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Purrfect Date is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Bae Team and was released on December 15, 2017. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Purrfect Date" is a visual novel and dating simulator that takes place on a mysterious cat island. You play as a researcher who goes on a series of dates with various cat characters while uncovering the island's secrets. The game features branching storylines, multiple endings, and a unique blend of humor, horror, and romance.

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 421 reviews
story95 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique blend of humor and dark storytelling, keeping players engaged with unexpected twists.
  • The use of multiple player characters adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for varied experiences in each run.
  • The art style and music are charming, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The lack of a 'skip dialogue' feature makes replaying the game tedious, as players must go through the same text multiple times.
  • The story can feel repetitive due to the need to play through multiple characters, leading to a grindy experience.
  • Some players may find the themes of animal cruelty and dark humor unsettling, which could detract from the enjoyment of the game.
  • story
    303 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Purrfect Date" is a surprising blend of quirky humor and dark themes, involving a mysterious island and the dating of anthropomorphized cats, which evolves into a deeper narrative about animal experimentation and emotional connections. While some players found the plot engaging with unexpected twists, others criticized its repetitive nature and lack of impactful choices, leading to mixed feelings about the overall storytelling experience. Despite its flaws, many reviewers appreciated the unique premise and the intricate layers of the story, making it more than just a simple dating sim.

    • “The story is deep and dark and definitely something I was not expecting and something to really invest yourself in.”
    • “The overarching story is a dark masterpiece that I never saw coming upon entering the game, and the individual 'romances' with the characters are absolutely beautiful.”
    • “What may at first glance appear like yet another 'edgy' indie dating sim with the typical flourishes of memes and over-the-top humor is actually a game with a complex & interesting story with plenty of mystery to keep you on your feet.”
    • “The story is padded too much even for a dating sim with a superficial story on top.”
    • “The story gets really dark, involving a lot of animal torture and death, which the player is made complicit in without having a choice.”
    • “The visual novel does attempt to juggle several threads with three different forms of activity in the game; however, without a guide to help the player navigate through shaky storytelling, it can often lead players to unintended outcomes.”
  • humor
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mix of dark British wit and absurdity, with some players finding it charming and endearing, while others feel it falls flat or is overshadowed by darker themes. Many appreciate the quirky characters and clever writing, but some express disappointment over the lack of consistent humor and the game's serious undertones. Overall, the humor is polarizing, appealing to those who enjoy offbeat comedy, but potentially alienating for players expecting a lighthearted experience.

    • “Purrfect Date blends mystery, intrigue, and wickedly black humor, to create the ultimate crossbreed between visual novel and dating simulator!”
    • “It's a cat dating sim that is painfully self-aware of its existence, and delivers sarcastic humor that makes it hilarious and totally endearing.”
    • “This game is hilarious, dark, and amazing.”
    • “Just text after text and it was not funny and did not grab my attention.”
    • “As it's been already pointed out by other players, left-clicking again and again through all that incredibly boring description of every single non-essential thing is seriously not funny.”
    • “It's not funny, it's not cute, it's not unpredictable, it's not hard, and quite frankly, it's a dog turd.”
  • music
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players appreciating its charm and fitting nature, particularly the quirky cat-themed tracks and playful sound effects. While some found the music repetitive over time, others highlighted its ability to enhance the game's atmosphere and emotional moments, making it a memorable aspect of the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is described as catchy, relaxing, and well-integrated into the gameplay, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The music fits each mood without being distracting, and is surprisingly adorable at times.”
    • “The soundtrack in this game is simply purrfect, giving fishy or serene or daring impressions when suits the story.”
    • “The music adds so much to this game, helping to express emotion to each scene just as it is supposed to.”
    • “The music is okay in places, annoying in others.”
    • “Terrible repetitive music that is more annoying than in any way supporting the situation you are in.”
    • “The humor falls flat, the music is irritating and it feels like you just have to do weird, bad, and illogical choices to progress.”
  • graphics
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute, hand-drawn art style that complements its lighthearted tone, while others criticize the visuals as mediocre or poorly executed. Notably, the game features graphic depictions of violence and animal abuse, which some found unsettling and lacking proper warnings. Overall, while the artwork has its charm and fits the narrative, it may not appeal to everyone, and technical issues have been reported that affect performance.

    • “The game's wonderful atmosphere, colorful and interesting characters, adorable artwork, and melodious music were an unexpected pleasure.”
    • “Graphically, the game has a cute art style that complements its lighthearted tone.”
    • “The writing is incredibly vivid and clever, the accompanying artwork is very fitting, looks awesome, and has a nice personality to it.”
    • “Its attempt at being funny feels quite niche, which is reflected in the purposefully 'bad' artwork passing off as 'a style'.”
    • “The artwork is pretty bad.”
    • “The art style of the game seems a bit all over the place.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this visual novel has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and simplistic, often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging experience. While the branching storylines and dialogue choices offer some replayability, mechanics such as the heart system and stamina management are criticized for being ineffective and unbalanced. Overall, the game is noted for its intriguing story and artwork, but the gameplay itself is seen as lacking depth and excitement.

    • “The visual novel mechanics are standard, with dialogue choices and branching paths that affect the outcome of the story.”
    • “Mechanically, the layout works well and the branching storylines allow for replayability.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is as you would expect for the genre, and while not engaging for everyone, the important thing here is the storytelling.”
    • “The heart mechanic is useless.”
    • “While I have no inherent bias against visual novels, this one lacks the charm to put up with the repetition and curiously pointless mechanics that the game puts you through to finish it.”
    • “The art is cute, but the gameplay is dull as dust.”
  • grinding
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the lack of options to skip previously seen dialogue and events. While the story and character interactions are praised, the necessity of multiple playthroughs to achieve 100% completion often turns enjoyable gameplay into a frustrating experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game would benefit significantly from a faster dialogue skip feature to alleviate the monotony of re-experiencing the same content.

    • “You are very likely going to need/want to play multiple runs, and by the 4th run hitting next over and over again for hours gets tedious.”
    • “It's tedious, it's repetitive, and no one should have to play a game that removes all the initial fun and eventually becomes a headache to complete.”
    • “The only major complaint I have is the lack of a skip option - clicking through all the dialogue after having already seen it can get very tedious.”
  • replayability
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it features multiple routes, endings, and character choices that encourage exploration, some players find the experience tedious and buggy, which detracts from the enjoyment. Completionists may appreciate the need for several playthroughs to unlock achievements, but the lack of quality-of-life features like fast-forward options can hinder the replay experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players still find value in the unique experiences offered through different playthroughs.

    • “It has a relatively short playtime, but different endings and activity choices also provide some replayability.”
    • “I love the replayable aspect of the game, especially having new player characters for every turn, and the way every replay calls back to the previous playthroughs.”
    • “Great writing, okay art (it fits the game well), and multiple endings mean there's a lot of replay value.”
    • “The achievements are buggy, and with a low replay value, it's not worth going for them.”
    • “Bad: no fast forward/skip scenes button for the replayability option.”
    • “Cos while that sounds like it promises lots of story and replay value, you wouldn't know going in that those 10+ hours are going to be so tedious and frustrating.”
  • emotional
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming, humorous, and occasionally heartbreaking moments, creating a unique experience that resonates with players. While some reviews note a lack of deep emotional connections and complex storytelling typical of visual novels, many players still find themselves emotionally invested, often feeling teary-eyed due to the charming characters and engaging narrative. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke a range of emotions, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience.

    • “It's funny, it's heartwarming, it's heartbreaking, and most of all it's just plain enjoyable.”
    • “I found it simultaneously horrifying and heartwarming enough to make me literally teary-eyed.”
    • “The game combines a great mix of storytelling, humor, life lessons, and at times can be quite emotional (that's coming from a grown bearded man who was almost in tears).”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is generally minimal, with some players noting that it reverts after each round, limiting deeper narrative exploration. However, the distinct personalities of the cat characters are well-expressed through their designs and dialogue, providing a charming experience despite the lack of significant growth. While some characters show believable development, others remain static, contributing to a mixed but entertaining portrayal of character dynamics.

    • “The character designs for the cats are adorable, each with their own distinct personality that shines through in both their visual appearance and dialogue.”
    • “It does well to earn a place on screen and provides simple, easy-to-parse character design that for the most part can be brought to mind without having to think too much on it.”
    • “There's not really any character development, either.”
    • “Character development will be reverted after a new round is started.”
    • “Despite the short time you might spend on the island, there is noticeable character development in some of the felines while others are stuck in their ways, all of which is, I believe, done in a believable and well-paced manner considering we aren't spending massive amounts of time from the player's perspective with our respective feline friend.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is a blend of charming visuals and engaging music, creating a quirky and laid-back environment that contrasts with the underlying tension of a ticking clock mechanic. Players appreciate the colorful artwork and nostalgic soundtrack, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to the game's unique ambiance.

    • “The game's wonderful atmosphere, colorful and interesting characters, adorable artwork, and melodious music were an unexpected pleasure.”
    • “So the game creates this kind of hostile atmosphere - including a ticking clock on when exactly you will transform into a cat - but then expects you to catflix & chill around with some of your foes.”
    • “The environments are charmingly drawn, adding to the quirky and laid-back atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music is original, yet feels nostalgic and inspired - it really helps set the atmosphere for the island.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game appears to target a niche audience that enjoys quirky humor and cats, but it may leave some players feeling uncomfortable due to its ambiguous themes. While the game markets itself with provocative elements, it ultimately downplays any mature content, which could lead to mixed expectations among players.

    • “I find it ironic that the game seems to be targeting a demographic that enjoys silly humor and likes cats, yet presents an experience that's quite uncomfortable for those who fall into the latter category.”
    • “Despite the game's advertising, you won't get the, uh, mature kind of content, so you can put that out of your mind, luckily.”
    • “The 'bestiality' aspect that the advertising plays up for laughs is thankfully underplayed; however, sometimes it's hard to tell if you're actually a couple with the cat of your dreams or just really good friends.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game's achievements are plagued by bugs, leading to frustration and diminishing the overall replay value, making them feel unworthy of pursuit.

    • “The achievements are buggy, and with a low replay value, it's not worth going for them.”
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Purrfect Date is a casual role playing game.

Purrfect Date is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing Purrfect Date.

Purrfect Date was released on December 15, 2017.

Purrfect Date was developed by Bae Team.

Purrfect Date has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Purrfect Date is a single player game.

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