Purino Party

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 146 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • humor
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Purino Party is a visual novel game featuring a high school student who ends up living with six female members of a pop idol group. The game is filled with romanceable characters, multiple endings, and a lighthearted story. Players will interact with the idols, learn about their dreams and secrets, and have the opportunity to deepen their relationships through choices made throughout the game.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The match-3 gameplay is unique and allows players to move pieces anywhere on the board, adding a layer of strategy.
  • The art and character designs are cute and appealing, with polished visuals and quality voice acting.
  • The game offers a humorous storyline and funny dialogue, making it entertaining for fans of lighthearted visual novels.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly, making early puzzles frustratingly hard and often reliant on luck rather than skill.
  • The visual novel elements are shallow, with little character development and repetitive dialogue choices that don't impact the story.
  • Many players experienced technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hindered gameplay and enjoyment.
  • gameplay68 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles like Huniepop. While some appreciate the initial puzzle mechanics and the option to adjust difficulty, others criticize the forced difficulty and randomness, leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay is seen as shallow and uninspired, with a lack of progression and engaging elements, making it less enjoyable for those seeking a more substantial experience.

    • “The puzzle mechanics seem rather interesting at first, with the player getting to choose one token per turn that can be moved anywhere on the board.”
    • “The gameplay may seem simplistic and RNG-dependent at first since you have the ability to move any piece to any location and the game rewards combos very heavily; there's actually some hidden depth.”
    • “The puzzle gameplay itself is solid and presents enough of an interesting twist on the usual match-3 formula to make it worth checking out, even if you're sick and tired of Bejeweled and its endless knockoffs.”
    • “Even if the seemingly very tight time limit isn't quite as daunting as it may at first appear, as it is halted as soon as you pick a token to move, the enormous point total to be reached combined with the very limited number of turns the player has to reach that total makes for very frustrating gameplay for anyone lacking the speed of an android.”
    • “I really wanted to like this game... I have never believed negative reviews... but after playing it for 1 hour I felt like quitting playing computer games forever... I like difficult games... but this one is forced difficulty and absolutely no fun... the gameplay is totally random... even at 60% discount it's not worth it.”
    • “The gameplay to Purino Party is incredibly repetitive and outright boring.”
  • story61 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users noting its lack of depth and coherence. While some appreciate the comedic and tongue-in-cheek elements, others criticize it for being shallow and disconnected from the gameplay, often feeling like an afterthought. Overall, players seeking a rich narrative experience are likely to be disappointed, as the focus is primarily on puzzles and visual elements rather than a compelling storyline.

    • “Despite ostensibly being nothing more than a bargain bin cash-in to ride the coattails of HuniePop, Purino Party takes its gameplay, and more importantly its story, in a vastly different direction with a much loftier purpose in mind.”
    • “By focusing the story on this simple yet strikingly poignant tale of humanity, you, the protagonist, have well earned your satisfaction of overcoming seemingly impossible barriers.”
    • “Whereas HuniePop was essentially a life/dating sim with puzzle games to determine your success rate in dates, Purino Party is a straightforward linear puzzle game in which you complete increasingly difficult puzzle challenges in order to progress through each girl's story path, with your reward for each successful level completion being an additional story scene and a CG to add to your gallery.”
    • “The story is basically 5 chapters per girl, 8 girls in total.”
    • “If you want story, you'll find nothing here.”
    • “I've cleared one route in less than an hour, so there's not much story here.”
  • humor16 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by funny and charming characters, absurd dialogues, and a mix of lewd and crass jokes reminiscent of titles like HuniePop. While some players appreciate the comedic writing and find the interactions amusing, others feel that the humor can be inconsistent and overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall charm. Despite these critiques, many agree that the dialogue often elicits genuine laughter, making it a notable aspect of the experience.

    • “This game is harder than Dark Souls, but the storyline is funny as heck.”
    • “The choices are funny, the responses are funny, and the girls are cute; the puzzles are difficult but not impossible.”
    • “The voice acting is nice, and the dialogue is so stupid you'll probably find yourself laughing at it.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute and high-quality artwork, particularly the character designs and CGs, while others criticize the lack of originality and recycling of artwork. Although the game features a variety of voiced characters, the overall artistic execution is seen as inconsistent, with some players recommending alternatives like HuniePop for better graphics and gameplay.

    • “This is a very cute HuniePop-esque game with moe artwork and nice writing.”
    • “The artwork is amazing; I also enjoyed the fact that the developers knew that the story was silly and they even made fun of it during the game.”
    • “That said, the routes are kind of quick, but the CG artwork is top-notch.”
    • “Artwork is also uninspired.”
    • “They couldn't be bothered to make new artwork; it appears everything is recycled.”
    • “If you want better graphics and gameplay, buy HuniePop.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it pleasant and enjoyable, while others describe it as repetitive and annoying. While a few appreciate the upbeat tracks, particularly the "fever music," many feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when combined with the game's repetitive gameplay and dialogue. Overall, the music is seen as a decent but not standout aspect of the game.

    • “Because the music was pleasant, the puzzle mechanics were challenging yet fun, figuring out various combos with the consumable items was quite interesting, and the characters were amusing and fun to interact with.”
    • “The lore isn't that strong, but the art and music is good in the game.”
    • “+ music is jamming”
    • “Music feels repetitive and annoying.”
    • “Music-wise, it's grating and annoying, or just tolerable.”
    • “Say what you will about the music, the repetitive voice lines, and the recycled CGs, but the gameplay isn't broken or RNG-heavy.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is generally viewed as mediocre, lacking in deep and meaningful arcs, though some characters do manage to subvert initial tropes. While the character designs are noted as good, the overall personality depth does not meet expectations.

    • “A number of characters do subvert the tropes they might initially seem to represent.”
    • “It has some pretty good character design.”
    • “The actual girls' personalities and character designs are pretty mediocre, though.”
    • “Don't expect any harrowing plot arcs or deep, meaningful character development; though a number of characters do subvert the tropes they might initially seem to represent.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay. Additionally, the mechanics allow players to exploit turn time limits, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “Poor gameplay and very buggy.”
    • “Bam! Instant crash. I spent some time troubleshooting it, and nothing fixed the crash issue.”
    • “The game frequently freezes, making it frustrating to play.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    While the game may not deliver a profound emotional narrative like "Grisaia," it offers a lighthearted experience filled with quirky characters and engaging puzzles. Players can enjoy the fun of romancing these eccentric girls, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate a blend of challenge and charm.

    • “This is certainly no Grisaia in terms of narrative or emotional impact, but it's a fun game in its own right, and well worth your time if you enjoy challenging puzzles and romancing cute girls.”
    • “Meet these girls and seduce them with your mad puzzle skills! The girls themselves range from quirky to completely off their rockers and not even touching on reality.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unenjoyable, citing the puzzle elements as unengaging and the visual novel/dating sim conversations as tedious and overly scripted, leading to a lack of motivation to progress.

    • “The puzzle aspect isn't fun to play, and the visual novel/dating sim aspect is a tedious slog through uninteresting and off-putting railroaded conversations.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users have noted issues with optimization, particularly highlighting inconsistent stuttering during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “As a QA person for visual novels, I really would have liked some consistency with the stuttering.”
    • “The game suffers from severe frame drops, making it nearly unplayable during intense scenes.”
    • “I encountered frequent crashes that disrupted my gameplay experience, indicating poor optimization.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users feel that the game currently lacks significant replayability, as many have completed all content and story elements. There is a desire for additional content to enhance the experience and encourage further playthroughs.

    • “The game offers a variety of choices that lead to different outcomes, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “I love how the game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and hidden secrets.”
    • “The different character paths and endings provide a strong incentive to replay the game and explore all its possibilities.”
    • “I would be satisfied if they decided to add more content because it really doesn't have much replay value now that I've gotten every CG and read the story.”
    • “After completing the game, I found little incentive to play again; the lack of different endings or choices makes it feel repetitive.”
    • “Once you've experienced the main story, there's not much left to draw you back in for a second playthrough.”
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