TroubleDays
- February 13, 2020
- iMel Inc.
- 2h median play time
"TroubleDays" is a single-player, highly emotional fantasy visual novel game set in Akihabara, where you experience the day-to-day life of cohabiting with a naive and innocent succubus. The game offers a sweet and slightly naughty story, that can be completed in approximately 2 hours, providing a delightful and thrilling love-adventure experience. The game's description promises a fun and exciting journey in a fantasy setting with a unique plot and characters.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Reviews
- The story is heartwarming and features a cute romance between a shy succubus and a kind boy, making it a wholesome experience.
- The game has beautiful artwork and well-animated character sprites, enhancing the visual appeal.
- There are multiple endings that provide some replay value, and the music is calming and enjoyable.
- The main character is often perceived as boring and passive, which detracts from the overall engagement of the story.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't justify its price point, especially given the limited character variety.
- The adult content requires a separate patch and is not fully realized, leading to disappointment for those expecting more explicit scenes.
- story53 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a sweet and innocent romance between a kind succubus and a pure-hearted boy, emphasizing themes of love and vulnerability. While some players found the narrative charming and heartwarming, others criticized it for being clichéd, repetitive, and lacking depth, with a few noting that the optional NSFW content detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the story is described as cute and engaging, though it may not offer much in terms of originality or complexity.
“This is a story about a sweet and kind succubus and a pure boy falling in love. I recommend against the optional NSFW download; the story is much cuter and makes more sense without it.”
“While far from a unique story, it does a good job of making you really care for Lovelia, who is portrayed as vulnerable yet loyal and mostly innocent.”
“I didn't expect this game to be good, but I actually got invested in the story; it was super cute and had an amazing storyline.”
“This is by far one of the most boring visual novels I've ever played, filled with overused jokes (and they're not even funny) and a confusing story.”
“Then all of a sudden he takes initiative in the good ending, but it doesn't matter because my patience has already been washed down the drain with the long, boring, and cliché storyline.”
“The story is very basic and felt slightly bland as you would only have the heroine as an appearing character.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, which contrasts with initial expectations of a more sexual tone. Players appreciate the slow, realistic pacing and the genuine moments of love and connection, leading to a mix of emotional highs and lows that resonate deeply, particularly towards the end. Overall, while some find the story somewhat flat, the wholesome elements significantly enhance the emotional experience.
“But damn, I wasn't expecting such a heartwarming story.”
“Thought it was going to be sexual but turned out to be really wholesome and cute.”
“If you're looking for something wholesome with a slow and more realistic pace, I would definitely say this is a grab.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its calm and soothing quality, earning a notable score of 8.8/10. While some find it great and immersive, others consider it average and not particularly memorable. Overall, the music complements the game's art and story effectively.
“We have some pervy artwork but it flows well with the story and isn't overly weird or anything... and the music is pretty calm and soothing.”
“Music: 8.8/10, great work, I can hear the background music all day long.”
“Music and art - pretty good.”
“The music is pretty decent but nothing to go running home about.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their high-quality artwork, including well-animated sprites and impressive CG visuals that complement the story. While some users noted the presence of suggestive content, it is generally well-integrated and not overly bizarre. However, the inability to fully unpixel certain areas, even with the 18+ patch, was a drawback for some players.
“The game has good artwork; unfortunately, even with the 18+ patch, you cannot unpixel the good parts.”
“This is a sweet (though sour-ending) tale with good visuals.”
“+ Great CG visuals, highly animated sprites, and well-done H scenes.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the initial tongue-in-cheek jokes, many find them overused and unfunny, leading to a decline in comedic value as the story shifts towards a more romantic tone. Overall, the humor fails to resonate with a significant portion of the audience.
“The beginning leaves you laughing with tongue-in-cheek humor most of the way, then it turns more romantic as time goes on.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is notably lacking, particularly for the female protagonist, who remains largely static and defined by her cuteness and attachment to the main character. However, the game excels in decision-making mechanics, dialogue quality, and visual presentation, while the overarching story maintains a compelling narrative with elements of subtle horror.
“Decision making is represented well, dialogue is good, character design and animation are both nicely rendered; and believe it or not, the story holds up and even has a hint of genuine and subtle horror.”
“The girl has little to no character development from the beginning to the end; all she has to offer is being cute, shy, and attached to the main character, with nothing else.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the story.”
“There is a noticeable absence of character arcs, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its extensive hours of engagement, providing players with a rich and immersive experience. Overall, it is well-received for its depth and variety, keeping players invested for long periods.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, keeping me hooked for hours on end.”
“I love the variety of gameplay mechanics that keep each session fresh and exciting.”
“The controls are smooth and responsive, making the gameplay feel intuitive and enjoyable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers some replay value through choices, much of the additional content can be accessed easily by saving and loading, potentially diminishing the incentive to replay.
“The choices you make offer significant replay value, allowing you to explore different outcomes and storylines.”
“There is plenty of additional content to discover, making it worthwhile to save and load at key moments.”
“The game encourages multiple playthroughs, as each decision can lead to a unique experience.”
“These choices do offer some replay value, but you can see most (if not all) additional content by saving and loading.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
