Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward
- February 19, 2024
- Yatagarasu Dev Team
Get on Steam"Yatagarasu Enter the Eastward" is a 2D fighting game with high-quality pixel graphics, simple gameplay, and a new parallel world with fresh characters. The story takes place in 1926, when a Japanese nationalist group stages a coup d'etat to restore the divine nation of Japan. Former government forces respond with a secret assassination program called "Yatagarasu" to eliminate key figures involved in the coup.
Reviews
- The gameplay is solid and enjoyable, making it one of the best 2D fighters for fans of the genre.
- The addition of three new characters and some balance adjustments adds value to the game.
- The game runs well on the Steam Deck, providing a portable option for local play.
- The game lacks rollback netcode, which is a significant drawback for online play and was a promised feature during the crowdfunding campaign.
- Many technical issues persist, including outdated menus, sound settings that don't work properly, and a cluttered user interface.
- The game feels like a re-release rather than a true sequel, with minimal updates and improvements since the original version.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun mechanics and engaging character design, with many considering it a worthy upgrade and a standout in the fighting game genre. However, the overall experience is marred by significant issues in online play and a perceived lack of innovation after years of development, leading some to recommend it only to die-hard fans. Despite these drawbacks, the core gameplay remains strong and enjoyable, maintaining its status as a favorite among indie fighting games.
“It's very fun and has some interesting characters and mechanics.”
“It is a shame because the gameplay is genuinely amazing and there aren't really any modern fighting games that fill this niche.”
“The gameplay is great and the new characters seem fun.”
“Basically everything except the gameplay sucks and it all is just inexcusable after 7 years of 'development'.”
“I love Yata and I really like the dev team's design philosophy when it comes to gameplay, but this is just inexcusably lazy, even if the 3 new characters are impeccably made.”
“It's a sequel (or more like a re-release with a few new characters) of my favorite fighting game (mechanically) of all time, but would not recommend the purchase to anyone except super die-hard fans of the existing game, and even that comes with a 'maybe'.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as both absurd and dark, with players finding it to be amusingly poor or tragically funny.
“This game is filled with clever puns and witty dialogue that had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor is so absurd and unexpected, it keeps you on your toes and makes every moment enjoyable.”
“I love how the game uses satire to poke fun at common tropes in gaming, it's both funny and refreshing.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in this game is criticized for lacking originality, with reviewers noting that the character designs are uninspired and fail to offer anything new or engaging.
“This game doesn't do anything you haven't seen before; there's nothing unique about it, and its character designs are all bland and boring.”
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
“I expected more depth from the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for not looping properly, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players have expressed frustration over other technical issues, such as the lack of rollback and fullscreen display problems.
“The in-game music still doesn't loop properly.”
“The game still doesn't have rollback even though they promised it.”
“Fullscreen mode still stretches the image and makes it look awful since the game's native aspect ratio is 4:3.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game faces significant stability issues, including a buggy full-screen mode, low resolution despite quality sprite work, and poor net code that complicates setup. Additionally, the absence of promised rollback features from its Kickstarter campaign further detracts from its overall stability.
“Disregarding the lack of rollback, which was a Kickstarter promise from 10 years ago, this game suffers from a buggy full-screen mode, low resolution despite the sprite work, and poor net code that is only slightly less of a hassle to set up properly.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable during online matches.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not a primary focus, as users emphasize gameplay features like arcade modes, training, and online options. While there may be a narrative element, it appears to be secondary to the competitive and record-keeping elements of the game. Overall, the story is considered minimal and not a standout feature.
