Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
I cannot say enough good things about Pixel Puzzle Makeout League.
The game itself has tons of accessibility features for solving picross, that you can adjust at any time. You can make the game horribly challenging if you want to, or you can make it a relaxed experience with plenty of time to think about how to solve the puzzles. The puzzles themselves are varied, well-themed, and really fun! There’s a good mix of easy, medium, and hard puzzles that make it easy to work up to the harder ones.
And oh gosh the writing. At the time of this review I’ve completed two of the character’s routes, and the writing in both is stellar! The jokes are funny, and there’s no sign of the edgy and grimdark humor that has come to plague a lot of otherwise very fun and upbeat titles. The characters are earnest and believable and very kissable!
– Real player with 88.0 hrs in game
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(update update) This review used to have a photosensitivity warning. The flashing images have been fixed. Thanks to the developers for responding.)
A delightful dating sim (with a bit of a slow start) with lots of funny lines. The pixel puzzles range from easy to challenging. A nice feature is that, as you progress the plot, there continue to be easier challenges mixed with the tougher ones. Two UI flaws: 1. You have to completely finish a “story” (sequence of dialogue and puzzles) before the game saves. If you’re two out of three puzzles done and you have to go to sleep, welp. 2. The cursor is shaped like a heart and the part you point with is actually the center of the heart. I have mis-clicked so many times because of this. Overall, though, I’m very glad I bought and I look forward to buying future games by these authors. Note: the maximum puzzle size is 15x15.
– Real player with 43.1 hrs in game
The Mikado Birdgirl in Taichung
Review with accompanying screenshots and video in Sinical Network
https://www.sinicalanimenetwork.com/post/the-mikado-birdgirl-in-taichung-review
I recently received a free key of this game from 李處守 through my friend ipa as a translator and beta-tester for this game. The Mikado Birdgirl in Taichung is Erotes Studio’s sixth visual novel release (fourth in Steam) fitting into the romance and thriller genre with science fiction themes. This is a direct sequel to its earlier title The Leopard Catgirl in Miaoli where we follow the male protagonist Wang Cheng-En in a fictitious alternate reality where the island of Taiwan is split into more than 20 different states after every town and city voted for independence. Cheng-En had to flee his hometown of Miaoli after becoming a fugitive and joined a leopard catgirl Pisuka Riya, and a mikado birdgirl Mika, on a new mission in Taichung.
– Real player with 22.4 hrs in game
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First of all this is a Sequel to “The Leopard Catgirl in Miaoli” so if you havent played that yet then I recommend checking it out before. Now to the sequel this really feels like an improved version of the first game. The few things that I didnt like about the original were fixed or just improved like the text settings, the resolution and also the translation. They also added voice acting, although I didnt really find it necessary or adding much as it was just kinda monotone. Apart from that the soundtrack was not as fitting in this one and the story was also a bit boring if I am honest cause the entire concept is just very similar to the original game with the exception that the main girl changed and that the country and the bad guys are different. The structure of the story however is quite similar.
– Real player with 5.1 hrs in game
雨音スイッチ - Amane Switch -
There are a ton of repeated, nonsensical, random dialogue that is annoying and very distracting from the story line. Words are split in half between two lines, which is also distracting and you have to play over 2 hours of the game to get to a choice (I’m not sure how long because I saved and then fast forwarded to the choices to get an idea of what to expect and haven’t gone back to my save yet because the extra text makes it almost unbearable to play).
– Real player with 3.9 hrs in game
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Can someone explain why the game is full of lines like “In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site” or “this is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your money”? Like, come on! This is INCREDIBLY disrupting.
– Real player with 0.5 hrs in game
Bingus: My Beloved
Enter the Floppaverse in this visual novel dating and high school sim and meet characters such as Bingus, Big Floppa, Sogga, and many more! As a new student, you can join extracurricular activities such as the music club or dodgeball club and navigate the advances of your romantic interests Bingus and Big Floppa. It is up to you to decide which characters you are interested in and which clubs you would like to join. Who will you choose?
Features:
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Romance Bingus or Big Floppa
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Join school clubs
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Earn achievements
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Play minigames
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Meet new friends including Sogga, Justin, Mingus, and more!
Mythos Ever After: A Cthulhu Dating Sim
A very short uhm “Dating Sim” with a wide and eclectic cast of characters to interact with. TBH for me its was much more of a head scratcher than anything else. It was hard for me to really find and keep up with any real kind of story line, as there seemed to be several all playing out at once, with a steady rush of decisions to make on things that arnt really fully fleshed out enough to know exactly what you are making the decision about, nevermind guess as to what sort of out come any decision will have (in advance of making it that is, everything gets wrapped up in the end, even if you have know idea what you were doing as you played)
– Real player with 2.0 hrs in game
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance
Admittedly, I am really not one for visuals novels as a whole. Rather, I tend to be far more critical of any writing-focused media, which leads me to come across as hyper negative and critical about the works I am providing feedback on.
With that in mind, I hope this comes as a breath of fresh air because, much to my own surprise, I have been thoroughly enjoying this game.
The writing is fairly competent and many of its odd little quirks generally don’t stay too long passed their welcome. There are a couple of cringe-inducing moments, but they are either intentional or feel in line with the characters and setting involved. There is honestly not too much I could weigh in on here because I have the feeling the creators already have an adequate enough understanding of pacing given how little filler is present in the dialogue.
– Real player with 34.8 hrs in game
I was drawn in by the unique art style, especially for the genre, and prospect of dating a totally radical raptor and got fully invested.
Raptor Boyfriend is a rather goofy coming of age romance that is able to organically use its premise to tell a heartwarming story that also tackles serious issues. You may play a girl aiming to kiss a stunt performing prankster raptor but her social anxieties, his personal struggles and how their feelings for each other develop are very much real.
I played all the routes and while the episodic format can make each come off a little formulaic, the main love interests still have their unique conflicts, are all interesting and sincere, and every path is well-written. Nonetheless, the titular raptor boyfriend touched me the most emotionally to the extent that I found myself playing through his route repeatedly.
– Real player with 17.7 hrs in game
LoveChoice
A brief review based on first impressions. A complete one will follow up soon.
If you looking for a beautiful and touching love story, you should check this one game asap.
Believe me on this one, you won’t be disappointed.
A big story starts from a friendly conversation on gamedev con, and you’ll be given choices as it unfurls, as well as some kind of “hints” regarding to what to do or what to say. But it’s not only about the dialogs, I was amazed that sometimes you’ll need to look for clues or “active points” right inside of… action area, where our heroes are in the game’s window. Please, do not use guides or walkthroughs, just try and find solutions by yourself. It’s not too hard, and satisfaction is guaranteed.
– Real player with 9.6 hrs in game
First when i read the reviews on the store page, I saw that people said they have cried with this game so I thought that there are some deep story or good Characterization in this game but the game doesn’t have a personality of its own. Its not clear that the game wants to tell a real story or wants just a story to play with our emotion. At the first story you see some tips to use on your real life relations but the story itself is far far away from being real, for the second story (which I have real experience in a long distance relationship) the story of game sounds like Hollywood movies and it doesn’t make sense with the tips in the game at all but its the best story in the game and touches some emotions. after all the last story is even the worst one and besides the very very bad story and story telling, its one of the worst P&C games i ever played.
– Real player with 4.3 hrs in game
Speed Dating for Ghosts
As if dating wasn’t scary enough, now there are ghosts!
Speed Dating for Ghosts is a short dating sim developed by Copychaser Games. Essentially you choose from one of three available rooms, each room has three different ghosts for you to chat to and since it’s speed dating. You have a brief conversation with all three ghosts, then there’s a break and you speak to them all again. At the end of the last conversation you can choose which ghost to ask out on a date and depending on how your conversation went you’ll get an extra date scene with them.
– Real player with 7.1 hrs in game
Speed Dating for Ghosts is perhaps a little bit different dating sim I’m used to, and I don’t mean it in a bad way. The tone is more existential and less fun, yet hopeful; it is sad but joyful, it makes you laugh but also my eyes got misty on a few occasions. You meet various characters with different pasts and with various outlooks on death, some characters to whom I related more than I would be willing to admit out loud. This game struck me, made me feel many emotions, questioning my own purpose and dealings with life (which I’m already doing quite a lot in my spare time), providing an even deeper level into my playthrough. I like stories, and going through the stories of these beings was a time well spent… on the other hand, what wasn’t a time well spent, was getting “rejected” achievement which was incredibly hard for me, because I am an ass, but not that kind of an ass, especially in video games, so this guide was a godsend. Even with that kind of a playthrough though, you uncovered further glimpses into feelings and mindsets of the ghosts you meet which helped to deepen their characters, and made me even more sympathetic to their fates.
– Real player with 4.1 hrs in game
Angels with Scaly Wings / 鱗羽の天使
Somehow managed to kill two love interests and a few children in under 4 hours
Edit: Finished game, time for final thoughts
TL;DR edition:
Pros:
+Characters
+Interesting way of how dragons are presented
+Multiple Endings
+Depressing as fuck
+When allowed to show, the plot is interesting.
+THE SKIP MECHANIC
Cons:
-Some of the endings are too rushed or aren’t satisfying.
-The plot is jumbled
-Too much telling, not showing
-Writing seems a bit amateurish at times
-Could have used more art
– Real player with 114.6 hrs in game
“So, what exactly is this VN?” you ask, watching the trailer and being absolutely confused on if you should use your ten dollars. Why you could get yourself some fast food with that. Maybe even fill a little bit of your car? Maybe to buy that one thing that’s on sale at your local grocery store?
Well, good sir or madam, what if I told you this VN purposely made the trailer and summary extremely vague? What if I told you I agree that the trailer doesn’t look all that compelling? I mean really, a dating game with dragons with visuals that contrast with each other through multiple artists? Seems like the sort of thing you would see on amateur furry Patreon sites.
– Real player with 87.0 hrs in game
Cabin Fever
This game is fucking art. I had to swear just to emphasize this. This game had me gripped from the moment I pressed Start. I couldn’t stop playing it from beginning to end and if it wasn’t 1 am as of the writing of this review, I’d go in for round two. The music, the voice acting, the art, the pace, and tones of the story were so BEAUTIFULLY well done that I couldn’t put it down! The sx scene, not having it is a MAJOR disservice to this game because it isn’t shallow “pron”. I came into this game expecting the usual fan service you’d get with this type of co-ed lifestyle these two are having and despite one fan servicey scene, that is not here and that’s okay! It’s a beautifully captivating love making scene displaying love and emotion set free from their hearts. Yes' it’s somewhat graphic but it isn’t material you would want to use for self pleasure unlike their other games like Crush Crush (of which I gave way too much of my time on :D.)
– Real player with 13.5 hrs in game
I got all the endings and all the achievements. Imma do a review because I want to.
Overall complements:
The voice acting, writing and dialogue are pretty damn good. (I used the male VA) The artwork is probably my favourite aspect of the game. It’s always well done and immersive. The atmosphere ranges from wholesome contentment to unease and worry, peril, even. The art supports that feeling a lot. You want so much for things to work out and you’re constantly looking for how it will go wrong in a paranoid way so you can prevent it. It’s draws you in as a result. Because of this wariness, I picked up on honestly well hidden clues as to what was coming. It wasn’t a terribly shocking turn of events simply because of circumstances and knowledge I could presume that the game couldn’t really do anything about, but it did a great job at hinting at it without making it blatantly obvious.
– Real player with 7.3 hrs in game