This game is rated ESRB: Mature 17+ for Mild Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes and Use of Alcohol.
The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa is an open-world beat-em-up with school simulation and RPG elements, developed by yeo and released in 2018 for PC, Mac, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game follows Ringo Ishikawa, a high school gang leader spending his final autumn before graduation alongside his closest friends. Rather than centering on territorial conflict or gang warfare, the experience is built around everyday life in a small town — attending school, wandering through a day-night cycle, and interacting with NPCs who follow their own schedules. Combat features a dedicated brawling mechanic, while downtime can be spent on minigames including ping-pong, billiards, and video poker. The overarching tone is existential and introspective, with an emphasis on strong dialogue and themes of adolescence and transition. The game draws heavily on yakuza and delinquent aesthetics while prioritizing atmosphere and narrative above conventional genre objectives.
