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 polished and beautiful.
- Some characters, like Taiga and Ryouhei, are well-received and provide enjoyable routes.
- The game can be entertaining for those who enjoy casual reading and are fans of the otome genre, especially if purchased on sale.
- Many routes feature problematic relationships, with some characters exhibiting abusive or coercive behavior towards the protagonist.
- The storylines are often rushed and lack depth, making it difficult to connect with the characters.
- The music is repetitive and annoying, detracting from the overall experience of the game.
- story82 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being simplistic, rushed, and poorly executed, with many reviewers describing it as lacking depth and coherence. Character development often overshadows the main plot, leading to cliched and problematic relationships, while the overall narrative is deemed unengaging and filled with shallow characters. Some players found redeeming qualities in specific character arcs, but overall, the consensus is that the story fails to deliver a compelling 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.”
- music40 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 musical variety detracts significantly from the experience, often overshadowing the gameplay and character development.
“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, the characters look like brothers, the plot makes no sense and there were only two characters where I didn't feel like they were psychopaths and narcissists.”
“It’s only 1 or 2 songs looping forever and ever and making you want to rip off your ears.”
“Boring story, shallow characters, terrible music… you can get better otome games than this one.”
- character development10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has been criticized for feeling forced and rushed, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of depth and meaningful progression. While the character designs are generally acceptable, there is a strong desire for more variety in expressions and costumes, as well as a more engaging narrative that enhances character growth. Overall, the writing is seen as lazy, leading to a missed opportunity for richer character experiences.
“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.”
- emotional8 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 the emotionally abusive nature of one character, Kei. However, the overall narrative is criticized for being boring and shallow, detracting from the emotional engagement.
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often seen as unintentional, stemming from poor translations that result in silly descriptions rather than genuine comedic value. While some players find the game's lazy approach amusing, others criticize it for perpetuating harmful themes related to abuse and toxic relationships, making the humor feel inappropriate. Overall, the humor may appeal to those who enjoy bad games, but it is not recommended for players seeking quality or meaningful content.
“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; but if you enjoy decent games, I wouldn't get this.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % 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 is noticeable, detracting 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, often describing it as a "numb waste of time."
“The rest are pretty much a numb grinding waste of time.”
