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Life is busy but good for university student Hiroshi Kawada. He is living in his own apartment, has secured himself a part-time job, and is doing everything he can to impress his beloved girlfriend, Nanami Miyasaka. However, one fateful day their relationship is put to test when Nanami sees her boyfriend together with another woman. Feeling greatly hurt from witnessing her boyfriend’s potential a…

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions

  • The translation quality is excellent, capturing the nuances and emotions of the characters effectively.
  • Nanami is portrayed as a cute and complex character, with high-quality art and well-crafted scenes.
  • The game offers a unique blend of RPG and visual novel elements, providing multiple narrative paths and high replay value.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and boring, with players spending most of their time in a single room performing the same tasks.
  • There is a lack of engaging character interactions and visual representation for secondary characters, making it hard to follow the story.
  • The game requires an external patch for full content, and many players feel that the overall content is insufficient for the price.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and limited content, often spending most of their time in a single room performing the same tasks. While some appreciate the strategic elements and character development, others find the gameplay loop tedious and slow-paced, suggesting that it may not justify its price. Overall, the game offers a blend of RPG and visual novel mechanics, but improvements in variety and pacing are needed to enhance the player experience.

    • “Minimal; gameplay focuses on dexterity-based mini-games and strategic decision-making to enhance or deter the relationship with Nanamie.”
    • “Strategic management of these elements is key, offering a unique blend of gameplay that demands player engagement.”
    • “Engaging blend of RPG and visual novel elements, offering a rich gameplay experience.”
    • “This is not a game worth $10; there just isn't enough content both in terms of the h-game content and the actual gameplay. You spend 90% of your time in a single room repeating the same couple of tasks the entire game.”
    • “While the need for an external content patch and its repetitive gameplay might be downsides, the game's rich character development and impactful player choices offer a satisfying and thought-provoking experience.”
    • “On the other hand, criticisms center around the tedious nature of gameplay, with repetitive tasks and a somewhat slow pace during daily life segments.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as lacking depth and memorability, with players needing to focus on choices that enhance their relationship with the main character, Nanami, or explore alternative narratives. While the game features RPG elements and visual novel decision points that influence interactions and outcomes, the overall plot feels somewhat linear despite high replay value due to player choices. It appeals to fans of adult-themed RPGs and ntr storytelling, offering engaging dialogue and themes of immorality, but does not present a revolutionary narrative.

    • “The game combines RPG tasks with visual novel-style decision points, where choices affect Nanami's interactions and the overall story direction.”
    • “High replay value due to the significance of player choices and multiple story outcomes.”
    • “Rich story with tons of immorality.”
    • “The story is not that compelling, so visuals would have been great to have.”
    • “In other words, it feels as if the choices are somewhat illusory as the plot railroads along.”
    • “Players must remain attentive and prioritize choices that strengthen their bond with her, unless exploring NTR storylines with other characters is the goal.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by charming 2D visual novel aesthetics, featuring cute lewd anime artwork that enhances the immersive adult content. However, some users feel that the visuals could have compensated for a less compelling story.

    • “2D visual novel aesthetics with immersive adult content.”
    • “Greatly cute lewd anime artwork.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its high quality, featuring well-crafted designs and impactful player choices that enhance narrative depth. Despite some concerns about repetitive gameplay and the need for an external content patch, the character arcs provide a satisfying and thought-provoking experience.

    • “While the need for an external content patch and its repetitive gameplay might be downsides, the game's rich character development and impactful player choices offer a satisfying and thought-provoking experience.”
    • “This would add a significant layer of narrative depth and character development.”
    • “High-quality, with well-crafted character designs and scenes.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while the grinding aspect of the game is recommended for genre enthusiasts, it is often criticized for its tediousness, featuring repetitive tasks and a slow pace during daily life segments.

    • “Criticisms center around the tedious nature of gameplay, with repetitive tasks and a somewhat slow pace during daily life segments.”
    • “The grinding aspect feels overly drawn out, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
    • “While the game has its merits, the constant need to grind for resources can become frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, primarily attributed to the impact of player choices that lead to multiple story outcomes, encouraging players to explore different paths and experiences.

    • “High replay value due to the significance of player choices and multiple story outcomes.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Deceived by the Host" delves into the emotional complexities of love and betrayal, showcasing deepening interactions between the main characters. The evolving dynamics, particularly Nanamie's changing behavior towards Hiroshi during their weekend encounters, effectively highlight themes of infidelity and emotional engagement.

    • “At its core, 'Deceived by the Host' explores the emotional and psychological aspects of love and betrayal.”
    • “The deepening interactions between the main characters create greater emotional engagement, particularly highlighting the changes in Nanamie's behavior towards Hiroshi during the weekends they spend together, reflecting her infidelity.”

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