DesperaDrops

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DesperaDrops is a single player action game with romance and drama themes. It was developed by WIZARDSOFT CORPORATION and was released on May 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A crime-romance set in Summer 2028, Italy where exchange student Mika Amamine finds herself embroiled in murder case and she is a suspect. While being escorted to be further interrogated, she is freed when her vehicle gets overturned in an incident–on top of all this there is a mysterious assailant who is after Mika’s “powers” and she finds herself trying to escape both the police and the assailan…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story6 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

The game features a well-developed cast of characters, each with unique backgrounds and personal storylines, making the character dynamics enjoyable.
The pacing of the story allows for authentic character development, transforming the initial group of strangers into a close-knit team.
The voice acting and gameplay features, such as the flowchart for tracking choices, enhance the overall experience and immersion in the game.

The common route is excessively long, which can lead to a slow pacing that detracts from the overall excitement and engagement of the story.
There are notable plot holes and inconsistencies, particularly regarding character motivations and unresolved storylines.
The main character, Mika, is perceived as a typical otome protagonist, which can make her feel less relatable and dynamic compared to the other characters.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and reminiscent of other plot-driven otome games, featuring a Japanese university student, Mika, navigating challenges in Italy alongside her friends. While it effectively develops character depth and relationships, it suffers from pacing issues, plot holes, and some disappointing resolutions to its mysteries. Overall, it offers a mix of intrigue and flaws, appealing to fans of the genre despite its shortcomings.
- “I thought the story was engaging and made me want to keep reading.”
- “But as the story progressed, chapter by chapter it became clear that every character has depth, secrets, and unique personalities.”
- “I’m also honestly amazed at how well the story managed to turn total strangers, who were initially wary of each other, into genuinely close friends in such a natural way.”
- “We have real societal issues here that could have been used for plot instead.”
- “The true route makes an attempt to save the story, but ultimately fails.”
- “Its story moves at a snail's pace, it sets up plot points and mysteries that either go nowhere or have disappointing payoffs that also go nowhere, and the characters are significantly more reactive than proactive and are saved by third parties in most conflicts.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the diverse background music, highlighting its positive impact on the overall gaming experience.
- “I love all the different backgrounds and the music.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is unique and adds a vibrant energy to the game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is perceived as a mixed bag; while some characters exhibit authentic growth, particularly in their acceptance of crime, others fall into clichéd dynamics, especially when paired with conventional love interests. This inconsistency leaves some players feeling that certain character arcs lack originality.
- “She works relatively fine with characters like Sally or Ram, but when paired with the more conventional types of love interests for the genre, it really hit me that I've seen this exact dynamic a hundred times before. The same is true for her character development; aside from her becoming increasingly more okay with crime, I guess.”
- “The character development felt really authentic.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed initial impressions, with some users feeling uncertain about the visuals in the preview. However, the appealing artwork, particularly by Kozaki, and the charm of characters like Gib ultimately won over players, leading them to enjoy the game's aesthetic.
- “The visuals in the Steam preview hadn't fully convinced me, but it was on sale, and I thought, why not give it a try?”
- “I love Kozaki's artwork, and Gib was super cute and just my type, so I decided to give it a go anyway.”
- “The visuals in the Steam preview hadn't fully convinced me, but it was on sale and I thought, why not give it a try?”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players praise the gameplay for its fantastic design, engaging dialogues, and high-quality voice acting, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “After just a short time playing, I realized: the game’s design, the dialogues, the voice acting, and the gameplay features are fantastic.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by exceptional voice acting that enhances the heart-wrenching experiences in personal character routes. Each route delves deeply into the characters' traumas and emotional conflicts, shifting away from the main storyline's thrills to provide a more intimate and impactful narrative.
- “The voice acting is so good (especially in the personal route) that it was truly heart-wrenching.”
- “Each of the character routes almost completely swerves away from the on-the-run thrills and intrigue of the common route to focus on the trauma or emotional conflict that each character has been struggling with.”