Deep Sea Valentine
- February 12, 2021
- KigyoDev
Get on Steam"Deep Sea Valentine" is a dating sim RPG set on Valentine's Day, following Inia, a flirtatious pink dolphin, as she searches for a worthy date. The game features 6 romanceable girls, with choices determined by actions rather than dialogue. Immerse yourself in its vaporwave aesthetic and learn real-world ocean facts through glossary entries. This game is lesbian-approved and presents a fresh take on traditional dating sims.
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Reviews
- The game features cute art and charming character designs, making it visually appealing.
- The humor and lighthearted nature of the story provide an enjoyable experience, with fun dialogue and quirky characters.
- The 'shortcut' feature allows players to jump to endings after completing prerequisite scenes, enhancing replayability.
- The gameplay is repetitive and can feel tedious, with a lack of engaging mechanics beyond walking from place to place.
- The story and character development are minimal, leaving some players wanting more depth and investment in the characters.
- Some players found the quest tracking confusing, leading to frustration in navigating the game world.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story follows Inia, a single woman seeking a girlfriend on Valentine's Day, with her tsundere best friend Triche insisting on vetting her dates. While the narrative is lighthearted and simple, it lacks depth and is not particularly engaging, though the characters and bonus content add some charm. Overall, the writing is decent, but the gameplay issues detract from the experience.
“The basic plot is that Inia, the main character, is single on Valentine's Day; she wants to find a girlfriend to spend the day with, but her tsundere best friend Triche is sick of Inia bringing home randos and insists on vetting whoever Inia wants to date.”
“It's a simple, lighthearted story that doesn't take itself seriously.”
“The art and characters are cute and the story is simple but consistently well-written, though the gameplay can be a bit buggy and walking around can be tedious at times.”
“The gameplay is just plain bad, and the story is not entertaining enough.”
“Overall, the story wasn't anything special.”
“There wasn't much in the way of story, but the characters made up for it.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it poor and unenjoyable, while others note that it can be buggy and tedious, despite the appealing art and well-written story. Overall, it seems to lack the engaging quality that would encourage players to return.
“The gameplay is just plain bad, and the story is not entertaining enough.”
“What I know is that I don't want to play another game with similar gameplay.”
“The art and characters are cute and the story is simple but consistently well-written, though the gameplay can be a bit buggy and walking around can be tedious at times.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming art style and colorful character designs, contributing to an engaging underwater aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the visuals as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience despite mixed feelings about the gameplay.
“I loved the visuals and art, and I hope to see more games from this person in the future.”
“A cute underwater walking simulator with charming artwork.”
“The writing is charming, the characters are likable, and the neon underwater aesthetic is interesting.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, embracing a lighthearted and silly premise without taking itself too seriously. Its concise length prevents the comedy from becoming stale, and features like the "shortcut" function enhance replayability while maintaining the fun. Players find the quirky connections between endings refreshing, complemented by cute art and amusing dialogue.
“The game is really funny and doesn't take itself seriously at all; it's not a parody or anything, but it knows its premise is silly and isn't afraid to have fun with it.”
“It's hilarious, the weird way the endings are related is actually refreshing in dating sims.”
“The art is so cute, and the dialogue made me laugh.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as great, while others find it to be mediocre or unremarkable.
“The art is really cute and the music is great.”
“The music is just mediocre.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and feels repetitive.”
“The audio quality is subpar and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is noted to align well with the game's theme, but it is often cited as the sole positive aspect of the experience.
“It fits the atmosphere, but that's the only positive.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real immersion.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the cute art and well-written story, but find the gameplay occasionally buggy and the walking mechanics tedious, contributing to a sense of grinding.
“The gameplay can be a bit buggy and walking around can be tedious at times.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending too much time on grinding rather than enjoying the story or characters.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game's art and story are praised for their charm and quality, players have noted that the gameplay experiences occasional bugs and can feel tedious, impacting overall stability.
“The gameplay can be a bit buggy, and walking around can be tedious at times.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted my experience and made it hard to enjoy the game.”
