Boyfriend Dungeon
| Boyfriend Dungeon | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Kitfox Games |
| Publisher(s) | Kitfox Games |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
| Release | 2020 |
| Genre(s) | Dungeon crawler, dating simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Boyfriend Dungeon is an upcoming dungeon crawler-dating sim indie game developed and published by Kitfox Games. Taking place in an urban fantasy setting, the player character must fight through dungeons with the help of a human partner who can transform into a sentient weapon.[1] Outside of dungeons, the player can date their partner in visual novel-style sequences that increase their power in combat.[1] It is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in 2020.[2]
Plot
The main character, whose gender is selectable, lives in Verona Beach, a city in a contemporary fantasy world where monsters pose a danger to people.[1] The player fights in dungeons, known as "dunj" in the world's slang, using weapons created from transformed humans or other creatures. The weapons can be dated to increase their power, although the game also contains a "platonic" relationship with a cat.[3] The personalities of the weapon characters are based on their weapon type.[4]
Gameplay
The game's combat takes place in real time from an isometric perspective. The player can perform different combos depending on their weapon. Outside of combat, there are visual novel-style dating sequences that allow the player to choose their responses.[1]
Development
The game was funded via Kickstarter, where it raised $272,000 and surpassed its goal.[5] One of its characters, Rowan, was designed by the artist of Hatoful Boyfriend.[3] The developers stated that they wanted to make the romance elements "as inclusive as possible" and therefore allow players to date women and non-binary characters, despite the game's title.[6]
Reception
GamesRadar+ stated that "the game feels perfectly weighted to suit those who love either genre, yet doesn't alienate new players".[1] PCGamesN called it "an intriguing curio".[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e Delahunty-Light, Zoe (2019-06-27). "Boyfriend Dungeon is a dating sim/dungeon crawler hybrid where your lover turns into a weapon, then you fight with them… literally". gamesradar. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ "Romance your swords! Capture the hearts of weapons to level them up in this "shack-and-slash" dungeon crawling adventure". Kitfox Games. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ a b Wood, Austin (2018-08-16). "Boyfriend Dungeon's cast of lovable weapons adds a cat that turns into brass knuckles". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ a b "I met my Boyfriend Dungeon sword in a club, and I don't trust him". PCGamesN. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ Staff. "Video: The grind behind Boyfriend Dungeon 's $272K funding success". www.gamasutra.com. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ "Boyfriend Dungeon is like Tinder for swords". VentureBeat. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2019-08-31.