Girlfriend from Hell
- May 26, 2024
- That Guy's Games
Get on SteamGirlfriend From Hell is a 2D arcade puzzle game where you help Miya unleash her fury on Haruto after a heartbreaking rejection. Set up traps using various objects, like toy balls or a sawed-through chair, to make Haruto's life miserable. Your goal is to creatively sabotage his every move in this chaotic revenge quest. Release Date May 2024 (Steam) August 2024 (WebGL) Platforms …
Reviews
- The game features a cute and comical art style, with hilarious animations and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
- It's a short and fun game that serves as a perfect time filler, with engaging mechanics and puzzles that can be enjoyable.
- Players are excited for future updates and new levels, indicating a positive reception towards the game's potential for expansion.
- The gameplay is repetitive, with similar objectives across all missions and a lack of plot development, leading to a feeling of monotony.
- The story raises concerns about unhealthy relationship dynamics, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Technical issues, such as cursor drifting and resolution problems, hinder the gaming experience and contribute to frustration.
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in "Girlfriend from Hell" is criticized for its lack of depth and development, consisting of eight repetitive missions with no significant plot progression or resolution. Players find the gameplay monotonous, as the same objectives and traps are reused, leading to a feeling of emptiness upon completion. Overall, the game fails to deliver a compelling narrative experience.
“My first issue with the game is its story.”
“Although 'Girlfriend from Hell' doesn’t stand up to serious criticism, I can’t help but comment on its so-called story.”
“In fact, there’s no plot at all: after completing the eighth mission, there’s no epilogue, so you can assume you’ve finished the game (which you’ll likely do in one sitting).”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the animations and voice acting particularly hilarious. It is described as a funny and cute experience, making it an enjoyable time filler, despite its short length. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, leaving players eager for future updates.
“The animations are hilarious with the voicing, and overall, I had a good time playing it.”
“This game is funny and cute; it was a perfect time filler, and I can't wait for updates and more levels to be added.”
“A short, funny, and vindictive point-and-click puzzle with 8 levels that last just under an hour, priced accordingly.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitiveness, with similar traps appearing across multiple missions, which detracts from plot development. While the mechanics and puzzle elements have potential for more complexity, the game is relatively short and lacks challenging content.
“The mechanics and puzzle gameplay are engaging and could easily allow for longer and more challenging puzzles.”
“The gameplay is repetitive, as some traps appear in more than one mission, and it doesn’t contribute to any plot development.”
“It is not a long game, but the mechanics and puzzle gameplay could easily allow for longer and more challenging puzzles.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique art style and engaging visuals, although some users experienced technical issues, such as resolution adjustments and cursor drift. Overall, the visual presentation enhances the gameplay experience.
“I absolutely loved the art style and all the unique pranks that we could pull on Haruto!”
“I could mention the two technical issues I faced: having to change my screen resolution (5120 x 1440) for the visuals to display correctly, and the fact that during my first four or five attempts, the cursor kept drifting downward—but I won’t dwell on it.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“There are frequent texture pop-ins that disrupt the immersion and make the game feel unpolished.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing significant stability issues with "Girlfriend from Hell," with one player noting they spent a total of 64 minutes troubleshooting problems. This suggests that the game may have frequent technical difficulties that detract from the overall experience.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music complements the game's atmosphere effectively, enhancing the experience, particularly during timed puzzles that encourage players to think critically about their next moves.
“The music fits the game perfectly, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making each level feel unique.”
“The soundtrack is engaging and complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“The rhythmic elements of the music add an exciting layer to the puzzles, making you think strategically under time pressure.”
