Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 110 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Kaichu – The Kaiju Dating Sim has a gigantic pink protagonist who gives monster hugs and kisses.
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In "Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim," play as a massive Kaiju seeking love and friendship amidst urban destruction. Navigate a vibrant city, interact with various Kaiju and humans, and manage your emotions to form lasting bonds. With unique humor and charming hand-drawn visuals, experience a heartwarming tale that embraces love in all shapes and sizes.

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  • Play​station 5
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  • Xbox One
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
story6 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a very cute art style and charming character designs that appeal to players.
  • It offers a unique premise of dating kaiju, providing a light-hearted and fun experience.
  • The game includes diverse pronoun options and representation, making it inclusive for various players.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, as many interactions and questions are similar across different routes.
  • The story lacks depth and complexity, leading to a feeling of superficiality in the romantic interactions.
  • The game is quite short, with limited content that may not justify its price for some players.
  • story32 mentions

    The story in "Kaichu" is generally perceived as simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and significant variation across different character routes. While the game features cute and wholesome elements, many players find the narrative insufficiently engaging, with most storylines following the same beats and offering minimal character development. Overall, the experience is enjoyable for casual play but may disappoint those seeking a rich and compelling narrative.

    • “I love the art style and the story is so simple, cute, and nice to enjoy!”
    • “There can be a little bit of drama when the dates go through hurdles (whether due to your answers or due to plot reasons), but it never lasts long enough to make bad feelings linger--just long enough to make the successful dates feel more triumphant.”
    • “The news broadcasts follow the same story beats regarding how the relationship is progressing, though they occasionally customize some parts to be specific to the kaiju you're dating.”
    • “However, gameplay and story-wise, Kaichu is too simple and gets very repetitive very fast.”
    • “While there are differences in the 6 relationships, a lot of the story is repeated, so playing it over and over again to do all 6 can be repetitive.”
    • “It's not telling any deep story; all the routes feel the same.”
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay in "Kaichu" is characterized by its simplicity and repetitiveness, primarily revolving around multiple-choice questions that determine the success of dates with various kaijus. While the game offers a charming aesthetic and enjoyable mechanics for a single playthrough, it lacks depth and replayability, leading to a feeling of monotony as players navigate similar scenarios repeatedly. Overall, it provides a light and cozy experience, but those seeking a more complex or immersive gameplay will likely be disappointed.

    • “The gameplay is very simplistic, but still enjoyable.”
    • “If you want a game with good vibes, accessible gameplay, and cute monsters, this is it!”
    • “Simple but satisfying mechanics, and as a strength I feel like we get to know the characters you are pursuing very well, and the game rewards you for doing so.”
    • “However, gameplay and story-wise, Kaichu is too simple and gets very repetitive very fast.”
    • “The gameplay gets repetitive pretty quickly, and the romances aren't particularly deep or complex.”
    • “There is no story, there is no gameplay; you just answer silly shallow questions with yes, no, or maybe, and that determines... basically nothing.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are predominantly described as cute and appealing, with a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews note that the animations and graphics can be lacking, the overall aesthetic is praised for its coziness and visual appeal, making it a highlight for many players. Despite mixed opinions on the quality of animations, the game's art style is consistently recognized as a strong point.

    • “Incredibly cute and cozy game, wonderful art style.”
    • “The art style of this game is very cute and appealing to the eye, and the fact that you can change your controller type is a great feature that allows a person to play the way that they are most comfortable with playing.”
    • “The graphics were cute and I loved the animations, especially the destruction scenes.”
    • “The graphics and animations are terrible.”
    • “The only good thing I can really think of about Kaichu is its cutesy graphics, but that really isn't enough for me to recommend Kaichu.”
    • “However, the game makes up for these faults in cute aesthetics and charming writing.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as cute and pleasant, complementing the charming art style and characters. While some reviewers appreciate the soothing soundtrack and specific tracks like "groovy giants," others note that the music can be repetitive and lacks variety, rating it around 6/10. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's cozy atmosphere, though it may not stand out as exceptional.

    • “The art, characters, and music are cute and cozy.”
    • “The music is pleasant and the writing is funny.”
    • “I also just adore the art direction, character designs, and music ('Groovy Giants' is the best track!) and I'm so happy that the art book and soundtrack are available to buy!”
    • “The music is decent and the sound effects for the monsters are a decent touch.”
    • “Soundtrack: 6/10”
  • humor7 mentions

    The game features a charming sense of humor, utilizing fun rom-com tropes and cute dialogues that contribute to its lighthearted atmosphere. While the humor is enjoyable and well-executed, it is not particularly groundbreaking, making it a delightful yet simple experience for a short playthrough. Overall, players appreciate the game's cute art and pleasant music, enhancing its comedic elements.

    • “Fun rom-com tropes are in play, and the game has a great sense of humor.”
    • “The art is cute, the music is pleasant, and the writing is funny.”
    • “It's a funny small game for 1 or 2 evenings.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its emphasis on wholesomeness and cuteness, often prioritizing these elements over a compelling narrative. While it features warm visuals and celebrates diverse identities, the overall experience can feel repetitive and simplistic, leaving players with a sense of emotional connection that sometimes feels trivialized.

    • “Media analysis is hard, but I'd gesture to soft warm colors and spaces, depiction and appreciation for complex and nonstandard body and beauty, and most notably an extreme emphasis on complex emotional connection through diverse identity.”
    • “It made me feel as if some of my fretting over picking an answer was pointless at times.”
    • “Very wholesome but short and very simple.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, with most players feeling that once all six routes are completed, there isn't much incentive to play again. While the experience of dating different monsters can be enjoyable, the lack of a compelling story and gameplay depth results in a generally "meh" replay value. It may be worth a try for a casual playthrough, especially if bundled with other games.

    • “It has no story nor great replayability once you have completed all 6 routes, but if you have some free time and want something cute to play, or if you get this as part of a bundle, give it a try, it's nice.”
    • “A great five hours but still; the story isn't actually that extensive so the replayability is... meh.”
    • “This game is astoundingly cute, but unfortunately I just didn't feel there was enough gameplay or replayability for anything more than a single playthrough with one monster.”
    • “There's not much replayability, but dating at least a couple of the monsters is fulfilling and fun.”
    • “A great five hours, but still; the story isn't actually that extensive, so the replayability is... meh.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading some to abandon their pursuit of achievements. While the game may appeal to those unconcerned with grinding, it is recommended to purchase it only during significant sales due to its limited content.

    • “It gets tedious very fast.”
    • “I wanted to get all the achievements, but it was just tedious, so I gave up.”
    • “Dating all of the kaiju became very tedious very fast. If you're not someone concerned about that, then I'd recommend this game, but only on a hefty sale, as there isn't much to it.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development is highlighted through the unique and clever design of each romancable partner, reflecting their distinct personalities and needs in imaginative ways. The art direction and character designs are praised for their creativity, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

    • “I also just adore the art direction, character designs, and music ('Groovy Giants' is the best track!) and I'm so happy that the art book and soundtrack are available to buy!”
    • “Each romancable partner has their own personality, interests, and needs which are matched with their character design in pretty clever and cheeky ways: imagine depictions like a shy nerd being a big scorpion-turtle literally afraid to come out of their shell, or a posh woman with conflicting ideas about what they need in a perfect partner being a multi-headed ocean queen.”
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