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Yuoni

Yuoni invites you to play a creepy game of hide and seek.
47%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, replayability
60% User Score Based on 20 reviews
Critic Score 52%Based on 7 reviews

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About

Yuoni is a first-person narrative horror game that whisks you away to a sunset-stained world to play a deadly game of hide and seek. As grade-schooler Ai, navigate authentic Japanese environments and utilise every hiding space you can find to survive the horrors ahead. And if they find you… run.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story5 positive mentions
  • The game features a solid story with a unique urban legend premise that keeps players engaged.
  • Good lighting and color choices enhance the atmosphere, contributing to the overall aesthetic and suspense.
  • The game offers a variety of enemies that require different strategies to evade, adding depth to the gameplay.
  • The game suffers from excessive reading early on, which disrupts the tension and immersion.
  • There are multiple bugs and issues, such as a lack of visual or sound cues for key mechanics, which can frustrate players.
  • The level design feels repetitive and lacks variety, making exploration less engaging.
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered solid and engaging, with players appreciating its graphics and narrative elements, though some find the storytelling methods inconsistent and overly reliant on text screens. While the story includes interesting twists and jump scares, the presentation can feel sparse and script-like, and technical issues have been reported that disrupt the experience. Overall, it offers a mix of challenge and enjoyment, but the execution of the narrative could be improved.

    • “Game was challenging, love the graphics and storytelling but it was tough.”
    • “Thought it was going to be just a bunch of hide and seek but I really enjoyed the story along with it.”
    • “Solid gameplay flow that iterates on itself, short but interesting story.”
    • “The storytelling is kind of so-so.”
    • “Annoying hold your breath and hide simulator with lots of text to read through if you want to understand the story.”
    • “Ran into multiple bugs that required me to restart within the first 20 minutes; the presentation of the story is extremely sparse - all the exposition is done via text screens.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by a unique door peeping and push-through mechanic, allowing players to engage with simple monster designs that become easier to navigate over time. While the gameplay flow is solid and the story is engaging, poor visuals and slow pacing can detract from the overall experience.

    • “I like the door peeping/push through mechanic, to be fair.”
    • “The monsters and ghosts' design are fairly simple, so once you come across them a few times, you get to know their mechanics and can avoid them quite easily, I'd say.”
    • “Solid gameplay flow that iterates on itself; short but interesting story.”
    • “The monster and ghost designs are fairly simple, so once you encounter them a few times, you quickly learn their mechanics and can avoid them quite easily.”
    • “The monster and ghost designs are fairly simple, so once you encounter them a few times, you quickly learn their mechanics and can avoid them quite easily.”
    • “Solid gameplay flow that iterates on itself, but the story is short and lacks depth.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players appreciate the graphics and storytelling, highlighting their appeal despite the game's challenging nature. However, some users criticize the poor visuals, which negatively affect gameplay smoothness and contribute to frustration.

    • “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the storytelling experience.”
    • “The visuals are breathtaking, making every moment in the game feel immersive.”
    • “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, adding depth to the overall gameplay.”
    • “The poor visuals impact the smoothness of the gameplay, causing frustration on top of the slow pacing.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its immersive audio design, which effectively contributes to the overall experience and mood. Players appreciate how the soundscapes complement the visuals, creating a captivating environment that draws them into the game world.

    • “The atmospheric audio truly immerses you in the game world.”
    • “The ambiance created by the sound design enhances every moment of gameplay.”
    • “The rich soundscapes contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere, making each environment feel alive.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game offers some replay value and longevity, suggesting that there are elements that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, the extent of this replayability may vary among users.

    • “The game offers significant replay value and longevity, keeping players engaged for hours.”
    • “There are multiple paths and choices that enhance the replayability, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, the game encourages players to return for more.”
    • “There is some replay value, but it quickly becomes repetitive.”
    • “The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”

52%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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