Tales of Yokai

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"Tales of Yokai" is a classic 3D JRPG that offers an interesting plot and compelling gameplay with outstanding visuals. The game features Yokai creatures and takes players on a thrilling adventure. However, the game can be overshadowed by its excessive advertisements. Overall, it's an immersive and visually stunning game with a unique twist.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,097 reviews

graphics73 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and character designs that are visually appealing.
It offers a lot of content and activities to keep players engaged, making it a good time passer.
The game is relatively friendly for free-to-play players, allowing progress without mandatory purchases.

The user interface is cluttered and confusing, making navigation difficult for new players.
There are frequent crashes and performance issues, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The game heavily promotes pay-to-win mechanics, making it challenging for free-to-play players to compete effectively.

graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
25%
4%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception from users, with many praising the beautiful art style and polished visuals, while others have noted issues with lag and performance on various devices. Some players appreciate the immersive and stunning graphics, particularly in relation to the game's themes, but there are calls for improvements in optimization and character models. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-liked, there is a consensus that further enhancements are needed to elevate the experience.
- “The graphics are more polished than a lot of other games I've tried.”
- “As an ardent fan of Japanese RPGs, I recently stumbled upon a gem that has completely enthralled me: 'Tales of Yokai.' This game, with its immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and addictive gameplay, has quickly become one of my all-time favorites, offering a unique and captivating experience that transports players into the enchanting world of Japanese mythology.”
- “Beautiful graphics and easy gameplay.”
- “I'm using a fairly decent phone and this is a game that doesn't look that heavy on graphics but it is making my phone lag and crash all the time.”
- “Nice game, but the big problem is that it's very laggy even though I used HD graphics, but it's still so laggy. However, I understand because it was just a newly released game, so I'm hoping for more improvement soon.”
- “Graphics are pretty bland.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
37%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and stunning graphics, particularly in the context of Japanese RPGs. However, some players criticize it for being repetitive, derivative, and slow-paced, with concerns about microtransactions and performance issues. Overall, while the game captivates many with its art and storytelling, it also faces criticism for lacking innovation and having gameplay that can become tedious over time.
- “The gameplay is fun and the characters and designs are amazing.”
- “As an ardent fan of Japanese RPGs, I recently stumbled upon a gem that has completely enthralled me: 'Tales of Yokai.' This game, with its immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and addictive gameplay, has quickly become one of my all-time favorites, offering a unique and captivating experience that transports players into the enchanting world of Japanese mythology.”
- “Gameplay and characters are pretty fun and it's easy to navigate around the main gameplay.”
- “Boring, if I could rate this 0 stars I would. This game is so repetitive and laggy, the gameplay is so bad, the drawings are basically from a 3-year-old that has just started to draw. This is so bad, make it better.”
- “Cookie cutter gameplay where: 5 elements (light/dark=p2w), pull for SSR and upgrade by feeding SSR copies + SR dupes used as fodder... nothing new, but the gameplay is painfully slow so you don't even get a good dopamine drip from the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is boring after 2 days of playing and the server's active player count is going down real fast.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its captivating mythic elements and immersive Japanese mythology, while others express disappointment over a lack of depth and incomplete narratives. Many appreciate the engaging characters and visuals, but some feel the storyline is easy to overlook or requires more polish. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from greater development and coherence.
- “Although the gameplay and its interfaces are quite similar to other games, I'd still give this a 5-star rating as I'm captivated by its mythic storyline and abundant treasures.”
- “As an ardent fan of Japanese RPGs, I recently stumbled upon a gem that has completely enthralled me: 'Tales of Yokai.' This game, with its immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and addictive gameplay, has quickly become one of my all-time favorites, offering a unique and captivating experience that transports players into the enchanting world of Japanese mythology.”
- “So far, completely amazing, from content, storyline, just completely addictive!”
- “Writing and story needs more polish - UI is too busy.”
- “I want more storyline with some of the characters.”
- “There was a story at one point but now there is nothing.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
6%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over misleading advertisements and excessive in-app purchases. Users feel that the ads promise features and rewards that are not present in the actual gameplay, leading to disappointment and a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some enjoy the game itself, the prevalence of pop-up ads and microtransactions detracts from the overall experience.
- “Overall, I really enjoy this game; however, like most games in this genre, there are a lot of in-app purchases.”
- “I really love the game; it has super cool characters with no ads!”
- “Full of microtransactions and the gameplay is nothing new.”
- “The ads make the game look better than it is along with false promises of 700 pulls.”
- “Good game but the pop-up ads are killing me.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
Overall, players praise the character designs as top-tier and appealing, particularly appreciating the Japanese style. While many find the character development progression solid and engaging, a few suggest there is room for improvement in the design aspect. The general consensus highlights a strong connection between character aesthetics and player enjoyment.
- “The character designs are top tier!”
- “Very good solid progression in character development.”
- “I like this game; this is my favorite game and I also love the character design because it is like a Japanese style.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Overall, many appreciate the chill vibe and how it complements the game's art style, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “Enjoyable music background.”
- “Love the game, love the music... a wonderful experience.”
- “Nice music, very chilling.”
- “It's a little confusing but fun; I wish there were a variety of music. The current tracks are annoying and repetitive.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant lag and glitches that detract from the overall experience, while others report a smooth gameplay experience with no issues. Overall, there are concerns about bugs affecting immersion, but some users remain hopeful for improvements.
- “The gameplay is simple and not buggy, at least in my personal experience. I'm just a bit downhearted as the art is better during battle rather than in the story conversations. Overall, this is a nice idle game.”
- “So far, so great! No glitches or issues at all. I hope this game can get a lot of support after the long wait.”
- “Great game, the only problem with it is that it's too laggy, taking away the experience and immersion from this work of art.”
- “Still have many glitches, but so far so good.”
- “Buggy as hell.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized as typical for gacha titles, with players noting a mix of enjoyable offline grinding and challenging gameplay. While some find it fun and rewarding without spending money, others highlight the presence of overpriced items. Overall, it offers a blend of adventure and character engagement through various stages.
- “Nothing too different, just another grindy gacha with lots of overpriced stuff.”
- “It's your typical grindy gacha game; it's interesting.”
- “Pretty fun game, challenging and grinding, and adventurous.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, while the game features nice artwork and runs smoothly for some users, there are reports of lagging issues, even on high-performance devices, indicating that further optimization is needed.
- “Artwork is nice and runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs smoothly so far.”
- “The downside is that it lags a little even on my high-performance phone.”
- “The game still needs a lot of optimization.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is subtle and straightforward, with players appreciating the absence of gimmicky or forced comedic elements often found in other titles.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that make every moment enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is perfect, making even the most serious moments light-hearted and fun.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its wholesome nature, effectively fostering character development without requiring financial investment, which contributes to a positive emotional experience for players.
- “A very wholesome game that can easily strengthen your character even without spending money. Great job!”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it truly resonated with my own experiences.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, and their struggles mirrored my own, making the journey incredibly impactful.”