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Yaga

The amazing theme and artwork just can't carry the lackluster gameplay of Yaga. The frustrating luck system affects so much of the game, and it's hard to get invested in the crafting when your weapons just keep breaking.
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83% User Score Based on 200 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

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Yaga is a single player role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Breadcrumbs Interactive and was released on November 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Yaga" is a single-player comedy role-playing game, set in the world of Slavic folklore. Play as Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith cursed with bad luck, in an action RPG with a charming, adaptable narrative and an emphasis on humor. The game boasts excellent graphics, fabulous music, and engaging gameplay.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews
story48 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions
  • Charming story inspired by Slavic folklore with engaging characters and humor.
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Interesting crafting and decision-making mechanics that allow for multiple playthroughs and different endings.
  • Combat can be repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
  • Weapon durability is low, causing frequent crafting and resource management issues that detract from enjoyment.
  • Some mechanics, like the bad luck system and enemy hit detection, are poorly explained and can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • story
    149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is deeply rooted in Slavic folklore and European fairy tales, offering a charming narrative that feels like a classic tale told through engaging dialogue and character interactions. Players' choices significantly impact the storyline and character development, enhancing replayability with multiple endings and quest outcomes. While the storytelling is praised for its humor and captivating visuals, some players noted that the gameplay can become repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The story leans heavily on the elements of Slavic folklore - Ivan will receive quests from various NPCs, then set out into the wilderness to complete them.”
    • “The storytelling and interactions is where this game shines.”
    • “The storyline unfolds like an Eastern European folk story, combining elements of Romanian and Slavic folklore and weaving them into a beautifully narrated fairytale.”
    • “The story is bland; there's nothing really happening to grab my attention, but that isn't the main problem.”
    • “By the time I got to the bride quest line, I was starting to feel the repetitiveness, and then when Maria starts up another three quests for you to accomplish, I was at the point of just skipping through dialogue to hurry up with the story.”
    • “The story is mostly fetch quests.”
  • music
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many praising its unique blend of traditional Eastern European folk melodies and modern beats, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players noted occasional repetitiveness in the soundtrack, the overall consensus is that the music is a standout feature, often described as "amazing" and "banging," making it a significant reason to play the game. However, a few critiques mention that certain tracks can feel out of place or overly simplistic, but these are generally overshadowed by the soundtrack's overall quality and appeal.

    • “The music seamlessly blends traditional Slavic folk melodies with contemporary beats, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack is one of the strongest pros of Yaga, to the point where I listen to it every day even when not playing the game!”
    • “Yaga delivers on every front, from the beautifully crafted art and visuals to the soundtrack by Subcarpați and the gameplay.”
    • “The sound design and music in general are awful.”
    • “Despite having a great pick of songs and nice artwork, its repetitiveness gets tedious quick.”
    • “The worst thing about the music is that it sometimes descends into a dubstep wub-wub-wub and I dislike that a great deal.”
  • gameplay
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Yaga is often criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many mechanics feeling unnecessary or poorly explained. While the game features an interesting leveling system influenced by player choices and a unique crafting mechanic, the combat can become tedious and lacks engagement, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its charming art style and soundtrack, many players feel that the gameplay does not live up to the potential of its narrative and thematic elements.

    • “The best mechanic in the game is the personality system; it impacts leveling as well as gives players a lot of choice in the story they're creating.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth using a controller, the combat is dynamic, if a bit hectic at times, but makes for a welcome adrenaline rush.”
    • “Yaga delivers on every front, from the beautifully crafted art and visuals to the soundtrack by subcarpați and the gameplay.”
    • “The most issues actually come from the gameplay, which forces you into plenty of combat and walking, which gets stale and repetitive very fast even with all the tools and hammers one can use, due to the fact the differences are too slight.”
    • “But I agree with a lot of the other negative reviews that somehow it just feels like a joyless slog and that's probably because the combat just isn't engaging enough on its own, given that's basically what the entirety of the gameplay is here.”
    • “The gameplay is painfully tedious - combat is dull and repetitive and doesn't have much depth.”
  • graphics
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, hand-drawn art style that evokes a whimsical fairy tale aesthetic, complemented by smooth animations and a captivating soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the visuals as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the immersive experience, despite some noting that gameplay mechanics may detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the art direction and visual presentation are considered exceptional, making it a visual gem in the gaming landscape.

    • “The graphics are rendered in a charming art style, reminiscent of children's story books.”
    • “A true gem of a game in terms of visuals and presentation.”
    • “Yaga delivers on every front, from the beautifully crafted art and visuals to the soundtrack by subcarpați and the gameplay.”
    • “In both of these respects, Yaga feels like a game made by graphic artists with game design as an afterthought.”
    • “Despite having a great pick of songs and nice artwork, its repetitiveness gets tedious quick.”
    • “Great story, good art style, great music, awful gameplay.”
  • humor
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and clever writing, with players enjoying the ability to shape character responses that lead to hilarious outcomes. Many reviews highlight the blend of dark humor and whimsical storytelling, set against a backdrop of Eastern European mythology, making for a unique and entertaining experience. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it adds significant enjoyment to the gameplay.

    • “I like that you can pick how Ivan responds and this shapes his character; some picks are simply hilarious.”
    • “Yaga offers you a very amusing and well-staged action role-playing game, which scores with its charm and humor.”
    • “The main story and the shorter ones were extremely funny to witness.”
  • grinding
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in combat, which lacks variety and depth. This repetitiveness detracts from the overall experience, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging gameplay loop. While the story may be compelling, the monotonous gameplay often leads to player fatigue and disengagement.

    • “The gameplay is painfully tedious - combat is dull and repetitive and doesn't have much depth.”
    • “It's been said in other reviews, but the combat is incredibly tedious - even on story mode.”
    • “Despite having a great pick of songs and nice artwork, its repetitiveness gets tedious quickly.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its seamless integration of traditional Slavic folk music with contemporary beats, creating an immersive experience that complements the fairytale narrative. Players appreciate the engaging dialogues, fun characters, and high-quality voice acting, all of which contribute to a rich and artistic ambiance. While the gameplay may be challenging, the overall atmosphere and storytelling are considered the main highlights, making it a worthwhile exploration for fans of folklore-inspired adventures.

    • “The music seamlessly blends traditional Slavic folk melodies with contemporary beats, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “They are obviously made with all the care and love that befit a work of art and fit in perfectly with the fairytale atmosphere.”
    • “Very positive with great soundtracks and Slavic atmosphere.”
    • “The game's mechanics let it down, and let it down hard.”
    • “The main attraction is the story and atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability due to its choice-driven mechanics, allowing players to experience multiple endings and varied outcomes based on their decisions and character traits. While the journey may be short, the engaging hand-drawn art, addictive music, and diverse quest interactions encourage players to replay the game for different experiences. Overall, it presents significant replay value, making it a worthwhile adventure to revisit.

    • “Beautiful hand-drawn art style, addictive music, and great replay value.”
    • “+ massive replay value not only due to multiple different endings, but also different outcomes for various quests throughout the game based on your choices and predominant personality traits.”
    • “Replayability is obtained with the system of choices you can make during the main quest, such as helping or not helping villagers on secondary missions, the attitude of your main character, and the solutions to the main quests that can lead to multiple endings and interactions.”
    • “+ Massive replay value not only due to multiple different endings, but also different outcomes for various quests throughout the game based on your choices and predominant personality traits.”
    • “It might be a short ride, but with replayability in its light RPG elements and endearing characters, it's a journey worth rethreading.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its nice design and engaging artwork, but some players find that certain game mechanics detract from the overall experience, making gameplay somewhat frustrating.

    • “The artwork, the dialogue, and the character design are all exceptional.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
    • “The dialogue often feels forced, which detracts from the overall character development and immersion.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a deep emotional connection to the game, particularly those with ties to Slavic culture, as it resonates with their personal backgrounds and evokes a sense of nostalgia and belonging. The overall experience is described as having wholesome vibes that enhance this emotional engagement.

    • “As my parents came from the former country Yugoslavia, which has Slavic culture, I felt a very strong emotional connection with the game.”
    • “- wholesome vibes”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the game's stability, citing significant bugs that hinder gameplay and make it currently unplayable.

    • “I'm over playing buggy games.”
    • “Too buggy to play currently.”
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Yaga is a role playing game with comedy theme.

Yaga is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Yaga.

Yaga was released on November 12, 2019.

Yaga was developed by Breadcrumbs Interactive.

Yaga has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Yaga is a single player game.

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