Pretty Girls Panic!

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"Pretty Girls Panic!" is a survival horror game featuring cute anime-style girls. Players must navigate through a series of deadly rooms while avoiding grotesque monsters. The game features a unique "communication panic" system, where players can communicate with other girls to ease their fear, but must be careful not to attract the monsters. Can you help the girls survive the horror and escape the nightmare?

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game is a fun and satisfying experience, especially for fans of casual puzzle games.
It features cute artwork and a variety of anime girls, making it visually appealing.
The game offers easy achievements, making it accessible for achievement hunters.

The gameplay can become tedious and frustrating, especially in later levels with overwhelming enemy numbers.
The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours.
There are issues with controls and hit detection, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay is a fast-paced, addictive experience reminiscent of the classic arcade game Qix, where players draw lines to reveal images while avoiding enemies. While it offers casual accessibility and significant replayability, some players find it becomes overly hectic too quickly, often resorting to defensive strategies. The game balances nostalgia with modern mechanics, appealing to both casual gamers and those seeking a challenge.
- “Which is to say, this doesn't take away from the addictive gameplay - Qix's timeless formula got me stuck to the computer and time flew by so fast that I forgot about a batch of bacon I just put into the oven and I accidentally burned it to a black crisp.”
- “Also, there's huge replayability since the gameplay changes as you block off parts of the play area.”
- “Gameplay involves drawing lines across the screen to reveal more than 75% of a picture without letting a sea creature touch your octopus avatar or the line being drawn.”
- “The gameplay becomes too hectic too soon, where there are 10+ enemies on the screen and the only viable strategy for most stages becomes: circle at the edges and quickly snip a small piece when you dare.”
- “Granted, in the original, uncovering areas of the girl would earn you negative points (enough of which would change the picture to something horrifying), and uncovering the open area would earn you positive, so maybe with that mechanic not in place, that was the intention, but honestly, I can't really see that as much of a justification.”
- “The gameplay is simple and based on... I am not even sure how that game was called on Game Boy, way back, but even if you don't know the title at all, you'll 'get' the game super quickly.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
71%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally considered low fidelity, with a maximum resolution of 720p and higher settings resulting in blurry upscaled visuals. While some users find the artwork cute and reminiscent of anime styles, overall impressions suggest that the graphics are lackluster and not particularly impressive, especially for a game from a small studio.
- “The artwork is cute and pleasing to the eyes.”
- “Artwork is pretty and in fact, one of the later girls reminded me a lot of Sailor Venus, even more so because she was wearing a sailor fuku.”
- “The artwork is okay.”
- “Technically the game is very lackluster - it only renders graphics in something like 720p.”
- “All the graphics in higher resolution settings are upscaled, which looks a bit blurry, but to be honest I've seen a lot worse, including pretty girls mahjong games.”
- “I understand that this is a small studio, but it's just 2D graphics.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, often likening it to Enya-style soundtracks. However, some find the Japanese voiceovers distracting and the music occasionally too loud, leading them to adjust the volume settings significantly. Overall, while the background music is generally well-received, it can be polarizing depending on individual preferences.
- “A great soundtrack!”
- “There's this nice, relaxing music playing in the background, I've got the headphones on, just chillin', then all of a sudden Ren starts yelling!!”
- “It also has a variety of pleasant and exciting background pop music in every different pretty girl's stage as well as attractive anime girls from Norn/Miel/Cybele's nukiges in a large variety of outfits.”
- “The music is also very annoying and loud to the point that when I first started playing it, I turned it down to 10% volume on all settings right off the bat, then simply muted it once it became annoying.”
- “(Enya style?!) - but the Japanese voices can be annoying once in a while: this is one of those games where I would probably reverse my usual settings so music is at 100% but voices are at 40%.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
38%
The game offers significant replayability due to its dynamic gameplay that evolves as players block off areas, and it incentivizes completionists with "perfect" scores for flawless runs. However, some users feel that it lacks replayability compared to traditional games like mahjong or poker, suggesting a divide in player experience based on individual goals.
- “Also, there's huge replayability since the gameplay changes as you block off parts of the play area.”
- “Edit: a quick note about replayability: the game does award 'perfect' scores if you complete a board without losing a life.”
- “Those boards will have a gold star on them in the compulsory gallery, so if achieving 100% is your thing, you'll find a greater replayability here than the casual player will.”
- “There is no real replayability, unlike games like mahjong or poker that offer more variety.”
- “The game lacks any significant replayability, which is disappointing.”
- “Replayability is virtually nonexistent, making it hard to stay engaged.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
17%
67%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of substance, with some users noting that it offers no coherent narrative or meaningful context. While a few highlight a moral about perseverance, the overall consensus is that the story is minimal and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There is no story, no reason for fish to be swimming around women, and there is surprisingly not that much nudity.”
- “There's no story at all, and the outfits hardly do anything to bring attention to certain places, but the game is pretty fun to kill time for an hour or so.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, which detracts significantly from their overall enjoyment.
- “This becomes really tedious really fast and sucks the fun out of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements and engaging cutscenes. Overall, the game is described as funny and enjoyable.
- “This game is hilarious! I love the witty dialogue and unexpected humor.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the clever jokes and funny scenarios throughout the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by creative and engaging elements such as meme wards, power words, and customizable advertisements or status updates, allowing players to express themselves and enhance their experience.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the challenge of skillfully interacting with sea creatures, creating a sense of tension and satisfaction when successfully navigating these encounters. Players experience a mix of excitement and anxiety, enhancing their emotional investment in the gameplay.