charming, and nostalgic while the cast of characters seem thoughtfully designed and quite diverse.”
- “It adds nothing to the immersion or atmosphere.”
- “I love the atmosphere, the character models and the premise of the game, but I would love to see more additions to the character creator.”
- “The art, the characters, the atmosphere… everything has a soft charm that makes you want to stay just a bit longer every night!”
character development
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its unique and beautiful designs, with attention to detail and artistic effort highlighted. However, some users feel the story and depth, especially for male characters and the protagonist, need improvement. Overall, while the character designs are a strong point, there is room for further narrative development as the game progresses.
- “Story and characters: the character designs are amazing, but they still need more depth and story, especially regarding the male characters.”
- “At this stage of early access there is lots of room for improvement, but it is a spectacular game so far with beautiful character designs and an interesting story.”
- “Aside from that, I really hope that we get to have different facial types in the full version of the game, as I feel like our character design contrasts a bit too much compared to how everyone else looks in terms of facial structure.”
- “The lore, the character's interesting abilities, attention to detail in the environment, character design (except for the protagonist) -- all of it made me buy the game.”
- “- character design”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is praised for its hilarious dialogue and well-written, quirky characters that bring charm and laughter. However, some humor arises unintentionally from gameplay quirks like underwhelming transformations and combat stiffness, which players find amusing but sometimes frustrating. Overall, the humor adds positive flavor despite some rough edges and bugs.
- “The characters are well written, the dialogue is hilarious at times.”
- “One of my favorite things is the dialog options, they have me actively laughing out loud.”
- “Lovely graphics, hilarious dialog at times, being able to turn into different yokai forms to fight/farm/gather/fly etc. The NPCs you meet have unique looks and characteristics.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game creates a warm, wholesome, and cozy atmosphere that invites relaxation and emotional investment, especially through engaging character storylines. Its blend of light adventure, fantasy, and creature-filled worlds appeals to fans of life sims and cozy games seeking a heartfelt and magical experience. Early access updates indicate strong developer commitment, enhancing its charm and potential.
- “For me, a cozy game is, first and foremost, a place where you can just breathe for a little while, choose how you spend your time, and relax in a world that feels entirely more wholesome and kind than our own.”
- “Despite being a game, several characters' storylines actually made me feel emotionally invested.”
- “It aims for a wholesome vibe mixed with light adventure and fantasy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability thanks to its original idea, quality writing, engaging story, and interesting gameplay mechanics. These elements provide depth that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “With decent gameplay, an original idea, quality writing and story, interesting world and gameplay mechanics as well as depth and replayability.”