Yosumin!
- December 31, 2006
- Square Enix
Get on Steam"Yosumin! is a puzzle game where you make rectangles of matching yosumin pieces to make them disappear. The adventure mode follows the story of the Yosumin tribe's quest to find the missing pieces of their treasured stained-glass window, which was stolen and shattered. With two game modes and special treats to help along the way, it's a simple yet challenging and enjoyable experience."
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Reviews
- Yosumin! features adorable and colorful graphics, making it visually appealing and kid-friendly.
- The gameplay is simple and easy to learn, providing a fun and addictive puzzle experience.
- The game offers a unique mechanic of forming rectangles, which adds a fresh twist to the traditional match-3 genre.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited variety in objectives and challenges.
- Technical issues such as lack of resolution options and an automatic game exit when pressing 'esc' detract from the overall experience.
- The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which can lead to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally upbeat and enjoyable, reminiscent of Kirby games, with separate volume controls allowing players to customize their experience. While some find the fast-paced music during time constraints to be anxiety-inducing, others appreciate its catchy nature, even finding humor in the final boss's rap. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the soundtrack and others considering it merely average.
“It's got upbeat music and it's brightly lit but fun.”
“The music is peppy and upbeat, and I haven't gotten sick of it, so that says something good.”
“I ended up turning the music entirely off because the way it sped up as time ran out made me too anxious.”
“Not only that, but as your timer runs low, they give you that panic-inducing sped up music to really help stress you out.”
“There is one level with an atrocious fake rap, but the majority of background music was just that: background.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple puzzle mechanic that involves creating squares or rectangles with matching colored blocks, which can initially feel easy but quickly ramps up in difficulty. However, many players find the gameplay becomes repetitive and stale over time, with some mechanics not working in the game's favor, leading to frustration rather than sustained engagement. Overall, while the game offers a unique twist on the puzzle genre, it struggles to maintain interest due to its simplistic and luck-based nature.
“The gameplay is simple: make squares/rectangles where all four corners are the same color blocks to clear them and gain points.”
“Initially, the gameplay can feel overly easy, but the difficulty ramps up quickly as each stage demands a slightly different type of square size or special blocks to complete in a given timeframe.”
“Interesting puzzle game with a unique mechanic that I don't believe I've seen elsewhere.”
“The problem is, this gameplay gets stale pretty quickly.”
“I mean sure, they can add more color pieces as you get further into the game, but there's nothing really in there to shake up the gameplay.”
“The puzzle mechanic here is so simple and requires more luck than skill.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their bright, cheerful, and colorful design, featuring adorable artwork and clear visuals. While some may find the cutesy Japanese style and voiceovers off-putting, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and fun.
“It's a simple and fun little game with nice graphics and voices.”
“The graphics are bright and cheerful, and the little faces on each of the pieces are adorable.”
“The graphics are bright, colorful, and clear.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around the shattering of a significant stained glass window, prompting the characters to collect its fragments to restore it. While the narrative is simple and not essential for enjoyment, it adds depth to the colorful gameplay experience. Overall, the presentation is consistent, enhancing the game's charm despite its minimal plot complexity.
“The story is like a beautiful glass mirror or painting that has been shattered, and you have to collect the shards to fix it.”
“Understanding the labyrinthine plot and its implications for both the yosumin and this world is not a requirement for enjoying this colorful little game, but it helps.”
“There were no issues with how the game presented itself, and the tone stayed relatively consistent throughout the story mode.”
“The story and final stained glass art didn't make up for that.”
“There's not much story: a stained glass window of importance to the oddly-shaped creatures shatters, and it's up to yellowmin and his friends to recover the fragments.”
“Understanding of the labyrinthine plot and its implications for both the yosumin and this world is not a requirement for enjoying this colourful little game, but it helps.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be present but manageable, indicating that while it may require significant effort, it functions well within the game's design.
“It's grindy, but in working order and is manageable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing soundtracks, such as the entertaining "running out of time" music and the comically bad rap performed by the final boss, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“I would find myself losing levels on purpose to listen to the running out of time music, and the terrible rap sung by the final boss had me laughing for a while.”
