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Sucker for Love: Prelude

97%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
story, music
97% User Score Based on 353 reviews

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Perform a series of scary rituals to win over an eldritch cutie and win a smooch!

Sucker for Love: Prelude screenshot
Sucker for Love: Prelude screenshot
Sucker for Love: Prelude screenshot
Sucker for Love: Prelude screenshot
Sucker for Love: Prelude screenshot

97%
Audience ScoreBased on 353 reviews
humor22 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • The game combines horror and dating sim elements in a unique and engaging way, with well-done art, writing, and voice acting.
  • It's a free game that offers a fun, short experience (around 20-30 minutes) with multiple endings and replayability.
  • Players appreciate the humor and charm of the game, finding it both cute and terrifying, making it a memorable experience.
  • The game is very short, which may leave some players wanting more content and interactivity.
  • Some players found the chant mechanics frustrating and the writing to be unengaging at times.
  • There are minor bugs, such as issues with the HUD in fullscreen mode and the game using the player's Windows username, which can be awkward.
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is widely praised for its clever juxtaposition of cute and terrifying elements, effectively blending comedy with horror in a charming dating sim format. Players appreciate the witty writing and subversion of genre tropes, often finding themselves laughing out loud while navigating the quirky narrative. Overall, the game is described as a delightful and funny experience, making it a standout in the indie game scene.

    • “Legitimately a really cute, charming, funny and terrifying little horror dating sim with some pretty dang good writing and uses its juxtapositions really effectively.”
    • “Funny, cute, and horrifying.”
    • “Alternately hilarious and at points legitimately creepy, its only shortcoming is that I wish there was more of it, but I couldn't ask for more from a free game.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its simple yet effective mechanics, engaging combat, and impressive graphics, with standout features like the chanting and ritual systems adding depth. While many players appreciate the balance and elegance of the level design, some express a desire for more interactive feedback when failing to meet chant requirements. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with high replayability and a compelling storyline.

    • “Great graphics, great gameplay, combat is balanced, the main boss ticks all the right boxes for great boss design, level design is simple but elegant, storyline is the perfect emotional roller coaster, character designs and developments are impressive, and replayability is practically infinite.”
    • “The gameplay was fun with reading the chants and setting up the rituals.”
    • “Game mechanics are simple, the UI is simple as well, and I love simple games that are well made.”
    • “It's just gameplay.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its straightforwardness, emotional depth, and character development, others find it lacking in quality. Many highlight the engaging nature of the narrative and the variety of endings, which enhance replayability. Overall, the story is seen as a significant draw, despite some criticisms regarding its execution.

    • “My god... my friend told me about this game and this is one of the best experiences I've ever had in gaming and storytelling!”
    • “The story is straightforward, love the different endings!”
    • “Even though it's just a prelude, it is very gripping and now I'm invested. I only got the game because of the sexy octopus lady, but now I really want the full game just to see where things go. The story concept and gameplay are different from what you see every day.”
    • “But the story is not good at all, and it's obvious why lol.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “For a free story game?”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique anime-inspired art style, characterized by a blend of cutesy and lewd elements, vibrant colors, and a nostalgic 80's/90's aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the impressive character designs and the overall visual presentation, which enhances the emotional depth of the storyline, despite some noting the game's brevity. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal and replayability.

    • “The visuals are good; an anime style with a fair amount of pink in the aesthetics.”
    • “Very nice art style and quite unique for a game in its genre.”
    • “One moment, your waifu is cooing and the next moment is a shock of disturbing content, all packaged in the 80's/90's anime aesthetic.”
    • “Really dark but with a cutesy art style.”
    • “The art style is very lewd (I love it!!!), voice acting is well done, very lewd indeed.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its atmospheric quality and vibe, others find it lacking, describing it as eerie and unoriginal. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's aesthetic but may not resonate with all players.

    • “Great story, good characters, nice music.”
    • “It's design is beautiful and the music is a vibe.”
    • “All you get is eerie music, white noise, and a so-called scary image at the end that anyone can make with decent drawing and editing skills.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted as impressive, with well-designed characters and a storyline that offers an emotional roller coaster experience. The attention to detail in character design and the immersive gameplay contribute to a rich narrative, enhancing replayability. Overall, the combination of great graphics and balanced combat further elevates the character development aspect.

    • “Great graphics, great gameplay, combat is balanced, the main boss ticks all the right boxes for great boss design, level design is simple but elegant, storyline is the perfect emotional roller coaster, character designs and developments are impressive, and replayability is practically infinite.”
    • “Especially when you account for the character design and the attention to detail in the items you can find in the room.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience, characterized by a compelling storyline that serves as an emotional roller coaster, impressive character development, and well-designed boss encounters. Players appreciate the balance of gameplay and graphics, which enhance the overall emotional impact, making it a memorable journey with high replayability.

    • “The storyline is the perfect emotional roller coaster.”
    • “Character designs and developments are impressive.”
    • “Great graphics, great gameplay, combat is balanced, and the main boss ticks all the right boxes for great boss design.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is effectively crafted, with moments that evoke genuine terror, contributing to an immersive experience.

    • “It did get terrifying at some points, and the atmosphere is pretty well done.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight the game's exceptional replayability, attributing it to its impressive graphics, balanced combat, and engaging storyline that offers an emotional roller coaster. The elegant level design and well-crafted character development further enhance the experience, making players eager to revisit the game multiple times. Overall, the combination of these elements creates a virtually infinite replay value.

    • “Great graphics, great gameplay, combat is balanced, the main boss ticks all the right boxes for great boss design, level design is simple but elegant, storyline is the perfect emotional roller coaster, character designs and developments are impressive, and replayability is practically infinite.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”

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