I Hate You, Please Suffer

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"I Hate You, Please Suffer" is a turn-based RPG where you play as Ramona, a woman trying to make rent by completing quests, making friends, and fighting weirdos. The game features experimental RPG combat, with each party member having unique abilities and gimmicks. You can earn money through various methods like selling items, doing main quests, and hunting bounties, adding a management aspect to the game. Enemy scaling is present to provide a challenge throughout the game.

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Single-Player

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a well-written and naturalistic dialogue that captures unique viewpoints and adds depth to the characters.
Combat mechanics are engaging and require strategic planning, providing a challenging experience that many players appreciate.
Despite being incomplete, the game offers a significant amount of content and enjoyable gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for players.

The game's graphics and art style are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience and making it visually unappealing.
Many players find the gameplay to be frustratingly difficult, especially in the early stages, which can lead to a steep learning curve.
The game feels incomplete, with noticeable gaps in content and features that leave players wanting more.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay offers a unique take on modern fantasy with engaging mechanics and a wealth of side events, though it features a steep learning curve and can be frustratingly difficult, especially before acquiring additional party members. While some players appreciate the refreshing aspects and depth of the combat system, others criticize the reliance on RNG and the challenging enemy encounters. Overall, the intriguing story and character lore keep players invested despite the gameplay's challenges.
- “Add some top writing, quite a unique take on modern fantasy and open gameplay, great side events, serial killers (there's one that attacks people that leave public bathrooms in a bad state), and there's a lot to love about it.”
- “I really love the game's story and its simple but fun game mechanics.”
- “The combat has interesting mechanics and a difficulty that requires you to have a good plan.”
- “Gameplay is too difficult before you have additional party members.”
- “Many gameplay aspects use RNG, but in my opinion, the worst one is enemy encounters occurring just 3-4 steps after the previous encounter.”
- “While some aspects of the gameplay are rather refreshing, the learning curve is quite high and unbalanced.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's story is a unique and emotionally complex exploration of a woman navigating a broken capitalistic society, which resonates through its characters and dialogue. Players appreciate the depth and originality of the narrative, alongside engaging gameplay mechanics and numerous secrets that enhance the overall experience. Despite some initial confusion, the story ultimately captivates and entertains, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “I would say the story, characters, and the whole 'broken capitalistic society' concept that the game tries to convey throughout the dialogue played a huge role in this. I just adored how different, out of place, and emotionally complex the game was.”
- “I really love the game's story and its simple but fun game mechanics.”
- “The developer couldn't work out the usual anime club dropout fanfic writing to make this and went off on some weird plot about a woman using money to 'fight' things and pay the bills after being fired.”
- “I would say the story, characters, and the whole 'broken capitalistic society' concept that the game tries to convey throughout the dialogue played a huge role in this, but to be honest, I just adored how different and out of place and all the way emotionally messed up the game was.”
- “Plenty of content, very fun combat in my personal opinion, and I absolutely adored the characters and the general story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising its quality and soundtrack choices, despite initial concerns about the use of royalty-free music. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience and is considered a standout feature.
- “Loved the music too, by the way - it's very nice.”
- “Great soundtrack and music choice!”
- “Reading the game description, I was worried that the music being royalty-free wouldn't be as nice, but it's certainly good.”
- “You've left a Vegas file in the music folder.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized as poorly executed pixel art, lacking the quality and detail expected in modern games. Reviewers suggest that the subpar visuals detract from the overall experience, although some acknowledge that similar games have succeeded despite their graphics.
- “This feature has really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively evokes strong emotions through its compelling story, well-developed characters, and its critique of a broken capitalistic society, creating a unique and deeply impactful experience that resonates with players.
- “The story, characters, and the whole concept of a broken capitalistic society that the game explores through its dialogue played a huge role in my emotional experience. I truly adored how different, out of place, and emotionally intense the game was.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when revisiting early areas where enemies are weak and encounters are unavoidable, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's scaling system intended to maintain challenge.
- “The scaling is supposed to ensure that no encounters are pushovers, but going back to early areas (like the forest) becomes tedious since the enemies there are very frail and there's no way to avoid triggering an encounter that I found.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game, making it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as both funny and heartwarming, blending comedic elements with a sense of tenderness.
- “It's humorous and tender.”

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