Yomi

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"Yomi is a strategy card game based on fighting games, featuring 10 characters with unique abilities. It includes AI opponents, Survival Mode, and online play with leaderboards. The game also offers a tutorial, save/watch replays, and cross-platform online play. Practice mindgames and combos to outsmart opponents in this engaging and competitive experience."

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

Yomi is a unique card game that successfully combines the mechanics of fighting games, offering deep strategic gameplay and a variety of characters with distinct playstyles.
The game is highly balanced, rewarding players for skill and strategy rather than luck, making it a satisfying experience for competitive players.
Yomi has a strong community and offers a non-collectible format, meaning players can enjoy the full game without the pressure of additional purchases for competitive play.

The online multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches against other players, which limits the game's replayability.
The user interface is criticized for being outdated and not scaling well on larger monitors, detracting from the overall experience.
Some players feel that the game is overly complex and can be intimidating for newcomers, making it hard to grasp the nuances without prior experience.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The gameplay is a unique blend of card mechanics and fighting game elements, primarily revolving around a rock-paper-scissors dynamic enhanced by character abilities and strategic depth. While some players appreciate the intuitive rules and competitive nature, others find the mechanics shallow and lacking in meaningful choices. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy strategic card-based gameplay, particularly on desktop platforms.
- “Great card game, reinvents the genre using fighting game mechanics such as combos and super gauges.”
- “The core gameplay itself is fantastic, as to be expected from one of my favorite card games.”
- “A fun and fair competitive card game with unique characters and a cool central mechanic.”
- “When choices feel meaningless in the moment-to-moment, it makes the gameplay too dull to make the effort of learning the underlying systems feel worth it.”
- “They may be very deep, but most of the mechanics in the game themselves are incredibly shallow; there's just a lot of them.”
- “Anyone looking for strategic card-based gameplay should look elsewhere.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the artwork and overall aesthetic, despite some noting that the visuals are basic due to the card game format. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the design, particularly in combat visuals, which enhance the overall experience. While opinions on specific art styles may vary, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyment and replayability.
- “I'm still very much a beginner, but the depth and balance feel extraordinary while the music and graphics make it a nicely rounded package.”
- “Overall this is a great game graphically, replayability and overall fun to boot!”
- “The strategy, psychology, and slick art style are all here.”
- “The graphics are pretty basic (this is a card game after all), but they get the job done.”
- “For example, I can start talking about the artworks on the cards that could use a lot of improvements, but that's rather meaningless because some people like it and some don't.”
- “If you'd rather not play a card game because the graphics aren't up to your standards, then you have some strange priorities.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it intense and mood-setting, while others describe it as bland or generic. A few users noted issues with sound quality on certain platforms, and some opted to mute the music due to its stress-inducing nature or repetitiveness. Overall, while the music contributes to the atmosphere, it may not appeal to everyone.
- “I'm still very much a beginner, but the depth and balance feel extraordinary while the music and graphics make it a nicely rounded package.”
- “The music is intense and sets the mood, though in the abstract I do kind of giggle thinking about epic music playing in the middle of a methodical card game.”
- “Good music.”
- “On Linux, I only get crackling instead of music or sound effects.”
- “The music is kind of bland, but at least it's easily muted.”
- “The background dojo art does get a little boring after seeing it for hundreds of hours, and the music is repetitive.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's monetization model includes in-game purchases primarily for cosmetic items and optional stat-tracking cards, which do not impact gameplay. However, half of the characters are locked behind a paywall, requiring an additional $15 to unlock, leading to criticism regarding the overall pricing structure compared to similar titles. While some players find the microtransactions manageable, the cost to access the full character roster has raised concerns about value for money.
- “In-game purchases exist but are restricted to cosmetics, stat-tracking, and (also grindable) overpowered fun versions of the characters that can only be used in custom games.”
- “The other bit of microtransactions in the game, collectible cards that track match stats, is completely optional and therefore I feel does not detract at all from the game.”
- “Overall, there are certainly worse forms of microtransactions out there.”
- “Half the characters are in-game purchases, effectively doubling the price of this product.”
- “To put into perspective how woefully out of touch the pricing is for this game: $15 for half the cast, plus an additional $15 for unlocking the rest of the characters. Shovel Knight is the same price as this game.”
- “Just be aware that this game only grants you access to the first 10 characters, and there is an in-game purchase required to unlock the other 10 characters.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting the engaging AI and the variety of characters—20 in total—available for play. The combination of challenging gameplay and diverse character options contributes to its lasting appeal and overall enjoyment.
- “Some of the best money I've spent on Steam, as there is so much replayability with this game, and the AI is fun and challenging to play against.”
- “Overall, this is a great game graphically, with high replayability and overall fun to boot!”
- “As a final word of praise, there is real depth and replay value here, with 10 characters to learn in the base set, and 10 more in the expansion.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game easy to learn and accessible, but they note that the user interface (UI) requires significant optimization, particularly regarding readability and functionality like copy-pasting. Performance differences compared to the web client are minimal, indicating room for improvement in optimization.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, leading to smoother gameplay and faster load times.”
- “I noticed significant improvements in performance after the latest update, making the experience much more enjoyable.”
- “The game runs seamlessly on lower-end devices, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “The UI could use some optimization; it's easy to learn and highly accessible in many ways.”
- “The UI is not optimized; chat text is still hard to read as of 7/4/2015, and you can't copy and paste.”
- “While it's largely the same as the web client, I noted a few distinctions, mainly in terms of performance.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is praised for its variety and quality, effectively enhancing both thematic elements and gameplay mechanics.
- “Character design is varied and well-done, both thematically and in terms of gameplay.”
- “The depth of character development allows players to form meaningful connections with each character.”
- “Each character evolves throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report mixed stability experiences, with Hearthstone struggling to run effectively on iPads, while Yomi performs smoothly and benefits from a well-optimized touch interface.
- “Yomi runs great on my iPad, and the touch interface works well for it.”
- “The game is incredibly stable, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
- “I've had a smooth experience with no lag or performance issues.”