Yokai's Secret
- February 5, 2020
- Double W
- 11h median play time
"Yokai's Secret" is a puzzle game where players must restore color to the world by solving color arrangement puzzles as the "Master Hentai." The game features 14 Yokai-girls with unique personalities, all of whom move and interact with live2D technology and have personality voices. Uncover the truth behind the Yokai-girls' riot and save the world.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and animations, making it visually appealing.
- The gameplay is unique, focusing on color matching puzzles that are engaging and fun.
- The soundtrack is relaxing and complements the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The puzzles can be too easy and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge.
- The story and dialogue are poorly translated, making it difficult to follow at times.
- The adult content is limited and may not meet the expectations of players looking for more interaction.
- story81 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic, incoherent, or poorly translated, often overshadowed by the game's visual and gameplay elements. While some appreciate the effort in maintaining a narrative, others feel it lacks depth and engagement, suggesting that the game is primarily focused on its hentai content rather than a compelling storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the story is not a significant draw for players, who often prioritize the game's aesthetic and mechanics over its narrative.
“Beautiful graphics, interesting storyline, and the music and sound effects are divine!”
“The deeply compelling story with its excellent writing pulls on the heartstrings like a romantic novel where the dog dies three-quarters of the way through.”
“This game has a deep story; I cried a few times (wink wonk), needed a few tissues to clean my tears.”
“I was not invested in the story and wished it was either shorter or better.”
“The English translations aren't the best; the dialogue glitches a bit, and in my opinion, the story you get from the conversations is a bit incoherent, which might be explained by the translations.”
“If there's anything I dislike about the game, it would be the story, which could be made way more interesting if the developers put in a little more time into it, since it's very cliché in many aspects, although it surprised me a little at one point.”
- gameplay80 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily revolves around arranging colors to create gradients, which some players find unique and enjoyable, while others describe it as simplistic and repetitive. Although the mechanics are easy to grasp and can be relaxing, many reviewers express a desire for more challenging levels and varied gameplay elements. Overall, while the art and music receive praise, the gameplay is often seen as lacking depth and engagement, making it a mixed experience for players.
“The actual gameplay revolves around a unique color theory puzzle that I've never seen in a game before, very interesting but the sound effects made every puzzle way too easy, which is a good thing because you really want to unlock all the girls as soon as possible, so I'm not going to complain about how easy the puzzles were.”
“I just have to say, I've played 16 levels, and this is very unique gameplay!”
“The gameplay is pretty quick, simple, and enjoyable, not hard so you can get right to the 'gameplay'.”
“Gameplay is quite the same as other hentai games, pretty boring and repetitive; at least the girls are cute.”
“The gameplay is also nothing special; it basically involves figuring out which color goes where, so if you are color blind, then good luck, because there is no way you can figure this out.”
“The most you'll get from this is the first 5 minutes; after that, it becomes the most boring experience ever. There are over 50 puzzles, and the biggest change in gameplay was blocks being already placed, which made it a little more confusing.”
- music65 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful, calming, and atmospheric qualities, often described as having a soothing oriental style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted the soundtrack can be repetitive, many found it enjoyable and a key highlight of the game, contributing to a relaxing vibe. Overall, the combination of impressive music and art makes the game a delightful experience, even if the gameplay itself is simple.
“The music is nice, the ladies are pretty, and I was enjoying the puzzles most of the time.”
“Beautiful graphics, interesting storyline, and the music and sound effects are divine!”
“The art is great, the gameplay is fluid, and the music is amazing.”
“The music was repetitive, and I kept thinking my cat was meowing at me.”
“I cannot say anything about the music since I've turned it off the second I opened the game.”
“Even when all the achievements are unlocked, somehow, you might find yourself playing the game again, or just to listen to the music.”
- graphics61 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and high-quality character designs, with many reviewers highlighting the aesthetic appeal and attention to detail. While some players found the gameplay lacking in challenge, the visuals and animations were consistently described as stunning and a major draw for the game. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of visually appealing adult games.
“Beautiful graphics, interesting storyline, and the music and sound effects are divine!”
“The game background music and the visual art styles are amazing.”
“So, in a nutshell, Yokai's Secret is a very beautiful (both in graphics & music) casual puzzle game that is worthy of praise.”
“I have some visual novels which are around the same price point as this trash game here, but at least the story was decent unlike this R18+ nonsense. I mean, it has some good character models, not gonna lie, but you just can't satisfy your customers with the aesthetic of some 2D/3D drawings.”
“You have to match shades or tiles, which is made more difficult by the puzzle being very small on a screen that is cluttered with other artwork.”
“Altogether, it's a very aesthetically pleasing game with a refreshing h-game puzzle concept that unfortunately lacks any bit of challenge, has some rather bland 'adult' interactions, and has some botchy dialogue.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, ranging from joy and nostalgia to sadness, with players describing it as a heartfelt experience that can lead to tears. While the puzzles and story are praised for their depth and engagement, some players feel that certain elements, like the minigames, could be improved for a more immersive emotional impact. Overall, the game successfully combines wholesome themes with challenging gameplay, creating a memorable emotional journey.
“Just because I played this game half a year ago, doesn't mean I can't leave a heartfelt review....”
“An emotional roller coaster that was surprisingly difficult at times.”
“This game has a deep story, I cried a few times, needed a few tissues to clean my tears.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogues and unexpected comedic twists involving supernatural characters, which often elicit genuine laughter. Players find amusement in the absurdity of the narrative and the intentionally poor translation, adding a layer of irony and charm to the experience. Overall, the humor is a blend of playful antics and self-aware absurdity, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
“Their dialogues are a source of genuine laughter, adding a layer of humor and wit to the narrative.”
“It's not every day that players find themselves chuckling at the antics of supernatural beings.”
“It's an unexpected yet humorous twist that adds an extra layer of intrigue to the game.”
- character development5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its excellent design and depth, enhancing the overall experience alongside engaging gameplay elements. However, some users express disappointment with the 18+ scenes, noting they detract from the original character designs. Overall, the game is recognized for its charming character aesthetics and enjoyable puzzle mechanics.
“Complementing the excellent character development of this masterpiece is the rich, easy-to-pickup but hard-to-master gameplay elements.”
“I love your character design so much <3”
“The 'color puzzles' were actually really enjoyable, and for once a few of the character designs caught my eye unlike a lot of puzzle games I genuinely play for the puzzles.”
“If you are just buying this game for the 18+ scenes, I would give it a pass, to be honest, since some of those scenes deviate in a bad way from the original character designs in the main game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with a standout soundtrack that effectively enhances the experience and creates a cozy ambiance. The top-notch art and diverse musical themes across different levels contribute to a rich and immersive Japanese atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is a big plus for this game; it captures the atmosphere well and is very comfortable.”
“Top-notch art and great music combine to create a pleasant Japanese atmosphere.”
“Each level contains a somewhat different atmosphere and zone.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or immersion.”
“Despite the varied environments, the overall atmosphere fails to engage or excite.”
“The game struggles to create a cohesive atmosphere, making it hard to feel invested in the world.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with a lack of increasing difficulty that makes it feel more like a chore than an engaging experience. The puzzles, while slightly more challenging at each level, contribute to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment.
“It never got more difficult, and it became tedious because of it.”
“While the visual novel aspects are fine, I found the actual game extremely tedious and painful.”
“It's tedious, feels like work, and to compound the issue, each level has several puzzles, each a little harder than the previous.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“The game offers countless ways to experience the story, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, noting that poor English translations lead to dialogue glitches and contribute to an incoherent story experience.
“The English translations aren't the best; the dialogue glitches a bit, and in my opinion, the story you get from the conversations is a bit incoherent, which might be explained by the translations.”
“I frequently encounter crashes during gameplay, which makes it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“The game suffers from constant frame drops and stuttering, making it frustrating to play.”