Cupid Story is a small RPG / dating sim in the Cupid Island universe. The cupid Noelia has a mission: get the human Daniel a girlfriend in 14 days. Too bad he's got no talent at all to make her job easier.
The game features a charming cast of characters, each with unique personalities and backstories that enhance the dating experience.
The mix of visual novel elements and a combat system adds variety to the gameplay, making it engaging and fun.
It's a short, free game that offers a wholesome and enjoyable experience, with enough content to keep players entertained for several hours.
The combat can become repetitive, with many fights feeling similar and requiring grinding to progress.
Some dialogue and date scenarios are reused across different routes, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in the story.
story
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The story of "Cupid Story: First Date" is a charming and light-hearted narrative that revolves around themes of self-improvement and personal growth. Players engage with unique storylines for each of the three female characters, making for an engaging experience as they navigate relationships and help each other overcome personal struggles. The game is set in a familiar universe, enhancing its appeal with relatable characters and a sweet, uplifting plot.
“Overall this is a good short game that can scratch an itch for a sweet story with light combat.”
“All three girls come with a unique storyline and you just want to play through all the routes and see what they are all about!”
“Set in the same universe as other games of this company (Cupid Island, Cupid Nonogram, among others), the story tells an inspiring journey of self-improvement, as your character learns to not only help each of the characters in their own routes to overcome their own struggles, but also his own, too, helping both them and himself to overcome their problems as their relationship improves.”
“Before I played Cupid Story: First Date, I had a small pp, no friends, no girlfriend, depression, and no life.”
“Overall, this is a good short game that can scratch an itch for a sweet story with light combat.”
“Set in the same universe as other games from this company (Cupid Island, Cupid Nonogram, among others), the story tells an inspiring journey of self-improvement, as your character learns to not only help each of the characters in their own routes to overcome their own struggles, but also his own, too, helping both them and himself to overcome their problems as their relationship improves.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "Cupid Story: First Date" is praised for its fun and simple mechanics, which are enhanced by playful and humorous action names. Players enjoy the satisfying experience of navigating a light-hearted dating sim filled with charismatic characters, each offering unique and relatable stories.
“Genuinely good game with fun game mechanics!”
“Cupid Story: first date is a cute, light-hearted date sim, with easy-to-understand mechanics and a charismatic crew of characters, each with their own unique personalities and relatable stories for you to discover.”
“The mechanics are simple enough, but the different names for actions you can take are fun to test, and sometimes very tongue-in-cheek.”
“Cupid Story: First Date is a cute, light-hearted date sim, with easy-to-understand mechanics and a charismatic crew of characters, each with their own unique personalities and relatable stories for you to discover.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as upbeat and enjoyable, complementing the colorful and pleasant art style. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to the fun and engaging atmosphere of the game.
“The art is nice, though there are no CGs, and the music works well.”
“This was short but fun! I really love Anna (the first route I played). It is pleasant in art and music, and the writing is pretty good. The battle system is also fun.”
“Oh right, the music is upbeat, and everything is colorful, bright, and enjoyable!”
graphics
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The game's graphics feature a charming art style that enhances the turn-based combat experience, making it appealing to fans of dating games. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The entire game has a cute art style, which adds flavor to its turn-based combat.”
“If you like dating games, you'll appreciate its art style, and if you have a few hours to spare, you really can't go wrong with this one.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game entertaining but repetitive, as the three routes share similar dates with only minor differences. While it offers a familiar experience for dating sim fans, the extensive information gathering about characters can feel tedious.
“Entertaining, though the three routes have almost the exact same dates (only the final date is different), so the game unfortunately requires grinding and is repetitive.”
“If you've played dating sim games before, you know what's expected, but the tedious amount of information gathering about the girls is overwhelming, and you don't even have to know which items they like or dislike!”
emotional
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The game is praised for its quick and wholesome nature, successfully captivating players of all ages and evoking strong emotional connections.
“It is a quick and wholesome game, able to captivate the hearts of people of all ages.”