Cupid Story: First Date

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Cupid Story: First Date is a single player role playing game with a romance theme. It was developed by Supernova Games and was released on January 7, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Cupid Story: First Date features a charming cast of characters, each with unique personalities and relatable stories that enhance the player's experience.
The game combines visual novel elements with a light combat system, providing a refreshing twist to the typical dating sim formula.
Despite its short length, the game is engaging and offers enough content to keep players entertained, with hints of future projects from the developer.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with many dates feeling similar and requiring grinding to progress.
Graphics and animations are subpar, with static images and minimal animation that detract from the overall visual experience.
Some players found the writing cringeworthy and lacking depth, which may turn off those looking for a more polished narrative.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Cupid Story: First Date" is a light-hearted and charming narrative centered around self-improvement and romantic exploration, featuring unique storylines for each character. While some view it as a simplistic text-heavy experience, others appreciate its relatable themes and engaging character arcs, making it a fun and sweet dating sim. Overall, it offers an inspiring journey of personal growth alongside the romantic pursuits of the protagonist.
- “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 to see what they are all about!”
- “Set in the same universe as other games from this company, the story tells an inspiring journey of self-improvement, as your character learns to help each of the characters in their own routes to overcome their struggles, while also addressing his own challenges.”
- “Cupid Story: First Date is barely a game... this is more like a browser/flash text-heavy cringefest where the author relives his fantasy of someone finding him a girlfriend.”
- “Before I played Cupid Story: First Date, I had a small pp, no friends, no girlfriend, depression, and no life.”
- “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 help each of the characters in their own routes to overcome their struggles, but also his own, helping both them and himself to overcome their problems as their relationship improves.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a cute art style that enhances the turn-based combat, though some users criticize the visuals as being limited to poorly animated static images. While the overall aesthetic may appeal to fans of dating games, the writing has been described as cringe-worthy.
- “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.”
- “The graphics aren't great; just those barely animated static images and, of course, cringe writing so bad you'll want to hurl.”
- “The entire game has a cute art style, which adds flavor to its turn-based combat.”
- “If you like dating games, like its art style, and you have a few hours of time, you really can't go wrong with this one.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Cupid Story: First Date" is praised for its fun and simple mechanics, which are enhanced by playful and creative naming conventions for actions. Players enjoy the light-hearted nature of the dating sim, complemented by a charismatic cast of characters, each offering unique and relatable stories to explore.
- “Genuinely good game with fun game mechanics!”
- “Cupid Story: First Date is a cute, light-hearted dating 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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 aligns with typical dating sim expectations, 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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”