Yunoia

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Yunoia features a visually appealing art direction and fine animation, showcasing the developers' creativity.
The game offers a short and enjoyable puzzle platformer experience with some neat mechanics.
It is a fully free game, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and providing a service to the gaming community.

The controls and overall movement feel janky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from low-quality visuals and a lack of polish, particularly in UI and font design.
Despite its potential, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it on Steam.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is characterized as a 3D-rendered 2D retro platformer featuring a swing mechanic, which some players find reminiscent of Lego Star Wars. While it offers a short and engaging experience, there are frustrations with controls, particularly regarding the "ether grappling" mechanic, which can be challenging to master initially. Overall, the game provides ample space for exploration but may require some adjustment to fully enjoy its mechanics.
- “Short and sweet, doesn't take too long and has some neat mechanics that remind me of Lego Star Wars.”
- “I played with keyboard and mouse just in case you need more info about this gameplay.”
- “It's a 3D rendered 2D retro platformer with a swing mechanic, and not much else.”
- “Gameplay frustration when clicking the 'ether grappling'?”
- “Is hard to remember at first and you have plenty of space on the gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of Yunoia receive mixed reviews, with some praising the fine art and emotional cut scenes, while others criticize the low-quality low-poly 3D visuals and janky controls. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted, but the technical execution may deter some players.
- “I enjoyed the emotional cutscenes and fine art style.”
- “It is a graphically pleasant experience with some fine art and animation.”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The music in the game is praised for its creativity and talent, contributing significantly to the overall experience and making it worth a playthrough.
- “Despite this, I think the concept and art/music direction warrant a playthrough, as the game shows a lot of talent and creativity.”
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The music is disappointing and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar and detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the emotional depth conveyed through the game's cut scenes and the accompanying fine art style, enhancing their overall experience.
- “I enjoyed the emotional cutscenes and fine art style.”
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- “I was moved to tears by the powerful storytelling and emotional depth.”