Japanese Jazz Fusion -- it's a thing -- and it's great! It was popular in the 70s/80s. I remember reading Murakami books that would always throw in some jazz references. By the way, this soundtrack is massive -- there are 90+ tracks included. Yeo noted a soundtrack can't be made for sale due to the licenses. I would still love to buy one though -- one can dream. Great review!
Thanks for watching, the info, and the kind words. Much appreciated. I loved listening to the music so much but it was just too low-key for an intense battle.
I have a physical copy of The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa and it's certainly an interesting game. Soundtrack in that was also wonderful, a "lofi beats to study to" vibe. I'll have to give this one a go sometime, thanks for the review 🤙🏻
This game is exactly like being back in 1988 and browsing the game rentals and finding that weird Japanese import game, that looks awesome. But has no manual, or a manual in Japanese/ So you take it home and just figure out how to play it. That was exactly how it felt in the first 8 hours I spent in this.
Naah the soundtrack is one of the best parts of the game, its going for an old school drama yakuza mood and it works perfectly as it clashes with the violent actions going on inbthe screen, makes it more cinematic, if it had generic action game music the game would be like 2x worse than it is
As someone who never played any of their previous games, this game was amazing! I'm not particularly a fan of beat em up genre but this was hella fun and it nails the vibe. But yes, the music dont sync with the combat and you need to custom configure the controls for a smooth experience from early on. But other than that, I have absolutely no complains. Highly recommended if you're into the laid-back jazzy-lofi and melancholic rebelious slice of life kinda thing. You just kinda have to be in that mood to enjoy it. Maybe pick it up and wait for that moment in your life to enjoy this masterpiece.
Whooooah I have to highly disagree about the music! The music fits the game like a glove! Have you ever watched any Yakuza cinema before? Like the 70's and 80's flicks?? Those soundtracks are packed with smooth Jazz-Fusion, Funk and a lot of similar music to what is in game. My only complaint about the OST, is that there is no volume slider. Because as much as I like the music, it gets repetitive fast, and I'd rather throw in my own Japanese music playlist on Spotify.
What's your thoughts on it so far? I was on the fence about getting it but after watching this review, I think I might pass on it. The repetition is what made it a "no buy" for me.
@@infernoheatblaze My biggest issue was definitively the controls switching around what inputs originally told me they do. It creates confusion & jankiness. The game has freedom but no objective indictor. This could be hit & miss for some players. Some will adore the freedom of roaming & figuring things out on their own while others will be highly confused what they should even be doing to progress through the story. I’m the latter. I’m playing the game with a guide instead to avoid going back & forth. Animation wise it’s great & the somber naturalistic tone is nice.
@@anaveragegamer359 it's not so much an actual "guide" than a walkthrough but a guide for me since i got no clue where to go lol. th-cam.com/video/HVjb-z_MmRY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pwyKaH7-4J6C4unh
I don’t think this guy has ever played friends of Ringo Ishikawa.. the game is way more in depth then just a beat em up side scroller 🤦♂️ both games are simply amazing coming from a small ish studio 👏👏
yeo himself kinda tired of porting, even to the obvious switch ver he said something about a year next or something. Let's hope he change his mood and let us all try this wonderful game.
@trrrmac I have no idea the work it takes I just hate to see talent left un appreciated Sony should support these kinda talented devs Plus I just selfishly wanna play this game and only have a ps5 🤣
Yo, is this game on Nintendo switch? I had it on my PC but did they not release it on Switch? It’s not in the shop, it’s nowhere to be found I played ringo on switch, and it was a way nice game to have on the go
Japanese Jazz Fusion -- it's a thing -- and it's great! It was popular in the 70s/80s. I remember reading Murakami books that would always throw in some jazz references. By the way, this soundtrack is massive -- there are 90+ tracks included. Yeo noted a soundtrack can't be made for sale due to the licenses. I would still love to buy one though -- one can dream. Great review!
Thanks for watching, the info, and the kind words. Much appreciated. I loved listening to the music so much but it was just too low-key for an intense battle.
Is Yeo literally one guy who made this game alone? There's no freaking way right? Like if that's the case, imagine if he had even AA resources
I have a physical copy of The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa and it's certainly an interesting game. Soundtrack in that was also wonderful, a "lofi beats to study to" vibe. I'll have to give this one a go sometime, thanks for the review 🤙🏻
This game is exactly like being back in 1988 and browsing the game rentals and finding that weird Japanese import game, that looks awesome. But has no manual, or a manual in Japanese/ So you take it home and just figure out how to play it. That was exactly how it felt in the first 8 hours I spent in this.
Really irritating that Sony go on about innovative ideas but games like this where the dev clearly has great talent never see the light of day on psn
Naah the soundtrack is one of the best parts of the game, its going for an old school drama yakuza mood and it works perfectly as it clashes with the violent actions going on inbthe screen, makes it more cinematic, if it had generic action game music the game would be like 2x worse than it is
As someone who never played any of their previous games, this game was amazing! I'm not particularly a fan of beat em up genre but this was hella fun and it nails the vibe. But yes, the music dont sync with the combat and you need to custom configure the controls for a smooth experience from early on. But other than that, I have absolutely no complains. Highly recommended if you're into the laid-back jazzy-lofi and melancholic rebelious slice of life kinda thing. You just kinda have to be in that mood to enjoy it. Maybe pick it up and wait for that moment in your life to enjoy this masterpiece.
Whooooah I have to highly disagree about the music! The music fits the game like a glove! Have you ever watched any Yakuza cinema before? Like the 70's and 80's flicks?? Those soundtracks are packed with smooth Jazz-Fusion, Funk and a lot of similar music to what is in game. My only complaint about the OST, is that there is no volume slider. Because as much as I like the music, it gets repetitive fast, and I'd rather throw in my own Japanese music playlist on Spotify.
My biggest issue was definitively the controls switching around what inputs originally told me they do. It creates confusion & jankiness.
Been waiting for reviews of this game. I bought it & wanted to hear more opinions of it.
What's your thoughts on it so far? I was on the fence about getting it but after watching this review, I think I might pass on it. The repetition is what made it a "no buy" for me.
@@infernoheatblaze My biggest issue was definitively the controls switching around what inputs originally told me they do. It creates confusion & jankiness. The game has freedom but no objective indictor. This could be hit & miss for some players. Some will adore the freedom of roaming & figuring things out on their own while others will be highly confused what they should even be doing to progress through the story. I’m the latter. I’m playing the game with a guide instead to avoid going back & forth. Animation wise it’s great & the somber naturalistic tone is nice.
@@unchartedrocks1 can you link the guide please
@@infernoheatblazewait a bit yeo is patchung it up to lessen repetation
@@anaveragegamer359 it's not so much an actual "guide" than a walkthrough but a guide for me since i got no clue where to go lol.
th-cam.com/video/HVjb-z_MmRY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pwyKaH7-4J6C4unh
I don’t think this guy has ever played friends of Ringo Ishikawa.. the game is way more in depth then just a beat em up side scroller 🤦♂️ both games are simply amazing coming from a small ish studio 👏👏
We thank you so much for watching 🙏
Wish this was coming to playstation 😔
yeo himself kinda tired of porting, even to the obvious switch ver he said something about a year next or something. Let's hope he change his mood and let us all try this wonderful game.
@trrrmac I have no idea the work it takes I just hate to see talent left un appreciated Sony should support these kinda talented devs
Plus I just selfishly wanna play this game and only have a ps5 🤣
This game is cool as hell but I have no idea what to do and keep getting stuck in the landscape
Thanks for watching!
Is this only out on Steam or something?
Might pick this up when it drops on switch
Do you know when it will be coming to Switch? I couldn't find any information about the release date.
I’m Still waiting Lol game looks lit
I'm waiting it too
Still waiting
@@ege23legendIt’s out NOW :D
Just started the game. I can already relate to your statement regarding the fact of perseverance.
should i play this one first or friends of ringo ishikawa?
I recommend Ringo first.
Yo, is this game on Nintendo switch? I had it on my PC but did they not release it on Switch?
It’s not in the shop, it’s nowhere to be found
I played ringo on switch, and it was a way nice game to have on the go
On Switch now