Sucker for Love: First Date

Sucker for Love: First Date

January 20, 2022

Interactive StorySimulation Nintendo SwitchPC

Obsessed with occult rituals, you have finally obtained the last thing you need to summon the eldritch horror that has been haunting your dreams; a strange, bright-pink Necronomicon. You perform the only ritual that doesn&s;t appear to be insane ramblings, and inadvertently summon Ln&s;eta, a cute cthulhu-like girl. She agrees …

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Critic Reviews (13)

David Flynn GamingTrend Jan 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

50.0

"Sucker for Love: First Date is a gut busting romp through relationships with several eldritch abominations. While this visual novel has a few rough edges, it is a must play for fans of comedy games."

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Ian Howarth DarkZero Jan 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

68.0

"I just had a total blast laughing my way through the narratives and there&s;s no doubt the immaculate voice acting has a lot to do with that – it wouldn&s;t have been the same without it."

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Jan 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Sucker For Love: First Date is a romance simulator with cosmic creatures that manages to handle well both its comical side and the nefarious implications of its concept. Though some quality of life details could have been better, its plot …"

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75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Sucker For Love: First Date is an incredibly charming and weird visual novel. Although it&s;s held back by some technical issues and it&s;s small scale, I hope to go on a second date"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2022
71.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Trying to answer the question of what it would take to woo an eldritch bringer of the world’s destruction"

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Kara Phillips Attack of the Fanboy Jan 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Sucker for Love: First Date is a perfect experience for anyone unfamiliar with dating simulators who want something with a bit more substance. This title is amusing for anyone who plays it and doesn&s;t focus on the dating element to …"

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Matt Kowalski Niche Gamer Jan 2022
87.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

82.0

"When it comes to Sucker for Love: First Date, we feel its charm but don’t fall in love. The story’s overall premise is cute and playful but a lack of choices really holds back the game. The developers attempt to …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Jan 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Akabaka made a fun dating simulator based on a crazy narrative with Sucker for Love: First Date. Much like in real life, as each date occurs the game gets better and better, but also like in real life, it is …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Jan 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"It’s not a particularly lengthy experience, but Sucker For Love probably doesn’t need all that much more to it. As it is, it’s a punchy, fun, and occasionally grim, dating sim that prefers to steer clear of the darker, dirtier …"

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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Jan 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Sucker for Love: First Date may be a niche title with a weird premise, but it does that premise incredibly well. If you’re a fan of Lovecraftian horror and anime, or if you think dark romantic comedies are great, this …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Sucker for Love: First Date is an impressive visual novel that ably balances its horror and comedy, providing a unique take on the Cthulhu mythos you&s;re unlikely to see anywhere else."

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Travis Bruno Capsule Computers Jan 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Sucker for Love: First Date takes horror, comedy, and a hint of romance and blends them together into a short memorable, if slightly flawed, visual novel with a few surprises in store."

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Jan 2022
70.0 /100

"If we take our eyes off what the P.E.N.I.S. is suggesting for a minute, Sucker for Love is a wholly enjoyable experience. The writing is hilarious and clever; especially a treat for anyone who has a Necronomicon on their shelf. …"

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