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Yaso

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55%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding, stability
91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Yaso is a single player action game with horror and historical themes. It was developed by ItimatuSeika and was released on July 7, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

A new horror game from the creator of GOHOME, Itimatu Suzuka! A first-person mystery-solving adventure game set in a Western-style house in the Meiji era. It is a walking simulator game in which you explore a mysterious Western-style house, and a serious game in which the main character confronts his sins, past and present. The protagonist, Kirima Shoka, finds herself in an unfamiliar Western-st…

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music8 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The music and gameplay are spectacular, enhancing the overall experience and driving players to explore all endings.
  • The game's art and visuals are stunning, with beautiful environments and character designs that showcase the developer's care and passion.
  • Despite some bugs and performance issues, the game offers memorable moments and a unique blend of horror and rhythm-based gameplay.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes, laggy cutscenes, and instances of being softlocked, which can hinder the experience.
  • Some puzzles are poorly translated or confusing, requiring external resources to solve, which can be frustrating for players unfamiliar with the language.
  • The rhythm mini-games are seen as tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment, with some players expressing a strong dislike for these segments.
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic quality and integration with gameplay, featuring a common motif that enhances the overall experience. Players particularly enjoyed the piano segments and the final musical number, which were described as both challenging and beautiful. The soundtrack is seen as a central element that elevates key moments, contributing to the game's unique blend of horror and artistry.

    • “Its music was of course absolutely fantastic; I especially loved how a lot of the tracks all shared one common motif.”
    • “The final musical number was amazing to experience on my first playthrough; challenging but beautiful.”
    • “I do feel like the game is built around the music; it feels like the center point for all key moments, while enjoyable it just stands out.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the soundtrack has some good tracks, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The audio mixing is poor, with sound effects drowning out the music at crucial moments.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive experience, particularly through its intense visual and rhythm-based elements. Players find it compelling enough to explore all possible endings, with many highlighting the combination of music and gameplay as a standout feature.

    • “The music and gameplay are really good.”
    • “This game is great; the music and gameplay were spectacular and drove me to see all endings.”
    • “She expands on her intense visual and rhythm-based horror gameplay to create an even more immersive and complete experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspects of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, particularly in the early acts where lag and untranslatable clues hinder progress. The rhythm sections, while potentially interesting, suffer from a lack of customization and contribute to the overall feeling of monotony.

    • “Now admittedly, I do have to say the game is quite rough in some regards. It lagged in certain areas, and the beginning act of the game especially is a bit tedious. I ended up sequence breaking after gathering all the clues because the enemy of the section just wasn't very fun.”
    • “Honestly, both were tedious and I did not really like them; the Guitar Hero one might have been more enjoyable had I been able to customize button mapping.”
    • “It was the tedious nature of the rhythm sections that would put me off from the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences stability issues, particularly in the first third where bugs and camera freezes can hinder progress. However, players note that these problems improve significantly in the later parts, culminating in a memorable final act.

    • “The game's camera freezes in place; I can still move around but can't progress.”
    • “The first third of the game drags a bit and is buggy, but all of the parts beyond it more than make up for it, with the last act being especially memorable.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that optimization experiences vary significantly among users, suggesting that performance issues are often subjective and depend on individual setups and circumstances.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly across various platforms.”
    • “The game's optimization is top-notch, ensuring that players can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
    • “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “I've noticed that the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas.”
    • “The loading times are excessively long, which really disrupts the flow of the game.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as uncanny and beautiful, contributing to a haunting atmosphere that enhances the game's artistic and unique qualities. This combination, along with the music, creates an engaging experience for players who enjoy visually striking horror games.

    • “Uncanny graphics, haunting music, beautiful environments, and a slight tinge of humor - this is a great horror game for those who appreciate artistic and unique games.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is subtle, providing a slight contrast to its uncanny graphics and haunting music, which enhances the overall artistic experience. It appeals to players who enjoy a blend of horror and lightheartedness within beautifully crafted environments.

    • “Uncanny graphics, haunting music, beautiful environments, and a slight tinge of humor - this is a great horror game for those who appreciate artistic and unique games.”
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Yaso is a action game with horror and historical themes.

Yaso is available on PC and Windows.

Yaso was released on July 7, 2022.

Yaso was developed by ItimatuSeika.

Yaso has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Yaso is a single player game.

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