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Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! is a single player role playing game with romance, drama and erotic themes. It was developed by Storytaco and was released on July 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Get out!!!" Kicked out in the dead of winter, you land a job at a shady hotel. But work’s not the only challenge, there’s the CEO’s cold-hearted granddaughter, a lazy senior, a diva model, and your childhood friend who makes you do her laundry?! Who will you charm in this chaotic love game?

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
story35 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • Engaging and humorous story with well-developed characters that offer distinct and memorable romance arcs.
  • High-quality FMV production with good video, solid acting, and a clean, responsive interface.
  • Strong emotional and comedic balance with multiple endings and replayability encouraged by branching choices.
  • Affection system is confusing and lacks clear feedback, making it difficult to unlock certain endings without guides.
  • Technical issues include bugs with save progress, achievement tracking, subtitle timing, and unskippable phone/text message scenes that hurt pacing.
  • Some acting and voice dubbing inconsistencies, occasional mistranslations, and immersion-breaking small production inconsistencies.
  • story

    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its engaging, humorous, and heartfelt narrative, offering a fresh take on FMV dating sims with well-developed characters and some emotional depth. While some find it slow or "mid" at first, many appreciate the strong, plot-driven storytelling and unique perspective mechanics that enhance immersion. Overall, it’s seen as a solid, character-focused, and enjoyable experience that shows clear improvement and polish over previous Storytaco titles.

    • “I have to give the team props for the writing; it’s a genuinely plot-driven story with a great mix of sugar and spice.”
    • “Has one of the strongest and most reasonable storylines among all storytaco games so far.”
    • “For fans of interactive romance, narrative-driven FMV games, and character-focused storytelling, it stands as a confident and engaging example of how the genre can feel personal, awkward, funny, and heartfelt all at once.”
    • “Game is very slow and I must say story could be better.”
    • “- story is a big meh”
    • “Along with that, the storyline has some negligible problems and inconsistencies, such as getting texts from the girls talking about events that you may not have even seen.”
  • humor

    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by a blend of unhinged, situational, and fourth wall-breaking comedy that often lands well, creating many genuinely funny and awkward moments. It balances humor with emotional sincerity, featuring amusing character reactions, funny bad endings, and charming, quirky dialogue, making it a standout in the FMV dating sim genre for players who appreciate heartfelt and lighthearted storytelling.

    • “Some of the fourth wall breaking humor actually lands.”
    • “Sometimes, the game uses a third-person perspective to show the main character, Yang Han-bin, which allows us to fully see his awkward and often hilarious reactions when interacting with others.”
    • “They've not only increased the number of endings for each character but also included some insanely funny bad endings that I won't spoil.”
  • emotional

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a richly emotional experience through live-action performances that capture nuanced character chemistry, blending heartfelt, humorous, and occasionally risqué moments. Each heroine presents distinct emotional dynamics, encouraging players to engage thoughtfully with the story rather than pursue mechanical outcomes, resulting in an intimate, awkward, and rewarding romance narrative. The balance of sincerity and self-aware humor, combined with strong writing and performances, makes the game a standout in emotionally-driven FMV dating simulations.

    • “What begins as a practical attempt to survive quickly evolves into a web of romantic tension, misunderstandings, flirtation, and emotional vulnerability, all conveyed through live-action performances rather than traditional illustrated visuals.”
    • “Facial expressions, pauses, body language, and tone of voice all contribute to the emotional texture of each encounter, often communicating more than the dialogue options alone.”
    • “This cinematic approach makes successes feel genuinely rewarding and missteps uncomfortably awkward, reinforcing the idea that relationships in the game are built through emotional awareness rather than mechanical optimization.”
  • gameplay

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and emotionally engaging, emphasizing choice and consequence through a cinematic approach that rewards players for emotional awareness rather than mechanical skill. While generally fun with good duration, some find it slow and repetitive, particularly with certain interface elements like phone interactions, which can detract from overall enjoyment and motivation.

    • “Choice and consequence form the backbone of the gameplay.”
    • “This cinematic approach makes successes feel genuinely rewarding and missteps uncomfortably awkward, reinforcing the idea that relationships in the game are built through emotional awareness rather than mechanical optimization.”
    • “It’s a surprisingly fun feature, and I really hope Storytaco brings this mechanic back in future games.”
    • “Gameplay wise is 95% of the original fhuor, which is a shame because the concept is actually perfect.”
    • “I also feel like the gameplay is a bit slow at times, especially when checking the phone, because when trying to complete the game, we can just skip scenes we've watched already, but not the phone, so I guess that could be improved.”
    • “Only dropped r$ 13 on this, so that kinda makes up for the gameplay being kinda mid, ain't even a big deal.”
  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere and mood transitions, from intimacy to tension and comedy. Many users highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature and express strong interest in obtaining the game's original soundtrack. The quality and timing of the music contribute significantly to the overall immersive experience.

    • “The soundtrack and ambient audio reinforce mood changes effectively, whether emphasizing intimacy, tension, or comedic timing.”
    • “Great soundtrack, stunning actresses, funny jokes (laughed out loud several times) -- the atmosphere and vibe is just fantastic.”
    • “The music doesn’t sound AI-generated and is used at the right moments to enhance the mood.”
  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics utilize live-action performances instead of traditional illustrations, creating an immersive and emotionally expressive experience. The visuals are praised for their high quality and alignment with character personalities, enhancing the overall charm and appeal of the game.

    • “Visuals look amazing.”
    • “Played and 100%'d the first one (Five Hearts Under One Roof) in a fun, silly, ironic way and only now do I realize how much the visuals matter.”
    • “Their visuals line up with their demeanor and personalities.”
  • optimization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is thoughtfully balanced, focusing on live-action performance and emotional narrative over mechanical efficiency. While the Korean dialogue is dubbed rather than recorded in real-time, the strong performances and cinematic elements effectively maintain engagement, minimizing the impact of any technical limitations.

    • “Camera work, lighting, and editing support the narrative without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves, allowing performances to remain the focal point.”
    • “Only downside I can think of is that it really seems like the original Korean dialogue is not recorded in real-time with the video performance, but actually dubbed for the video.”
    • “This cinematic approach makes successes feel genuinely rewarding and missteps uncomfortably awkward, reinforcing the idea that relationships in the game are built through emotional awareness rather than mechanical optimization.”
    • “However, these limitations are largely offset by the strength of performances and the emotional credibility of character reactions, which keep repeated playthroughs engaging despite structural overlap.”
  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features well-developed, unique female characters with distinct quirks that enhance the story, though some players find certain character designs less appealing. Overall, the character development is praised for delivering a fresh and engaging experience.

    • “I have had hesitation on this game before they released it during the announcing period, but then... StoryTaco did it again - as amazing as Five Hearts Under One Roof, it really delivers a different feeling compared to Five Hearts Under One Roof. The four female characters are highly unique with their own character development and quirks.”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its fantastic vibe, enhanced by a great soundtrack, stunning visuals, and humorous moments that keep players engaged and entertained throughout.

    • “Great soundtrack, stunning actresses, funny jokes (laughed out loud several times) -- the atmosphere and vibe is just fantastic.”
    • “Fortunately, I like these genres too, so I vibe with the change of atmosphere, really wish I could get a hold of the OST (including the instrumentals!) used for these games.”
  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in these games is widely seen as tedious and unnecessary, especially for players aiming for 100% completion, as it requires repetitively revisiting chapters and rebuilding character affection, leading to a frustrating and time-consuming experience.

    • “Which is why these games always get incredibly tedious and no fun if you want to do a 100% playthrough.”
    • “Requiring players to revisit every single chapter and rebuild affection to 100% for every character is not only tedious but also feels like an unnecessary waste of time.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is enhanced by multiple endings and hidden routes, encouraging players to explore various approaches and gain deeper insights into each character's reactions to vulnerability, honesty, or bravado.

    • “Multiple endings and hidden routes reward replayability, inviting players to explore different approaches and better understand how each character responds to vulnerability, honesty, or bravado.”
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Play Times

4h Median play time
4h Average play time
4-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! is a role playing game with romance, drama and erotic themes. Common tags for Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! include first-person, lgbtq+, female protagonist, choices matter, immersive sim and others.

Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Don't FOOL ME, Beauties!.

Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! was released on July 7, 2025.

Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! was developed by Storytaco.

Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Don't FOOL ME, Beauties! is a single player game.

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