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An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
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"The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa" is an open-world beat 'em up game set in Osaka, following the story of a high school gang leader, Ringo Ishikawa, during his last autumn before graduation. The game features unique brawl mechanics, yakuza-delinquent aesthetics, and various school sim elements, including exploring the town, day-night cycle, NPC schedules, and mini-games. However, the main focus of the game is the introspective story, designed to make players feel Ringo's experiences and emotions.

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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 843 reviews
story112 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • story360 mentions
  • music198 mentions
  • gameplay193 mentions
  • graphics103 mentions
  • atmosphere76 mentions
  • emotional24 mentions
  • funny14 mentions
  • grinding10 mentions
  • stability10 mentions
  • character development4 mentions
  • replayability2 mentions
  • optimization2 mentions
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Play time

4hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
2-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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