Yousei

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Yousei is a single player casual simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by sakevisual and was released on September 14, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

For the past few years, Kangai has been a wanderer, but his return to his hometown has triggered a series of deaths linked to his past. He joins a group of psychic teenagers who solve mysteries under the watchful eye of the government. In Yousei, he and his group are sent undercover to a local university where they must dig up the remains of a top secret experiment. Upon arrival, they discover the…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Yousei features well-thought-out writing, engaging characters, and a layered mystery that builds on the previous games effectively.
The game introduces new mechanics and improvements, such as a refined art style, fast travel, and additional character backstories, enhancing the overall experience.
The continuation of the story leaves players eager for the next installment, with multiple endings and a satisfying sense of intrigue.

Some early parts of the game can feel slow, especially for players aiming to unlock all content.
The game ends on a cliffhanger, leaving many plot threads unresolved and giving a sense of incompleteness.
The user interface could be improved, as navigating the map can become tedious.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the third game of the series is praised for its depth and quality, building effectively on the narratives of the previous titles while introducing a larger cast and more intricate mythology. Players appreciate the well-crafted writing and the unique routes that enhance the overall experience, although the cliffhanger ending leaves many plot threads unresolved, detracting from an otherwise polished narrative. Overall, while the story is seen as an improvement over its predecessor, the lack of closure in the ending is a notable drawback.
- “The third game in the series, Yousei’s story is longer and the cast is bigger than the previous entries, with the same quality writing as the other two.”
- “The writing feels very well thought out, and the different routes all add something truly unique to the story.”
- “The story arc is interesting; at each new game, we learn a bit more of the mythology.”
- “And even though it was brought up as a positive, the ending can still be docked for the very clear cliffhanger ending, leaving many plot threads open, and taking what was a better story than the previous titles, and giving it a real negative mark for feeling unfinished at the end.”
- “Final: this title did everything better than the last game in the story, with its only real drawback tripping at the finish line with an unsatisfying ending and no real answers given to the main character's abilities.”
- “Also, you know, even though I find it fun to solve the killer mystery, I wouldn't mind a title with no murder and more of an approach to the main story itself.”
graphics
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The graphics are noted for being clean and refined, with an evolved art style that shows significant improvement over previous episodes. However, players find it amusing that the three games in the series exhibit distinct art styles due to the lengthy update process. Overall, the visual presentation is well-received, with anticipation for future enhancements.
- “The graphics are clean and more refined, the soundtrack is nice, and many of the voice actors that had some of their earliest roles with this series are now recognizable names in the business.”
- “Yousei, compared to the previous episodes, has a better, more evolved art style, and I can't wait to see what changes in episode 4.”
- “I like Yousei's art style.”
- “It feels a little bit weird playing three games in a row, and since these games took a lot of time to update, the art style totally changed and it's a bit amusing to see that the three games have kind of different art styles.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, featuring a pleasant soundtrack and notable voice acting from recognizable talent, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics are clean and more refined, the soundtrack is nice, and many of the voice actors who had some of their earliest roles in this series are now recognizable names in the business.”
- “Music and voice acting are all great to me.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features new mechanics, including the use of a phone and notes, which enhance player interaction and immersion.
- “The new mechanics, like the phone and notes, add a fresh layer of depth to the gameplay.”
- “I love how the gameplay incorporates innovative features that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The addition of new mechanics keeps the gameplay engaging and exciting.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character design and the inclusion of multiple endings, which enhance the depth and complexity of character development in the game.
- “I love the character design and the multiple endings.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive clicking required to navigate the map, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It can get very tedious having to click all over the screen just to move around the map.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”