Software:Mr. Saitou
| Mr. Saitou | |
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| Developer(s) | Laura Shigihara |
| Publisher(s) | Laura Shigihara |
| Designer(s) | Laura Shigihara |
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| Engine | RPG Maker[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Mr. Saitou is a 2023 adventure game developed by Laura Shigihara. It is set in the same world as Rakuen.
Gameplay
Players control a salaryman who is hospitalized. There, he enters a fantastical alternate reality imagined by a boy and becomes a llamaworm, a combination of llama and worm. Besides a bizarre office life, he collects gemstones in a cave inhabited by various creatures. He does this by completing various puzzles.[1]
Development
Mr. Saitou was released for Linux, macOS, and Windows on March 23, 2023. It is included in the deluxe version of Rakuen, which was released the same day.[2]
Reception
PC Gamer called it "a bite-sized experience" compared to Rakuen but said it has "a soulful bittersweetness".[1] RPGFan said that it "has heart and something to say", but they felt there was not enough interesting gameplay to recommend it.[3] Rock Paper Shotgun called it "a wonderful, short RPG" that satirizes Japanese work life[4] and identified it as one of their favorite games of 2023 as of July.[5] Reviewing the deluxe version of Rakuen for the Switch, NintendoWorldReport said both games "deliver a delightfully charming experience".[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Macgregor, Jody (2023-03-22). "This single-serving Ghibli-esque adventure about work and worms will warm your heart". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/this-single-serving-ghibli-esque-adventure-about-work-and-worms-will-warm-your-heart/. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ↑ Castillo, Gio (2023-03-19). "RPGs Coming This Week, 3/19/23". RPGFan. https://www.rpgfan.com/2023/03/19/rpgs-coming-this-week-3-19-23/. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ↑ Richardson, Bob (2023-03-21). "Mr. Saitou". RPGFan. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/mr-saitou/. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ↑ Thorn, Ed (2023-04-14). "Mr. Saitou is a heartfelt commentary on the absurdities of business". Rock Paper Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/mr-saitou-is-a-heartfelt-commentary-on-the-absurdities-of-business. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ↑ Castle, Katherine (2023-06-29). "Our 22 favourite games of 2023 so far". Rock Paper Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/our-22-favourite-games-of-2023-so-far. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ↑ DeVader, Joe (2023-03-21). "Rakuen: Deluxe Edition (Switch)". NintendoWorldReport. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/63203/rakuen-deluxe-edition-switch. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
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