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Drops of Death

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95% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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Drops of Death is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Snowhaven Studios and was released on August 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Drops of Death is a murder mystery visual novel where the killer is randomly chosen at the start of the game. Featuring four dateable characters, this romantic story has a deadly twist: you may unknowingly fall in love with the killer. Not all love is innocent, and it’s up to you to decide if you can look past their actions or bring them to justice. Drops of Death is a killer dating sim not …

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
story10 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game effectively combines romance and murder mystery, with engaging characters and a unique premise that keeps players guessing about the killer's identity.
  • Each character has well-developed motivations, and the random killer feature adds significant replayability, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.
  • The art and music are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.
  • Some players found the writing to be lacking in depth and realism, with certain narrative choices feeling juvenile or unprofessional, particularly in the context of serious themes like murder and trauma.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive, as many routes do not significantly change based on the killer, leading to a sense of predictability after multiple playthroughs.
  • There are technical issues, such as bugs and a clunky skip feature, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its engaging plot, rich character development, and intriguing twists, with multiple endings that enhance replayability. However, some players feel that the impact of choices is limited, leading to a sense of repetitiveness after multiple playthroughs. Overall, the narrative is considered enjoyable, with charming characters and a captivating mystery, though it could benefit from more customization options for player characters.

    • “The characters are charming, the storyline is rich, and the mystery is so fun.”
    • “The story is engaging and will throw some twists to make you think so-and-so is the guilty party.”
    • “The story is great and with a huge variety of different endings, it's very much worth playing.”
    • “However, after I replayed, I realized the story hardly changed, so it got boring pretty quick.”
    • “Let a player ignore the plot if they want to; they’ll get a quote-unquote bad ending, sure, but it’s a choices matter game, and I have played free choices matter visual novels with a far wider range of customization, dialogue style changes based on player decisions, and choices throughout the game.”
    • “Ideally, you would be able to choose a different name and assemble your character, as there doesn't seem to be any important plot point that hinges upon the player's preset appearance or name.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique art style, captivating players and enhancing the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, some users noted that the game could benefit from further refinement, particularly in the integration of voice acting. Additionally, the game offers various graphic settings and options to customize the visual experience.

    • “I love the graphics and the story, and there are a bunch of fun options for twists and turns throughout.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, and the storylines are interesting.”
    • “I'm a huge fan of the art style too and genuinely such a huge fan of this game already!”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
    • “The environments feel bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance immersion and atmosphere, featuring a mix of lo-fi, mysterious, and creepy tracks that complement the gameplay. Users appreciate the variety in the soundtrack, which includes character themes and effective sound effects, as well as the quality of partial voice acting that adds depth to the experience. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's emotional impact and suspense.

    • “The music is also not bad; I love Edwin's theme, the kind of lo-fi one. The sound effects add a layer of immersion, and the partial voiceover is a nice touch.”
    • “I feel immersed in the game thanks to the music, which I find incredible, and the sounds that set the mood perfectly.”
    • “The soundtrack is great, lo-fi in parts and mysterious and creepy at other times, with some partial voice acting, all very well voiced.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as somewhat disorganized, but it features an intriguing mechanic where players remain unaware of the killer's identity during their first playthrough, enhancing the experience of the visual novel. Improvements are suggested to refine the overall feel of the gameplay.

    • “The cool mechanic behind this visual novel is you have no idea, at least in your first playthrough, who the killer actually is.”
    • “On the mechanical level, it's kind of messy.”
    • “A couple of things I think would improve the gameplay and overall feel:”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the art and character designs, indicating that the visual representation of characters contributes positively to their overall development and appeal.

    • “I love the art and character designs.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
    • “Each character's backstory is rich and well-crafted, making their growth throughout the game feel meaningful.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of the first three days and the limited variation in routes regardless of the killer chosen.

    • “Replaying can get tedious fast, since the first three days are the same and the routes themselves do not change much depending on the killer.”
    • “The grinding feels endless, and it often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “After a while, the repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly engaging, creating a sense of nervousness and investment for players. The music is particularly praised for enhancing the overall experience.

    • “I was nervous and very invested the whole time, so that's cool! Kudos for the music; it really added to the atmosphere!”
    • “The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
    • “Despite the potential, the game failed to create a compelling atmosphere that drew me in.”
    • “The environment felt lifeless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences occasional bugs and mini-freezes, indicating some stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It's a little buggy as well.”
    • “The game has these mini-freezes sometimes.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a significant amount of replayability with multiple endings, appealing to fans of visual novels. However, some players feel that it may not fully deliver on the replayability promised, especially after a single playthrough.

    • “A lot of replayability and endings, which I love in a visual novel.”
    • “I've only played through the game once, but I don't think the game has the replayability that was advertised.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game often contrasts with the serious themes of trauma, as characters frequently respond to their distress with laughter, which some players find dissonant given their evident PTSD symptoms. This juxtaposition raises questions about the appropriateness of humor in the context of the characters' experiences.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express disappointment with the monetization aspect, as they expected a gameshow-like experience but found it lacking, suggesting that the promotional content may have misrepresented the game's true nature.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express strong emotional connections to characters, particularly highlighting Edwin as a standout figure who evokes deep feelings, even leading to tears during pivotal moments in the story. The impactful narrative choices, such as revealing Edwin as a killer, significantly enhance the emotional experience of the game.

    • “Edwin is the best boy, even though you made me cry in my first playthrough because you were the killer... if you know, you know.”
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Drops of Death is a casual simulation game.

Drops of Death is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Drops of Death was released on August 7, 2025.

Drops of Death was developed by Snowhaven Studios.

Drops of Death has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Drops of Death is a single player game.

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