XOXO Droplets
- August 31, 2017
- GB Patch Games
Get on SteamA massive otome dating sim about a humorously jerky young lady and her mission to woo one of multiple uniquely, but equally, obnoxious guys.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and humorous cast of characters, each with distinct personalities that contribute to entertaining interactions.
- The mechanics of managing relationships and reputation points add a challenging yet enjoyable layer to the gameplay, keeping players engaged.
- The main character is confident and relatable, providing a refreshing perspective in the dating sim genre, and the overall story is light-hearted and fun.
- The game can be tedious and time-consuming, requiring extensive grinding to achieve certain goals, which may frustrate completionists.
- Customization options for the main character are limited, making it difficult for some players to relate to her or feel fully immersed in the story.
- There are issues with the game's content, including a lack of sufficient material and some technical problems, such as typos and inconsistent voice acting quality.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its focus on acceptance rather than transformation, while others feel it lacks depth and coherence, often relegating the main plot to a mere backdrop for romantic pursuits. The narrative is described as tedious at times, with players feeling like passive observers in someone else's story, though the use of humor and random elements adds some replay value. Overall, the story serves primarily as a vehicle for romance, with side events providing additional context rather than a central plot.
“I loved the storyline.”
“I’m not saying there’s no romantic value in the typical kind of 'tsundere' story, but it was really refreshing to me to play a game that’s about acceptance rather than changing someone to better suit you.”
“The goal of romancing one of the love interests is the plot - all other situations are only very welcome side-events.”
“Overall, the game just feels like you are in the back silently following someone else's story that most people don't even want to be part of.”
“When it comes to the story, or plot, there isn't one per se.”
“Even if you use cheat codes, it's still somewhat tedious and the amount of time you spend to get one piece of story, or learn something new about a character, or go out with someone... this system was really just not my thing.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly appreciating the character Jeremy and the main character's confidence. While some humor may wear thin over time, the use of sarcasm and schadenfreude adds a unique charm, making the experience enjoyable and often laugh-out-loud funny. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
“I found Jeremy funny in OL1 and had to do his route in this game; so worth it!”
“Another thing I enjoyed about the game was the humor.”
“It's hilarious and the sarcasm is just biting.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration as they invest significant hours for minimal rewards or story progression. Many express that the daily min/maxing required detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a game.
“I spent hours and hours grinding for those clique guys, and nothing - there was nothing.”
“I am leaning towards no since this game is just so tedious to get to the good stuff.”
“This game is very tedious with all of the daily min/maxing you have to do.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as fun and light, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that it can become repetitive, particularly after multiple playthroughs. The voice acting also received positive remarks, contributing to the game's appeal.
“I have no complaints about the art or music, and the voice actors are great too.”
“The music was fun, light, and added to the entire feel of the game, though at times I found it to become repetitive.”
“Especially when you see how much of a downer he is, did I mention he likes disco music?”
“The art and music are decent too.”
“Especially when you see how much of a downer he is; did I mention he likes disco music?”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this visual novel is noted for its engaging popularity and friendship mechanics, which add a layer of challenge that appeals to players with a penchant for detail and organization. Overall, it offers a more complex experience compared to other titles in the genre.
“This visual novel really brings out my OCD like no other visual novel I have played, especially with its popularity and friendship mechanics.”
“With the mechanics to consider, it is a bit more challenging than others I have played.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to be more robust for the main characters, while the "side boyfriends" lack depth and visual representation, such as character graphics (cgs). Overall, the character designs and backgrounds are appreciated, enhancing the overall experience.
“I very much enjoyed the character designs and backgrounds, too.”
“There are also 'side boyfriends,' but they don’t have character graphics or as much character development.”
“The main characters feel one-dimensional, lacking depth and meaningful growth throughout the story.”
“Character arcs are predictable and fail to evolve in a way that keeps the player engaged.”
