Yarimono
- August 30, 2024
- にゅう工房
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features a surprisingly good story with intriguing twists that surpasses many traditional Pokémon narratives.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a simple combat system and a variety of creatures to collect, reminiscent of classic Pokémon games.
- The adult content, while optional, is well-executed and adds an extra layer of engagement for players who choose to explore it.
- The game suffers from bugs, including freezing issues, which can disrupt the experience, especially on certain platforms like the Steam Deck.
- Some players find the character designs, particularly the protagonist, unappealing and the adult content can be off-putting due to its graphic nature.
- The exploration and challenge aspects are lacking, with some players feeling that the game is too easy and doesn't offer enough depth in terms of secrets or puzzles.
- story94 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received high praise for its surprising depth and intrigue, often compared favorably to mainstream titles like Pokémon. Players appreciate the well-crafted narrative, which includes unexpected twists and emotional elements, making it a standout feature even in an adult-themed context. Overall, the story is described as engaging and well thought out, providing a compelling reason to play beyond the adult content.
“The story is phenomenal, very well written and has quite a few twists I did not expect.”
“Unexpectedly good story, like, very good story.”
“The story even finds a way to tie in your own character's childhood and early game weakness as well as explain why the adult content stuff is happening.”
“There will be moments that felt weird or forced to make the plot moves.”
“For the most part of the game, you're listening to a story you're never a part of, but you know it's like an end game thing.”
“I didn't think a game that combines adult content and creature capturing was going to have a splattered together story, but I was dead wrong.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is often compared to Pokémon, featuring straightforward combat mechanics with elements and resistances, and offers a mix of creature collection and engaging storylines. Players appreciate the fun mechanics and the option to use a cheat system to streamline experiences, though many find greater enjoyment in challenging themselves without it. Overall, the game is praised for its solid gameplay, rich scenes, and replayability, with playtime ranging from 5-20 hours depending on the player's goals.
“Probably the best h-RPGM game so far with very high quality scenes and actual gameplay.”
“The gameplay is fun, and the h-scenes are super rich!”
“Both the gameplay and the scenes are solid; really nothing to complain about.”
“The interesting story makes Yarimono stand out from a lot of other mon-likes, even though the gameplay is far worse.”
“The gameplay provides you with a cheat system and tracks how many times you have used it.”
“It also provides some unique twists to the dumbed down battle mechanics.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and character designs, while others find certain elements off-putting or overly simplistic. Some users highlight the graphics as superior to other titles like Scarlet and Violet, but note that the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, particularly due to the "ugly protagonist" trope and graphic depictions. Overall, the art style is a standout feature for many, earning high marks despite some criticisms.
“Got the game because I liked the art style, but it's pretty fun.”
“10/10 on art style.”
“The drawing looks so creepy, like you've chopped the people up to view the animation... too graphic. You can generate better character images with AI for free on Google.”
“Better graphics than Scarlet/Violet.”
“+ Artworks are acceptable, getting more common near the end.”
- character development6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its depth, particularly with the protagonist, fostering a strong emotional attachment to multiple characters. While the character designs are generally well-received for their uniqueness and personality, some critiques note that they can appear somewhat exaggerated or goofy.
“The character designs are really well done; I like how every character has their own visual design to stand out and give them personality.”
“Character development is lovely (especially the protagonist, which I've come to really like), and I feel attached to multiple characters.”
“The character designs, however, can be a little whack just because they look mighty goofy, skipping leg day every day.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impactful emotional moments that resonate deeply with players, surpassing the quality of most eroges. Many reviewers highlight the story's ability to evoke strong feelings, with one noting that the ending was particularly moving, earning a perfect score for its emotional depth.
“That ending made me cry 10/10”
“Good emotional story, by the way.”
“There are emotional moments for sure, and it's better than 90% of the eroges out there.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both hilarious and appealingly sexy.
“This game is hilarious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues, particularly a freezing bug that occurs when excessive control button inputs are made, leading to game freezes. This problem has been noted multiple times, indicating a persistent issue affecting gameplay.
“I keep running into a freezing bug where if I input too many control buttons, the game freezes.”
“I keep encountering a freezing issue that occurs when I press too many control buttons at once, causing the game to freeze.”
“The game frequently freezes when I try to input multiple control commands, which is incredibly frustrating.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong replayability, with users highlighting its engaging mechanics and rich history that encourage multiple playthroughs. Despite its parody aesthetic, it offers a compelling experience that keeps players coming back.
“Though this looks like a sketchy parody, it sure stands strong in all ways possible: art, replayability, mechanics, history, you name it!”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with multiple users noting that the soundtracks effectively capture a Pokémon-like essence, enhancing the overall experience.
“The soundtracks are good and really sound like something from the Pokémon universe.”
