Yurukill: The Calumniation Games

"A good mix of investigative visual novel and shoot &s;em up, with a captivating story able to capture until the very end."

"The puzzles rely on weird logic, the arcade sections are dull, and the courtroom-style quizzes leave a lot to be desired, making Yurukill: The Culmination Games a title that struggles on all fronts."

"Combining such different things seems like a bad idea, but Yurukill manages to convince us that his mix of genres fits perfectly. But the best thing is that it manages to stand out in all aspects, which means that we …"

"While not up to the level of its inspirations, Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is an enjoyable visual novel that does an excellent job of merging its storytelling with shoot &s;em up gameplay."

"I really enjoyed my time with Yurukill. It brings together two very different genres and presents a satisfying version of each. If those two sides elevated each other, we could have been looking at a terrific game. Instead, however, those …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games contains an addictive blend of escape room escapades and fast-paced bullet-hell segments that will keep players eagerly awaiting the next corner. The story and character presentation are great too, with only a few technical flaws that …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a bit of a mess, but it definitely feels like a mess that someone tried really hard to make. While the gameplay elements sometimes feel at odds, it has a lot of charm in its …"

"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is both not a good visual novel and not a good shoot ‘em up game. The combination of these two feels forced and leaves me wondering what the game was trying to be."

"The main story of Yurkill can be completed in a very enjoyable 10 hour span. Some of the dialogue can go on a little long but otherwise the pacing of the story beats drop at a decent rate. As a …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is an ideal example of a murder mystery that isn’t innovative but has a compelling story. It may lack flesh on its bones, but the skeleton is sturdy. Despite some predictable plot beats, an equal amount …"

"The crazy title developed by Izanagi Games mixes three completely different genres, giving life to a work of sure impact for creativity and ambition, but not really unforgettable due to the ups and downs that characterize the various sections of …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games can&s;t quite find the right narrative justification for its intriguing gameplay hooks."

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a full dose for fans of visual novels, and a perfect title for those who want to get started in this genre. The story is extremely captivating, full of mystery and twists and turns, and …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is an atypical genre combination. On one side, the escape the room is a brainy, logical genre focused on puzzle resolution. On the other, the shoot&s;em up is based on frantic combat and quick reflexes. Despite …"

"Yurukill is odd combination of genres that works surprisingly well but is hamstrung by a lack of depth and short length."

"The only issue we had with Yurukill was that it never felt like it went far enough. It&s;s a compelling tale and it moves at a brisk pace, but it lacks the malicious edge of a Danganronpa or the brain-breaking …"

"A bit more time in the editing room would be a worthwhile prison sentence for Binko and the rest of the cast. While there&s;s not much in the way of unlockable content, you can replay any shooter stage you&s;ve cleared …"

"Initially engaging, Yurukill: The Calumniation Games brings its conclusion far too soon, without taking advantage of its interesting cast and premise. The sum of its parts is worth it, but if you are a fan either of mystery games or …"

"Just as the “Yurukill” in the title Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a portmanteau of the Japanese “Yurusu” (to pardon or forgive) and the English “Kill,” the game itself is a combo of two seemingly incompatible genres. It is a …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is an excellent pick for shoot&s;em up fans, and even more for succeeding at mixing the genre with others, such as visual novel for the adventure bits and escape-the-room for various puzzles and riddles. Everything fits …"

"Definitely an exceedingly odd bird we have here..."

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games combines puzzle solving with bullet hell action to create a unique gaming experience. Its dark premise is handled with humor and an engrossing mystery that&s;ll push you quickly to a rewarding end, and various difficulty settings …"

"While a murder mystery survival scenario may not be the most unique concept ever made, Yurukill manages to twist things on its head by going all in to make one of the most unique Visual Novel experiences."

"Despite our relative indifference toward the shmup sections and our frustration with some of the puzzles, by the time we cleared each team&s;s attraction and really got to know the eccentric cast before the intense final chapters, Yurukill: The Calumniation …"

"The puzzles are basic but well-crafted, connecting the setting to the characters&s; psyches and providing clues with intriguing puzzles. The visuals are quite pleasing, and the voice acting is quite competent, though it can be exhausting during the explanatory moments, …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games blends visual novel story and Shmup gameplay to create a very engaging experience."

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a game of ups and downs. It&s;s a good visual novel with an interesting story and an intriguing cast, but misses the mark in the puzzle/shoot&s;em up sections. The end result is a game with …"

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Games does a fantastic job of marrying a dark murder mystery with a rewarding shoot &s;em up. IzanagiGames has managed to get the formula just right and I hope they invest in the series with a sequel …"

"In an intriguing mix of different gameplay mechanics, that entwines visual novels and shoot&s;em up, Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a pretty unique experience, that captivates you with its story and makes you stay with its ability to keep things …"

"Yurukill: The Calumnation Games has a decent storyline, and is a solid time, but for the price point, there are far better options."

"Yurukill: The Calumniation Game has a great artistic section, very accessible puzzles for all audiences and an incredible story. It perfectly combines the investigation section with the shoot &s;em up one. And finally, the Nintendo Switch version needs a patch …"

"Overall Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is about as weird as its title suggest. A wacky mash up of escape room and shmup with Phoenix Wright/pop quiz elements thrown in that was weirdly endearing. While Yurukill certainly fell flat in some …"

"Overall I had a fantastic time with Yurukill: The Calumniation Games. I loved the story, characters, art style, music and the gameplay is some of the best I’ve experienced in a long time. I feel like fans of either of …"

"It’s by no means a bad game, but Yurukill just never manages to hit the same heights as its contemporaries. There’s solid groundwork here for a sequel, it has its unique selling point in the shmup sections, and the puzzles …"