Mr. Massagy
- December 5, 2016
- Green Lava Studios
"Mr. Massagy" is a dating simulator where you use your in-game "Linger" app to choose from 9 eligible bachelorettes, with the goal of getting a real massage from vibration patterns on your controller depending on the date's personality. The game encourages talking to your crush and supports Steam, Dualshock 4, and Xbox controllers. However, the massage function is not guaranteed to help you win over your real-life crush.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and hilarious concept, allowing players to date unconventional characters like a jar of mayonnaise and a werewolf, which leads to many funny and unexpected moments.
- The controller's vibration feature provides a genuinely enjoyable massage experience, adding a quirky twist to the dating sim genre.
- The writing is clever and filled with humor, making it a fun and entertaining experience that can lead to lots of laughs.
- The game is quite short, with most dates lasting only a few minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Players need a compatible controller to fully enjoy the massage feature, and some have reported issues with certain controllers not working as intended.
- The dialogue options can sometimes feel arbitrary, leading to frustrating outcomes where choices don't seem to matter, which can detract from the overall experience.
- humor38 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and absurdity, with many players finding it genuinely hilarious and filled with witty dialogue and unexpected punchlines. The combination of funny character interactions, suggestive innuendos, and playful references keeps players entertained throughout, making it a standout aspect of the experience. Overall, the game is described as a laugh riot, perfect for those looking to enjoy a lighthearted and amusing gaming session.
“Some are just plain hilarious and unexpected, while others are just really well made as far as humor goes.”
“This game is hilarious and I really enjoyed it.”
“The game overall is an absolute laugh riot, truly hilarious and seriously clever with its humor, that'll have you in stitches by the end.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its high quality and variety that enhances the overall experience. While some express a desire for a separate soundtrack, the original score is described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's themes, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the sound work, including dialogue and music, adds significant value to the gameplay.
“The menu music is pumping 🤘”
“The OST is beautiful, and also gives a variety for each locale and character.”
“Very important thing that you can't see in the trailer - amazing sound work - the OST is really good, and you can switch songs when you like in your phone player.”
“My only complaint is the lack of a separate soundtrack; I would probably give the developers more money for that.”
“The songs were decent enough that I decided to listen to them for a bit, but I doubt they’ll blow anyone away.”
“I was laughing all the time while playing; the music makes me feel like I'm inside some kinky club, and the amount of details (don't want to spoil anything) put into the interactions between the characters makes it worthwhile.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a unique blend of visual novel and dating sim elements, featuring humorous writing and a distinct massaging mechanic that enhances the experience. While the controller adds a layer of realism, some players feel the game could benefit from more characters and detailed mechanics. Overall, it's a fun and clever game, but those less interested in the massaging aspect may want to wait for a sale due to its relatively short playtime.
“An amazing idea, mixing genuinely funny visual novel gameplay and writing with soothing (mostly) massages.”
“It's a fun, clever little game that has a unique mechanic dressed up in visual novel-style dating sim elements.”
“+gameplay: date-sim as it is, you meet girls, pick correct answers (never ending sambaaa song), and get stars for your date at the end of the day.”
“In general, I would really like to see more characters and more detailed massaging mechanics to really make each one more distinct.”
“If you don’t care about the massaging aspect and are just curious, wait for a sale so that you don’t overpay for the short amount of gameplay.”
“+gameplay: date-sim as it is, you meet girls, pick correct answers (never-ending samba song), and get stars for your date at the end of the day.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing both laughter and tears, indicating a powerful blend of humor and poignant moments that resonate deeply.
“I cried during the game.”
“I laughed until I cried while playing this game.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is uniquely engaging, featuring an unexpected and heartfelt narrative centered around a date with a jar of mayo, which adds a whimsical yet emotional depth to the experience.
“I went on a date with a jar of mayo, and the mayo's life story touched my heart.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing anime style, featuring charming and humorous character designs that resonate well with players. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's aesthetic and enjoyment.
“The visuals are stunning, featuring beautifully designed anime-styled characters that are both cute and humorous.”
“The graphics are vibrant and engaging, bringing the characters to life in a delightful way.”
“I absolutely love the art style; the anime-inspired visuals are charming and add a unique flair to the game.”