Yukar From The Abyss
- November 13, 2022
- LocaGames
Get on Steam"Yukar From The Abyss" is a narrative-driven game where every choice matters. After missing her train stop, Kurumi finds herself in a mysterious underworld. Here, she must navigate through trials, explore this new world, and even encounter forbidden love with the Gods. The outcome of her journey depends on the decisions made by the player.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and great voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story is engaging with unique characters and interesting plot twists, making it a compelling visual novel.
- It offers a variety of routes and endings, providing players with multiple playthroughs and a chance to explore different character backstories.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more depth and length in the story and character development.
- There are some inconsistencies in the writing and character motivations, which can detract from the romantic aspects of the story.
- A few technical issues, such as bugs and typos, were noted, indicating that the game may feel unpolished in certain areas.
- story31 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story is a blend of comedy and melodrama, featuring diverse character routes with unique powers and backstories, which many players found engaging and enjoyable. While the narrative is praised for its interesting twists and emotional depth, some reviewers noted issues with pacing, plot coherence, and character development, particularly in establishing connections between the main character and love interests. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience rooted in Japanese mythology, though some players wished for a more in-depth exploration of its themes and characters.
“Not only is the story good in most routes, but the characters are likable and interesting.”
“In a lot of ways, you can tell that it's a small indie company, but that just lends itself to making it more of an endearing game overall - you can tell there was passion behind the product and the end result is a very sweet story that delves into a category of Japanese mythology that rarely gets to be explored.”
“Beautiful story and CGs; I also love the way you feel like you can't stop reading because of the suspense of what is going to happen.”
“The endings feel a bit lacking, and the plot is a bit messy.”
“If you want to try it out, I suggest waiting for a sale or trying out the demo beforehand, because it's not worth it; the art may make it seem so, but the story is seriously just worth comparing with the otome constantly released on Android/iOS.”
“It's a shame that his story wasn't a bit more fleshed out in that regard, because I think so far he was the most interesting of the characters with a lot of promise for a really compelling storyline.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive artwork and voice acting as standout features. However, some fans expressed disappointment with the changes in the graphics in the latest installments compared to the original game. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the storytelling experience.
“The art style is beautiful and the music amazing.”
“Nice graphics and the voices are great as well.”
“The voice acting and artwork is really a strong positive for Yukar from the Abyss.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quality and beauty, but some players feel it lacks variety, often recycling a limited selection of tunes. While the overall audio experience, including voice acting, is praised, there are concerns about the music feeling insufficient at times.
“The music is nice, the art is pretty, and the voice acting is great.”
“The art style is beautiful and the music is amazing.”
“Sometimes the music just feels like it's missing.”
“Outside of the soundtrack, which recycles the same half dozen tunes, the most noticeably deficient aspect of the game would be the character sprites.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, indicating that the visual representation of characters contributes positively to their overall development and appeal.
“I love the character designs.”
“The character development is incredibly rich and engaging.”
“Each character feels unique and evolves beautifully throughout the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, particularly praising the lore and expressing that certain endings, especially the negative ones, evoke strong feelings, with some even leading to tears.
“I especially liked the lore, and I won't lie, one of the bad endings made me cry like a baby.”
