Dangerous Fellows: Otome Game
- June 1, 2023
- Storytaco
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Get on Apple Store"Dangerous Fellows" is a visual-novel Otome game with a dating simulator element, set in a zombie-infested world. You play as a survivor who, after being saved by five attractive strangers, must navigate relationships and survival in a school turned safe haven. Your choices build intimacy and ultimately determine if you and your chosen companion will survive the terrifying zombie threat. #Zombie #Otome #Romance #Thriller #Love #Simulation. Contact: [email protected]
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Reviews
- The story and characters are engaging, with multiple playthroughs encouraged.
- The art style is appealing, and the game offers a variety of language options.
- Some players appreciate the unique card system that allows for more stories and illustrations.
- The game has a significant paywall, requiring players to spend money to progress after chapter 6.
- Microtransactions are heavily integrated, making it feel more like a cash grab than a free game.
- The mobile port lacks optimization for PC, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- story20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered interesting and engaging, with appealing characters and art style; however, many players express frustration over the heavy reliance on in-game purchases to progress, particularly after chapter 6. This monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience, as players feel forced to spend money to enjoy the narrative fully, leading to disappointment despite the potential of the story. Additionally, some users criticize the lack of meaningful choices, which limits player agency and affects their enjoyment of the plot.
“I enjoyed the game and story, especially with Lawrence.”
“Really good story with good characters.”
“It's a shame because the story and characters seemed interesting enough to play to the end.”
“Then by chapter 11, you can't proceed without another 55 gems... at one point it tells you you need warmer clothes, which costs you 250 gems... there are three outfits all for 250 each, so I wonder if they actually do any changes to the story.”
“The story was -okay-, but definitely not worth paying money for to continue, as I assume you will have more of these paid choices in the future.”
“I wish there would have been a lot more choices, as a lot of the interactions are just forced on you, and your character makes up their own mind which pushes the story in ways you might not have wanted it to go.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism for being overly reliant on microtransactions, making it feel more like a cash grab than a free-to-play experience. Players express frustration with the limited ways to earn in-game currency (rubies) and the frequent interruptions from ads, particularly in the mobile version. Many users would prefer a one-time purchase option to avoid the constant pressure of in-app purchases and ads.
“In-game purchases.”
“This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
“I would rather pay for this game as a whole before downloading it, instead of not being able to play it peacefully since they want you to do in-app purchases anyway.”
“I wish they would just release a paid version so that there were no microtransactions.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players finding them mediocre and a significant factor in the game's inability to attract a larger audience. However, some users appreciate the unique art style and character design, expressing personal enjoyment despite the overall visual shortcomings.
“I actually do like the art style; it's really nice!”
“The graphics are stunning and add a lot to the overall experience.”
“The art style and character designs are beautifully crafted.”
“This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
“Personally, I actually do like the art style, story, and characters; I've waited years to continue this game and I'm rather excited to, but I do have to agree with the others and mention what I did all those years ago on the app store.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization for PC, featuring a frustrating interface that feels more suited for mobile devices. Additionally, players report that it heavily incentivizes in-game purchases once they become invested.
“The game has a terrible interface that is not optimized for PC, and it feels like you have to pay once you're invested.”
“The optimization is so poor that it makes the gameplay experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
“I encountered numerous performance issues that indicate a lack of proper optimization for different platforms.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow-paced and excessive, particularly criticizing the high costs for outfits. While some recommend it to those who don't mind grinding, they suggest that there are better alternatives available, especially in the mobile otome genre.
“The game is also pretty slow-paced, and the outfit costs are ridiculous. There are better otome games out there (mainly on mobile) like 'Obey Me!' and 'The Arcana'—but I would recommend this to someone who doesn't mind a bit of grinding.”
