Signed and Sealed With a Kiss
- April 30, 2019
- Reine Works
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Signed and Sealed With a Kiss," receive an unexpected package containing a changeable "doll" boyfriend. Shape his personality, appearance, and voice while navigating visual novel-style relationship scenes. With personalized sprite sets, random events, and two distinct endings per personality, create your ideal partner, but be aware of the delivery error's consequences. Choose your pronouns and anatomical preferences for a tailored experience, including unlockable smut scenes.
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Reviews
- The game features cute artwork and charming character designs that enhance the overall experience.
- The concept of building a customizable boyfriend is unique and engaging, providing a fun and addictive gameplay loop.
- The game includes LGBTQ+ options and allows players to choose pronouns, making it more inclusive.
- The main character is often unlikable and abrasive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The writing quality is inconsistent, with cringe-worthy dialogue and grammatical errors that can disrupt immersion.
- There are concerns about the developer's commitment to future updates and DLC, leading to disappointment regarding missing content.
- story19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in this dating sim is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players noting that it often feels overshadowed by stat-raising mechanics and grinding gameplay. While some find the plot enjoyable and emotionally engaging, others criticize its inconsistency and the main character's portrayal, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these mixed feelings, the game's charming art and character interactions keep players invested.
“This is such a fun and addictive game, and the plot is fantastic.”
“It was a roller coaster of emotions, but the wrap-up for the story was so beautiful!”
“The story was so sweet and so cute!”
“Overall, this dating sim doesn't really have a deep story as you might think; a lot of it is just grinding and building skills and money.”
“I could not sit through the endless bad jokes and inconsistent random story.”
“Ultimately, it just feels like a way for the game to be marketed as inclusive when it's not really in terms of actual story.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring funny dialogue and engaging character interactions that elicit genuine laughter. However, some players feel that the humor can be inconsistent, occasionally veering into annoyance, and suggest that the game could benefit from a more serious tone at times. Overall, it strikes a balance between lighthearted moments and deeper emotional themes, appealing to those who enjoy quirky and questionably funny narratives.
“This game is definitely amazing, with inclusive options and funny dialogue.”
“Cheery is actually a very decent and nice person who has no idea how to handle things, detached is the sane one that questions life choices... and flirty is the thirstiest of them all and made me laugh quite a bit.”
“It's a great game, funny one moment only to turn around and smack ya with feels the next.”
“I guess it's supposed to be funny, but it can get annoying.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced rather than clever.”
“I found the humor to be repetitive and lacking in originality.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quality, but many users find it repetitive and are frustrated by noticeable looping that disrupts the experience. While the soundtrack has catchy elements, the frequent repetition can become grating over time.
“Good music, albeit a bit repetitive at times.”
“The music at times was nice.”
“Think of it this way: you're hearing three words into a catchy song, but then all of a sudden it makes a noise and the song starts over.”
“You're hearing three words into a catchy song, but then all of a sudden it makes a noise and the song starts over.”
“You only ever get to hear those three words from that song on repeat.”
“I 100% disliked when the soundtrack in this game would loop badly like this.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional engagement with the game, experiencing a mix of guilt and enjoyment through its witty writing and heartwarming moments. However, some express discomfort with certain character interactions that blur the line between flirtation and emotional abuse, indicating a complex emotional landscape throughout the gameplay. Overall, the game effectively evokes a range of feelings, keeping players invested.
“While I liked some routes more than others, the writing was witty and fun, and there were a lot of heartwarming moments that I enjoyed a lot.”
“The art is pleasant, the writing is competent, and I found I was emotionally engaged often enough to keep playing.”
“I've only played about 6 hours at this point, and the game has made me feel like a horrible human being.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a stat-raising personality mechanic that has received mixed reviews; while some appreciate its potential and find it fun, others feel it limits character interactions and makes events feel disjointed from the story. Overall, the game is recommended for its unique player-insert approach and engaging narrative, reminiscent of classic titles like Princess Maker.
“In all, I'd recommend the game for being one of the few visual novels that have a player insert who has a character, and reminds me of Princess Maker's gameplay (and is probably as close as we'll ever get to the Shinji Ikari Raising Project re-release).”
“Fun stat-raising gameplay, oddly compelling story.”
“The stat-raising personality mechanics are a nice idea, but I don't really like them. They could have been improved further.”
“The stat-raising personality mechanic falls in the middle for me. I feel like it limits the main character and romantic options' interactions quite a bit, making their in-game events feel more random rather than well incorporated into the story.”
“While I recommend the game for its unique player insert character, the gameplay reminds me of Princess Maker and feels somewhat lacking.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute unlockable screens and overall artwork, while others feel the sprites could be improved. The artistic style is noted for its provocative themes, which may resonate differently with players.
“The artwork is either a hit or a miss, but the in-game unlockable screens are pretty cute.”
“Great artwork.”
“The artwork is either a hit or a miss; the in-game unlockable screens are pretty cute, but the sprites themselves could be better.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where the game frequently freezes and requires a forced closure to continue. Additionally, glitches in full-screen mode lead to random text repetition and other unexpected behavior, although the game runs normally in desktop mode.
“When playing on my Steam Deck, the game freezes at the beginning, preventing me from progressing to the next line of text. I had to force close the game, but it plays normally when I switch to desktop mode.”
“There are glitches in full-screen mode.”
“The game randomly pops up glitches, and sometimes it repeats words or sentences that aren't supposed to be said in the next scene or moment.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a desire for character development, particularly in the main character's interactions with others, suggesting that initial rudeness is justified by the dynamics with a flirty character. Overall, players are hopeful for growth and evolution in character relationships as the story progresses.
“I found the main character's personality most compatible with the flirty one, as their 'rudeness' is warranted by the flirt's behavior before the character development kicks in.”
“Probably because I want to see if any character development can eventually happen, and I may have my own psychological issue with not finishing things.”
“I want to see if any character development can eventually happen.”
“I found the main character's personality most compatible with the flirty one, since at least their 'rudeness' is warranted by the flirt's behavior before the character development kicks in.”
“The lack of meaningful character development left me feeling disconnected from the story.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for fans of the genre, due to its multiple endings and character interactions. While it may have some rough edges, the varied outcomes encourage players to revisit the experience.
“The game is a bit rough around the edges, but for someone who absolutely adores this type of game and genre, it has a lot of replay value, much like other visual novels.”
“The game is a bit rough around the edges, but for someone who absolutely adores this type of game and genre, it has a lot of replay value like other visual novels.”
“Plenty of replayability with the different endings and personalities.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the dating sim features a significant amount of grinding, primarily focused on skill and money accumulation, which detracts from the depth of the story.
“Overall, this dating sim doesn't really have a deep story as you might think; a lot of it is just grinding and building skills and money.”
