Sinful Eden
- May 9, 2016
- Dualhaze
Get on Steam"Sinful Eden" is a point-and-click adventure game with dating sim and RPG elements, set on Karigon Island where men are required to marry. Players must overcome obstacles to find a suitable bride, exploring over 15 unique locations, buying gifts, and interacting with four ladies. The game features a dynamic time cycle, unlockable secrets, multiple endings, mature themes, a reputation system, and mini-games to increase reputation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is entertaining if approached as a simple point-and-click adventure with puzzles and mini-games.
- The graphics and art style are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- There are multiple endings based on the choices made, adding some replay value.
- The gameplay can be tedious and grindy, with mini-games that are often frustrating and poorly designed.
- The characters lack depth and personality, making interactions feel repetitive and unengaging.
- There is no settings menu, which limits customization options and can lead to a frustrating user experience.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a 19-year-old male who must marry due to island law, presenting a semi-fantasy narrative focused on impressing women through monetary gifts. Players find the storyline unsettlingly shallow and repetitive, lacking depth and backstory, with progression reliant on minigames and puzzles. Many reviewers feel the story is too short for its price, leaving them with a sense of dissatisfaction.
“I played this game from start to finish, and even at the end, I still felt the same about it as I did at the start of the story.”
“You have to play minigames and solve some puzzles in order to continue in the story.”
“The story is that by the island law, a 19-year-old male must get married or else.”
“I can't get over how chillingly sick it is to have that storyline for a game that seems to be intended for just some chilled-out fun.”
“No real backstory; you are just thrown in and have to discover along the way.”
“(For the original 7€, the story is too short.)”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and simplistic, with players noting that mini-games often require repetitive play to progress. While some find it less of a grind compared to other titles, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a glitchy and unrewarding experience.
“Glitchy, simplistic, tedious, and unrewarding.”
“This is still a semi-tedious game, however... (not as much of a grind-fest as intergalactic bubbles, though... t_t)”
“Sinful Eden's are just tedious and boring.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the visual style and artwork, others felt that the appealing graphics were misleading and did not compensate for the game's shortcomings, leading to requests for refunds.
“I mostly got this game for its graphic style and just for the curiosity of such a game.”
“+ good graphics and art”
“- the artwork isn't bad.”
“One of the few games I requested a refund for. Avoid it and don't let the pretty shining graphics fool you.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music, primarily jazz, is noted for its enjoyable quality and complements the game's artistic style, though some players find it repetitive. Despite the engaging soundtrack, it does not significantly alter the game's dark narrative, which some players felt overshadowed their overall experience.
“I really like the drawing style and music; it kept me engaged and curious about the game.”
“The jazz music added a unique atmosphere to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
“-- repetitive music”
“-- repetitive music”
“It was fun, somehow, I only kept playing out of curiosity and because I really like the drawing style and music, but if it hadn't been for the money cheat, I would have stopped playing.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny in various instances, although some minigames, particularly in the casino, are criticized for being poorly programmed and annoying. Overall, the humor adds to the enjoyment of the game, enhancing its engaging and flexible gameplay experience.
“Played for a little over an hour, so far the game seems awesome. I like the fact you can basically choose how to play; nothing is really set in stone for you. The humor is funny in places too, which is always a good thing. I was expecting this game to be a simple visual novel, but actually, it's more involved than that, and that's something I quite like.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being misleading, as it primarily functions as a gambling simulator rather than a dating sim, leading to repetitive and unengaging mechanics. Players have reported breaking the game’s mechanics quickly, resulting in a lack of challenge and enjoyment, compounded by numerous technical issues such as crashes and bugs in mini-games. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as boring and frustrating.
“Aside from the nonexistent gameplay and boring characters, the game suffers from a multitude of issues like sound problems, crashing, and bugged mini-games.”
“Misleading game; it's a gambling simulator. I broke the mechanics of the game in a few minutes and was able to make lots of money. It does not have the dating sim criteria that it spoke of; it's more like buy stuff and buy more stuff, which is boring.”
