Flix and Chill

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Flix and Chill is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Jason Lovett and was released on January 4, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Flix & Chill" is a dating simulator where you aim to win over your date for a romantic evening. Through conversation and activities, players must navigate various choices to create a successful "Flix and Chill" experience. The game offers multiple endings based on your decisions, providing replayability and a test of your dating skills.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 288 reviews

humor56 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Flix and Chill offers a humorous and relatable portrayal of modern dating, capturing the awkwardness of first dates and providing engaging dialogue options.
The game features multiple endings based on player choices, adding replayability and encouraging experimentation with different dialogue paths.
For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of content and can be entertaining for a few hours, making it a good time-waster.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and lacks variety, which can make it feel stale after multiple playthroughs.
Some players found the graphics and overall production value to be low, with underdeveloped character designs and simplistic sound design.
The game has frustrating elements such as unskippable cutscenes and glitchy achievements, which can detract from the overall experience.

humor
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The game's humor is a mixed bag, with many players finding it charming and funny, particularly in the dialogue and character interactions during awkward dating scenarios. While some appreciate the witty details and entertaining outcomes from choices made, others criticize the humor as lacking depth and being rooted in a narrow perspective. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be amusing, especially for its low price point.
- “The game captures the awkwardness and uncertainty of first dates and provides an engaging and humorous way to navigate through those moments.”
- “I found this game hilarious because of what the characters will say if you make a bad choice or wrong move.”
- “Very funny and astonishingly entertaining for a simple looking game like this.”
- “Not funny.”
- “Not funny.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the pixelated and simplistic art style as unappealing and underdeveloped, while others appreciate its crispness and unique paper cutout aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are described as basic and occasionally painful to look at, leading to a polarized reception among players.
- “Good game with good graphics.”
- “+cute paper cutout art style”
- “The graphics are crisp and clean, and the music is actually pretty nice.”
- “All the characters have underdeveloped designs (different hair/outfits, but that might be a stylistic choice), and the lighting/graphics aren't pleasant to look at; it's just off.”
- “Graphics hurt my eyes.”
- “Graphics: 0/10, come on, it's an indie game.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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15%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as catchy and calming, effectively fitting the game's atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with sound levels, suggesting a need for better volume control options. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, enhancing the game's art and writing.
- “Anyways, the art is great and simple, the music is catchy, the dialogue can be very funny at times - it's all around great.”
- “Music is great and the character emotions are well performed, despite they don't have faces and the devs only used body language.”
- “Music: 8/10, music fits the atmosphere of what's going on.”
- “Pretty well executed, though it could really use an options panel for stuff like music volume.”
- “The minigames were a little tedious and while the music was nice, the sound level could use some tweaking, but overall the style is clean with good writing.”
- “The mini games were kind of annoying, same for the loud level of what should be background music, but overall its style and writing is quite good and competently made.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay of "Flix and Chill" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging due to its relatable story and multiple endings, while others criticize its repetitive nature and simplistic mechanics. Although there are four distinct love interests and some enjoyable dialogue, many feel the gameplay lacks variety and depth, leading to a short and somewhat dull experience. Overall, it seems to offer a few hours of chill gameplay, but may not hold long-term appeal for all players.
- “I would give Flix and Chill a rating of 3.5 out of 5 for its relatable story and engaging gameplay.”
- “This is worth it though for a few hours (if you're trying to get all the dialogs and achievements) of ironically chill gameplay.”
- “Level 4 is fine though, and probably the most fun level since it seems to have the best dialog and fluent gameplay.”
- “However, the game's repetitive nature and lack of variety in gameplay may make it feel a bit stale after multiple playthroughs.”
- “Appalling game, pretty dull and the game mechanics are droll and cheap.”
- “Overall, not a big fan, gameplay is short and boring, not to mention how easy it is.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The story in "Flix & Chill" revolves around relatable dating scenarios where players navigate choices to influence the outcome of their character's romantic endeavors. With a focus on personal agency, the narrative emphasizes that success or failure in love is determined by the player's decisions, making it an engaging experience for those who enjoy solo gameplay with meaningful storylines. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging narrative and the moral that life is unpredictable, encouraging perseverance.
- “I would give Flix and Chill a rating of 3.5 out of 5 for its relatable story and engaging gameplay.”
- “With Flix and Chill, you get right into the story and be the master of your character's destiny.”
- “Whether the date is doomed to fail or will be the start of a new 'love story' is really up to you.”
- “Each story is a dating scenario, and your goal is to succeed, although it seems failure may also be a goal.”
- “Worth playing when you like solo games with a decent storyline to them.”
- “Each story requires you to pick the right decision for your 'crush' to like you.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability due to its multiple endings, which are influenced by player choices and encourage experimentation with different dialogue options.
- “The game also features multiple endings based on the choices players make throughout the game, adding replayability and encouraging players to experiment with different dialogue options.”
- “-somewhat replayable”
- “-somewhat replayable”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have stability issues, with multiple users noting that it is "kind of buggy." Overall, players may experience frequent glitches or performance problems.
- “The game is kind of buggy.”
- “The game is kind of buggy.”
- “The game is kind of buggy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users consistently noting that the music effectively complements the overall experience, earning a solid score of 8/10.
- “The music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The sound design immerses you in the world, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The atmospheric elements create a captivating environment that draws you in.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate that character development is lacking, with many users noting that the game does not prioritize strong writing or plot, resulting in underwhelming character arcs.
- “The main problem is that the focus is not on strong writing, character development, or plot.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in relation to the minigames, despite appreciating the clean style and good writing. While the music is enjoyable, some users suggest that the sound levels need adjustment.