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.
Reviews
- The art style and character designs are appealing, with some unique expressions and subtle changes that convey mood effectively.
- Some characters, particularly Taiga and Ryouhei, are well-received for their personalities and storylines, providing enjoyable routes.
- The game can be entertaining as a guilty pleasure for those who enjoy light-hearted, steamy romance, especially if purchased on sale.
- The game features problematic themes, including a route where one character engages in abusive behavior, which many players found disturbing.
- The writing is often criticized for being shallow and repetitive, with rushed relationships that lack depth and development.
- The music is described as annoying and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience and leading some players to mute it entirely.
- 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. While some appreciate character development, the consensus is that the storytelling fails to deliver a satisfying experience.
“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 received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as repetitive, annoying, and headache-inducing. 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, leading some to mute the audio entirely.
“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.”
“You will need some Advil on hand for all the headaches you will get due to the music alone.”
“After having played a couple of routes, it sort of became comical hearing the same song every time one of those…ahem…so-called tender moments came up.”
- character development5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % 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.
“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.”
“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 or sensitivity in humor.
“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
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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. Additionally, the accompanying music has been criticized as annoying, leading some players to mute it.
“Many otome games change so drastically in art style for the backgrounds that you can really see how obviously stock they are.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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 with no real reward.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel tedious and unengaging.”
