Pair-a-Site

About

Welcome to Pair-a-Site, the dating website of the future! But you aren't here for love. Take on the role of an alien computer virus who can control the minds of anyone they attract! Your end goal? The president of the world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

humor18 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and humorous dialogue that enhance the overall experience.
It's a unique blend of bullet hell and dating sim genres, providing an entertaining and engaging gameplay experience.
As a free game, it offers good value for a short playthrough, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The minimalist art style and overall presentation are considered lackluster and may detract from the gaming experience.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to inconsistent difficulty levels and mechanics that may not align well with traditional bullet hell standards.
The game lacks depth in its choices and replay value, as many decisions feel inconsequential by the end.

humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm, clever writing, and engaging character interactions, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. While most jokes and puns land well, some players noted that not all humor hits the mark, and a few found the implementation in gameplay to be overly punishing. Overall, the game's quirky and charismatic characters contribute significantly to its comedic appeal, making it a delightful experience for many.
- “This dalliance is brief, of course, but your fling with this game will be spiced up with its characters (charmingly written, illustrated, and voiced), in addition to a humorous story to tickle one's spirits.”
- “The writing is hilarious and I can't wait for the sequel if it comes out.”
- “The game has some hilarious banter and puns which is always welcome; the characters are weird but charismatic.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its charm and humor, while others find the bullet hell mechanics frustrating and lacking clear rules. Although the game is engaging and offers a smooth experience, the lack of meaningful choices and punishing elements detracts from the overall enjoyment for some. Despite these criticisms, the game is still considered fun and worth a short playthrough.
- “The writing, the charm, the gameplay.”
- “The voice acting is phenomenal, and the mechanics are the kind where they can be as simple or complex as you want them to be.”
- “The gameplay itself is a bullet hell, but it has charm to it; definitely a little bit challenging, but in a good way.”
- “The controls are not conducive to the bullet hell gameplay they desired, especially when there's no real 'rules' to how it works like any other bullet hell would be.”
- “The humor is generally good, but I felt like its implementation in gameplay was unnecessarily punishing.”
- “I would spend a few moments choosing wisely, taking into account my gameplay style, but then seeing how it didn't really matter halfway through the game disappointed me a little.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the minimalist art style as lackluster and outdated, while others appreciate its charm and ability to convey character personalities effectively. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some finding the artwork cute and enjoyable despite initial skepticism.
- “I really love the artwork too; I can't put into words why, but the artwork conveys each character's personalities perfectly.”
- “Most people were hating on the art style, but I found it cute and charming.”
- “Expected this game to be kind of bad based on the artwork, but it's actually pretty fun.”
- “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
- “Expected this game to be kind of bad based on the poor artwork, but it's actually pretty fun.”
- “The graphics are okay for a free game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and thematic relevance, particularly its digital feel. While the soundtrack is considered solid and fitting for the gameplay, some users expressed a desire for more granular volume control options for voice acting, music, and sound effects.
- “The music is on point for the theme, keeping with a very digital feel all around.”
- “The music is so good!”
- “The soundtrack is solidly decent and fitting to the gameplay at hand.”
- “Volume control of voice acting, music, and sound effects as separate sliders in the options menu would be nice.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is characterized by its humorous and charmingly written characters, providing a lighthearted and amusing experience. While the plot is described as silly, it effectively complements the arcade-style gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “This dalliance is brief, of course, but your fling with this game will be spiced up with its characters (charmingly written, illustrated, and voiced), in addition to a humorous story to tickle one's spirits.”
- “The plot of this is silly and amusing.”
- “The plot of this game is silly and amusing.”
- “Again, the arcade style feel comes with a storyline that feels mushed in.”
- “I like the fun, silly story, and the characters were charming in their own way.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable and easy to pick up, reminiscent of classic flash games, but it suffers from limited length and replay value. While some players express a desire for more varied gameplay through different combinations of abilities, this could potentially increase the game's difficulty.
- “For me, this would have created lots of replay value because I would have wanted to try different combinations of permanent abilities, although I'd imagine this would raise the difficulty significantly.”
- “It reminds me of the greatest flash games: easy to grasp, fun, and good-humored, but lacking in length and replay value.”
- “For me, this would've created lots of replay value because then I would've wanted to try different combinations of permanent abilities, although I'd imagine this would raise the difficulty significantly.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with most character performances and line deliveries praised; however, there are notable mic quality issues with Kate's character that detract from the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game is noted for its high stability, with users reporting a polished experience and minimal occurrences of significant issues, bugs, or glitches.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and make it frustrating.”