V-Katsu

About

V-Katsu is a single player action game. It was developed by IVR and was released on August 1, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

V-Katsu is an avatar creation software that lets you easily design and customize your original avatar with a wide variety of expressions and data. It also supports VR devices, allowing you to control your avatar’s movements, including hands and feet, for an immersive experience. Explore endless possibilities and bring your character to life with V-Katsu!

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 173 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

V-Katsu offers a highly customizable character creation experience, allowing users to create detailed anime-style characters with a variety of options.
The software is free to use, making it accessible for those who want to create avatars without spending money.
Despite being in Japanese, many users find it easy to navigate and use, especially with the help of community-made English patches.

The lack of an official English translation makes it difficult for non-Japanese speakers to fully enjoy and utilize the software.
Users are frustrated by the inability to export created models for use in other applications, limiting the software's functionality.
The program is prone to crashing and has performance issues, which can hinder the character creation experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their appealing art style and quality, though some users note issues with clipping, particularly involving skirts, legs, and long hair during movement.
- “The graphics are impressive, and I love the art style. However, there is a bit of clipping with skirts/legs and long hair/body, so I don't recommend moving a lot with those aspects.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that achieving optimal performance requires significant tinkering and fine-tuning of settings.
- “You need to tinker and fine-tune to achieve better performance.”
- “The optimization options allow for a personalized gaming experience, enhancing both performance and enjoyment.”
- “I love how the game encourages experimentation with settings to find the perfect balance for my system.”
- “You need to tinker and fine-tune to get better performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
- “Frequent frame drops and stuttering make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while the game allows for modding and customization, the story itself is not a focal point of discussion, suggesting it may not be a strong aspect of the game.
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as cute and features looping melodies that enhance the overall atmosphere.
- “The cute looping music creates a delightful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The charming melodies are perfectly looped, making them enjoyable to listen to for hours.”
- “The whimsical soundtrack adds a playful touch to the game, making every moment feel special.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and bugs affecting character clothing, which can lead to unrealistic body shape alterations. These problems may vary by individual experience, but they detract from overall gameplay.
- “The game freezes a lot (this may just be a problem on my end).”
- “There are buggy clothes for male characters; some even grow a bust or expand the stomach instead of following the body shape.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often leading to genuine laughter and memorable moments. The comedic elements are effective enough to leave a lasting impression, even teaching players new words in a fun context.
- “My sides hurt from laughing at this.”
- “I now know the Japanese word for 'quit'; this game is funny.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it primarily focuses on the basic mechanics without any additional depth or innovation.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development feature is highly praised for its robust design and creation tools, drawing favorable comparisons to the character creators in the Soul Calibur series.
- “It's an excellent tool for character design and creation, very reminiscent of Soul Calibur character creators.”