Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a single player role playing game with comedy and erotic themes. It was developed by DEVGRU-P and was released on May 11, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea" is a simulation game where players navigate life in North Korea. They must make decisions related to work, study, and loyalty to the regime while avoiding detection for any subversive activities. The game aims to shed light on the harsh realities of life in the secretive nation. However, it has been criticized for its graphic content and perceived insensitivity towards North Korean defectors' experiences.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 470 reviews

humor110 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a hilarious and engaging storyline that combines humor with political satire, making it entertaining and thought-provoking.
The artwork and character designs are well-executed, adding to the overall appeal of the game.
Multiple endings and character routes provide replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes and interactions.

The game can feel short and linear, with limited choices that may not significantly impact the storyline.
Some jokes and humor may not resonate with all players, potentially leading to moments that feel forced or repetitive.
The lack of voice acting and some grammatical errors can detract from the overall experience.

humor
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in this game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely hilarious and others feeling it falls flat or becomes repetitive. While many appreciate the clever self-referential jokes and dark humor related to North Korea, some critiques highlight a lack of depth and wit in certain comedic elements. Overall, the game offers a blend of funny moments and poignant insights, making it entertaining for those who enjoy its unique premise and style.
- “This game made me laugh multiple times.”
- “The satire of what true Korea is, is skillfully shown in a very funny way.”
- “Absolutely hilarious!”
- “Most of the humor is unfunny or repetitive.”
- “This game is supposed to be funny, but I guess I have a different kind of humor.”
- “I wanted a North Korean waifu, but all I got was unfunny text and a black screen half the time.”
story
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
60%
5%
The story is a humorous and engaging parody set in North Korea, featuring a naive American marine and two female tour guides, with multiple endings that enhance replayability. While it incorporates satire and heartfelt moments, some reviewers noted that the plot can feel repetitive and relies on familiar tropes. Overall, the narrative is praised for its charm, character development, and the balance of comedy with deeper themes, making it more than just a superficial experience.
- “It shows all the problems and is not afraid of mocking it, but aside from the mockery, it has an amazing storyline with multiple endings.”
- “The story is funny, tender, and even downright touching when it needs to be.”
- “The dynamic between the protagonist and the two sisters works well and aided in drawing me into the story.”
- “To summarize, what we have here is a fairly decent ~6h parody story set in North Korea with some choices leading to one of the four endings.”
- “As a visual novel, the game fails to hit the mark with too few choices and branching paths; mundane and lackluster writing that drags on artificially (half of my playtime on this is sleep time), limited and lazy character art, characters that are not believable and hard to attach to, and a story that's as empty as the pantries of citizens of the DPRK.”
- “I found the story to be completely tone-deaf to the conditions of the DPRK.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and delightful nature, particularly the intro song and background music, while others found it decent but lacking in impact. Many noted that the soundtrack complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience, though a few suggested it might not be worth purchasing at full price. Overall, the music is generally seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music is also a nice treat as it adds to the experience of the game.”
- “Even the music is on-par with some of the professional VNs from Japan, with the catchy main menu theme sticking out.”
- “This game is great, the art, the music, the writing, all of it is well done.”
- “Music was decent and didn't interfere with storytelling but didn't leave much of an impact.”
- “The soundtrack for this game is decent.”
- “Music didn’t catch my attention very much, but also never got in the way.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing art style, cute character sprites, and beautiful background visuals that enhance the overall experience. While the artwork is considered top-notch and comparable to renowned artists, some players express a desire for animated characters and note the absence of lewd content in the Steam version, although a free 18+ patch is available. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The artwork is great, the character sprites and CGs are cute and appealing and are overall very nice to look at. The background images are also of note, as they are quite pleasant and show the surprising beauty of the one true Korea.”
- “The artwork of this visual novel can only compare to the great works of An Gyeon and Nam Gye-u.”
- “Both the writing and artwork are great; I will be looking into previous and future releases from this creator due to its excellent quality.”
- “The artwork of this visual novel can only compare to the great works of an gyeon and nam gye-u.”
- “There are other characters within the story but they're mostly not displayed in any of the visuals.”
- “The background visuals featured in the game share the same type of art style found in many visual novels.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of humor and heartfelt moments, with players noting a surprising depth that includes touching scenes and multiple endings. While it features entertaining and irreverent storytelling, it also addresses serious themes, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to sadness. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to balance lightheartedness with poignant moments, making it a memorable experience.
- “I started this expecting it to be a big meme, but it's actually quite sad and touching in places.”
- “The story is funny, tender, and even downright touching when it needs to be.”
- “10/10 very touching story.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The gameplay offers a smooth experience with branching paths and four distinct endings, though it may feel limited in content for some players. While the one-handed mode is criticized for being unenjoyable, the overall mechanics are solid, and the game provides several hours of playtime for its price. Players seeking a PG-13 dating visual novel with some sim elements may find it worthwhile, despite its simplicity.
- “The gameplay was exactly what I expected from this genre I have never dove into, but there are indeed branching paths and four differing endings, each of which have a bleakness to them.”
- “It includes beautiful art, and for being $10, can offer multiple hours of gameplay (depending on how fast you read).”
- “The gameplay is nice and smooth, too, and the grammatical errors and bugs I complained about in my Panzermadels review are gone.”
- “First for the conclusion: 'one-handed gameplay mode' is not fun at all.”
- “There’s still not a lot here as far as gameplay and content is concerned, but what’s there is pretty good.”
- “If you're looking for a PG-13 dating visual novel with a few dating sim mechanics thrown in, just play whatever you get from Steam.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game offers a moderate level of replayability, providing entertainment through its engaging narrative and humor, though some users note it may be limited for those seeking extensive replay value. Overall, it is considered a good value for money, with additional content like an upcoming h-patch expected to enhance replayability further.
- “So there is some replayability which extends the fun quite a bit.”
- “It's funny, it's entertaining, and there is replayability.”
- “Limited replayability.”
- “It's a great visual novel if you don't only like visual novels for sex scenes and 50 hours of replayability or dialogue easter eggs.”
- “You can't really argue with this visual novel - it's good value for money and the devs have already confirmed that an h-patch is on its way... so there will be some 'replayability' with a box of tissues to hand too...”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users noting that its overall performance is questionable.
- “The game's optimization is questionable in terms of overall performance.”
- “I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The loading times are excessively long, indicating poor optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the storyline.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel stale.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding really detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is described as both engaging and humorous, effectively blending comedy with a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “This game is a side-splitting visual novel that pokes fun at just about everything while maintaining a riveting atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the beautifully crafted environments, the atmosphere of this game is truly captivating.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is perceived as a cheap and lazy cash grab, though some players found their experience surprisingly enjoyable despite these concerns.
- “This is a cheap and lazy cash grab.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting the impressive character designs, rich backgrounds, and high-quality CG artwork that enhance the overall storytelling experience typical of a professional visual novel.
- “Indeed, everything from the character designs, backgrounds, and CGs are beautifully done, as would be expected of any professional visual novel.”

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45%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend.
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Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a role playing game with comedy and erotic themes.

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 254 hours playing Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea was released on May 11, 2017.

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea was developed by DEVGRU-P.

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Stay! Stay! Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a single player game.

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