Crush Crush
- October 18, 2016
- Sad Panda Studios
- 265h median play time
Get on Steam"Crush Crush" is a free-to-play dating sim/clicker game where you try to win the hearts of various cute girls by raising your stats and giving them gifts. Level up your stats and relationships to unlock new characters, locations, and storylines. With its humorous writing and engaging gameplay, "Crush Crush" offers a lighthearted and addictive experience.
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Reviews
- The game features cute art and well-written characters, making it enjoyable for fans of dating sims.
- It offers a unique blend of idle clicker mechanics and dating simulation, providing a fun and humorous experience.
- The developers frequently add new content, including characters and events, keeping the game fresh and engaging.
- Progression can be extremely slow, often requiring significant time investment or real money to advance.
- The game can feel repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages when unlocking characters becomes tedious.
- Some players find the lack of racial diversity and the portrayal of certain characters problematic and unappealing.
- humor26 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it hilarious and well-written, particularly praising the voice acting and character personalities. Others criticize the reliance on clichés and pop culture references, leading to moments of cringe. Overall, the game is noted for its cute and absurdist humor, appealing mainly to fans of anime and those who appreciate its unique comedic style.
“I am not spouting hyperbole when I say that this game is hilarious; the voice work is great for 95% of the lines, and there are a lot of voice lines.”
“The references and jokes are funny and cute, and the variety of characters really completes the game.”
“The girls' stories and dialogue are funny, endearing, and enjoyable.”
“The story is bad, often extremely cringy and unfunny.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
“Attempts at comedy are awkward and miss the mark completely.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of idle mechanics and dating sim elements, featuring a rebirth mechanic that allows players to reset progress while enhancing stats. While some users appreciate the engaging pop-up events and character unlocks, others criticize the repetitive nature and the intrusive text message notifications. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple and relaxing, appealing to fans of the genre, but may feel limited and boring to others.
“I loved the rebirth mechanic and I really enjoy the pop-up events for unlocking characters and specific glamours.”
“In all, it's a steady game with interesting mechanics that I thoroughly enjoyed.”
“Cute and amazing girls, simple and relaxing gameplay, what do you need more?”
“This is in no way offset by the gameplay, because if anything, it's even more boring - on purpose.”
“I absolutely hate the stupid text message mechanic; it doesn't really add anything and you have a stupid notification bothering you the entire time.”
“Waifu stuff is weird, dating sims are even weirder, and clicker games are time-consuming and very bad (in gameplay terms and whatnot).”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it cute and enjoyable, while others criticize it as cringy and simplistic. While there are fun elements and memorable characters, the narrative often feels underdeveloped and secondary to gameplay mechanics. Overall, it serves as a decent backdrop for the game, but it may not satisfy those seeking a strong story-driven experience.
“The characters and drawings are cute, and there are some fun storylines (including a murder).”
“Great game with a very good storyline.”
“It has funny writing, memorable characters (especially Bearverly), and the beginnings of a story arc near the end.”
“The story is bad, at times extremely cringy and unfunny.”
“Another distorted story that ignores the deceased.”
“It was overly simple and the storyline seemed nonexistent to me.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cute and appealing art style, as well as the overall visuals, particularly at higher levels. However, some users criticize the NSFW artwork as distorted and poorly executed. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“Big plus for the graphics and voices, as well as each individual character's personality.”
“The plus side about this gem is that it has a somewhat nice art style.”
“The art style is cute and appealing.”
“The art is mostly inoffensive for any SFW content; however, the NSFW artwork looks distorted and wrong, much like art done by people who don't really know how to draw the lower female half.”
“The game has an okay story to it, I guess, but I'm sure everyone is wondering about the graphics... the art is done well, very time-consuming (it's a clicker, so of course it is, don't be stupid).”
“Graphics: 4.5/10”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized for resembling mobile-style practices, featuring in-game purchases and currency that can feel exploitative. While the DLC offers some appealing bonuses, including clothing options for characters, many players prefer transparent pricing over the slow drip of microtransactions.
“Overall, it's a very impressive improvement over the basic free level experience. This isn't the only bonus for purchasing the DLC; you also get some clothing options unlocked for every character, including in-game purchased DLC characters, with options for nude and underwear. This is a nice touch for those with particular intentions in this game.”
“I much prefer to know what I'm paying for up front than to get bled to death with the slow, tempting allure of in-app microtransactions.”
“The game features in-game purchases of currency, which feels reminiscent of a toxic mobile game.”
“The worst of mobile-style monetization.”
“Also, features in-game purchases of in-game currency, like a toxic mobile game.”
“Yet I still much prefer to know what I'm paying for up front than to get bled to death with the slow, tempting allure of in-app microtransactions.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and not overly time-consuming, with some considering it worthwhile for the overall experience. However, there are also criticisms of it being tedious at times.
“Awfully tedious.”
“It's a little grindy but definitely worth it.”
“Doesn't take much time investment nor does it feel horribly grindy.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the theme song overly repetitive and unappealing, while others note the presence of various sound effects. Fortunately, players have the option to mute the music, which some find necessary.
“The music and sound effects create a vibrant atmosphere, though some may find the style a bit too cheerful; fortunately, you can easily toggle the sound on and off.”
“The soundtrack is engaging and complements the gameplay perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, making each moment feel unique.”
“The theme song drives me nuts; it gets so repetitive.”
“There is music and there are sound effects, though unsurprisingly, it sounds rather childish; thankfully, you can easily mute it on and off.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with one user describing the experience as deeply moving and impactful.
“This game made me feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
“I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the story.”
“The game's narrative resonated with me on a personal level, leaving a lasting impact.”
