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This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
Persona-Like Gorgeous 2023 PS5 RPG 75% Off on PlayStation Store
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 RPG Eternights is currently available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $7.49. Developed and published by Studio Sai, the game blends dating sim elements with action combat during an apocalypse and has received mixed reviews but positive player reception.
Sweet Hamster Days Review | TheXboxHub
Sweet Hamster Days is a unique FMV game that blends dating sim elements with a voyeuristic hamster simulation. Players experience the lives of three sisters from the perspective of a reincarnated hamster, making choices that affect their relationships and personal issues. Despite strong performances and an interesting premise, the game suffers from an extremely slow pace and padded FMV sequences, making it a tedious experience.
Kill Your Darlings – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Kill Your Darlings is a time-management dating sim RPG where players build relationships with monster inmates in a royal dungeon and fight alongside them in gladiatorial combat to survive and escape. Players must carefully manage their time to deepen bonds, maintain well-being, and prepare for weekly arena battles, with choices in conversation and combat having real consequences. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Ledgerbound Review - Paperwork courtship
Ledgerbound is a tactical RPG dating sim with a unique bureaucratic fantasy setting. While the game starts with simple and repetitive combat, it evolves over its 20-25 hour campaign, offering more tactical depth. The narrative and character development shine through its extensive voiced dialogue and eclectic cast, saving the experience from its uneven writing and underutilized premise.
Meta-Narrative Monster Dating Sim Welcome, Dear Human Drops a Steam Demo
The meta-narrative monster dating sim visual novel, Welcome, Dear Human, has released a free demo on Steam. Developed by indie duo KikiCan and Ronkad, the demo features the complete Sleep Paralysis Demon story route and part of the Octo route, offering 1-2 hours of gameplay. The full game promises 10 romanceable monsters, branching choices, multiple endings, and customizable elements.
High Times launch trailer – narrative cooking and dating sim on Nintendo Switch
High Times, a narrative cooking and dating sim with a hand-drawn comic-book art style, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Players manage a cafe where food alters customer emotions, featuring a branching dialogue narrative with romanceable characters and multiple endings.
High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim Is Out Now on PC and Consoles
High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim, developed and published by Yangyang Mobile, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game combines dating simulation, cooking, and visual novel elements, tasking players with managing a donut shop where donuts are used to help customers manage their emotions.
High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim Serves Up Donuts, Drama And Romance
High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim, developed by Yangyang Mobile, has launched on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £16.74. The game blends visual novel storytelling, relationship building, and café management, where players run a donut shop and use recipes to influence customers' emotions and life decisions. It features over 30 unique customers, six potential romantic partners, and is fully voiced with English cast members including LilyPichu and Johnny Yong Bosch.
The FMV game where you're a hamster being doted on by three Japanese sisters was inspired by its creator's job as an animal mascot, and Grand Theft Auto 5
The FMV game Sweet Hamster Days, where players are reincarnated as a hamster cared for by three sisters, was inspired by its creator's past job as an animal mascot and the protagonist-switching mechanic of Grand Theft Auto 5. The game, initially rejected by Steam, was eventually approved after revisions and is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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Altered Alma is a PC game available on Steam that blends Metroidvania gameplay with RPG elements, dating sim features, and a pixel-art style. The game also features a compelling story.
Love And Deepspace Cancels Its New Love Interest After Fan Backlash
Developer Papergames has canceled the debut of a new love interest named Valko in its mobile dating sim, Love and Deepspace, following significant fan backlash. The company cited that they were not ready to introduce the character and will instead focus on the existing five love interests. The decision came after players expressed dissatisfaction with new content development and perceived catering to 'whales' who spend heavily on microtransactions.
I can't remember the last time a game canceled a character because fans hated them so much, but Love and Deepspace…
Infold Games has canceled the planned July 9 launch of a new character, Valko, for its dating RPG Love and Deepspace due to fan controversy. The developer cited player feedback and concerns regarding the character's presentation, including a tagline that some players linked to a real-life murder case. This decision also means no new love interests will be added to the game in the future.
Destiny 2 almost got an honest-to-goodness dating sim, but leadership gave it a ‘hard no’
Former Bungie developers revealed that a dating simulator concept based on Destiny 2 was developed internally but ultimately rejected by leadership. Former community manager Liana Ruppert confirmed the existence of the 'Dream Daddy inspired' concept and expressed agreement with criticism that leadership was out of touch. Separately, Bungie's Dylan Gafner offered words of encouragement to fans concerned about the game's current state, while the studio continues development on its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon.
Bungie devs reportedly pitched Destiny dating game
Former Bungie employees revealed that developers pitched a dating game based on the Destiny franchise, inspired by 'Dream Daddy'. While the prototype was created during internal development events, management rejected the idea, deeming it too 'silly'. This news comes as Bungie faces potential layoffs and concludes development on Destiny 2.
Bungie Developers Repeatedly Pitched a Destiny Dating Sim, but Leadership Rejected It
Bungie developers proposed a dating simulator set within the Destiny universe on multiple occasions. However, the studio's leadership consistently rejected these pitches, showing no interest in pursuing the concept.
Destiny 2 devs repeatedly pitched a dating sim, Bungie veterans say, "but leadership was very Hard No that nobody…
Bungie veterans revealed that developers repeatedly pitched a dating simulator inspired by 'Dream Daddy' for Destiny 2, but leadership consistently rejected the idea. While a prototype was created for an internal 'Carnival' event, full-fledged pitches were never approved, despite narrative designers believing it could have expanded the game's audience.
We could've had a 'very Dream Daddy-inspired' Destiny dating sim, but management said no fun
Former Bungie employees revealed that a dating simulator inspired by 'Dream Daddy' was developed internally for Destiny 2 but was rejected by leadership. The concept, which included potential romances with characters like Crow and Xur, was pitched annually but never greenlit as a full project. Other game jam prototypes, including a fighting game and a heavy metal concert concept, were also discussed.
Fans Seem Disappointed By Love And Deepspace’s New Love Interest
Players are expressing disappointment with the new love interest, Valko, in the mobile dating sim Love and Deepspace. Criticisms range from his design, particularly his four ears, to concerns about the game's narrative pacing and monetization strategies, with some feeling new characters are being introduced to drive gacha sales instead of advancing the main story.
Final Fantasy 14 fans make their own in-game Tinder, with gil-hungry bunny boys and modded cat girls galore
Final Fantasy 14 players have created an unofficial Tinder-like add-on called AetherLove, allowing users to create profiles and 'swipe' on other players within the game. The tool has gained traction within the community, sparking discussions and sharing of screenshots online, while also raising questions about its longevity before potential action from Square Enix.
