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 excellent voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story is engaging with unique characters and interesting plot twists, making it a worthwhile visual novel.
- Each character route offers a different experience, allowing players to explore various backstories and endings.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players feeling that it ends too abruptly and lacks depth.
- There are inconsistencies in the art style and some minor bugs that detract from the overall polish of the game.
- The romantic aspects can feel underdeveloped, with some characters lacking believable motivations for their feelings.
- story62 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 5 % 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 draws on Japanese mythology and offers intriguing plot twists, some reviewers noted that certain routes felt underdeveloped and the overall plot could be messy or linear at times. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its likable characters and emotional depth, making it a worthwhile experience for those who prioritize story in visual novels.
“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 appealing, but the story is seriously just worth comparing with the otome games constantly released on Android/iOS.”
“However, the main character didn't really have many moments to interact or connect with the love interest in the story, making it hard to establish a reason for his drastic change of heart.”
- graphics10 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 art style in the later parts of the game compared to the original. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's storytelling experience.
“The art style is beautiful and the music is amazing.”
“The voice acting and artwork is really a strong positive for Yukar from the Abyss.”
“If you're looking for a good story with great graphics and not your run-of-the-mill romance, this is for you!”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and beauty, complementing the art style and voice acting. However, some players feel that the soundtrack is limited, often recycling a small number of tunes, which can make it feel repetitive or lacking at times.
“The music is nice, the art is pretty, 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.”
“Sometimes the music just feels like it's missing.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a positive reception of the character designs, indicating that players appreciate the visual representation of the characters. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have highlighted the game's emotional depth, particularly praising its lore and the impactful storytelling that can evoke strong feelings, with some even reporting that certain bad endings brought them to tears.
“I especially liked the lore, and I won't lie, one of the bad endings made me cry like a baby.”
