![]() Some of the dateable characters worked better for me than others. However, I do love a dungeon crawler where different aspects are randomly generated to keep things spicy! Layouts of dungeons will change each time you load in, as well as the number of enemies, collectable locations, etc. I found it a compelling incentive, since this is also how we get the bulk of the narrative content.Īmanda: Unlike Tara, I haven’t played Hades, and I know I’m missing out. The game also encourages leveling up all of the weapons, because you can only go on dates with them each time they’ve gone up a level.It’s gentle and I appreciate that it encourages progress over perfection. You can use them to craft hats that can help you in the dunj, clothes to make you look cool, or gifts to give to your friends and/or paramours (depending on who you want to romance). Not only is there no penalty for dying, you take collected resources home with you. You’re meant to go through the two dungeons multiple times.Fighting in the nightclub dunjīoyfriend Dungeon reminds me of Hades in two ways: That’s right! You’re going to find weapons who are also (usually) human and you can fight with them in the dunj! Or you can date them at places like the beach or a park! It’s hella cute and I’ve already played it twice. When you get to the mall, you learn that Isaac is an épée, which is a fencing weapon. Your cousin, Jonah, sends you to the mall, which is also a dungeon, so you can meet his friend Isaac and fight your way out of there together. You play as the main character and everything is told from your perspective as you roll into Verona Beach to hang out for the summer and hopefully try dating for the first time. Tara: Boyfriend Dungeon is what you’d get if a dating sim and a dungeon crawler could make a beautiful video game baby together. I’ve been anxiously awaiting its release! And luckily, Amanda was into it too!Īmanda: I was blessed enough to back it on Kickstarter and got some cool limited edition swag. I started playing that evening and was totally hooked. I don’t really believe in signs, but by the third message, I was sold. ![]() If only it were this simple in real life.A few weeks ago, three people sent me (Tara) a link for Boyfriend Dungeon in the Nintendo Store. Having come to this game for the silly sword romancing, I finished it filled with unexpected empathy and understanding – not to mention catharsis at finally vanquishing my stalker foe. It reinforces the message that although dating can be exciting, it can sometimes be dangerous. Dates can take on a frisson of fear and dread, as you wonder whether your nemesis will turn up unexpectedly. It may indeed upset players who have experienced stalking in real life, but as someone who’s never been on the receiving end of this kind of coercive behaviour, I found it eye-opening. The stories draw you in, provoking a strong sense of attachment with each human/weapon, to the point where switching to a different blade actually made me feel guilty.īoyfriend Dungeon begins with a warning that it portrays stalking and emotional manipulation, and indeed the main plotline concerns someone who just won’t leave you alone, with their unwanted attention eventually escalating to violence. The dialogue, although often very funny, deals with issues such as polyamory and depression with an admirable degree of sensitivity and frankness. Perhaps Boyfriend Dungeon’s greatest strength is that it portrays the complexities of dating as well as its excitement as you get to know each character, you’ll be exposed to their flaws and often complicated backstory. You’re also given free rein to design your player character, picking your preferred gender and pronouns. ![]() It’s not just man-weapons you can go on dates with: there are women, non-binary folk and even a cat as well (before you ask: no, you can’t sleep with the pussy).
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