Yavi

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Yavi is a single player casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by E.144 and was released on December 13, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A retro styled 2D Sci-Fi RPG including robot fighting, hilarious dialogues and a great story that will make you laugh and cry - if you're a sensitive person (which is nothing to be ashamed of!).

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a fun experience with cool robots and humorous dialogues.
It features engaging gameplay inspired by Pokemon, with a well-written story that keeps players interested.
The pixel-art design is great, and the game successfully combines humor with an interesting plot.

The music is repetitive and can become annoying over time, detracting from the overall experience.
Gameplay can feel linear and tedious, with forced battles and excessive backtracking required to heal.
Some aspects of the game feel unfinished, and the creature-collecting mechanics may not meet expectations for players looking for a traditional RPG experience.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The game's story is characterized by a mix of humor and engaging plot elements, drawing comparisons to Pokémon but with a sci-fi twist involving robots. However, players express frustration with excessive fetch quests and NPCs that hinder progress, detracting from the overall experience despite the entertaining dialogue and interesting storyline. Overall, while the writing is appreciated for its humor, the pacing and quest design are seen as significant drawbacks.
- “The writing is funny in a dad joke sense of humor, and the storyline isn't boring even though it seems a bit ridiculous at times.”
- “It's gameplay is very Pokémon-inspired, and the story is pretty funny and interesting for how short it is.”
- “But most of all, I loved the story.”
- “It blocks you from going places with NPCs constantly (and by constantly I mean every few steps), or gives you the runaround with fetch quests to unlock a door or other slow progressing options.”
- “They're now just there to get in your way as you walk slowly through the areas to try to progress your missions.”
- “Get rid of fetch quests that serve no purpose. Having to walk back across the map to get a battery to leave after walking across the map to leave to begin with was just stupidly frustrating, especially since there was nothing that happened besides dialogue that could've been completely avoided, making the entire trip take double the time.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted, dad joke style that adds charm to its engaging storyline, which, despite its absurdity, remains entertaining. Players appreciate the combination of funny dialogues and a captivating plot, enhanced by appealing pixel-art design. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The writing is funny in a dad joke sense of humor, and the storyline isn't boring even though it seems a bit ridiculous at times.”
- “It's gameplay is very Pokémon-inspired, and the story is pretty funny and interesting for how short it is.”
- “Great pixel-art design and hilarious dialogues!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it moody and enjoyable, while others criticize it as repetitive and annoying, noting that the same short loop plays throughout. Overall, the soundtrack seems to lack variety, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Moody music.”
- “Nice music.”
- “The music is very repetitive and annoying.”
- “The battles are pretty boring with a lot of the fights being against the same enemies, terrible to look at, and the music is annoying.”
- “The first chords of the music are fine until you realize that's the entire song made in a loop.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of Pokémon, featuring a humorous and intriguing story that unfolds in a short timeframe. Players enjoy the mix of Pokémon-like mechanics with a comedic space mystery, complemented by well-written characters. Overall, it offers a fun experience with a steady progression of challenges.
- “It's gameplay is very Pokémon-inspired, and the story is pretty funny and interesting for how short it is.”
- “A cute little game that mixes Pokémon-like mechanics with an interesting and comedic space mystery.”
- “The main characters are very well written and the gameplay is quite fun.”
- “That brings the tally up to one robot per hour of gameplay, excluding the first one you get to play.”
- “Its gameplay is very Pokémon-inspired, and the story is pretty funny and interesting for how short it is.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often find themselves unexpectedly moved by the game's narrative and character development, which transcends the initial focus on robot-collecting and fighting. This emotional depth adds a layer of engagement that enhances the overall experience.
- “I bought it just for robot collecting and fighting, but I ended up getting emotional.”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I found myself tearing up during several key moments in the game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they effectively convey a retro aesthetic and feature appealing battle animations. Overall, the visuals are considered satisfactory and fitting for the game's style.
- “The graphics fit well and give a retro feel; the battle animations are nice.”