Get on Play StoreTokaido™ is the digital adaptation of the popular board game, offering a strategy-based experience with wonderful gameplay, great graphics, and a splendid soundtrack. However, some users have reported bugs. In this game, players discover the beauty of ancient Japan as they journey along the East Sea Road, collecting items, meeting people, and enjoying scenic views.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and calming music create an immersive experience.
- The game captures the essence of the board game well, providing a relaxing gameplay experience.
- The app allows for offline play and pass-and-play options, making it accessible for various play styles.
- The online multiplayer functionality is plagued with bugs, making it difficult to connect with other players.
- Many users report issues with scoring discrepancies and game-breaking bugs that hinder gameplay.
- The tutorial is lacking in detail, leaving new players confused about the game's mechanics and scoring system.
- graphics106 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic design, effectively capturing the theme and enhancing the overall experience. However, some users report issues such as flickering, slow performance, and small visuals on mobile devices, which can detract from gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, there are calls for options to simplify or speed up visual elements to improve playability.
“Brilliant graphics.”
“The graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is fun.”
“For a recreation of a board game, the graphics are phenomenal.”
“Also, there are graphics flicker problems on my Asus C523N Chromebook when it comes to the scoring.”
“The graphics are pretty, but it makes the game very slow even on fast AI mode.”
“Unfortunately, after only having the game for a few hours, it would not load past the Fun Forge logo, just an empty white screen with no sound or graphics.”
- gameplay43 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing and offers a simple, fast-paced experience that can be enjoyable for casual players. However, it suffers from linear mechanics, bugs, and a lack of replay value, which may deter more experienced gamers. Many users also express a desire for more character variety and improvements to the game's mechanics to enhance overall engagement.
“4/5 stars, overall it's a great game, great art design and gameplay; it's a fun game to kill time.”
“Gorgeous game with awesome gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fast and fun, and rules are simple!”
“The gameplay ends up very linear, with little strategy.”
“The actual gameplay is not very exciting, complicated, or fun.”
“While it is okay for non-gamers, the play mechanic is too simplistic to keep even moderate gamers entertained.”
- music35 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the beautiful graphics. While many players find the soundtrack pleasant and fitting for the game's atmosphere, some feel it lacks memorability. Additionally, there are requests for features like a gallery menu to better appreciate the artwork and music.
“Added with the soothing music, this game is one of the most pleasant board games I've ever played.”
“The music fits the mood of the game and you can up the game speed.”
“That combined with the relaxing ambiance of the soundtrack helps make the game immersive.”
“Just music and main menu please fix.”
“I feel the unique artwork and soothing soundtrack of this board game really miss out without it.”
“It seems like I have to turn off the music every single time, even with login.”
- stability35 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and connection problems that affect gameplay, particularly during scoring and multiplayer sessions. While players appreciate the game's fundamentals and overall enjoyment, the frequent technical errors detract from the experience, leading to frustration and inconsistent performance. Overall, the game is described as fun but in need of substantial improvements to its stability.
“Now the game runs great.”
“The game is fun but buggy.”
“A beautiful recreation of the game, this app is unfortunately riddled with glitches and errors.”
“3 stars - the game is relaxing and playable but has final scoring glitches that can change who wins when playing multiplayer.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it compulsively replayable, especially with expansions like Crossroads, others feel that the base game lacks sufficient options and fast play features to maintain long-term interest. The stunning visuals and fresh concepts contribute positively to replay value, but many users express a desire for more depth and variety to enhance the experience.
“It makes the game so much more replayable.”
“Like the board game from which it's adapted, Tokaido is balanced and compulsively replayable.”
“The concept is fresh, the music and graphics stunning, and there is immense replay value.”
“It's a good game, beautifully mobilized... but the game itself without the crossroads expansion really cuts down on replayability.”
“The lack of a true fast play option, again, really impacts replayability.”
“Nice app, but the gameplay doesn't have much replay value.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, specifically criticizing the presence of unrelated Kickstarter advertisements within a paid app. Many feel that this undermines their purchase and are calling for either refunds or the removal of these ads.
“I paid for an app, not advertisements for your Kickstarter for an unrelated game.”
“Please either refund everyone for the app, or stop the advertising.”
“Funforge uses this game to show me notification ads about their Kickstarters.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some users report decent graphics and smooth performance, others have experienced significant issues, particularly following the October 29, 2024 update, leading to choppy and unplayable gameplay.
“Decent graphics and runs smoothly.”
“Decent graphics and runs smoothly.”
“Abysmal performance issues since the October 29, 2024 update.”
“Very choppy performance and unplayable; it is stuttering so much.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game feels tedious and lacks variety, leading to a repetitive experience rather than one that encourages replayability. Players desire more engaging options to enhance the game's longevity and enjoyment.
“Something like this needs more life to it, options that make the game endlessly replayable instead of tediously eternal.”
“The grinding feels more like a chore than an engaging part of the game, making it hard to stay motivated.”
“After a while, the repetitive tasks become exhausting and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
