Monster Girl Club Bifrost
- November 23, 2016
- Midnight Pleasure
- 10h median play time
Monster Girl Club Bifrost is a single-player fantasy strategy game with an interesting plot and outstanding gameplay. As a monster trainer in a nightclub, your goal is to manage and train enslaved monster girls to pay off your debt to the Grim Reaper, while experiencing a wholesome and immersive story. This game combines simulation elements with a unique and engaging concept for players to enjoy.
Reviews
- Engaging management gameplay that combines resource management with character development, making it fun and addictive.
- High-quality art and a variety of monster girls, each with unique stories and multiple endings, enhancing replayability.
- The game offers a light-hearted tone despite its adult themes, with a well-written narrative that keeps players invested.
- The game heavily revolves around themes of slavery and non-consensual elements, which may be off-putting for many players.
- The base game lacks significant content without the uncensored patch, which is necessary to unlock the full experience.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in challenge, especially after multiple playthroughs.
- gameplay60 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fun and addictive management mechanics, which allow for deep engagement and replayability. While some find the normal mode too easy and the mechanics somewhat simplistic, others highlight the game's unique blend of erotic content and solid gameplay, making it stand out among typical adult games. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience for fans of the genre, especially when enhanced with the recommended patches for additional content.
“This game has everything; fun gameplay, lots of good art, decent main story & dialogue, and various monster girls.”
“The gameplay is easy to pick up on and will provide hours of fun.”
“The management gameplay of this game is genuinely a lot of fun.”
“The game mechanics are laughable; the interface feels like a 90s web browser.”
“The gameplay is minimal, only allowing you to switch between two phases. I haven't played the game for long, but I didn't feel the need to play it for that long either.”
“However, the game mechanics feel very simple and quite shallow, but it does its job to present art in a context that makes the experience very enjoyable.”
- story50 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a central and engaging aspect, featuring well-developed characters and multiple endings that enhance replayability. While some players find the narrative somewhat cliché or lacking depth, many appreciate the light-hearted tone and the individual storylines of the monster girls. Overall, the storytelling is considered solid, with a mix of fun gameplay and appealing art, though some players note limitations in scene rewatchability and the linear nature of the main plot.
“This was actually a good game in general, where the story was the main focus and the most interesting part.”
“Not only is the story itself pleasant to read, but the game also develops important characters with attention to detail and skillfully adds depth to them with concise and insightful sentences.”
“Overall, this game is definitely worth the price of admission as with the patch you get a broader story, more girls, and most importantly, you get the true monster girl experience.”
“Sure, this game has more story, but it's kind of a 'whatever' story.”
“The game and main story can be finished in less than 4 hours.”
“The plot of Monster Girl Club Bifrost is fairly simple.”
- replayability18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally praised, with many users highlighting multiple endings, unique character interactions, and various gameplay mechanics that encourage repeated playthroughs. However, some reviews note limitations in challenge and content, suggesting that while there is significant replay value, it may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking a more substantial experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of high replayability for achievement hunters and those interested in exploring different storylines.
“If you are looking for an adult game with high replay value and wholesome writing, I recommend this game with confidence.”
“The game's story is a little short, but it has lots of replayability and solid mechanics.”
“There's tons of replay value since you can get points that are used to unlock perks for subsequent playthroughs such as unlocking NG+-exclusive monsters.”
“No replay value whatsoever and no real challenge.”
“Replay value is very low unless you like to hunt for achievements and alternate endings.”
“Don't get me wrong, the writing is hardly Shakespeare, replayability is limited, and on normal level at least (still about to try on hard) it is a bit too easy.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by appealing Japanese anime aesthetics, particularly in the design and portrayal of monster girls, which many players find attractive and well-executed. While the artwork is generally praised for its quality, some users note a lack of variety in character poses and express disappointment with the low-quality uncensored genitalia. Overall, the visuals are considered good, but there is room for improvement in diversity and detail.
“This is a brothel management game designed with Japanese anime aesthetics in not only character designs but also character development and writing.”
“The art style is great and the monster girls are amazing; the way they are written and portrayed makes them seem real.”
“The aesthetics are alright; backgrounds look and feel the part, and the monster girls are attractive and appealing, with some of them done really well.”
“The aesthetics are alright, backgrounds look and feel the part, the monster girls are attractive and appealing with some of them done really well, but I'm not a fan of the low-quality uncensoring of genitalia and would have liked an option to keep the default Japanese censors.”
“Only the graphics and CG are ok-ish.”
“The monster girls and other characters look high quality, but there is a lack of variety in their artwork and poses.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome storytelling and the respectful treatment of characters, particularly the protagonist's interactions with his slave girls. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative and the positive, affectionate growth between characters, with most endings being uplifting, despite a few exceptions. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging and heartwarming content, making it a recommended choice for those seeking an emotionally resonant experience.
“On top of the wholesomeness in the working conditions of the slave girls, this game has an amazing level of depth in its storytelling.”
“I loved the wholesome stories with the few monster girls I have been able to interact with so far, and I wouldn't mind playing the sequel to this (should the creator decide to make one).”
“This game is a very well-made management game that has some very wholesome endings.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent but not particularly memorable, with a few standout tracks like the true ending theme. While some players find the background music fitting and enjoyable, others note that it can become repetitive, as only a few themes are used throughout the game. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's visuals, but players have the option to replace it with their own music if desired.
“The music doesn't grate on your ears; the art is good, and most aspects of the game are extremely solid.”
“The adult game Monster Girl Club Bifrost is quite addicting, and the music fits well with the good graphics by Koha Dekoboko and the anime style.”
“For the most part of the game, you will be listening to the same 3-4 themes, but I really like the true ending theme; it reminds me of 'Creed - Rain.' The OST is also available in local files in your Steam folder, so you can listen to it after you finish the game.”
“Nice art, but the background music is... well, you can always put your own music on if you don't like it.”
“I can't say the music in this game is something special, but the original soundtrack is still somehow decent.”
“For the most part of the game, you will be listening to the same 3-4 themes. Everything else plays during story scenes, which only take a few minutes of time. I really like the true ending theme though; it reminds me of 'Creed - Rain.' The original soundtrack is also available in local files in your Steam folder, so you can listen to it after you finish the game.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is polarizing, with some users labeling it as poorly optimized while others suggest it may require high-end hardware for optimal performance. It is particularly recommended for players who enjoy management and problem-solving elements, despite its optimization challenges.
“Management and planning in the game present a fascinating optimization problem.”
“This game is highly recommended for players who enjoy optimization and problem-solving.”
“Likely utter garbage optimization or truly cutting edge high end.”
“Management/planning game with optimization problems.”
“Recommended for players who like optimization and problem solving.”
- character development3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The character development in this brothel management game is highly praised for its depth and quality, showcasing impressive writing that rivals that of well-known authors in non-adult fiction. The Japanese anime aesthetics enhance both the character designs and their narratives, contributing to a rich and engaging experience.
“This is a brothel management game designed with Japanese anime aesthetics in not only character designs but also character development and writing.”
“For me, the writing skills demonstrated in the character development were easily better than those of many famous authors active in non-adult fictional works.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, particularly for its witty dialogue and amusing popups related to customers and auctions, which resonate with fans of monster girl and Japanese 2D erotic culture. Players appreciate the game's ability to connect with their niche interests, making the humor feel tailored and engaging.
“The dialogue and popups from customers and auctions are quite funny, appealing to those well-versed in monster girl and Japanese 2D erotic culture. It's rare to find a game that truly 'gets' me in these aspects.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever references and witty banter that keep me laughing throughout my playtime.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining and enjoyable.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and rewarding, with many noting that it remains engaging and rarely feels tedious, even after several playthroughs.