Happy Guy
- September 26, 2021
- HappyGames
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Happy Guy" is a casual game following Haro, an IT helpdesk worker at a hospital, as he crosses paths with various female characters like the sexy nurse Ren Nanase, the cute and obedient maid Rei, the energetic waitress Akari, and the rich but arrogant Narumi. The game features a mix of match-3 and mahjong gameplay, accompanied by Japanese voice acting and pleasant background music.
Reviews
- Fun match 3 puzzles with nice CGs and quality animations.
- The game has a decent story and offers a unique twist on traditional mahjong gameplay.
- Easy to achieve all Steam achievements, making it appealing for completionists.
- The game is very short, with limited levels and replayability.
- Censorship removes much of the adult content, disappointing those looking for explicit scenes.
- The main character is portrayed negatively, engaging in non-consensual acts, which may be off-putting for some players.
- story17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is surprisingly extensive for its genre, lasting about two hours, but it is often described as generic and in need of improvement. While some players appreciate the coherence and continuity of the narrative, others criticize the quality of the translation and the main character's portrayal. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which includes adult content and puzzle elements, but it leaves room for enhancement.
“Overall, a 2 hours long unique puzzle game that's enjoyable, with an actual story and good yet extremely wrong and taboo adult content.”
“Storyline is surprisingly continuous.”
“I love the game and the graphics are amazing and the story is great.”
“The story is generic, but it's coherent at least.”
“The translation is alright, but during the adult content scenes, it's another story: the sentences are riddled with typos.”
“I'm not a fan of the main character or the story, though, particularly with the machine translations.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and clean art style, with well-made adult content animations being a standout feature. However, some users noted a lack of NSFW visuals and a generic story, which detracted from the overall experience. While the graphics are consistently described as good, opinions on the accompanying audio and narrative vary.
“The graphics are good, the adult content animations are very well made (a rarity for Steam games), there are a few songs (none of them are fantastic, but at least they're not bad) and the sound effects, well they're your typical moaning sounds which are so annoying to hear every time you make a match (oh and it's the same voice for every girl, go figure.) The story is generic, but it's coherent at least.”
“Scenes are of exquisite quality, with a very clean art style.”
“I love the game and the graphics are amazing and the story is great.”
“There are no settings in the game to change anything, and my Steam profile allows NSFW, but the game just plays through scenarios and cuts to the mahjong without any NSFW visuals, which I'd imagine is the whole reason most people play these games.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet enjoyable, providing a fun experience for players. Additionally, it offers a substantial number of hours of gameplay.
“Gameplay is simple but quite fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered average, with a few decent songs that lack standout quality, while the sound effects, particularly the repetitive moaning, are viewed as annoying. Additionally, the soundtrack features a Christmas theme, which adds a unique touch to the overall experience.
“The soundtrack in Happy Guy, as well as the tiles on the puzzle board, seem to be Christmas themed.”
“The soundtrack in 'Happy Guy' feels overly festive, with a Christmas theme that doesn't fit the game's overall vibe.”
“The music in the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The sound effects are jarring and detract from the overall experience, rather than enhancing it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report feeling uncomfortable and uneasy during the initial moments of the game, with one user specifically noting that the experience made them feel like a "creep" even before the tutorial began.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic events that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the inclusion of different difficulty levels and unlockable content that adds to the overall experience. However, some players feel that certain elements may become repetitive after several runs.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“While the graphics are stunning, the lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
