Tropical Liquor
- March 9, 2018
- Tentacle Games
- 21h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Tropical Liquor" , play as a part-time worker aiming to transform his mundane life during a 30-day vacation on a tropical island. Meet various girls with personal troubles, bond with them through conversations, shared drinks, and dates, with the ultimate goal of finding a girlfriend. Your choices and interactions will shape the outcome of your vacation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The artwork and character designs are fantastic, showcasing Sayori's signature style.
- The game features fully voiced characters, adding a nice touch to the overall experience.
- The H-scenes are well-drawn and provide a satisfying payoff for completing the game.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, primarily revolving around a simple memory matching game.
- The story and character development are shallow, with many characters feeling one-dimensional and clichéd.
- Transitions between scenes are slow, and there is no option to speed up text or save progress manually, making the experience tedious.
- gameplay162 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive, simplistic, and uninspired, often described as a tedious memory-matching mechanic that lacks depth and challenge. While the art and voice acting received praise, many reviewers felt that the gameplay detracted significantly from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging game. Comparisons to more successful titles like HuniePop highlight its shortcomings, leading to a consensus that it fails to deliver a captivating gameplay experience.
“Tropical liquor is a gameplay-based dating sim with heavy visual novel elements.”
“The gameplay is actually fun and challenging for what it is, and the soundtrack is surprisingly enjoyable.”
“For a start, this one has actual gameplay, which is unique for a Sekai project title.”
“The gameplay is very very very very tedious and just downright not fun to do; it's a memory game, but a bad one at that.”
“My problem with this game was that the gameplay is simply not fun and repetitive to an extreme.”
“The gameplay is lazy, repetitive, stale, and easy.”
- story98 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels like a collection of short, generic narratives for each character. While some appreciate the art and the potential for multiple endings, the overall plot is often described as shallow, cliché, and heavily reliant on typical tropes, leading to a focus on gameplay rather than storytelling. Despite some positive remarks about individual character arcs, the consensus is that the story is underwhelming and fails to engage players meaningfully.
“At first I was skeptical about this game having any positives besides Sayori's art, but the music and end story for each girl were absolutely amazing!”
“The characters are nice and the story itself is simple yet it works fine here.”
“All the girls have their story and they are quite good, just a little bit short.”
“The story and script is meh, and the gameplay is a memory match puzzle game.”
“The general plot is a bit shallow and a lot of the dialogue is copy-paste.”
“The plot is nearly identical to any other generic eroge and the characters are unbelievably bland, all with a similar kind personality type with the exception of the absolutely horrid cookie cutter tsundere.”
- graphics86 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork, particularly the character designs created by Sayori, known for her work on the Nekopara series. While the visuals are described as beautiful and consistent, some users noted that the overall immersion is hindered by a poorly designed user interface. Overall, the artwork is considered the standout feature, often overshadowing the game's other elements.
“Sayori's artwork is beautiful as always.”
“The backgrounds are really well done, the girls are pretty and well designed, with beautifully drawn graphics and great color palettes and themes.”
“First of all, I want to say that the artwork is fantastic.”
“It is so ugly it gets you out of any sort of immersion the god-tier art style has.”
“The only redeeming part of this game is the artwork.”
“The artwork is better than average, but the gameplay really lets the game down.”
- music62 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players noting that it complements the art style and character themes effectively. While some tracks are described as catchy and enjoyable, others are considered forgettable but still pleasant enough to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its fitting ambiance, though it may not stand out as particularly memorable.
“At first I was skeptical about this game having any positives besides Sayori's art, but the music and end story for each girl were absolutely amazing!”
“The gameplay is actually fun and challenging for what it is, and the soundtrack is surprisingly enjoyable.”
“Background music is generally pleasant and appropriate to match the different moments in the game or the personality of the character during the drinking minigame.”
“There really isn't much to say about the sound design of the game; the background music is relaxing and happy, and even if it isn't memorable, it's not annoying and adds to the ambiance. The sound effects are well done and seem high quality, and the voice acting, while not being the best I have seen, is far from the worst. If I have anything to complain about, it would be the credits music, which for some reason is louder than any other sound in the entire game; it's deafening.”
“At first, I was skeptical about this game having any positives besides Sayori's art, but the music and end story for each girl were absolutely... amazing!”
“The soundtrack is all right, too.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the witty writing and funny dialogues, others find it lacking and tedious, with jokes that fail to land. The game is noted for its cute premise and engaging art, but it often plays it safe, leading to a more generic and less humorous experience compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the effectiveness of the humor seems to depend on individual taste, with some enjoying the lightheartedness while others feel it falls flat.
“The writing actually made me laugh out loud.”
“Awesome dating sim with heaps of different characters, really good writing, and very clean art, funny and emotional.”
“With a simple minigame, nice erotic art, and funny dialogues.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and unfulfilling, requiring players to complete multiple playthroughs focused on individual characters to unlock content. Despite its appealing art and music, the repetitive gameplay, particularly the memory game mechanics, detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment, leading some players to prefer watching content online rather than enduring the grind.
“The gameplay is very very very very tedious and just downright not fun to do; it's a memory game, but a bad one at that.”
“Unfortunately the journey to get to these scenes is unfulfilling and somewhat tedious.”
“However, the game is a bit tedious because you just do the same thing (talk to the girl and play the liquor game).”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to explore different routes and maintain some items across playthroughs, which encourages multiple attempts. However, the process can be tedious and grind-heavy, making it less appealing for those seeking a more streamlined experience. Overall, while there is value in replaying, it may require a commitment to fully enjoy.
“Replayability is fun to unlock other routes once in a while, but it is quite a grind to do it in one go.”
“It's impossible to create strong bonds with all the girls on the first playthrough, but some items carry on to the next, so there is some replay value to be found.”
“Hp's art might be less sophisticated (I found it appropriate, though), but its replay value is infinitely better than TL with its repetitive three-by-four-cube matching.”
“If the game is designed to be more playable, it will be better.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging writing and humor, which resonate well with players. However, some reviewers feel that the character development is lacking, particularly outside of the main character, Naomi, leading to a sense of emptiness in the emotional connections. Overall, while the game offers moments of humor and emotional depth, its characterizations may leave some players wanting more.
“Awesome dating sim with heaps of different characters, you have to get to know and play a well-done match 3 drinking game with, really good writing and very clean art, funny and emotional.”
- character development4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being bland and relying on familiar archetypes, despite the characters being visually appealing. While the art and voice acting are decent, they do not compensate for the lack of depth in character design and development. Overall, players find the character aspects underwhelming and not particularly engaging.
“The character designs, while mostly known archetypes, are very nice to look at.”
“The character design is pretty bland and the gameplay loop isn't exciting.”
“The character designs themselves, while mostly known archetypes, are very nice to look at.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, noting that there are no glitches during gameplay, which enhances the overall experience.
“There are no glitches in any playthrough, which is a significant plus.”
“The game runs smoothly without any interruptions or crashes.”
“I experienced consistent performance throughout my entire gaming session.”
