Petit Game Collection Vol.1
- January 19, 2024
- WSS playground
- 151h median play time
Get on Steam"Petit Game Collection vol.1" is a spin-off minigame collection inspired by retro bishōjo games, featuring three mini-games. "Ame's Happy Happy Dating Game" is a visual novel where you date Ame, while "Don't Die, Kangel" is a rogue-like shooting game with an angel fighting filthy otakus. "Break Out Kangel" is a puzzle game where you break blocks to help the internet angel. Each game offers a unique retro experience.
Reviews
- The visual novel is touching and provides a happy ending, making it a heartfelt experience for fans.
- The mini-games, particularly 'Don't Die, KAngel!', are fun and engaging, adding variety to the gameplay.
- The art and aesthetics are charming, and the game offers more content for fans of Needy Streamer Overload.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its value at full price.
- There are several bugs, including issues with the save system and language selection, which detract from the overall experience.
- The visual novel's writing quality is inconsistent, with some players noting poor translations and repetitive dialogue.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their cute and charming art style, contributing to a fun and calming aesthetic. While the visuals are generally well-received, some users noted issues with text placement in specific segments. Overall, the artwork enhances the storytelling experience, particularly in the visual novel "Ame's Happy Happy Date Day."
“Cute and fun game that has really nice art and aesthetics.”
“Overall great game, I suggest playing normal NSO first though :) nice graphics, calming, and I got to go on dates with a (mental) cute girl!”
“It can give the player more insight into Ame's story, alongside a charming art style reminiscent of the original game.”
“My girlfriend has extra artwork in this game.”
“It can give the player more insight into the game's story, alongside a charming art style reminiscent of the original game.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story is enjoyable but feels hastily crafted, featuring a small narrative and a developer commentary section that provides insights into the character Ame and her connection with fans. While the charming art style pays homage to the original game, newcomers may struggle to fully appreciate the story without prior knowledge of the original game's plot.
“The game also includes a little dev story area where some of the developers talk about stories and things they did around the game.”
“It can give the player more insight into Ame's story, alongside a charming art style reminiscent of the original game.”
“I enjoyed some of the things that Ame had to say about her fans and career; however, it is sometimes inaccurate to the story of the original game.”
“However, if you have not played the game prior, I would suggest avoiding this game due to it being fairly dependent on already understanding the story of the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered fun but lacking in depth, with users suggesting that it requires additional content or enhancements to justify its price. Overall, while enjoyable, the experience may feel limited without more substantial gameplay elements or fan service.
“The gameplay is peak minigameplay.”
“It is a fun game, I will admit, but I think it should cost less for the gameplay time.”
“This game needs either more fan service, better gameplay material, or an extra game or two to really make it worth your while.”
“It is a fun game, I will admit, but I think that it should cost less for the gameplay time.”
“Peak minigameplay.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of quirky, absurd character traits and situations, particularly revolving around a seemingly sweet yet increasingly unhinged protagonist. Players find the concept of a character who grapples with free will while engaging in relatable activities like streaming and watching anime to be amusing and entertaining.
“At first, she seems like a super sweet, funny, and kind of insane person, but then turns into a character who doesn't want free will and has someone tell her how to live her life.”
“They should make a game about this same fella. I think it would be cool if she liked, you know, streamed video games and watched anime and stuff. I mean, hahaha, that would be funny! 🙏 bless 🙏”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching narrative and heartfelt moments, particularly in the dating segments, which evoke strong feelings and even tears from players. The inclusion of a happy ending adds to the overall emotional satisfaction, despite the mini games being relatively short.
“The visual novel is good and touching, and I finally got a happy ending.”
“The mini games are fun, but the dating game was surprisingly heartfelt and genuinely made me cry.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, featuring multiple unique tracks that enhance the overall experience.
“The music is really good in this game, featuring multiple unique tracks.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly diverse and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
