Yunoia

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Yunoia is a single player casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Prismatic Studios and was released on May 28, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Iris, a light spirit, tends to the color of her world with a prismatic mask. One day, darkness envelops the skies and it begins to vacuum away the colors of her beloved Eden. Set out on a journey together to restore this world by dispersing the iridescence that can be found within.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Interesting and chill atmosphere with pleasant music and fine art direction.
Short and enjoyable puzzle platformer with neat mechanics and emotional cutscenes.
Fully free game showing talent and creativity from a student project.

Controls and movement are janky, causing frustration with the grapple hook and jumps.
Visuals, UI, and font design feel outdated and lacking polish.
Gameplay has bugs, low sound effects, and overall needs more refinement.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
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The gameplay offers a retro-style 2D platforming experience with a 3D-rendered environment and a grappling hook swing mechanic, which some find frustrating and buggy. While the mechanics are simple and nostalgic, the learning curve and occasional control issues may impact the overall experience.
- “Short and sweet, doesn't take too long and has some neat mechanics that remind me of Lego Star Wars.”
- “I played with keyboard (mouse) just in case you need more info about this gameplay.”
- “I had a few gameplay/bugs gripes but by far the grappling hook was the most frustrating.”
- “It's a 3D rendered 2D retro platformer with a swing mechanic, and not much else.”
- “Gameplay is hard to remember at first and you have plenty of space during gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its chill and enjoyable vibe, complementing the creative art direction and environments. Overall, players find the soundtrack appealing and a strong reason to experience the game.
- “The music is chill and complements the relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music and art direction showcase a lot of talent and creativity.”
- “The music slap.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The graphics of Yunoia present a mixed experience, featuring low-poly 3D visuals that may deter some players but are complemented by appealing fine art and emotional cut scenes. While visually pleasant, the overall animation and movement feel somewhat janky.
- “Feeling quite mixed about Yunoia, it is a graphically pleasant experience with some fine art and animation.”
- “I enjoyed the emotional cut scenes and fine art style.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is described as engaging and intriguing, making the game worth trying, especially given that it is free.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers impactful emotional experiences through well-crafted cut scenes and a visually striking art style, enhancing player engagement.
- “I enjoyed the emotional cut scenes and fine art style.”