Tamashi: Rise of Yokai

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"Tamashi: Rise of Yokai" is a fantasy 3D MMOARPG featuring anime-style graphics and multiplayer gameplay. Collect and battle alongside various yokai and guardian spirits as you progress through stunning environments with ingenious mechanics. Despite some grinding and occasional ads, the game delivers a unique and engaging experience.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

graphics134 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The auto-play function is convenient for busy players, allowing for easy leveling and progression.
The game offers a variety of activities and quests, making it engaging for players.

The game heavily relies on auto-play, which can make it feel less interactive and engaging.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Many players experience login issues and crashes, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
177 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
21%
3%
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many players praising the stunning visuals, art style, and character designs. However, some users express disappointment with the overall quality, describing it as decent or lacking in certain areas, particularly when compared to other games. While the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, they are sometimes overshadowed by issues related to gameplay and voice acting.
- “Beautiful scenery, amazing graphics and I love the combat mechanics.”
- “Absolutely beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics is awesome and the characters are cute.”
- “The graphics are not good; the game could easily run at max settings on a potato.”
- “Performance could also be better considering the low-quality graphics.”
- “Voiceovers awful, story-meh, graphics subpar, boring.”
story
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
66%
14%
The game's story is often criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many players feeling that the automated questing system diminishes engagement and makes the narrative feel unimportant. While some appreciate the graphics and character design, the overall consensus is that the storyline is confusing, poorly structured, and fails to captivate players, leading to a sense of boredom during gameplay. Despite the option to manually complete quests, many users still find the story lacking and uninteresting, suggesting that significant improvements are needed to enhance the narrative experience.
- “The game is amazing, graphics is magnificent and the story is fun.”
- “I love the male characters and also the storyline is wonderful, not too long, it's perfect for me and also I love that this isn't pay to win. I definitely recommend this and love this game.”
- “Very cute game with great graphics and an amazing storyline.”
- “The dialogue auto skips, which makes the story unreadable, if it has one.”
- “There's no story and it is boring; monsters won't even attack.”
- “I change my mind, I thought it was good because of how easy to play it, but there is too much mission, there is no story, that makes it boring.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
26%
8%
The gameplay of "Tamashi: Rise of Yokai" receives mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth mechanics and graphics but criticizing its lack of challenge and repetitive nature. Players note that progression can feel heavily influenced by pay-to-win elements, leading to frustration, especially in PvP scenarios. While some enjoy the overall experience, others find it lacks depth and engagement, suggesting room for improvement in gameplay features and mechanics.
- “Overall the gameplay is awesome and I love it.”
- “Great graphics and smooth gameplay and plenty to do, no problem so far.”
- “Beautiful scenery, amazing graphics, and I love the combat mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is not great, but it has room to grow.”
- “The gameplay is just clicking and waiting, and if you want to be strong in this game you'll pay; welcome to the app store, another pay-to-win game.”
- “I think this game is overrated; the gameplay itself is terrible. You really don't need to touch your phone to play; the game does it for you.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and appreciate the auto-farming feature for busy schedules, others criticize it for being inefficient and repetitive. Many users feel that the game relies heavily on grinding, with some expressing frustration over the lack of engaging content beyond farming experience points. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among players, with some embracing it as a fun challenge and others viewing it as a tedious chore.
- “A lot of the things needed to help you grow stronger require money; auto-farming isn't that efficient, to be honest, because the XP is too low.”
- “This game is not good at all. Even the voice lines are lacking; it doesn't have Japanese voice lines. After finishing all the quests, it gets boring and repetitive. You're just watching your phone while farming XP, which is a waste of time.”
- “I gave it 4 stars because after completing all tasks, there is no other way to earn experience except for farming, and it doesn't even yield XP very well.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
7%
79%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to excessive ads and misleading in-game purchase prompts. Many users express frustration over the disconnect between advertised features and the actual gameplay experience, highlighting intrusive ads and a reliance on auto-play mechanics that detract from player engagement. Overall, the monetization approach appears to overshadow the game's potential, leading to a negative reception among players.
- “It lets players play manually, and I have seen no ads for this game hyping it up.”
- “In-game purchases are not what it is on the description.”
- “They also will ask you to exit the game and go to Facebook to message a specific profile and then use PayPal to complete in-game purchases and entice you to do so with extra rewards, which is very sketchy to me.”
- “Cash grabbing game.”
- “Amazing art, interesting mobs, but as usual ruined by constant buy this, buy that, and no point doing manual as auto is way faster. Just another cash grab click claim simulator like the thousand others.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and quality, complementing the appealing graphics and art style. However, some players express disappointment over the absence of a Japanese voice cast, given the game's setting and musical background. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, some players feel the gameplay lacks challenge.
- “The art and soundtrack of this game is alright.”
- “Music is so beautiful!”
- “The music is also very nice.”
- “I am deeply saddened that there is no Japanese voice cast to accompany the horrendous English voice acting. With a Japanese setting and musical background, why wasn't Japanese audio included as well?”
- “The art and soundtrack of this game are just alright.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and lag, particularly during dungeon gameplay. While some players experience minor map glitches, others face significant issues that hinder their ability to play, leading to frustration and lower ratings. Overall, the game appears to have notable stability problems that need addressing.
- “The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs during my playtime.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it never lags or freezes.”
- “I have had to drop from 5 stars. I have played this game for some time, but now it won't let me play; it crashes and freezes as soon as it's opened. I will change my review if the issue gets fixed. It's nothing on my end... so disappointed with this.”
- “Every time I click my character and then start, it just closes out or freezes.”
- “It freezes at 16% when updating, then crashes.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it immersive and enjoyable, often attributing its comedic elements to its Japanese influences. The graphics and overall design also contribute to the lighthearted experience, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “This is immersive, funny, and enjoyable.”
- “Funny game... nice graphic design and smooth HD... good job.”
- “It's funny.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some users appreciate the good graphics and performance, others feel that performance could be improved given the low-quality graphics. Despite these concerns, many players still enjoy the game and recommend it to others.
- “Not a bad game; I already recommended it to my friends, and they very much like it. The graphics, voice lines, and character optimization are overall good.”
- “Good graphics and performance.”
- “Performance could also be better considering the low-quality graphics.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end systems.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express significant frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing issues like persistent technical glitches that disrupt gameplay and contribute to a negative experience. The emotional damage is further exacerbated by intrusive advertisements, leading to a strong dissatisfaction with the overall experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for being easy to understand and well-integrated into the beautiful world and engaging storyline, although some users noted issues with connection problems and glitches that could detract from the overall experience.
- “I like the beautiful world, the good storyline, and the easy-to-understand character development.”
- “Good concept, nice graphics and character design.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
- “The characters don't evolve in a way that feels rewarding, leaving me uninvested in their journeys.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game successfully captures the desired onigiri vibe, but players find it hindered by clutter and pacing issues, detracting from their overall enjoyment.
- “Overall, I played because I wanted that onigiri atmosphere, which they delivered, but I can't enjoy it due to the clutter and pacing.”