Creature Romances: For the Ladies
- October 31, 2020
- Nostalgia
Get on Steam"Creature Romances: For the Ladies" is a horror-themed otome visual novel, where you play as Nanami and have the chance to romance two mysterious creatures, Kaito and Junya. With multiple choices and endings, be careful with your decisions as they could lead to a bad end. The game is fully voiced in Japanese and features a music gallery, CG gallery, and estimated 1-2 hours of gameplay. Be aware of disturbing and grotesque images before purchasing.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style is unique and charming, with detailed creature designs that many players found adorable.
- The game offers a fun and silly experience, with humorous moments and a light-hearted approach to its monster dating premise.
- Some players enjoyed the story and found it engaging enough to keep them reading, appreciating the quirky twists and character interactions.
- The writing is poorly executed, with many reviewers criticizing the dialogue and overall story quality as subpar and lacking depth.
- There is a significant disconnect between the visuals and the narrative, as the game fails to adequately describe the characters as monsters, leading to confusion.
- Many players felt that the game lacks meaningful choices and immersion, making it feel more like an e-book than a true visual novel experience.
- story42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as a typical and somewhat cliché school romance, with some players finding it monotonous and lacking depth, particularly in its character descriptions. While the art style is praised and some enjoy the cute love story and its plot twists, many feel that the choices made throughout the game have little impact on the outcome, leading to a sense of predictability. Overall, it offers a charming experience for fans of visual novels, but may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging narrative.
“Lovely story and delightful art style, always looking for new styles of visual novels and this was a welcome change.”
“I was interested in the story, it kept me reading and I enjoyed it.”
“I finished all endings, found all pictures and I was so surprised by all plot twists!”
“The pictures showcase the interesting part without subjecting you to the boring story set in a boring school through the eyes of a boring protagonist who falls in love with a boring monstrosity.”
“It is a story, your choices really don't matter; the game basically at some point blatantly asks you which ending you want when the boy confesses.”
“Based on that standard, the story is an average, cliché, school romance that gets monotonous the longer you play.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their delightful art style and unique non-human character designs, offering a refreshing change for visual novel enthusiasts. However, some players feel that the text does not adequately complement the distinctiveness of the visuals, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
“Lovely story and delightful art style, always looking for new styles of visual novels and this was a welcome change.”
“I may or may not end up finishing the game, as the text isn't doing justice to the weirdness of the graphics.”
“Instead they seem to have done the graphics for the first and the text for the second.”
“What this seems to be is a cute little otome game with graphics of mostly non-human characters.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lighthearted approach and self-aware humor, featuring numerous clever jokes and comical moments, particularly in the kissing scenes and the hilariously absurd 'bad' ending. Overall, it successfully balances humor with gameplay, ensuring players enjoy a fun experience.
“But the game definitely doesn't take itself too seriously and makes quite a few knowing jokes (and the 'bad' ending I saw was ridiculously hilarious).”
“The CGs are hilarious, especially the kissing scenes.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music, particularly the ending song, has received high praise for its catchy and enjoyable quality, contributing to the overall masterpiece of the game's art, story, and characters.
“The ending song is awesome; I was bopping along to that jam.”
“Music, art, story, characters, every part of this is a masterpiece.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that lacks the quality expected for publication. Reviewers express frustration over the lack of engaging gameplay elements and question how such a product made it to Steam.
“As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. This repetitive clicking can make engaging with the story feel laborious rather than immersive.
“Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and repetitive.”
“The constant need to grind for resources makes the gameplay feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
“I found myself clicking through endless battles just to level up, which quickly became monotonous and frustrating.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being unengaging, as players find the story set in a mundane school environment and the protagonist's love for an uninteresting character to be lackluster and uninspiring. The visuals may highlight intriguing elements, but they do not compensate for the dull narrative.
“The pictures showcase the interesting part without subjecting you to the boring story set in a boring school through the eyes of a boring protagonist who falls in love with a boring monstrosity.”
