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Roommates

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69%Game Brain Score
story, music
replayability, grinding
70% User Score Based on 193 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 2 reviews

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Roommates is a single player role playing game with a erotic theme. It was developed by Winter Wolves and was released on October 15, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Welcome to the halls of Latin House! Either way, you're invited along with either Max or Anne as they make their way through the first year of their college experience. They'll share their dorm life with four other tenants as they pick their class load, pick their jobs, and maybe even pick someone to have a little extra curricular fun with. Neither of them can get through college without you, s…

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews
story24 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions

  • Engaging and humorous writing that keeps players entertained throughout the game.
  • Diverse cast of characters with unique personalities and romance options, including LGBTQ+ representation.
  • Replayability due to multiple endings and character paths, allowing players to explore different storylines.
  • The scheduling and stat management system can feel tedious and overly complicated, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some characters may come off as clichéd or unlikable, which can affect player investment in the story.
  • The game lacks sufficient visual variety, with repetitive artwork and limited animations.
  • story
    73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its light-hearted and entertaining nature, while others criticize it for being simplistic, cliché, and lacking depth. Many reviewers note that the plot feels underdeveloped and fails to engage, with minimal character development and little variability in story outcomes based on player choices. Overall, it seems to cater more to those seeking a casual visual novel experience rather than a compelling narrative.

    • “I think most people who like a good story and simple gameplay that still makes you think will very much enjoy this game.”
    • “The story is good with a lot of comedic moments and the characters are all well made.”
    • “It's a great story with lovely characters.”
    • “The whole plot is like a microwaved frozen pizza.”
    • “Actually, there's no story at all - you're just a freshman college student living with a bunch of insane people who do insane things all the time with no character development.”
    • “It just really seemed like the minimal amount of effort possible went into the story and I found myself cringing at how bad it was at times.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, particularly the contributions from the l33tstreet boys, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of variety. Many players noted that the looping tracks can become annoying over time, especially during silent moments in the game. Overall, while the music has its highlights, it may not appeal to everyone, and some recommend muting it after a while.

    • “The soundtrack is surprisingly good and satisfying!”
    • “The music in the game is good and catchy (at least a couple of tracks I would listen to for fun outside of the game), although there were a few oddly silent parts that I wish had some music.”
    • “The writing is hilarious at points and 'Roommates' has a good rock soundtrack.”
    • “The music was boring, and some of the backdrops used didn't really suit the game; a wedding table when it should have been a rave party.”
    • “The soundtrack could use more variation, and if you aren't clicking your way through the scenes as fast as you can, you will end up with the latter half of each scene being in total silence, only to get surprised by the guitar riff again when the scene changes.”
    • “Music is looped poorly, and there are a lot of points in the game where it's silent for no reason, and there are times where music meshes poorly.”
  • humor
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the charming and funny character interactions, engaging dialogue, and light-hearted moments that evoke laughter. However, some found the humor juvenile or lacking in originality, with certain scenes feeling uncomfortable rather than funny. Overall, while the game features a variety of comedic elements and character tropes, opinions on its effectiveness vary widely among players.

    • “The characters are nice and funny, and the events are pretty original, sometimes odd but in a good way.”
    • “I say comedy, because the game is filled with funny moments, and even the few serious moments are tinged with some snark.”
    • “The writing is hilarious at points, and the conversations were interesting and funny, with a lot of events that expand on everyone's personalities.”
    • “They're just creepy and uncomfortable - not funny.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the character design and cute animations, while others criticize the visuals as bland, repetitive, and low-resolution. Many users find the art style unappealing and feel that it detracts from the overall experience, with some noting issues like misspellings in artwork. Overall, while there are moments of aesthetic appeal, the graphics are often seen as a weak point in the game.

    • “I also adore the artwork.”
    • “Both the CG artwork and sprites looked great.”
    • “+ the animation is very cute and the game is aesthetically pleasing overall.”
    • “The graphics are as bland as a fast food burger without any toppings.”
    • “The visuals are as uncreative as can be; characters are cliché and boring, there's barely a story to speak of, and why would I want to date any of these people again?”
    • “So the very retro, very obviously copied out of a 'how to draw manga' book artwork is very much working against everything else poor about it.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging mechanics of planning and balancing various activities, while others find it tedious and outdated, particularly criticizing the stat-building elements common in visual novels. Many enjoy the narrative and character interactions, but some struggle with the complexity of the dating mechanics and unclear gameplay instructions. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on individual preferences for gameplay depth and story engagement.

    • “I think most people who like a good story and simple gameplay that still makes you think will very much enjoy this game.”
    • “The characters are interesting and I really liked the mechanics of planning out your week and balancing work, hobbies, studying, and energy levels.”
    • “More gameplay mechanics include lock picking, bunny hopping, and an RPG-inspired spreadsheet level-up system.”
    • “The gameplay is boring.”
    • “Unfortunately, gameplay included the thing I most hate seeing in visual novels: stat building.”
    • “Horrid gameplay.”
  • replayability
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is highlighted by its unique characters and multiple routes, offering players various choices that can lead to different endings and experiences. However, some reviews note that while there are many options, the story doesn't significantly change with each playthrough, which can diminish the overall replay value for some players. Despite mixed opinions, many agree that the game provides enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The characters are all unique and lovable, and the replay value is simple but effective, with small changes based on your choices.”
    • “There's plenty of replayability potential - another love interest, other jobs and hobbies.”
    • “Takes a couple of hours to complete the game and has quite some replayability, as there are multiple endings.”
    • “What I didn't like: the romances are frustratingly hard to get right, it has little replay value, the second part of the game feels very rushed.”
    • “Outside of that, the replay value is decent because there are so many routes you can take, but the story doesn't really differ much in each one, so it sort of ruins the point of it.”
    • “Little replay value.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is often criticized for being tedious and frustrating, with players feeling compelled to repeatedly increase stats to achieve desired endings. Many reviewers noted that the goals set by the game felt arbitrary, leading to a sense of futility in their efforts. However, some acknowledged that despite the grind, the overall quality and polish of the game provided a rewarding experience, suggesting that a rebalancing could enhance enjoyment.

    • “I hit the goals given with plenty of time to spare, and so I started to focus on other things just for variety's sake, only for the game to end and tell me that the goals they gave me were essentially 'make believe' goals, and I needed to keep grinding out the same stats harder to have gotten the true ending.”
    • “Oh yeah, it's just a blast grinding over and over trying to find the impossible balance just to get the right 'score' just to finish the damn game with a decent ending for any character.”
    • “But after that, the only thing on my mind was stat grinding and trying desperately just not to have my mediocre game ending dissolve all over again.”
  • emotional
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game elicits a mix of emotions, featuring heartwarming moments and wholesome character interactions that can lead to genuine investment in the story. While some elements may feel juvenile or cliché, the writing includes both emotional depth and humor, particularly in its romantic scenes. Overall, it appeals to players looking for an emotional experience, despite some criticisms of the story's pacing and character development.

    • “The game has a very juvenile sense of humor, but some of the game's scenes are rather cute or heartwarming.”
    • “The interaction with the characters feels wholesome at several points (although not all of them).”
    • “I even got emotionally invested during a few nice scenes that showed the group of main characters bonding with each other.”
    • “The story felt quite boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “I didn't connect with the characters at all; their struggles felt superficial.”
    • “The emotional moments seemed forced and lacked genuine impact.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of meaningful progression or depth, particularly in the context of the story. While some appreciate the character design and writing, the overall consensus is that the game offers little in terms of character growth, making it more suitable for players seeking light, superficial experiences rather than in-depth narratives.

    • “The art style isn't my cup of tea; however, the developers definitely put time into the character design, writing, backdrops, as well as the player options.”
    • “Actually, there's no story at all - you're just a freshman college student living with a bunch of insane people who do insane things all the time with no character development.”
    • “If you're looking for a sappy romance that dives right in with little character development, then this is probably for you.”
    • “- aside from raising stats, there is no real sense of character development.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-optimized, providing a smooth experience once players become familiar with its mechanics.

    • “It is quite a fun game once you get the hang of it, well done, and runs smoothly.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is described as peculiar and off-putting, with a specific mention of an uncomfortable dynamic between characters, particularly highlighting Rakesh and Douchnic as sources of annoyance.

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Roommates is a role playing game with erotic theme.

Roommates is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Roommates.

Roommates was released on October 15, 2014.

Roommates was developed by Winter Wolves.

Roommates has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Roommates is a single player game.

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