Mizuchi Game Reviews
Critics love Mizuchi’s take on folklore, its heartfelt relationships, mix of emotional depth and light-hearted moments, thought-provoking themes and cultural influences. Here’s what they’re saying:
Overall Highlights | Love Growth & Friendship | Emotional Depth and Choices | Cultural and Philosophical Journey | Art and Atmosphere |
Mizuchi Reviews – Overall Praise & Accolades
“It’s a must-buy for visual novel fans, yuri fans, or anyone just looking for a good game to play…Overall: A”
“An infectious piece of art that provides meaning in multiple facets.”
“One of the best indie games to come out in 2020.”
“Definitely a fine addition to the fantasy section of one’s Yuri VN collection.”
Mizuchi reviews – Love, Growth & Friendship
“The narrative’s tone shifts unpredictably, blending dark, emotional moments with lighthearted banter, keeping players invested and on edge as they navigate Linh’s uncertain fate.”
“The story of Mizuchi is, at its core, one of three women supporting and nurturing each other, that eventually blossoms into a love that helps all of them become better people.”
– Okazu
“Mizuchi takes its time building up the relationships between its female leads…this is a game that is meant to be savored.”
“It tells a story about helping each other grow as a person – but not losing who they are – as their friendships and romantic relationships deepen.”
“Camaraderie between the lead characters is wonderful.”
“The three leads are all wonderful and both romances develop very nicely.”
Reviews -Emotional Depth & Choices
“The story really tugs at the heartstrings and the characters are the driving force of the game’s narrative.”
“I was actually pleased that none of the endings were bad. Ai’s true ending was probably my favorite, and I loved the friendship-only ending as it gave us more closure for a plot point I wanted to know more about”
“It was really nice that so much of Linh’s time with Ai and Jinhai is learning skills and knowledge from them that were denied to her by her family or by wider society.”
– Okazu
“The main character and her two love interests in Mizuchi all come across as being flawed yet likeable people.”
“charming characters and story that should satisfy not only yuri fans”
Mizuchi – Cultural and Philosophical Journey
“There are many layers of meaning, and it’s nice to ponder them after playing…it will leave an imprint on my gamer heart. (translated)”
– JRPGFR
“Many topics are brought up such as Asian history, culture, colonization, human and bestial hierarchies and much more. This is all in an effort to answer three questions: Who am I? What do I want? What am I looking for?”
“I liked how the game includes Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese cultural influences but keeps them distinct … and is respectful of each of them!”
– npckc
“Mizuchi excels in exploring philosophical themes. Questions of identity, the nature of love, and the cost of happiness permeate the story, encouraging players to reflect on Linh’s decisions—and their own. “
“Such an intriguing visual novel that’s proven to be both unique and philosophical.”
“Writing is varied in emotional and philosophical sophistication.”
“What I particularly enjoyed about Mizuchi was the amount of subtle social, cultural, linguistic, and historical content.”
“There’s great food in here, along with a beautiful yuri fantasy story.”
Mizuchi – Art and Atmosphere
“The soundtrack is a pleasant one with each tune fitting the scene, sometimes stopping and resuming when the tone briefly changes or for quiet moments.”
“I can listen to the tracks on loop for hours on end.”
“The game is a feast for the eyes in many ways; they included descriptions and images of Asian foods from different cultures.”
“The descriptions & images of food are all so delicious! It made me hungry just playing it.”
– npckc
“Mizuchi capitalizes on this charm with some of the best sprite animation since Heart of the Woods.”
– Okazu
Buy Game - Mizuchi Game
Digital Game Download:
PlayStation® | Nintendo Switch™ HK |
Nintendo Switch™ JP | Nintendo Switch™ US |
Nintendo Switch™ EU | Nintendo Switch™ AU
Steam (English Only)
Physical Copy:
PlayStation® 5 | Nintendo Switch™ (Asia Version)
PlayStation® 5 | Nintendo Switch™ (Japan Version pre-order)
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