Girlfriend Rescue

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In "Girlfriend Rescue," you play as a desperate boyfriend on a mission to rescue your girlfriend who has been kidnapped by the evil Dark Lord. Battle through various enemies in turn-based combat, collect items and level up your character to become strong enough to defeat the Dark Lord and rescue your girlfriend. With humor and parody, this game offers a lighthearted take on the classic RPG genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+12

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

story23 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic pixel art style that evokes memories of classic RPGs, making it visually appealing to fans of the genre.
The storyline, while simple, is engaging and humorous, providing a light-hearted experience that is enjoyable for casual gaming.
The combat system is easy to grasp, allowing players to quickly dive into battles while still offering strategic depth through character selection and abilities.

The game suffers from a lack of depth in its narrative, with a linear story progression that may not captivate all players.
There are significant control and UI issues, including a lack of customization options and unclear mechanics, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
The game can become repetitive, with similar enemy encounters and a grind-heavy experience that may deter players looking for variety.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Girlfriend Rescue" revolves around a lighthearted quest to save the protagonist's girlfriend from a crime syndicate, featuring a mix of silly and campy elements reminiscent of classic RPGs. While some players appreciate its charm and humor, others criticize the plot for being simplistic and at times nonsensical, with a lack of depth in dialogue and character development. Overall, the narrative is seen as enjoyable for those who favor a fun, casual RPG experience, despite its shortcomings in seriousness and coherence.
- “Girlfriend Rescue is a very well thought out story, as well as beautiful with its hand-drawn artwork used for all the scenes and character portraits.”
- “The story itself takes place in a modern, urban setting which is a breath of fresh air as opposed to your typical medieval fantasies.”
- “The story told is solid and good fun, the characters are very well developed and likable, and the action/exploration is virtually non-stop.”
- “At times the story will throw a curveball into the plot that does not really make sense or even truly explains its purpose.”
- “The story and dialogue are completely rudimentary.”
- “The plot is simple: rescue your girlfriend.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Girlfriend Rescue" is a mixed bag, featuring standard RPG Maker mechanics with a blend of turn-based combat and exploration, often described as repetitive and linear. While some players appreciate the tactical depth and variety of companions, others find the overall experience lacking in narrative engagement and innovation. The game offers fun achievements and a charming atmosphere, but its reliance on grindy elements and limited save stations can detract from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is my favorite part of the game.”
- “If you are looking for a great challenge with a wide variety of tactical options, rock solid gameplay, and a high replay value, then this is the game for you.”
- “Gameplay has lots of mixture between adventure, JRPG, and beat-em-up set up in real time, which elevates this game above classical games of this genre.”
- “The gameplay and combat of the game are that of an RPG Maker game, with 2D graphics and visual novel conversations.”
- “I could put up with the boring stock RPG Maker fighting gameplay, but without an interesting plot or at least good dialogue, there's just no reason to play.”
- “The save stations are few and far between, and it expects you to dedicate hours of gameplay just to get to the next save station.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and atmospheric, with a peppy soundtrack that complements the gameplay, though it can be repetitive and somewhat generic. While some players found it enjoyable and fitting for the game's themes, others suggested it was forgettable and recommended muting it in favor of personal playlists. Overall, the soundtrack adds to the experience but may not stand out as particularly memorable.
- “First of all: the music and OST are really enjoyable to listen to!”
- “The music is really very nice.”
- “The artwork is beautifully done, the music adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game, and the gameplay itself is flawless.”
- “The music is a bit repetitive and I found myself turning it off after not too long.”
- “One downside to 'Girlfriend Rescue' which I immediately noticed was the music.”
- “The soundtrack is nothing special either; most of the time it's inoffensive (although the soundtrack in the first level got on my nerves really fast), so I wouldn't recommend it on that criteria.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with many users noting the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, resulting in low-resolution visuals and a lack of full HD support. While some praise the hand-drawn artwork and cutscenes as beautiful, others criticize the overall quality as underwhelming and uninspired, particularly in combat and level design. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not exceptional, with a few standout elements amidst a generally low-quality presentation.
- “The artwork is great!”
- “Girlfriend Rescue is a very well thought out story, as well as beautiful with its hand-drawn artwork used for all the scenes and character portraits.”
- “The artwork is beautifully done, the music adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game, and the gameplay itself is flawless.”
- “Like all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options.”
- “But the graphics are just bad even for an RPG Maker game.”
- “While the graphics are entirely custom, the characters and environments are pretty terrible and low res in general, which makes the game feel even further cheapened.”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its short playtime (approximately 5-10 hours) and the ability to choose from a diverse cast of characters, each with unique attributes that influence gameplay strategies. Players are encouraged to experiment with different character combinations and difficulty settings, enhancing the incentive to replay for achievements and varied experiences. While some critiques mention linear gameplay, the overall consensus highlights the game's strong replay value, particularly for those seeking tactical challenges.
- “Great replay value for sure since it's not very long, but there are a lot of characters and they all play very differently - and you pick them right from the start.”
- “A big part of the game is the creation of your party from the available characters since each character has different attributes which will change the way you approach the game, so the replay value is very high.”
- “Those looking for replay value should not turn away from Girlfriend Rescue, since every playthrough you can choose a different party of characters or equip different items and utilities.”
- “This makes the replay value go up a bit since you can only play as four characters (Dan is always in the party, so you pick 3 other team members) and they must be chosen right at the beginning of the game. Once chosen, you cannot change them unless you start a new game.”
- “A big part of the game is the creation of your party from the available characters since each character has different attributes which will change the way you approach the game. However, the full linear and uninteresting gameplay diminishes the overall replay value.”
- “While the game is geared towards replayability, the single playthrough is very short (around 5 hours), which may leave players wanting more depth in their subsequent runs.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its clever and tongue-in-cheek humor, effectively subverting typical tropes with a lighthearted approach. Players appreciate the comedic dialogue and quirky character interactions, which contribute to a fun and entertaining experience. The humor ranges from silly to dark, appealing to those who enjoy pop culture references and unique character dynamics.
- “Fun concept, and a little tongue-in-cheek humor for a tired trope.”
- “The world design and battle systems are classic and interesting, and the story and dialogue made me laugh.”
- “First of all, hilariously, this game isn’t about rescuing your ‘girlfriend’; it’s about trying to rescue some chick the main character has a crush on.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game. While many achievements are accessible without excessive grinding, some players find the lack of random encounters and limited enemy respawns make leveling up challenging, leading to frustration for those who enjoy grinding. The absence of grinding mechanics can create a more difficult experience, particularly due to scarce healing options and the need for strategic team management.
- “Fun achievements, most of which are not too grindy. However, grindy ones are offered here if you want more than about 10 hours of gameplay (New Game+ required to get them all).”
- “No grinding.”
- “There are no random encounters in this game as the enemies are displayed on the map and each area has a certain amount of enemies to fight (25-30 enemies), so grinding to level up your characters was a bit tough. The only way to grind was to get defeated in battle, which would have you restart the stage over and all the enemies would respawn.”
- “Game also was challenging at some parts due to no item, money, or level grinding, and NPC heals weren't available so often.”
- “Mobs didn't respawn at all, and since I am a bit (well maybe more than just a bit) of a level grinding fanatic who could spend hours and hours overleveling characters, I was briefly disappointed about that.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Girlfriend Rescue" is characterized by a charming and humorous blend of styles, combining elements reminiscent of "Streets of Rage" and "Dragon Quest." Players appreciate the modern aesthetic, beautiful artwork, and harmonious music that enhance the overall experience, despite the gameplay being somewhat repetitive. The game successfully creates a unique ambiance that complements its simple yet engaging story.
- “Quite simple story, modern atmosphere, nice arts, wonderful incidental music and other good aspects you can see in this game.”
- “Music in general is quite harmoniously fit and adds atmosphere.”
- “The artwork is beautifully done, the music adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game, and the gameplay itself is flawless.”
- “So, the store page claims that 'Girlfriend Rescue' is a thrilling adventure where the gameplay of 'Dragon Quest' meets the atmosphere of 'Streets of Rage.' One word, yup.”
- “Girlfriend Rescue is a strange mix of a charming and silly atmosphere mixed with slightly repetitive 'beat up all the bad guys' turn-based gameplay.”
- “The game 'combines the atmosphere of Streets of Rage with the gameplay of Dragon Quest,' according to the store page at least.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the character designs for party members are visually appealing and amusing, with praise for the sprite art and overall aesthetics. However, there is limited commentary on the depth of character development beyond their visual representation.
- “Personally, I found the character designs for the party members to be pretty amusing.”
- “The sprite art and character designs are quite nice.”
- “Some of the character design is nice.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with smooth performance and no significant glitches or bugs reported. However, some users have noted that certain items lack clarity in their functions and may exhibit minor bugs.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches or bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “The graphics are nice, and the overall stability of the game is impressive.”
- “I haven't encountered any issues; the game is stable and performs excellently.”
- “Some of the items are not very clear as to what they do, or are buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”