Puppet Boss

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Puppet Boss is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews

story36 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The art style and character designs are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
The storyline is engaging and offers a unique take on the otome genre, including a female love interest.
The voice acting and character interactions are well done, adding depth to the gameplay.

The game is plagued by bugs, including chapters not registering as completed and looping issues.
The charm system is confusing and difficult to navigate, making it hard to unlock endings without spending money.
There is a lack of tutorials or clear instructions, leaving players unsure of how to progress effectively.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The story of the game is generally well-received, with players praising its interesting plot, charming characters, and engaging dialogue. However, many users express frustration over repetitive chapter loops, lack of clarity in progression, and issues with grammar and translation. While the narrative is enjoyable and creative, players desire more choices and opportunities to enhance their experience, particularly in earning in-game currency and achieving desired endings.
- “The protagonist actually has a personality (and a likable one too), the characters are charming, and the story is interesting.”
- “The characters have fun personalities, the dialogue and plot are funny and exciting.”
- “I love everything about this game, from how it's made to the story concept.”
- “Why do I need to go through the chapter more than twice with exactly the same storyline, just to choose another option of answer?”
- “There are some grammar errors, but it's hardly noticeable with how blasphemous the plot is.”
- “It has a good storyline, but it's super confusing because there is no tutorial or anything.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
7%
85%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players feeling that it leans towards a cash grab due to the reliance on luck, money, and ads to progress. While some appreciate the structured ad rewards and the option to purchase in-game items, frustrations arise from technical issues with ad availability and the limited ways to earn in-game currency without spending money. Overall, players desire a more balanced approach to monetization that doesn't heavily depend on microtransactions or ad viewing.
- “I use GCash as my payment method for in-game purchases.”
- “You need luck, money, or ads to get charms, which allow access to the scenes and endings that should be typical.”
- “I played daily, did multiple extra offers through the coin affiliate advertisement, and bought the bigger new player pack - all to only get a slight improvement in two characters' ratings, not enough for a 'good ending' with any of them.”
- “Unfortunately, this developer has turned into a cash grab.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their stunning artwork, engaging character designs, and unique art style. Many users express their love for the visuals, although some report technical issues that hinder their gameplay experience. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “The artwork is gorgeous and has engaging stories.”
- “I love this game; it has amazing graphics and plot, especially the characters!”
- “Awesome graphics and design.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its fun and relatable characters, engaging dialogue, and creative storytelling, making for an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, including unexpected character interactions and amusing plot twists, which enhance the overall adventure. Despite some odd translations, the humor consistently shines through, contributing to the game's charm.
- “The characters have fun personalities, the dialogue and plot are funny and exciting.”
- “Funny cast, creative storytelling, and a nice UI make this a great visual novel experience!”
- “I love Day 7—the sense of humor always triumphs over the odd translations, and I always adore all their characters.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting frequent glitches, including issues with chapter completion indicators, freezing on the title screen, and prolonged loading times. Many players have experienced game crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay, suggesting that the game requires further refinement before being fully released. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, its current state is marred by significant technical problems.
- “While I got to play it, it was fun and I liked the characters, but the game suddenly froze one day and never let me back on. I spent money on the game and now will never be able to play again as it has been over a week with many troubleshooting attempts on my end.”
- “The game is still in a buggy state where the loading screen takes forever (without any loading bar progress), so .”
- “I love this game so much, but as of today, it freezes on the opening screen and I cannot play it now because I can't get past the title screen when you first open it.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and well-integrated with the characters and storyline, though players have noted a lack of tutorials and guides, leading to some confusion about game mechanics and completion percentages. While the interface is user-friendly, there are reports of bugs and a desire for more engaging content after initial playtime. Overall, the gameplay is appreciated but could benefit from improvements and clearer instructions.
- “I enjoyed playing this game so much, it's well written and I love the characters, especially Liam. The gameplay is good, and I love the voices and everything.”
- “The interface is nice and gameplay is mostly straightforward.”
- “I love the characters and the gameplay in general, but I wish there was an actual guide on how to play.”
- “The gameplay is a little confusing due to the lack of a tutorial, as I didn't understand the % completion until I realized I need to play some chapters multiple times to achieve 100%.”
- “After 2 days of playing, I haven't had much to do; gameplay could be improved.”
- “I love the characters and the gameplay in general, but I wish there was an actual guide on how to play. There are also many bugs.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the app is well-optimized, running smoothly despite minor writing errors. Users generally find the performance satisfactory.
- “The app runs smoothly, with only a few minor writing mistakes here and there.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay and minimal lag.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly on my device.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is praised for its strong designs and engaging story, contributing to an overall positive gaming experience.
- “Great game so far, the character designs, the story, and the game itself are good.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be deeply wholesome, evoking strong positive emotions and a sense of warmth.
- “I love this; it's so wholesome.”