JankenUp! thrusts you into a never-ending world of Rock, Paper and Scissors.
Graphics (★★★★☆)
✔️ Cute cartoonish art style
✔️ Polished animation for each character
Story (★★★☆☆)
✔️ Simple Mission: Win your opponent in a match of Rock, Paper and Scissors.
❌ No narrative of any form
Gameplay (★★★☆☆)
✔️ Fun take on a classic arcade game
✔️ Close resemblance to the AKB48 Group Janken Tournament
✔️ Fast-paced
✔️ Classic and Frenzy mode available
✔️ No ads
❌ No clear instructions
❌ Repetitive gameplay
Audio (★★★☆☆)
✔️ Engaging soundscape
❌ Gets pretty repetitive after a while
Verdict (★★★★★★★☆☆☆)
JankenUp! has been a joy to experience in short bursts, but it still can’t seem to scratch the itch that I’d love it to. The repetitiveness has somehow left me feeling empty and restless, but it is something that is pretty easy to pick up.
So, if you’re into the AKB48 Group Janken Tournament or fast-paced arcade games, you’ll definitely have to pick this up and give it a try.
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