Purino Party

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 295 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 295 reviews
gameplay27 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The art is cute and well-polished, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The game offers a unique puzzle mechanic where players can move any tile anywhere, adding a layer of strategy.
  • The voice acting and writing have moments of humor that can be enjoyable.
  • The gameplay is frustratingly difficult, with many players feeling overwhelmed by the mechanics and time limits.
  • The story is shallow and lacks depth, with characters feeling one-dimensional and underdeveloped.
  • There are numerous bugs and crashes reported, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay137 mentions

    The gameplay of "Purino Party" 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, reliance on RNG, and absence of progression or engaging elements, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as shallow and uninspired, with many players feeling it fails to deliver a satisfying puzzle 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.”
    • “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 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.”
  • story122 mentions

    The story in this game is generally considered weak and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it serves primarily as a comedic backdrop rather than a substantial narrative. While some appreciate the lighthearted and tongue-in-cheek approach, others criticize the lack of character development and meaningful plot progression, suggesting that players should not expect a rich storytelling experience. Overall, the game's appeal lies more in its art and gameplay mechanics than in its narrative content.

    • “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.”
    • “The story is unmatched; some could say it stands above stories like Red Dead 2 or Cyberpunk 2077.”
    • “By focusing the story on this simple yet strikingly poignant narrative of humanity, you, the protagonist, have well earned your satisfaction of overcoming seemingly impossible barriers.”
    • “The story is basically 5 chapters per girl, 8 girls in total.”
    • “If you want story, you'll find nothing here.”
    • “There is no branching storyline nor is there any real development of a plot beyond 'oh hey!'”
  • humor32 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of absurdity and crassness, reminiscent of titles like HuniePop, featuring funny and charming characters with witty dialogues that often elicit laughter. While some players appreciate the comedic writing and entertaining interactions, others feel that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with a lack of depth in character engagement and a more serious undertone that contrasts with the initial comedic setup. Overall, the game delivers a blend of humor that appeals to fans of visual novels, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “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.”
    • “All the girls are hilarious, the writing is fantastic, and the gameplay is balanced and satisfying.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a mix of cute, moe artwork and high-quality CG illustrations, which some players find appealing. However, there are criticisms regarding the recycling of artwork and a lack of originality, with some reviewers suggesting that players would be better off with similar titles like HuniePop for superior graphics and gameplay. Overall, while the art style has its fans, it also faces scrutiny for its uninspired elements.

    • “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.”
    • “If you like the art style just based on what you see here on the store page, then you'll like the CGs, and kudos to Front Wing for just straight out giving us the X-rated patch; that's something you can commend them on even if you dislike the game.”
    • “The artwork is uninspired.”
    • “They couldn't be bothered to make new artwork; it appears everything is recycled.”
    • “If you want better graphics and gameplay, buy HuniePop.”
  • music20 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it pleasant and enjoyable, particularly noting the "fever music," while others describe it as repetitive and annoying. Although the music complements the art and characters, it can become grating over time, leading some players to turn it off in favor of other audio. Overall, while the music has its fans, it may not appeal to everyone due to its repetitive nature.

    • “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.”
    • “Art is pretty good, music is alright, (I do like the fever music) story is a mixed bag and the core gameplay mechanic is alright.”
    • “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 development6 mentions

    Character development in the game is generally considered mediocre, with no significant plot arcs or deep growth for the characters. However, some characters do manage to subvert initial tropes, adding a layer of complexity to their designs. Overall, while the character designs are praised, the personalities lack depth.

    • “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.”
    • “The actual girls' personalities and character designs are pretty mediocre, though.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes that remain unresolved despite troubleshooting efforts. Additionally, the mechanics allow players excessive time per turn, leading to gameplay imbalances. Overall, the experience is marred by bugs and performance problems.

    • “Bam, instant crash. I spent some time troubleshooting it, and nothing fixed the crash issue.”
    • “Poor gameplay and very buggy.”
    • “Simply put, they give you way too much time per turn, which freezes your overall time limit while you move, allowing you to clear practically the entire 8x8 board in one go without consequence.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The game lacks the deep narrative and emotional resonance found in titles like "Grisaia," but 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 choice for those seeking a blend of challenge and charm.

  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be unenjoyable, with the puzzle elements lacking engagement and the visual novel/dating sim segments described as tedious and filled with uninteresting, linear dialogues.

    • “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.”
  • optimization2 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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players feel that the game currently lacks significant replayability, as many have completed all content, including character graphics and storylines. There is a desire for additional content to enhance the game's longevity and encourage further playthroughs.

    • “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.”
    • “The game lacks replayability; once you've experienced the story and collected everything, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “After completing the game, I found that there was not enough content to encourage me to replay it.”
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