Please make another
I need more books like these I can’t explain it but I want to explore the story more, please make more books like this.
4?
Hopefully plans are still ongoing on the 4th installation to the series and haven’t been scrapped. I Look forward to it.
The feels
What a roller coaster this has become. Book 4 hype is overwhelming me, I can’t wait.
P.S. Never stop being amazing, Hatch.
P.S. Never stop being amazing, Hatch.
Fantastic
Fan-freaking-tastic. Love the character development and the gritty themes, and how there's so little guidance during some parts it really makes you feel how lost the main character is. Ending feels like a really hollow and sudden victory, but I have faith that sequels will clear it up. Best interactive story I've ever read, so begging for sequels!
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Story is fantastic, not so sure about the choices
Let me start off by saying I love this series. The writing is sharp and witty, albeit with a few misses; the characters are compelling; there's a good balance between comedy and drama (and action, and romance, and psychological horror). I think this third book does a good job continuing those trends-- and the trend of leaving the reader in suspense at the end, too, which is somewhat frustrating but effective. However, with this third book, I noticed a lot more choices that are based on selecting one correct answer than selecting answers that will cause slightly different things to happen. And that frustrated me somewhat. Still, I'll definitely be getting Book 4 when it comes out, and I still highly recommend this app to anyone who liked the first two installments in the series.
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Love the series so far
This particular chapter left very little room for error in its later stages, and overall I finished it with the sense of “none of my choices had any bearing on these results”. I’m hoping the next release is more engaging.
Awesome
This series is amazing! I’ve read it over and over doing different choices each time. I honestly just want to know when and (hopefully not) if the next part come out!
Volume 4 please
Love it love everything about it. Please bring volume 4 as soon as possible.
Amazing. Stupendous. 10/10
My all time favorite series to come out of either Choice of Games or Hosted Games. It deals with some heavy themes, but it deals with them well. The characters are unique and very different from each other, the plot is exciting, and the main character has a strong influence and personality while still being completely unique and customizable by the player, if that makes sense.
As someone with Chinese heritage it’s so refreshing to see a game set in East Asia. All too often, other games subconsciously write for western characters and settings in mind (not a bad thing by all means) but it feels so incredibly good to have a game set in Japan that references Asian things, culture, and customs.
The series itself is also amazingly well written. Very replayable, and it leaves me longing for each new book every time. Can’t wait for the next!!
As someone with Chinese heritage it’s so refreshing to see a game set in East Asia. All too often, other games subconsciously write for western characters and settings in mind (not a bad thing by all means) but it feels so incredibly good to have a game set in Japan that references Asian things, culture, and customs.
The series itself is also amazingly well written. Very replayable, and it leaves me longing for each new book every time. Can’t wait for the next!!
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Can’t wait for book 4
I read a bunch of reviews saying this one was bad and put off playing for awhile. It was definitely a change from the first two (more challenging perhaps) but still up to par. The only thing is the ending. The ending is teetering dangerously. It’s either the perfect place to end this book or a doomed beginning it’s all dependent upon how the next book picks up. That being said I have much faith in the author and...
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Great addition to the already amazing series
The other two books in this series were amazing, this is no exception. I haven't finished it yet, and it already feels great. I can tell the rest of the book will be great because of the standard of the other books. Also, I was eagerly awaiting this book, constantly checking twitter for any details on it, and I wasn't dissapointed, well worth the money.
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Omg
I can't wait for the fourth one the third one was so good and it left us on a cliff hanger I have to read the fourth one this series is to good to just stop please on god all mighty make another one
Great installation to the series
Can't wait for book 4
Amazing series
Amazing series it makes you feel like every choice matters and in most cases they really really do. Best game in the series.
Fantastic series!!
I am of Japanese heritage, so I get annoyed at certain cultural ignorance and the glorification of the samurai beyond what they were... That being said, this is an excellent series that got better with every book! I like that there are permanent consequences and effects that your decisions cause, and even for someone who has a decent understanding of the samurai of this era, I like the way the choices are not obvious, and after three times through the series, I’m quite happy with the different outcomes.
This is a book that is probably best for people who enjoy samurai culture and for people who are not overly squeamish! There are some mature themes - not just sexually speaking but also ethically and politically speaking! When these books are made well like this series (and Choice of Robots), it’s both engrossing and educational!
Great work! I’m ready for Book 4!!
This is a book that is probably best for people who enjoy samurai culture and for people who are not overly squeamish! There are some mature themes - not just sexually speaking but also ethically and politically speaking! When these books are made well like this series (and Choice of Robots), it’s both engrossing and educational!
Great work! I’m ready for Book 4!!
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Masterful and lengthy
Well done
More Romance?
I loved how lengthy this installment was, and I'm excited to read the next one! I would've liked to have seen more scenes between the romance options though, especially between Masami and the ronin. Also, is Junko and the ronin also a possible ending scenario, because that would be interesting. All in all, I really enjoy this series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
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Sexually Confused
So does the female samurai just forget that she loved you or did i miss her romance scene??
Pretty Amazing
Like the first two, it’s funny, dramatic, and intense. The characters are fun and engaging and when you get a good run with the choices it’s great. It’s written incredibly well and the scenes play out in my head like a movie (or an anime, depends on the mood).
The only issue is how severe the penalties are with the spiritual attunement. This may just be an issue with me not being very good at the game, but sometimes the choices can be very vague, so you make a mistake which sometimes can cost you dearly. While trying to gain it back, it can seem middling at best.
Whether the above issue is a big or a small one depends on you. Personally, I feel the game is definitely worth playing and another great text adventure from Choice of Games.
The only issue is how severe the penalties are with the spiritual attunement. This may just be an issue with me not being very good at the game, but sometimes the choices can be very vague, so you make a mistake which sometimes can cost you dearly. While trying to gain it back, it can seem middling at best.
Whether the above issue is a big or a small one depends on you. Personally, I feel the game is definitely worth playing and another great text adventure from Choice of Games.
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Interesting turning point in the series
While I've know this series to definitely be one of the darkest COG there is, I was surprised just how far this game went with it. Unlike what a lot of other people are saying, I don't think the author was trying to be 'edgey' by including 'that' in the story. It's an unfortunate reality, but things like that did and still do happen, and it serves to highlight a theme running throughout the series: this land is not a place for the faint of heart. It's cruel and unforgiving and tears you down at every turn. While it certainly shocked me and I was horrified, I understood that that was the point. Hyuga is a hell filled with demons, and not just the literal ones your protagonist is sent to slay.
I actually kind of liked how your protagonist was almost powerless for most of the story. Losing the Jigoku leaves them feeling empty and worthless, and it shows through the writing. I felt pleasantly frustrated when things I knew I could do before weren't going my way. It did begin to annoy me, however, when it felt as if my decisions didn't matter near the end, as if there was nothing I could do.
I do agree with others in saying that the murder mystery part wasn't really executed superbly. I enjoyed it for what it was, but ultimately it felt a bit halfbaked, like clues were loosely stitched together with no real substance connecting them and like it was impossible to fail it. Maybe if the author refined it a bit more and released a separate game, one focused entirely on mystery, it might work better and be more engaging. A good effort, but definitely could have been done better.
I look forward to the next book in this series! This has easily become one of my favorite COG games so far. I love the author's style and ability to characterize the protagonist so easily through the first person perspective while still leaving the player a good deal of input as the player that is usually seen in games that adopt the second person perspective. Can't wait to see book 4!
P.S. Masami is best girl! There'd better be a romance route for her coming up!
I actually kind of liked how your protagonist was almost powerless for most of the story. Losing the Jigoku leaves them feeling empty and worthless, and it shows through the writing. I felt pleasantly frustrated when things I knew I could do before weren't going my way. It did begin to annoy me, however, when it felt as if my decisions didn't matter near the end, as if there was nothing I could do.
I do agree with others in saying that the murder mystery part wasn't really executed superbly. I enjoyed it for what it was, but ultimately it felt a bit halfbaked, like clues were loosely stitched together with no real substance connecting them and like it was impossible to fail it. Maybe if the author refined it a bit more and released a separate game, one focused entirely on mystery, it might work better and be more engaging. A good effort, but definitely could have been done better.
I look forward to the next book in this series! This has easily become one of my favorite COG games so far. I love the author's style and ability to characterize the protagonist so easily through the first person perspective while still leaving the player a good deal of input as the player that is usually seen in games that adopt the second person perspective. Can't wait to see book 4!
P.S. Masami is best girl! There'd better be a romance route for her coming up!
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