Hatoful Boyfriend Review (Court Wizard Naugus)
I 100% this game on mobile before, and I had only just recently learned a Steam version exists. I was overjoyed to have the game on something better than a tablet, to be honest. I missed this game, and while nothing was wrong with mobile, owning it on Steam feels so much better.
I know this game looks ridiculous on the surface, and that's probably because it is, at least on some level. A dating sim where you play a human that can ONLY date birds is an inherently ridiculous concept. I wasn't even sure what to think going in, and I really like birds, so my apprehension towards it was out of the norm for my bird loving self. But trust me, this game is so worth it. The characters are all so wonderfully crafted and there isn't a single one I find disinteresting, which includes the side characters.
What I love most about this game, though, is how weirdly deep it all is. Its so much more than just a bird dating simulator. There is an entire universe here, lore to be discovered as you play, and secrets to be uncovered. This universe is so much more than just human chilling with birds. I wasn't even into dating sims when I first played it, but the world, the characters, the questions of what was going on, it all drew me in more and more. I wanted to get all the endings, I wanted to see if there was more going on here. And I will gladly do it all again. This game is gorgeous, and it all started with one basic, ridiculous concept.
Someone said "Let's make a game where you date birds." and then crafted it into a gorgeous experience unlike any other.