Dangerous Relationship
- August 23, 2016
- Dogenzaka Lab
Get on Steam"Dangerous Relationship" is a visual novel game where you navigate complex social dynamics and make choices that determine your relationships with other characters. The game features a cast of unique and fully voiced characters, with multiple endings based on your decisions. As you uncover the secrets and mysteries of the story, your choices will shape the outcome of your dangerous relationships.
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Reviews
- The art style is good, with decent character designs and backgrounds that are visually appealing.
- Some characters, particularly Taiga and Ryouhei, are well-received and provide enjoyable routes.
- The game can be entertaining if approached with low expectations, offering some humorous moments amidst the cringe.
- The game features problematic themes, including a route where the love interest is abusive and coercive, which many players found disturbing.
- The story is often criticized for being rushed, with shallow character development and repetitive plotlines.
- The music is described as annoying and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- story41 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for its simplicity, weak plot, and rushed pacing, with many reviewers describing it as lacking depth and coherence. Characters are often portrayed as problematic, and the overall narrative is seen as cliched and unengaging, leading to a general recommendation against the game for those seeking a compelling story. However, a few reviewers noted that character development can be interesting, suggesting that the game may appeal to those who prioritize character interactions over plot.
“The character motivations and unwrapping of the layers makes the plot stand out far more than most otome games do.”
“This is more of a character-driven plot, but they work so well together that I don't mind that the plot isn't extremely fleshed out.”
“The story is simple: the main character gets a job in show business and she gets to know one of the guys better.”
“The storylines are cliched and most (if not all) the relationships are problematic.”
“The story felt rushed, and the plot was weak.”
“Boring story, shallow characters, terrible music… you can get better otome games than this one.”
- music20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive and annoying, with many players expressing a strong desire to mute it due to headaches and irritation. While a few reviewers noted some unique tracks tied to specific storylines, the overall consensus is that the limited variety and looping nature of the scores detract significantly from the experience.
“The characters and music go together really nicely and the stories aren't too bad.”
“Even after not playing it for months, the music stays with me.”
“Props for having some unique songs to certain storylines, but all in all it's passable.”
“The music is repetitive and annoying; it made me want to pull my hair out and I honestly just muted it.”
“It’s only 1 or 2 songs looping forever and ever and making you want to rip off your ears.”
“You will need some Advil on hand for all the headaches you will get due to the music alone.”
- character development5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth and feeling rushed, with many users expressing disappointment in the writing quality and the limited variety in character designs and expressions. While some routes show potential, they ultimately fail to deliver meaningful growth or engagement with the characters, leaving players wanting a more substantial narrative experience.
“Personally, unless the story plot calls for it (like Men of Yoshiwara where we are talking about courtesans), I'd prefer something with more story and character development.”
“Same as the story, it's more about character development and experiencing the characters more.”
“Everything about his character development felt forced and rushed.”
“Some of the routes had promise, but I was quickly disappointed with the lazy writing and little to no real character development.”
“Personally, unless the story plot calls for it (like Men of Yoshiwara where we are talking about courtesans), I'd prefer something with more story and character development.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with most characters portrayed as wholesome and kind, contrasting sharply with one character, Kei, who is described as emotionally abusive and problematic. Overall, the narrative is criticized for being boring and shallow, detracting from the emotional engagement of the experience.
“All of the characters, except one, felt quite wholesome and kind overall.”
“-Kei: a cocky bad actor who's straight-up emotionally abusive.”
“Boring story, shallow characters, terrible music… you can get better otome games than this one.”
“It pretty much had a lot of boring storylines, and one of the guys, Kei, was basically a rapist.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it unintentionally funny due to poor translations and lazy writing, while others criticize it for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about relationships. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy bad games for their comedic value, but may disappoint players seeking quality humor or a more serious narrative.
“Not exceptionally vulgar in language, but because of less-than-great translation, sometimes the descriptions are a bit silly and make it more funny than sexy.”
“If you are okay with dating sims that are lazy but somewhat funny at times, then this is right up your alley.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered good but lack distinctiveness, making them feel bland and forgettable compared to other visual novels and dating sims on Steam. While the artwork itself is decent, the use of stock backgrounds detracts from the overall visual experience, and the accompanying music has been criticized as annoying.
“The art style is good, but it's quite bland and forgettable compared to other visual novels and dating sims available on Steam.”
“The artwork is not that bad, but the music is so annoying that I had to mute it.”
“Many otome games change drastically in art style for the backgrounds, making it obvious that they are using stock images.”
“Many otome games change drastically in art style for the backgrounds, making it obvious that they are using stock images.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, often describing it as a frustrating waste of time.
“The rest are pretty much a numb grinding waste of time.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun gaming experience.”
