Pair-a-Site

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Pair-a-Site is a single player action game. It was developed by Elliott Strait and was released on February 6, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of bullet hell and dating sim mechanics, providing a fun and engaging experience.
Characters are charming and well-written, with humorous dialogue that adds personality to the game.
It's a free game that offers a surprisingly polished experience for a student project, making it a worthwhile play for a short session.

The art style and graphics are considered lackluster and may not appeal to everyone, leading to a perception of low quality.
Gameplay can feel unbalanced at times, with difficulty spikes that may frustrate players, especially in the bullet hell segments.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more depth and replay value.

humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm, creativity, and ability to elicit genuine laughter, with many players highlighting the witty writing and engaging character interactions. While some found the humor occasionally hit or miss, the overall consensus is that the game is filled with funny moments, clever puns, and charismatic characters that enhance the experience. Despite minor issues, such as mic quality, the comedic elements significantly contribute to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “This game is great, the idea is very creative, the gameplay is fun, it's surprisingly deep for a game that's free, a student project, etc. plus it legitimately made me laugh multiple times and is just loaded with a ton of personality and charm, so much it compelled me to complete it.”
- “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
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its creative and charming design, offering a fun experience that is surprisingly deep for a free student project. While the bullet hell mechanics can be challenging and occasionally frustrating due to control issues and a lack of clear rules, the engaging humor and personality of the game keep players entertained. Overall, it provides a smooth and enjoyable experience, though some players may find certain gameplay elements disappointing or punishing.
- “This game is great, the idea is very creative, the gameplay is fun, it's surprisingly deep for a game that's free, a student project, etc. Plus, it legitimately made me laugh multiple times and is just loaded with a ton of personality and charm, so much that it compelled me to complete it.”
- “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
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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 expectations of it being subpar.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are okay for a free game.”
- “Expected this game to be kind of bad based on the poor artwork, but it's actually pretty fun.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 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
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The game's story is characterized by its humorous and lighthearted tone, featuring charmingly written, illustrated, and voiced characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the silly and amusing plot, which, while simple, adds a fun element to the arcade-style gameplay.
- “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.”
- “I like the fun, silly story and the characters were charming in their own way.”
- “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.”
- “While the characters are charming in their own way, the overall story lacks depth.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its high level of polish, with users reporting minimal issues, bugs, or glitches, indicating strong stability throughout gameplay.
- “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 hinder progress.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game enjoyable and easy to understand, reminiscent of classic flash games, but note that it lacks significant replay value due to its short length. Some players express that the potential for experimenting with different combinations of abilities could enhance replayability, though it may also increase 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
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The optimization of the game has been noted to have some mic quality issues, particularly with Kate's character, although the overall performances and comedic line delivery from the cast received positive feedback.