"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.
The gameplay of "Yokai's Secret" is characterized by a unique color-matching puzzle mechanic that, while innovative, is often criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience. Players appreciate the distinct art style and music, but many find the gameplay too easy and unchallenging, with some expressing that it may not appeal to those seeking a more complex or story-driven experience. Overall, while the game offers a decent amount of content for its price, its gameplay may leave some players wanting more variety and challenge.
“Gameplay in 'Yokai's Secret' revolves around a series of puzzles that players must complete to progress with each character.”
“The gameplay is unique and novel, the artist is excellent, and the CG is also very erotic.”
“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.”
“While these mechanics are easy to understand, they lack depth or increasing difficulty, which may leave players craving more variety or challenge.”
“This structure gives players clear, achievable goals, but the lack of complexity in gameplay may make it feel repetitive after extended play.”
“However, players seeking a more challenging or story-driven game may find its simplicity and repetitive mechanics a drawback in the long run.”
story
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Yokai's Secret" is centered around a human protagonist navigating a colorful realm inhabited by yokai, but it is criticized for its lack of depth and character development, often relying on clichés and archetypes. While some players appreciate its simplicity and charm, many find the narrative unengaging and poorly translated, leading to a general consensus that the story is not the main draw of the game. Overall, it serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
“The story of 'Yokai's Secret' is simple, revolving around the concept of a human protagonist who ventures into a realm inhabited by yokai—supernatural beings from Japanese folklore.”
“In the world of 'Yokai's Secret', from the first seconds we will be greeted by an interesting story about a fairy-tale world in which all colors have disappeared.”
“The plot of this game is about returning colors to the world.”
“However, the story lacks narrative depth or significant character development, relying more on character archetypes than on meaningful storytelling.”
“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 are a bit incoherent, which might be explained by the translations.”
music
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
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The music in "Yokai's Secret" receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beautiful, calming, and culturally inspired soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere, while others find it repetitive and unmemorable compared to other titles in the genre. Many appreciate the ambient quality of the music, which complements the visuals, but some feel it lacks standout moments. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and fitting for a relaxing gameplay experience, though opinions vary on its memorability.
“The music is super good.”
“Beautiful graphics, interesting storyline, and the music and sound effects are divine!”
“The soundtrack is also fascinating; I was truly engaged by the music in this game.”
“The soundtrack and audio design in 'Yokai's Secret' are minimalistic, providing ambient background music that complements the setting but doesn’t stand out.”
“The music is light and unobtrusive, blending well with the game’s aesthetic but failing to create a memorable atmosphere.”
“When I play, I often wait for the music to finish before leaving.”
graphics
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Yokai's Secret" are widely praised for their vibrant, anime-inspired art style, featuring detailed and colorful illustrations of yokai characters. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and character designs, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience, despite some criticism regarding the gameplay's depth and challenge. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, making the game appealing to fans of adult anime aesthetics.
“One of the game’s most distinctive features is its vibrant, anime-inspired art style, which showcases each yokai character in detailed, colorful illustrations.”
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“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.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its combination of engaging puzzles and a heartfelt story that resonates with players, evoking feelings of joy and nostalgia. While some found the gameplay mechanics lacking in depth, many appreciated the emotional roller coaster it provided, with moments that elicited genuine tears and laughter. Overall, the game successfully blends wholesome fun with deeper emotional experiences, making it memorable for players.
“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.”
character development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
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Character development in the game is criticized for lacking depth and relying on archetypes, with many reviewers noting that the narrative does not provide meaningful storytelling. However, interactions unlocked through puzzle completion do reveal unique character designs and animations, which some players found appealing. Overall, while the character designs are praised, the development aspect feels underwhelming, especially for those seeking a rich narrative experience.
“Complementing the excellent character development of this masterpiece is the rich, easy-to-pickup but hard-to-master gameplay elements.”
“The 'color puzzles' were actually really enjoyable and for once a few of the character designs caught my eye unlike a lot of erotic puzzle games I genuinely play for the puzzles.”
“However, the story lacks narrative depth or significant character development, relying more on character archetypes than on meaningful storytelling.”
“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.”
“Completing puzzles unlocks interactions with each yokai, which gradually reveals more of their character designs and unique animations.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd premise, where players take on the role of a "hentai master" tasked with saving the world, which adds a layer of irony and absurdity. The intentionally poor translation and broken English contribute to the comedic experience, making it a source of laughter among players who appreciate the game's over-the-top and self-aware nature. Overall, the humor is both intentional and derived from the game's quirky themes and execution.
“Players assume the role of the hentai master, a humorous and unexpected hero tasked with saving the world because who better to save the day than someone with a title that raises more eyebrows than swords?”
“Now back to the funny haha, we all know that you got bonked and sent to horni jail but in all reality you just woke up from a wonderful dream and you believed that each one of the anime waifu material yokai girls were real but now it's time to wake up and ascend from this blissful dream for you deserve better.”
“Lol my friends are such funny people giving me these pervert anime games just for the lulz and for laughs, it's all ironic.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and laborious, with many noting that while no grinding is required to unlock achievements, the lack of increasing difficulty makes the experience feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay. The puzzles, although progressively harder, contribute to a sense of monotony that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“No grinding has to be done in order to unlock all of the achievements.”
“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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by high-quality art and pleasant music that effectively create a Japanese aesthetic. However, while the music complements the visuals well, it lacks the impact needed to leave a lasting impression.
“Top-notch art and great music combine to bring a pleasant Japanese atmosphere.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by issues such as poor English translations and dialogue glitches, which contribute to an incoherent narrative experience. Users have reported these glitches consistently, indicating a need for improvements in this area.
“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.”
“Some glitches.”
“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.”