Yurukill: The Calumniation Games
- May 26, 2022
- G.rev
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games mixes escape adventure and bullet hell shoot 'em up, with an original story by Homura Kawamoto (famous for Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler).
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game successfully merges multiple genres, including visual novels, puzzles, and bullet hell gameplay, providing a unique experience.
- The voice acting and soundtrack are standout features, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The bullet hell segments are engaging and well-designed, offering a challenging experience for both hardcore and casual players.
- The story and puzzles are often seen as lacking depth and complexity, with some players finding them predictable and easy.
- Certain game sections, particularly Stage 6, are criticized for being poorly designed and unbalanced, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game feels rushed in places, with some animations and visuals appearing low-effort, leading to a less polished final product.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its settings, characters, and plot, but many players desire more complexity, twists, and background development. Some feel that the narrative is predictable and could be removed without affecting the game's coherence, suggesting that a standalone gameplay mode might be preferable. Overall, while the story mode adds depth, it may not be essential for all players.
“The settings, characters, and plot are good.”
“I was expecting more twists and more background story for a more complex narrative.”
“I have only played the first section, which reveals the format of the game, seemingly with character introductions followed by a story/puzzle section, cross-examination, high-speed quiz, and shooting section.”
“I was expecting more twists and a deeper background story for a more complex narrative.”
“Even the accompanying story feels unnecessary; you could remove it and the plot would still be coherent.”
“I would have preferred to pay £6-10 for just the gameplay section, as the story feels like an optional DLC.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, featuring a strong soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, particularly during engaging bullet hell segments. The audio design, which includes both the music and voice acting, is also praised for its quality.
“The soundtrack is also good.”
“Bullet hell segments were pretty engaging, even as a non 'shmup' player, and the audio design between the soundtrack and voice acting is great.”
“Nice soundtrack!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted for its engaging boss designs and mechanics, with a particular emphasis on the bullet hell elements, which are considered a strong point. Despite the player's personal preferences in fiction, the arcade action and overall gameplay experience remain enjoyable.
“I've enjoyed all of the boss designs and mechanics; the same goes for the stages.”
“Its strong point is probably the bullet hell gameplay, but that's not what I bought it for.”
“I will disclose that I am in my mid-thirties and this kind of fiction isn't my thing, but arcade action and gameplay is.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the character Binko, who is likened to a comedic version of Monokuma, contributing to a more entertaining experience than the mystery elements. Players found themselves laughing at various moments, indicating that the comedic aspects are a strong point of the game.
“I found it better as a comedy than a mystery, because it had me laughing sometimes.”
“Hell, Binko is basically a funny female Monokuma.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as subpar compared to other stages, while others appreciated the unique Matrix-style visuals for pickups in the shmup mode. Overall, the inconsistency in visual quality has left players feeling disappointed.
“Matrix-style visuals for pickups in the shmup mode is a great touch!”
“It's a complete embarrassment compared to the well-made visuals of literally every other stage.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received positive feedback, particularly highlighting Akari Kito's impressive performance, which enhances the overall experience.
“Akari Kito's performance is surprising!”
“The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the mechanics to enhance the overall experience.”
