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For a lewd Match 3 style game with some added odds and ends, [b]Jigoro[/b] really has some great things going for it, even though it was smaller and shorter than I’d like. That’s always the problem with fun games; you want them to last forever! Very relaxing and felt pretty enjoyable to run through. A tad grindy towards the very end, but all in all took me around two hours, even though I did dilly-dally for a spell. I am slow and also get easily distracted with random things. It felt like some real thought and effort was put into the game, not to mention the art is delicious to eyeball! I’ve played many a bland and boring Match 3 game, but this one has a small bit of depth.
As far as story: You’re a cliché business on the downswing needing to get “services”, or “clients”, or something in-between, to pay you, and without spoiling things, your task is to find proper accommodations around town to meet these various criteria, and advance relationships with the various employ around town that can help your business out.
Anyway, after loading up, you start off the game with a chance to name your “Cassa-Jigoro-va”, and you’ll also see a “Stream Mode” option to turn off/on as a potential filter, depending on what level of censorship you want over boobies and lower bits (which is light - it's ecchi even when there is no pantsu to be researched in the immediate area). Once you decide, you will be placed on a map where you can check out the various landmarks. Four spots that are women you can persuade to join your cause, and there’s your business at another map location, where you can exchange money earned to level up some of your skills added up when you match certain types of “tiles” for lack of a better word. There is also a bubble gum style machine you can use in your hotel area menu that you can use to exchange tokens for random items once you learn how to get them - MonoMono Machine, anyone? Another final spot has a special little cave which can be extremely helpful as well for various reasons, so it’s worth an explore for sure!
Among the lovely ladies you can interact with, each has some unique personality or attitude and/or job, and I also noticed different general overall styles to their board layouts, as far as how to strategically approach them, and also different interactions through the games seemed to work differently as far as what worked for whom I was in the mini-game with. I didn’t quite grasp many intricacies totally, but started to get a general feel after playing a few rounds.
As far as the general feel, in my opinion, it has a more simplistic yet comparative mish-mash of other lewd Match 3 games with substance, such as some similar ideas with an “inventory” system, kind of like HuniePop’s, where the item you use in a puzzle can alter something generally for your favor. Also reminds me of both that and Mirror as far as how each type of match piece has various key components, and have some sort of effect on the opposing side when a three+ string is activated. A couple of other features like leveling up strength of the base “tile” values of possible matches in puzzles in exchange for money, as well as an interesting little token system I won’t get into. Worth finding out on your own if possible though!
[h1]Pros[/h1]
I really really like the curvy and colorful style used in this game. The women are seductive, and each has a uniqueness that I like. They are all beautiful in various ways!
The merging of several ideas was well thought out, and even though some feels like it’s not as needed as it could be, or maybe could balance a bit better, the more casual nature is kind of appealing to me, personally. It’s very creative - a nice blend that I feel is worked into the game pretty well to give it some more depth.
The progression is fun. Progression with your abilities, and progression with the people you interact with in the game are both fun and make it more enjoyable to continue forward with extra motivation.
Clothes have the potential to start being removed with more “damage” done to their meter. After you’ve won about twice or so, you get to start seeing some extra assets with rippage, as you close in on winning a match. There is also a final reward scene that is cg-esque in nature. The phrases used in a few gave me a chuckle, and I like the playful nature it brings about. I think there were two sets of commentary for each gal I won over after reaching max affection level by winning about four times for each waifu.
The game was overall light, enjoyable and I didn’t feel pressured playing at all. I lost a few rounds here and there, but it was okay just roaming around and gaining money if needed, or acquiring items to help me out, depending on the situation. Feels very forgiving and fair, which I like. This game feels very *authentic* and soul-filled, like somebody that cares put a lot into it. I love that about this one.
[h1]Cons[/h1]
I didn’t like the single track and how it looped in and out endlessly! The music isn’t too bad, but it gets tiring to listen to over and over for me. Better set very light.
It feels a little barebones, and for the price, I’d love to see some additional content! I still think it’s worth it for the overall experience. More stuff would be cool... it ended a little bit too quickly for me. I’m a cheap ass though, but definitely hold off until a sale if you can. It’s still a must play on my lewd Match 3 list. One of the better quality ones I’ve come across.
I’d love to see more pics, since the ones in the game are so great. I’m just greedy as hell… and a spoiled brat. I am a big fan of the artistry style. It’s nice! Would love to see more gals and more scenes!
I’d have liked to see some of the extra stuff you can upgrade and use as items have more impact on the overall outcomes of the levels. A few achievements geared around those, or maybe one for maxing all your skills out would have been a nice touch I believe.
I don’t have much to complain about. Voicing on one of these in the future, perhaps? I’m game if you’re ever looking! Half-kidding… I just wanted to add another con though. Game’s really great as is.
[h1]Conclusion[/h1]
I was pleasantly surprised with this one, as I mentioned above, so I won’t fling a giant conclusion on top of an already too long review. The pros far outweigh the cons, and it’s pretty dang fun. The art’s very sensual, seductive, and cute. Music was a bummer, since I’d have liked to hear a tad bit of variety. I haven’t much to gripe over though. This one has won my heart over, and I highly recommend adding this to your collection of lewds - especially if you’re a Match 3 or more casual puzzle fan.
