Yōdanji: The Roguelike

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Yōdanji: The Roguelike is a single player role playing game. It was developed by KEMCO and was released on April 6, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Coffee-break rogue-like themed after Japanese folklore tales.

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Role Playing

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and interesting lore, making it enjoyable for fans of Japanese folklore.
It's a challenging roguelike that offers a rewarding experience once players learn the mechanics and strategies.
The variety of characters and their unique abilities add depth and replayability to the gameplay.

The game suffers from freezing issues on startup and has UI problems, particularly on modern phones, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel the game is overly reliant on RNG, leading to frustrating and unfair gameplay experiences.
The difficulty level is considered excessively high, even on easy mode, which can deter players from progressing.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming retro art style reminiscent of NES and Apple II eras, while others criticize the visuals as dull or primitive. Despite some technical issues on certain devices, many find the graphics to complement the unique gameplay and lore effectively. Overall, the aesthetic is seen as a strong point for those who enjoy retro-inspired designs.
- “The art style is so charming, too!”
- “Graphics and sound as gameplay are fresh and unique.”
- “The graphics are nice and the music is enjoyable, and I really like the additional art and lore for each character.”
- “I upgraded to an LG V40 and the graphics scaling is all messed up!”
- “ Primitive controls, horrible music, very poor graphics.”
- “Simple roguelike with hardcore difficulty and Apple II era graphics.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, the gameplay is described as deep and challenging, with unique graphics and sound that enhance the experience. While some players note issues with RNG mechanics that can detract from the gameplay, the game remains enjoyable and worth playing, especially with regular updates. However, comparisons to other titles like Yodanji highlight weaknesses in mechanics and visuals.
- “Incredibly deep gameplay!”
- “Tough gameplay and cute and interesting art.”
- “Game has refreshing lore for a rogue-like, challenging gameplay and we are getting updates now and then!”
- “If this were an isolated example, then it could be forgiven, but it happens to the point of ruining gameplay.”
- “It's like the RNG mechanics are applied outside of the game in order to play it.”
- “(e.g. Shattered Pixel Dungeon) Yodanji has weaker mechanics, visuals, and overall gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it repetitive and lacking depth, while others appreciate its enjoyment and connection to the game's art and lore. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant flaw by some, contrasting with positive remarks from others who find it fitting.
- “The graphics are nice and the music is enjoyable, and I really like the additional art and lore for each character.”
- “The only flaw, and it's glaring, is the hyper short loop of music.”
- “The procedural dungeon generation needs to be expanded and improved; there needs to be more enemies other than other yokai, the tile set is ugly, the music is lame and repetitive, and the game just doesn't stand up to other roguelikes like Spelunky or Doom RL.”
- “Primitive controls, horrible music, very poor graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Players find the game highly rewarding and replayable due to its diverse characters and customization options, which encourage multiple playthroughs. The unique abilities of each yokai and the engaging theme further enhance the game's replay value.
- “That's what makes it so rewarding and replayable.”
- “Each character offers more replayability and customization for every playthrough.”
- “The theme is interesting, and all the yokai play differently, providing a lot of replay value.”
- “Make each character have more replayability and customization for each play.”
- “The theme is interesting, and all the yokai play differently, so there is a lot of replay value.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing on startup, particularly after the Kemco screen, and specifically on devices like the Note 10. This has led to a frustrating experience, as many players are unable to progress past the initial loading phase.
- “Loads past the Kemco screen then freezes on a blank white screen.”
- “Game freezes when starting on Note 10.”
- “Every time I start the program, it freezes.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is perceived as somewhat heavy-handed in its motives, but players find it easy to overlook this flaw due to the engaging content provided by updates, which include additional side quests and main story elements.
- “The assigned motive from the story feels a bit too heavy-handed, but that's easy to forget.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious yet addictive, often spending many hours engaged in it, which contributes to their overall enjoyment and investment in the game.
- “Tedious but can't ever stop playing it; amazing game!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's incorporation of yokai lore and find its humor to be engaging and well-executed.
- “I love the concept and learning about yokai; plus, the game has a great sense of humor.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's rich lore and unique character designs, highlighting a strong emphasis on character development that enhances the overall experience.
- “I love the lore and character designs for this game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game is criticized for being less favorable compared to other free roguelikes that offer an ad-free experience and rely solely on optional donations. While it shows promise as a debut title, players feel there are superior alternatives available without any cost.

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Yōdanji: The Roguelike is a role playing game.

Yōdanji: The Roguelike is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Yōdanji: The Roguelike was released on April 6, 2017.

Yōdanji: The Roguelike was developed by KEMCO.

Yōdanji: The Roguelike has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.

Yōdanji: The Roguelike is a single player game.

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