The friends of Ringo Ishikawa delves into the fights, friendships, hangouts, and deep thoughts that come with the life of a troublemaker no one believes in.
It’s the Autumn before graduation for Ringo Ishikawa, leader of a gang of delinquents. With the end of school coming and the real world looming ever-closer, it’s up to you to help him work out what he wishes to do for the final few months before school ends. Will you spend it fighting, shooting pool with friends, or trying to turn his school life around? It’s all on you.
The friends of Ringo Ishikawa offers an open town and life for you to explore and work through. With a day/night cycle and NPCs running on their own schedules, it will be up to you to make it to the places you want to go, or find your own niche in this city amongst the diversions and delinquents.
For those who want to fight, there is a robust combat system you can spend your time on, learning how to truly mop the floor with rival gangs. There are also pool and ping pong games for those who wish to goof off and spend time with pals, or you can also grind your schoolwork to give Ringo a fighting chance at improving his lot in life.
Despite the appearance of a lighthearted beat ’em up, The friends of Ringo Ishikawa places a great deal of importance in feeling Ringo’s doubt and aimlessness in this final year, having you feel your way through it alongside the troubled youth. IT’s a touching story in this regard, even when you’re burying your knuckles in some high schooler’s face.
The friends of Ringo Ishikawa is available for $14.99 on Steam.
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