The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa: An Open-World Beat'em Up Game with a Strong Narrative
The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa is an action-packed game developed by yeo, available on Xbox One. The game revolves around the life of high school gang leader Ringo Ishikawa and his best friends trying to survive through his last autumn before graduation. The game is an existential open-world beat'em up with some school sim elements. It features a town to explore, day-night cycle, NPCs on their schedule, battle grinding, school grinding, mini-games (ping-pong, billiard, video-poker, video-game console with one game), and much more.
The game has a lot to offer, especially for those who love good stories with strong dialogues, especially about growing up. The game also offers a unique brawl mechanic that promises to satisfy fight game enthusiasts. The game's yakuza-delinquent aesthetics add a unique touch to the overall experience. However, the main focus of the game is the story, and the game is designed to make you feel it. The game is not about rival gangs or taking over turfs; instead, you just live there and feel it.
