![]() ![]() Price : US $19.99 | UK £15.29 | EU € 16,99īoyfriend Dungeon has been a game that I’ve been relatively excited about ever since I first heard about it. System : Nintendo Switch (also on Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S) Boyfriend Dungeon may not completely deliver on the second half of its name, but the romance is fun, creative, and doesn't venture into anything explicit.Genre : Roguelite, Dungeon Crawler, Dating Sim, Action RPG ![]() The progressive themes regarding gender, sexuality, and consent, and the game's focus on cultivating relationships rather than simply donning sexy clothes and hooking up help elevate the dating simulation part of the experience above what we tend to see in most such games, though there's a bit of a disconnect in that your dates don't seem to mind you seeing as many other romantic interests as you like. ![]() You'll get to know them and they'll get to know you based on the choices you make in dialogue, and there are some compelling and potentially conversation-starting metaphors made along the way, such as the difference between being a weapon or being a wielder of a weapon. That said, it's generally more fun to grow these romances the old fashioned way, by going on dates with the weapons in their human form. After an hour or so, battles become less about the thrill of the fight and more about whatever rewards you may reap, such as experience, item recipes, and crafting supplies.Ĭombat is, of course, also a way to level up relationships with the people-weapons you're dating. Dungeon levels are blissfully short and combat is pretty straightforward, but that doesn't stop the hacking and slashing from feeling pretty same-y. While each of the game's nine weapons has its own speed, range, and flare, combat basically comes down to mashing the light and heavy attack buttons and then occasionally dodge-rolling when things get too hairy. Boyfriend Dungeon's combat is merely serviceable, lacking much in the way of creativity or variation beyond the fact that weapons are also dates. Show moreĭespite a valiant attempt to combine genres, this one feels better suited for fans of dating sims than dungeon crawlers. It all progresses at a pretty rapid pace, with romances feeling very whirlwind and dungeon levels zooming by in the blink of an eye, but the ability to replay the game to reach different conclusions with each romance adds a bit of playtime. It's designed as a loop - level up your avatar and relationships so you have the power to dive deeper into the game's randomly generated dungeon levels, and dive deeper into the dungeons to find stuff that you can use to further your relationships, such as crafting supplies you can use to make presents for your beaus. As you fight with them, you'll grow closer and your relationships will develop, unlocking weapon-specific abilities. After moving to a new town to hang out with a cousin for the summer, the player's fully customizable avatar immediately sets about dating a series of odd people who have the ability to transform themselves into swords and daggers - which comes in handy, since you'll need to wield them in combat to fight fantastical monsters at the local mall and nightclub. Parents should also be aware that text dialogue includes occasional profanity, including the word "s-t." Show moreīOYFRIEND DUNGEON is a curious mix of two seemingly disparate genres: dungeon crawling RPG (role-playing game) and dating sim. Beyond dungeon dates, romance includes going dancing, shopping, and drinking at a nightclub, with some rendezvous ending with the implication that sex happened, though it's never shown or described. It also touches on important topics such as consent (one date is wary of being unexpectedly touched) and stalking (another doesn't stop texting and flirting after being told explicitly to stop). The dating sim elements are designed with inclusivity and diversity in mind, allowing players to choose the hero's sexuality, gender, and pronouns, as well as access culturally aware clothing - such as a turban and a hijab - right away. There's no blood or gore, and the player's character is never killed, just knocked out. They also occasionally venture into dungeons inside a mall and a nightclub where they wield their dates in weapon form, fighting manifestations of their insecurities in the shape of animated cell phones and TVs. The fully customizable protagonist is spending the summer in a new city going on lots of dates with people who can transform into swords. Parents need to know that Boyfriend Dungeon is a downloadable dungeon crawling dating sim for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs. ![]()
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