Thirsty Suitors

"A heartfelt and hilarious couples therapy session, disguised as a stylish RPG. A gem."

"Thirsty Suitors succeeds because it delivers on story. Memorable characters, top-notch voice-over work, and stand-out dialogue all help elevate the average gameplay elements. Ultimately, Jala&s;s is a story that you&s;ll enjoy from beginning to end, even if it does involve …"

"As well, the game is certainly visually impressive but lacks depth to its mechanics and character growth. I&s;m incredibly happy to see more cultural representation in games, but I wanted more from the story than what Thirsty Suitors was giving …"

"Although mechanically monotonous, it manages to entertain until the end with its dialogues and characters. Don&s;t miss it if you are interested in relationships, social pressure, responsibility and food."

"Thirsty Suitors is a wicked combination of a warm hug and a shot of tequila. It absolutely nails its colourful, over-the-top style in every aspect, keeping you thirsting to jump into your next dramatic turn-based confrontation or unlock a new …"

"Thirsty Suitors, while not for everyone, is full of wit, charm and everything good about indie games."

"Thirsty Suitors oozes charm with its creative mix of narrative RPG, skateboarding and cooking. It&s;s engaging to follow Jala on his journey of redemption and self-discovery because of the humorous dialogue, the unusual characters and the many interesting themes covered …"

"Like its hero, Thirsty Suitors is a charmingly messy game that juggles a little more than it can handle. Its multipronged gameplay loop wobbles between inventive and repetitive over the course of its eight-hour story. What it lacks in polish, …"

"It’s also relatively short to complete as the game only has a few Chapters, meaning you can wrap up the story in between 10-15 hours. This makes it the perfect game to pick up and play on a weekend, especially …"

"Thirsty Suitors is a pot full of ideas which altogether manage to represent Jala&s;s life experience. With vibrant characters and a well handled story, the title is much more than the sum of its parts. It&s;s a celebration of life, …"

"While on the outside Thirsty Suitors seems like a tongue-in-cheek game about reconnecting with your past, it reveals so much more beneath the surface. That&s;s not to say it isn&s;t humorous, but it&s;s also doing much more besides. It&s;s a …"

"Thirsty Suitors is a little thirsty with its mechanical ambitions but never fails to charm in one way or another. With a beautifully diverse cast, mature writing, and unmatched expressiveness, it breathes new life into the genre."

"Overall, Thirsty Suitors is a fun experience. If you can overlook the rough skateboarding sections and repetitive encounters, there is a good coming-of-age story and some fantastic music and mini-games."

"Thirsty Suitors has well-crafted RPG mechanics and satisfying combat, but its gleefully wild and colorful style and superb dialogue and characters are truly its biggest strength. It&s;s the type of game where you find yourself tempted to try every activity …"

"Thirsty Suitors is a wildly unique game that blends together a whole lot of genres, but too often it feels like a bit of a chore to play."

"Thirsty Suitors has a surprising amount to say about culture, acceptance, self-expression, and growing from your mistakes. That being said, I did not grow past my lifelong videogame mistakes, and, as I’ve done so often in the past, I failed …"

"Your bitter exes are the enemies in this turn-based adventure, which has you talk through your feelings even while delivering kick-ass martial arts moves"

"Thirsty Suitors’s main story is deep and really aims right at the heart, even if it feels disjointed at times. Regardless of your relationship with your parents, loved ones, and past friends, you will find ways to connect with Jala’s …"

"Despite underwhelming combat and gameplay mechanics, Thirsty Suitors has stellar style and character writing wrapped up in a charming and sincere package."

"A memorable experience that left me wanting more (in a good way)."

"Mix the madness of a blind date, the unknown of a homecoming and slippers on your mother&s;s teeth, and you get Thirsty Suitors, a video game that overwhelms the rules and follows its own vision, going to define with awareness …"

"While there are RPGs out there with deeper systems and more engaging mechanics, Thirsty Suitors&s; story more than makes up for any shortcomings. You don&s;t have to be the child of an immigrant to appreciate the story, but it helps. …"

"Thirsty Suitors is a hilarious romp that focuses on family, culture, and the mending of broken relationships. While the execution of its gameplay has some flaws, the game has a lot of heart that makes players root for this crazy …"

"The story can feel a bit rushed at times, but cooking under the pressure of a judgmental family and reconciling with exes through exaggerated battles makes Thirsty Suitors very worthwhile."

"An emotional yet whimsical adventure that focuses on the themes of self-acceptance and the inter-generational immigrant trauma experience."

"That’s how so much of Thirsty Suitors feels to play: stylish to look at and perhaps pleasurable in the moment yet ultimately quite shallow. As a whole, it’s a bundle of middling mechanics carried by strong writing. The story may …"

"Thirsty Suitors is a great example of what happens when a developer&s;s ambition outstrips the ability to fully realise that vision, for whatever reason. The story and visual style here are top-notch, but the actual mechanics lack the depth needed …"

"Thirsty Suitors elevates the turn-based RPG genre to the modern day with skateboarding, South Asian diversity, accessibility options, and cooking."