My Dangerous Life
- July 23, 2020
- Hituzigumo
Get on Steam"My Dangerous Life" is a BL visual novel where Hinata, a young man who dreams of studying in New York, faces a series of misfortunes. After being tricked out of his apartment and having his identity stolen, he is left stranded. However, a handsome stranger offers him help, and Hinata finds himself living with three attractive roommates, each hiding their own secrets. The game is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with romance and adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The artwork and character designs are stunning, with many players praising the beautiful CGs and overall art style.
- The game features a charming and engaging story, with interesting character dynamics and emotional moments throughout the routes.
- There are no bad endings, which allows players to enjoy a more relaxed experience without the stress of negative outcomes.
- The main character, Hinata, is often portrayed as overly naive and dependent, leading to frustration among players who find him lacking in agency.
- The writing has been criticized for its repetitive themes, particularly Hinata's constant reminders of his gender, which some players found annoying.
- The game includes problematic themes, such as internalized homophobia and anti-protest sentiments, which detracted from the overall enjoyment for many players.
- story58 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of the game is characterized by typical otome clichés, with a mix of mystery and romance that some players found charming, while others felt it lacked depth and coherence. Each character's route reveals new information, but the overall narrative can feel rushed and disjointed, leading to a less impactful emotional connection. Despite its flaws, including pacing issues and a somewhat superficial treatment of serious themes, many players appreciated the character designs and enjoyed the individual storylines, particularly when approached with lowered expectations.
“After playing all three routes, I noticed that each route slightly reveals new information, leading to the next route that not only brings up that same information but builds on top of it, further tying up more loose ends of the story.”
“Moreover, Brad has a great backstory and issues of his own that he battles against, and it's lovely seeing the amount of support Hinata gives him.”
“The story and characters are interesting, and the choices aren't so complicated that you need a guide to reach the good endings.”
“I hoped he would save this story, and what did I get?”
“Started off strong with the mystery of the impostor for Hinata, but then it just started to go into a forced love thing with the guys. You piece it together as you play the other routes, but nothing more really sticks, and it sort of falls a bit flat in most areas since you have to play certain routes first in order to understand the story a bit more.”
“It took me around one and a half hours to finish a single route, which already gives away that the story isn't in-depth enough.”
- music17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the jazzy soundtrack and overall quality, while others found certain tracks, particularly a gospel song about Jesus, to be jarring and out of place in the context of a BL game. Some players enjoyed the humor of the unexpected gospel song, while others felt it detracted from immersion. Overall, the music adds a unique flavor to the experience, but there are suggestions for improvement in the selection and integration of tracks.
“Music was great; I enjoyed the jazzy soundtrack strung up in a lot of the scenes.”
“This game has great music and art with a great story as well as great writing.”
“The song itself is not bad though.”
“Minus the Jesus song that consistently appears near the end of every route and really took me out of the immersion.”
“The background music was honestly a bit jarring and I ended up muting it and listening to something else, and if you play and don’t like the title screen music, I highly suggest doing the same.”
“Also, the song about Jesus in a yaoi game sounded in bad taste.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork and engaging art style, which significantly enhances the overall experience. While some users noted minor blurriness, the vibrant visuals and effective voice acting contribute to an enjoyable gameplay atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature that captivates players.
“Guilty as charged, the art style was what drew me into the game.”
“Another thing that was immediately noticeable is the gorgeous art style, which managed to convince me right away.”
“So, my dangerous life may have some issues, however, the art style truly shines in this game.”
“Graphics can look a tiny bit blurry.”
“So, my dangerous life may have some issues; however, the art style truly shines in this game.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the strong character dynamics and support systems, particularly between Hinata, Brad, and Alan. Players appreciate the depth of relationships, with moments of vulnerability and affection that enhance the overall narrative, despite some noted flaws in the game's execution. The chemistry among characters contributes to a heartfelt experience, making the emotional journey impactful even within a shorter gameplay timeframe.
“The game may be short, but the lead-up to the endings is very emotional and actually builds on the characters.”
“I notice that even when Hinata is romancing another guy, Alan (despite having a small part in that route) will show up and be Hinata's emotional support that he goes to.”
“Brad the badass best boy and Alan the arrogantly alright are both pretty cute and have a bunch of wholesome moments with some good chemistry between the characters.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with characters like Brad providing comedic relief across various routes, particularly excelling in one pairing that enhances the plot. Players also find unexpected moments, such as the inclusion of quirky gospel music, to be particularly amusing, contributing to the overall lighthearted tone.
“Causing a rather interesting and hilarious scene to unfold.”
“He was hilarious and even ended up helping out on the other two routes when the other two characters were being useless.”
“I would say this is the best pairing to go since it rolls well with how the plot functions and tends to have the best amount of humor in the game.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as rushed due to its short length, which limits the depth of the story and character arcs. However, players appreciate the character designs and express enjoyment, particularly in specific routes like Brad's. Overall, while the development may lack depth, it still contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The story isn't too deep, but I liked the character designs and enjoyed playing through Brad's route.”
“Great character design.”
“While I felt the story and character development were unfortunately rushed due to the short playing time, I still managed to enjoy the game overall.”
“Talking about the short length, this problem becomes noticeable as well when it comes to character development.”
“While I felt the story and character development were, unfortunately, rushed due to the short playing time, I still managed to enjoy the game overall.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about monetization, with some disliking microtransactions in freeware apps. However, the Steam version is praised for being free of in-game purchases, allowing for a complete experience after purchase. There is a sentiment that the game could have been more enjoyable if it had been designed with a wait mechanism for chapter progression instead of relying on in-game purchases.
“However, the Steam version is free from in-game purchases and can be fully enjoyed after being bought.”
“The problem was mainly that this game was created with the intention of implementing in-game purchases, and I'm positive I would have been able to enjoy this visual novel more if I had to wait before reading the next chapter.”
“Personally, I don't like some of the freeware apps because they have microtransactions.”
“The problem was mainly that this game was created with the intention of implementing in-game purchases, and I'm positive I would have enjoyed this visual novel more if I had to wait before reading the next chapter.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players often find the grinding aspect of the game to become tedious, especially during subsequent playthroughs, leading to a sense of monotony.
“Around my second playthrough, I found things to be tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
“I spent hours doing repetitive tasks, and it just drained the enjoyment out of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing stuttering issues during gameplay, indicating that the optimization may not be fully refined.
