Succumate
- November 20, 2020
- Dojin Otome
Get on Steam"Succumate" is a single-player Erotic Role Playing game with good plot and mechanics. As the protagonist, manage your time and money to keep the demon Lilim happy in this supernatural slice-of-life adventure, set in a contemporary Japanese environment. Check out the developer's latest releases and upcoming games on Steam, including "Incubus Quest", "Winter Memories", "The Black Guards of Odom: Desert Town Prison", "Alchemist Quest", and "And the Hero Was Never Seen Again."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and animations, particularly in the story and H scenes, making it visually appealing.
- The gameplay includes a mix of time management and simulation elements, which can be engaging and fun for players who enjoy that style.
- The story has unexpected twists and multiple endings, providing replay value and an interesting narrative experience.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 6-8 hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied with the content.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with gameplay mechanics, including broken features and unclear guides for unlockables.
- The true ending is described as dark and unsatisfying, which may not appeal to players looking for a more positive conclusion.
- story66 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of "Succumate" is described as engaging yet dark, featuring a mix of linear progression and unexpected plot twists, particularly in the true ending. While the main narrative may not fully explore its characters, many players found the side plots more compelling and appreciated the game's artistic presentation. Overall, the game is recommended for its intriguing story, though some warn that the darker themes may not appeal to everyone.
“The art is very good and very cute at times, almost everything is animated, almost every character was the best and the story is interesting; the ending shocked me, it wasn't what I was expecting, but it was pretty good.”
“Unironically play this for the plot; it's good but the game is a bit easy. I beat this in just about 5 hours.”
“And the mystery story made me want to solve the case and play more!”
“In many ways, the plot of the side characters is far better than the plot of the main characters, but you only get one prudish Game Boy quality hentai scene from them. The game doesn't elaborate on the teacher/student relationship, it doesn't elaborate on the siblings, it completely glosses over the best characters and focuses on boner-killing gore, dead people, and boring contrived one-dimensional succubi.”
“The story, especially the true ending, is very dark. Not for those who like a happy and cute story.”
“All of that was a (spoiler alert, you have been warned) illusion, and the protagonist dies of an overdose of a drug you used to recover vitality, which was actually an illusionary drug, to keep having sex with your imaginary 'succubus' friend. That left a very bad taste in my mouth.”
- gameplay46 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally regarded as enjoyable and above average, featuring a mix of survival and life simulation elements that encourage time management and stat upgrades. However, many players find it to be grindy and repetitive, with a lack of depth once the mechanics are understood. While some appreciate the unique art style and the integration of dating sim elements, others feel that certain aspects, like the gonzo mechanic, are underutilized and that the overall challenge is minimal.
“The gameplay's quite fun and above average, and the dating sim elements are tightly executed so they don't feel excessive, grindy, or intrusive.”
“Gameplay wise, while it's not too much of a challenge (there are many rooms for errors), this game is one of the h-games that actually focus more on gameplay rather than just using a prepared set path as a medium to bring you to h-scenes.”
“Dojin otome sure know how to implement time management gameplay to fit in hentai seamlessly.”
“It is very repetitive and somewhat boring gameplay.”
“To directly address gameplay: it's just a cycle of easy grinding to steadily maintain yourself, upgrade your stats, and unlock side character content.”
“For the first couple of hours, your gameplay will be stressful, constantly dealing with calories and sleep... hentai and survival also don't mix.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the low-resolution and rough aesthetics reminiscent of older 8-bit games, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic feel and unique art style, others find the character designs and cutscenes lacking in quality and depth, particularly in relation to the game's plot. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, especially in a title that aims to be plot-oriented and engaging.
“The aesthetic and gameplay is nostalgic while the game is pleasing to the eyes.”
“Amazing art style.”
“They use CGs, animations, and gameplay graphics from different sources and styles, but they never feel out of place.”
“This is supposed to be a plot-oriented game, with horrible Game Boy graphics... so whose idea was it to make hero h scenes for a character that was introduced literally seconds ago.”
“Decent little dating sim, somewhat let down by meh low-res graphics.”
“The characters are okay, although there's very little story to them and the low-res art style of the cutscenes doesn't do the game any favors.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is described as very prominent, with players engaging in repetitive tasks to upgrade stats and unlock content. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable and the dating sim elements are well-integrated, the grinding can feel tedious and serves as filler, though many players find themselves able to pass through it without much focus.
“The hours it took me to fully complete the game may be longer than the average completion time since I spent a lot of it grinding and 'having fun.'”
“To directly address gameplay: it's just a cycle of easy grinding to steadily maintain yourself, upgrade your stats, and unlock side character content.”
“It's a little tedious filler, but you'll find yourself passing through it without any real attention.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, broken features, and glitches that can cause it to freeze. These problems have been consistently reported by users, indicating a lack of polish and reliability.
“The game is buggy with broken features and dialogue.”
“There are frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
“Sometimes, the game freezes unexpectedly.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is centered around the theme of street performance, where players embody a musician striving to entertain animal friends, particularly street cats. The experience is immersive, capturing the struggles and joys of being a street musician, though it may also evoke a sense of hardship as players navigate challenges like resource scarcity. Overall, the music serves as a heartfelt backdrop to the player's journey.
“Had to eat out of the trash late at night after wasting all my energy playing music for street cats.”
“I'm trying to become a street musician for my animal friends.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cringy yet entertaining characters and a lighthearted storyline, revolving around a comedic adventure of sheltering a demon girl. The high-quality CG animation enhances the overall comedic experience, making it both visually appealing and amusing.
“Really good CGs with a pretty easy and funny story.”
“A funny adventure about giving shelter to a demon girl.”
“CG animation and many funny, cringy characters.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers significant replayability, particularly through the option to start a new file without carrying over points, which resets the gallery and provides a fresh challenge. This feature encourages players to revisit the game for a different experience.
“The replay value is fantastic! Starting a new file without your carried points from New Game Plus really resets the experience and keeps it fresh.”
“For replay value and challenging yourself, beginning a new game without your carried points from New Game Plus allows you to reset your gallery and explore the game anew.”
“The game offers great replayability, especially when you choose to start fresh and experience the story and challenges from a different perspective.”
“The replay value is severely lacking; starting a new file without your carried points from New Game Plus will reset your gallery.”
“For those looking for replay value and a challenge, starting a new file without your carried points from New Game Plus will actually reset your gallery.”
“The game offers minimal replayability, as beginning a new file means losing all your progress and resetting your gallery.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being shallow, which detracts from the overall experience, despite improvements in graphics compared to earlier 8-bit titles.
“The runtime graphics were better than the 8-bit stuff in previously mentioned games, but they are still too rough to be serviceable, especially with the shallow character development.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide relevant information regarding the game's optimization, instead focusing on the importance of eating and sleeping for health and performance. Therefore, no insights on optimization can be derived from the provided texts.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is highlighted by a significant plot twist that leaves players feeling unsettled or disappointed, indicating a strong connection to the narrative's outcome.
“The plot twist (true ending) made me feel bad.”
