Yuki
- July 22, 2021
- ARVORE
- 7h median play time
Yuki is fun, looks terrific, and gives a decent approximation of what it would be like to spend a day inside a Japanese TATE arcade cabinet.
Get on Steam"Yuki is a single-player VR Fantasy Shooter game that combines bullet-hell and roguelike genres, set in a vibrant anime universe. Players fly through multidimensional worlds while dodging bullets, collecting power-ups, and blasting evil Yokaliens to the beat of a mesmerizing soundtrack. Aim for the top of global leaderboards in Endless Mode, with the challenge increasing at each bladewing and intensity level."
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Oculus VR
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- Yuki offers a unique and immersive VR experience, allowing players to control the character with their hands, making it feel like playing with a toy.
- The game features beautiful graphics, a charming art style, and a fun soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The roguelite elements provide a sense of progression and replayability, as players can unlock upgrades and new abilities with each run.
- The game can become repetitive due to a limited number of stages and enemy variations, leading to a lack of long-term motivation.
- Some players have reported issues with controller compatibility and technical difficulties, impacting their ability to play the game.
- While the gameplay is engaging, the story and character development are minimal, leaving some players wanting more narrative depth.
- graphics20 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their polished, beautiful aesthetic and unique art style, which combines a cartoony look with clear visuals that enhance gameplay, especially in hectic moments. Players appreciate the vibrant, psychedelic visuals paired with a fitting techno soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually engaging and enjoyable.
“Everything feels polished, the graphics look great, a bit cartoony, but when things get hectic you appreciate how clear everything is, which helps in avoiding obstacles much easier.”
“The graphics are gorgeous and the art style is beautiful.”
“Beyond the fluid, fun gameplay, the sound design and graphics are polished like you’d expect from an Arvore game; it’s actually hallucinogenic.”
“Graphics are basic and quest-like, but the clean visual style helps the game look decent.”
“It's very polished; I love the setting and art style, and everything just feels very polished.”
“This, with VR, means you are going to be surrounded by psychedelic visuals.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and addictive nature, enhanced by roomscale movement and a mix of roguelike elements that encourage replayability. Players enjoy the intense action of dodging and tracking numerous projectiles, complemented by beautiful graphics and sound design. While some critique the roguelite mechanics, the overall experience is described as polished and enjoyable, with varied gameplay styles and a strong emphasis on fun.
“Gameplay loop is fun and addictive; it greatly benefits from room-scale movement: both hands are used, and a lot of obstacles require ducking and dodging with the whole body for a better viewpoint.”
“Beyond the fluid, fun gameplay, the sound design, the graphics, everything polished like you’d expect from an Arvore game; it’s actually hallucinogenic.”
“Overall, this is an outstanding game, and I expect to log many more hours of highly enjoyable gameplay.”
“The campaign gameplay is similar to Until You Fall, so when you die it’s permadeath and you need to start over.”
“Gameplay, bullet hell galore.”
“The bullets are slower but far more numerous, and the gameplay is more varied due to the randomized power-up choices (and somewhat randomized levels).”
- music15 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging techno and psytrance soundtracks, which complement the vibrant visuals and enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the seamless integration of the soundtrack with gameplay, noting that it adds to the immersive experience and keeps players engaged. Overall, the combination of beautiful art style and well-crafted music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“I love the aesthetics and music of the game, definitely worth a play.”
“The music and visuals are really nice.”
“The soundtrack is also a nice touch, really keeping you engaged and matches the atmosphere.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with players noting that it follows a set sequence of levels without a substantial narrative. While the visuals are appreciated, many express a desire for more story elements, such as animated cutscenes, to enhance the experience. Despite the campaign's ordered progression, the overall narrative engagement seems minimal, leading some to seek additional content in modes like endless play.
“I can’t pinpoint exactly what made me hesitate on getting it then; I think I was looking for more story-driven VR games at the time or something, but if I had gotten it then, I would have been as blown away as I am now.”
“One thing I personally would love is if there was a bit more story (as an option), e.g. told in short movies like in the game's trailer, as I very much like the animation style.”
“Within 4 hours I was able to beat the story, but I haven't unlocked the final Bladewing yet, and I expect that to take many more hours. I am hoping that the endless mode has some real substance to it so there's still a reason to keep coming back.”
“While the game follows a set sequence of levels, there doesn't appear to be any real story.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players praise the game's strong replayability, highlighting its rogue-like elements that encourage repeated playthroughs focused on gameplay rather than linear progression. The ability to upgrade and chase high scores adds to the endless replay value, making it an engaging experience even after completing the main objectives.
“I love the replayability rogue-like element of the game.”
“Endless replayability and score-chasing, with a ton of persistently upgradable rogue-like elements.”
“I was able to beat the final boss after only 4 hours, but the replay value is definitely there, since this is all about gameplay and not so much about level progression.”
“Endless replayability and score-chasing, with a ton of persistently upgradable 'rogue-like' elements.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art style and engaging soundtrack, which effectively enhances the overall experience and keeps players immersed.
“I just love the art style, music, and general atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is also a nice touch, really keeping you engaged and matching the atmosphere.”
