Ikai

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. GamingTrend
    Mar 28, 2022
    75
    Ikai is a wonderful entry into the psychological horror genre. The story is intriguing and beautiful in its own way. The spooky music kept me feeling on edge, giving away no hint of any looming dangers, adding that much more to my sense of unease. I just wish there had been more of it.

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  1. Jt0429
    Mar 30, 2022
    4
    Good-
    The setting is fairly interesting. The audio design is excellent. The atmosphere is very unsettling
    Bad- The actual game structure    Good-
    The setting is fairly interesting. The audio design is excellent. The atmosphere is very unsettling

    Bad-
    The actual game structure is mundane and annoying. The movement and controls are so clunky. The puzzles are so uneven in difficulty it is just not fun. The plot is poorly paced. The visual and technical issues are so so bad here with glitches and pop in for a next gen game is unacceptable. Sub-par localization, writing and voice acting.

    Thoughts-
    All said and done, Ikai is a frustrating game. There’s a kernel of a good idea in there – psychological horror inspired by Japanese folklore is always interesting, while the atmosphere the game builds from the first second is also commendable – but it’s all outmatched to an almost overwhelming degree by the game’s many issues. The fact that it’s as short as it is and still manages to feel longer than it should be should tell you what you need to know about Ikai– that it’s a good idea that’s failed to evolve into a good game.    … Full Review »
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