Reviews of Samurai of Hyuga

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4.80 (Rating count: 161)

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Review summary

Readers praise Samurai of Hyuga for its engaging, well-written story, deep characters, and interactive choices that affect stats and outcomes. The game shines in customization (gender options for protagonist and love interest) and has strong replay value across a genre-blending world. However, the first book ends on a cliffhanger and isn’t standalone, requiring additional paid installments for completion. For some, the ongoing cost and commitment to a multi-book series dampens the experience.

Pros

Engaging, well-written story with deep, likable characters that you become emotionally invested in.
Meaningful, difficult choices that affect your character's stats and outcomes, driving replayability and multiple paths.
Strong character development and world-building across genres (action, romance, humor, horror) that keeps you hooked.
Excellent customization options, including choosing your character's gender and the gender of your romantic interest, plus selectable traits.
High replay value and anticipation for future installments; the series format encourages continued playing.

Cons

Ends on a cliffhanger and is not self-contained; you must buy future books to get the full resolution.
Requires purchasing multiple installments; the overall cost can add up for completing the story.
Some readers felt disappointed or regretted the purchase due to lack of immediate closure or not meeting expectations in the first book.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.40

All time rating average: 4.80

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Date	Author	Comment
2023-07-13	Je*****	The story is well written and extremely interesting. The thing is, it doesn’t say in the description that the story doesn’t conclude with this book, or that this is a series. No spoilers, but it ends with a cliffhanger and then prompts you to buy the next book. Kind of a gotcha. Great story like I said, be prepared to buy 5 books is all.
The story is well written and extremely interesting. The thing is, it doesn’t say in the description that the story doesn’t conclude with this book, or that this is a series. No spoilers, but it ends with a cliffhanger and then prompts you to buy the next book. Kind of a gotcha. Great story like I said, be prepared to buy 5 books is all.
2021-03-25	2-*****	Nuff’ said. This and the other books are the best here 👀
Nuff’ said. This and the other books are the best here 👀
2020-06-28	mx*****	Originally didn't think I'd end up buying this because I haven't been impressed by many interactive novels but NOT buying it was absolutely not an option after the free chapter....that was some of the best two hours of my life. I love everything about it. The story and characters have me as hooked as any big name movie or novel series. I also really appreciate the touch of being able to choose your gender as well as the gender of your romantic interest. Going back now to replay with different choices. MAN!! My wallet is just waiting to open for the next stories. Absolutely amazing.
Originally didn't think I'd end up buying this because I haven't been impressed by many interactive novels but NOT buying it was absolutely not an option after the free chapter....that was some of the best two hours of my life. I love everything about it. The story and characters have me as hooked as any big name movie or novel series. I also really appreciate the touch of being able to choose your gender as well as the gender of your romantic interest. Going back now to replay with different choices. MAN!! My wallet is just waiting to open for the next stories. Absolutely amazing.
2020-02-05	ki*****	Started out okay so I bought it. After reading a bit more I seriously regretted the purchase and had to refund. Disappointed AF but I will say it had potential...
Started out okay so I bought it. After reading a bit more I seriously regretted the purchase and had to refund. Disappointed AF but I will say it had potential...
2020-01-26	Ca*****	If I had the power to do so I would make an interactive anime kind of game on Netflix except this would take to long and expensive most likely but I love the game!
If I had the power to do so I would make an interactive anime kind of game on Netflix except this would take to long and expensive most likely but I love the game!
2019-11-24	Cu*****	I wish I could rate higher than a five this is one of the best CoG out there. Plus it has cute Red-panda in it.
I wish I could rate higher than a five this is one of the best CoG out there. Plus it has cute Red-panda in it.
2019-11-12	Cl*****	I’m very late to the party but I hope it’s still going. I can count the number of times I’ve written a review on an app on one hand, because most of the time I don’t care. But with this game I just had to. I’m writing a review on this game but it encompasses every other book (spoiler-free!). One thing I really appreciate about this story was that it was easy to read. As in, I understood everything that was going on (though understanding Japanese terms certainly helps) and even though you guys had the choice to make the reader wait until they could read the next couple of chapters (ex.: like how some story-based games require “keys” and you can only access a number of chapters until you have to wait literal hours for your keys to refill or pay money to refill it instantly), you didn’t. Although SoH is worth all the money, I really appreciate how you guys didn’t do this, as it would have definitely discouraged me and other readers from continuing. Second, the writing. It’s wonderful! It’s hilarious at times and I actually find myself laughing where laughing is due. I think the characters are intricately written and I genuinely care about what happens to them and where their story goes. Don’t even get me started on the choices! The choices in this game are difficult, but in a good way (?) — at least to me. I try to increase my attunement whenever I can and I find that the choices are very realistic and actually hard, as real-life choices usually are. By the time of this review’s publishing, I will be almost halfway through Book 2. I will hopefully be buying the rest, as well! Long story short, if you would like to appreciate a good story, get this game! You won’t regret it.
I’m very late to the party but I hope it’s still going. I can count the number of times I’ve written a review on an app on one hand, because most of the time I don’t care. But with this game I just had to. I’m writing a review on this game but it encompasses every other book (spoiler-free!). One thing I really appreciate about this story was that it was easy to read. As in, I understood everything that was going on (though understanding Japanese terms certainly helps) and even though you guys had the choice to make the reader wait until they could read the next couple of chapters (ex.: like how some story-based games require “keys” and you can only access a number of chapters until you have to wait literal hours for your keys to refill or pay money to refill it instantly), you didn’t. Although SoH is worth all the money, I really appreciate how you guys didn’t do this, as it would have definitely discouraged me and other readers from continuing. Second, the writing. It’s wonderful! It’s hilarious at times and I actually find myself laughing where laughing is due. I think the characters are intricately written and I genuinely care about what happens to them and where their story goes. Don’t even get me started on the choices! The choices in this game are difficult, but in a good way (?) — at least to me. I try to increase my attunement whenever I can and I find that the choices are very realistic and actually hard, as real-life choices usually are. By the time of this review’s publishing, I will be almost halfway through Book 2. I will hopefully be buying the rest, as well! Long story short, if you would like to appreciate a good story, get this game! You won’t regret it.
2019-10-01	29*****	Have to say I absolutely loved the book and am happy that the series is still continuing definitely something I’ll give my first comment to would talk more about the story by ain’t the best with explaining stuff so won’t but I have a question I just bought the second book and It won’t let me transfer my data from the first book could ya tell me how please if it’s possible(and if you guys still check this) and finally give my thanks to the author for makin a really great book that I could enjoy keep up the good work man
Have to say I absolutely loved the book and am happy that the series is still continuing definitely something I’ll give my first comment to would talk more about the story by ain’t the best with explaining stuff so won’t but I have a question I just bought the second book and It won’t let me transfer my data from the first book could ya tell me how please if it’s possible(and if you guys still check this) and finally give my thanks to the author for makin a really great book that I could enjoy keep up the good work man
2019-06-21	K*****	Best of the best!! I’ve read 75% of the COG/ HG library, and this series is by far my favorite. The writing is so engagingly well done, that I refused to put down my iPad until i noticed the sunrise in my window. Your accrued stats actually matter, and have a barring on the outcome/results of your choices. The characters have amazing depth which causes the reader to get emotionally attaches and invested in them. So excited for the next installment! Buy this!!
Best of the best!! I’ve read 75% of the COG/ HG library, and this series is by far my favorite. The writing is so engagingly well done, that I refused to put down my iPad until i noticed the sunrise in my window. Your accrued stats actually matter, and have a barring on the outcome/results of your choices. The characters have amazing depth which causes the reader to get emotionally attaches and invested in them. So excited for the next installment! Buy this!!
2019-04-28	su*****	It has action, comedy, horror, romance-- what's not to love? I do kind of wish it were possible to make my character both perverted and chivalrous about some things: as in, obsessed with the body but also having a code of honor. But other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this game. The end was an emotional roller coaster. I really enjoy the characters so far-- I don't know if I can pick a favorite at this point, which probably goes to show. It's definitely worth the price.
It has action, comedy, horror, romance-- what's not to love? I do kind of wish it were possible to make my character both perverted and chivalrous about some things: as in, obsessed with the body but also having a code of honor. But other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this game. The end was an emotional roller coaster. I really enjoy the characters so far-- I don't know if I can pick a favorite at this point, which probably goes to show. It's definitely worth the price.