Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet

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In "Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet," delve into a noir mystery as three beings seek the truth about their existence across seven chapters of puzzles and pop culture. This point-and-click adventure features a cyberpunk setting with a five-color palette, cinematic camera angles, and a smooth jazz soundtrack. Experience the full game with all episodes available now.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music12 positive mentions

Unique and gorgeous aesthetic that fits the cyberpunk theme well.
Engaging writing with clever dialogue and varied puzzle difficulty.
Great music and voice acting that enhance the immersive experience.

Some frustrating pathing issues and a lot of backtracking can disrupt gameplay.
The scramble text effect for subtitles is off-putting and lacks an option to turn it off.
The game is relatively short and may feel empty or easy for some players.

music
14 mentions
86 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and immersive atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the great soundtrack, with memorable level intros and a unique aesthetic that enhances gameplay. Many feel the music alone justifies the purchase, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “What I really love is that the game is immersive, the atmosphere is amazing, in parts due to the artistic choice of using only a few colors and having great music (I bought the set with the music).”
- “The intros of each level are so good, and the OST is great, really worth buying it with the game.”
- “While I do not typically play games in this genre, the music is worth the buy alone -- and the dialog is always witty, keeping me on the hook for more.”
graphics
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique and gorgeous aesthetic, effectively complementing the cyberpunk noir setting. While the art style can be challenging to read at times, it enhances gameplay by clearly identifying interactable objects. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's engaging worldbuilding and atmosphere.
- “Great aesthetic and worldbuilding for the cyberpunkish noir setting.”
- “I think the visuals of the game are really good and fit the cyberpunk theme.”
- “The art style, while difficult to read at times, is engaging in its execution and really helps the gameplay by identifying the interactable objects in the scene in a very clear, if sometimes loud, way.”
- “A cool classic adventure game with a unique aesthetic.”
- “I think the strength of this game is its unique art style.”
story
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring interesting world-building and engaging storytelling with nerdy references. However, some players find it challenging to fully grasp the narrative, particularly those who haven't played the first installment. Overall, the storyline is considered a highlight, especially when players pay attention to the dialogues.
- “The game does have an interesting story behind it so far.”
- “I look forward to seeing the rest of the story develop!”
- “I didn’t quite understand the story, possibly because I didn’t play the first one.”
- “The storytelling is maybe my favorite part; it has good world building and nerdy references.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogues and clever nerdy jokes, complemented by excellent voice acting. Players find the comedic elements to be both entertaining and integral to the game's artistic charm, contributing to an engaging and captivating experience.
- “The voice acting is great, and there are some funny little things like nerdy jokes and things you can find that make the game a piece of art.”
- “Dialogs are funny, the world is captivating.”
- “The voice acting is great, and there are some funny little things like nerdy jokes and things you can find that make the game a piece of art.”
gameplay
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enhanced by an engaging art style that effectively highlights interactable objects, although it can occasionally be overwhelming or difficult to read.
- “The art style, while difficult to read at times, is engaging in its execution and really helps the gameplay by identifying the interactable objects in the scene in a very clear, if sometimes loud, way.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by a minimalist color palette and exceptional music, which many players found compelling enough to purchase separately.
- “What I really love is that the game is immersive; the atmosphere is amazing, partly due to the artistic choice of using only a few colors and having great music (I bought the set with the music).”
stability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is reported to be largely bug-free, thanks to extensive play-testing and user feedback, which is commendable for an indie title. However, some users acknowledge that minor bugs may still exist.
- “Due to the amount of play-testing and feedback from many people, I can say that there are no bugs. While some might still be present, the game is rather bug-free, which is nice, especially for an indie game.”