Yakuza Kiss
- June 19, 2018
- Pink Potion
Get on Steam"Yakuza Kiss" is an Early Access romantic visual novel combining Western and Asian elements, featuring LIVE2D animated characters, animated backgrounds, and a karma system that impacts the story's outcome. The game offers an immersive experience through its soundtrack, SFXs, and visual effects, with regular content updates based on player feedback .
Reviews
- The story is engaging and has a lot of potential, with well-developed characters and a dark, immersive atmosphere.
- The art style and sound design are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The game offers a unique approach to storytelling, focusing on a single romantic interest and complex character development.
- The game is currently in early access with limited content, leading to long waits between updates and chapters.
- There are significant gameplay limitations, such as the lack of manual save options and other standard visual novel features.
- Many players express frustration over the slow development pace and lack of communication from the developers regarding future updates.
- story33 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is praised for its high quality, complex narrative, and well-developed characters, though some users note a slow release pace with only a few chapters available since 2018. Many find the storytelling engaging and immersive, particularly appreciating its dark themes and emotional depth, while also expressing anticipation for future installments. Overall, the narrative is seen as compelling, with potential for player choices to significantly impact the storyline.
“The story and the characters have pulled me in so far and I'm curious to find out what happens next.”
“Great storytelling.”
“The story is dark and engaging.”
“The story begins with a passionate scene with Jeong Moon and her lover, but it is cut abruptly to another scene about her life.”
“Regarding the chapter 1 story, I had a bit of an issue with a drama component of the mistaken identity, which is stretching my suspension of disbelief over the edge.”
“Not much to complain as everything works and the story is obviously still in the works.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, immersive world-building, and attention to detail. Many reviewers appreciate the overall color palette and the cinematography of the cut scenes, which enhance the game's atmosphere. While some players may have initial hesitations about the art style, the consensus is that it contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“I really like the art style and the overall color palette.”
“The art style is unique and really gorgeous.”
“The cinematography for the cut scenes is delicious and the artwork is beautiful and interesting.”
“I was hesitant to buy it at first because the art style isn't like what I typically look for in a game like this.”
“The art style is not 100% my cup of tea, but I have to say that the world that has been created is very immersive and I applaud you for all the details you have managed to insert!”
“Regardless of my own preferences regarding art style, I find the graphics lacking.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for effectively setting the tone and enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack, combined with animated characters and a unique art style, contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and pacing, making it a standout feature for players.
“The music and sound effects did a good job with helping set the tone.”
“However, the plot, writing, music, and general vibe of the game has me loving it.”
“The music and sound effects are on point.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as a standout feature, praising its immersive sound effects and impressive graphics that together create a captivating environment.
“The sound effects are very atmospheric.”
“Great graphics and atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay lasts approximately 1-3 hours, largely influenced by the player's reading speed, and deviates from traditional gameplay mechanics.
“The gameplay lasts about 1-3 hours depending on how fast you read.”
“The gameplay lasts about 1-3 hours, depending on how fast you read.”
“It does not have gameplay in the traditional sense.”
