Sucker for Love: First Date stands out as one of the best RPG/Simulation titles in recent memory.
90
Verdict
98%
Steam
75
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (98% positive from 2.9K reviews)
Compelling narrative and story
Standout indie gem
No significant drawbacks reported
Sucker for Love: First Date is a parodic dating sim and horror-themed visual novel developed by indie developer Joseph "Akabaka" Hunter, and published by DreadXP. It was released on January 20, 2022, for Windows and December 19, 2022, for Nintendo Switch. The game revolves around a young man who obtains a pink version of the Necronomicon, and begins performing rituals to summon moe anthropomorphic beings from the Cthulhu Mythos, such as Ln'eta, a female version of Cthulhu, sacrificing his body parts and ultimately threatening the world with annihilation. The game received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised its writing, voice acting and artwork, but criticized its short length, glitches, and low emphasis on romance for a dating sim. A sequel further exploring the Cthulhu Mythos, Sucker for Love: Date to Die For, was announced later in 2022.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 11h ago
only played for the 12ft cat lady in high heels wanted nothing else I'm satisfied
Was a highly charming game, especially the Queen in Yellow. She was my fave by far ^-^
I wasn't really sure what to expect going into Sucker for Love: First Date, but I definitely wasn't expecting a dating sim where I’d be trying to romance eldritch horrors. Somehow, it works. It’s a hilarious mix of cosmic horror, ridiculous humour, and surprisingly charming characters. The whole idea sounds like it shouldn't work, but the game commits to it so well that you just accept that this is your life now. I streamed this one and it was exactly the kind of weird indie game I love finding. Watching chat try to process the idea of dating Cthulhu made it even better. A short, strange, and surprisingly memorable experience.
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