i loved the demo and the game concept i know people are saying that there names are refrences to serial killers and i thought that was a neat touch but i understand why people would be upset with the names and i dont blame them, overall im really excited for the full game. also edwina is my waifu
It seems that my biggest concern with the the game has already been addressed: romanticizing serial killers. The whole gimmick of this game is to seduce serial killers but the characters have names that reference real killers that ruined lives. All you need now is to add the guys who shot up Columbine and Casey Anthony and you'll be all set. In all honesty, it is sort of disgusting.
The developer says that they will change the names which is all well and good, but then it leaves the characters being one-dimensional anime harem tropes. You get smart girl, lolita, horny, tsundure and straight guy. If that is what you were going for then this will continue to be a one-dimensional game with killers and rhythm games thrown in.
As for the rhythm portion of the game, it felt clunky where instead of the usual 4-key pad we had to use 5. Pretty unusual for a rhythm game. The instructions for reaching the boosts were complicated and didn't seem to specify as to why the boosts were needed in the first place. The songs were too long for my taste and seemed like a added ploy to attract players to this game.
The art was good and that is what drove me to play the demo in the first place. However more could have been done in terms to character designs. It looked like the characters that had more detail and personality were the designer's favorites, while the less favored characters got the bare minimum or were rushed.
Since this was a demo I didn't get a clear cut of the story. Obviously as a dating sim you want those spicy bits but some of them seemed too forced. The dialog wasn't that entertaining but I'm chalking that to the game being only the demo.
Overall, this game can have some potential. But these characters obviously need a re-write so they can be just a little bit more interesting than 'horny goth girl who wants to kill you'. At the end of the day, it is an interesting concept: seduce serial killers. But at the same time it also adds to the growing culture as seeing these killers like celebrities or even having a romantic feeling towards them. It's on tumblr, you know what I mean.
Thank you for the thorough feedback; I appreciate your critical analysis! Those are all valid points that I will take into consideration as the project progresses. If you're still interested, I hope you will give the final release a chance to live up to that potential!
Not gonna lie...naming the characters after actual serial killers is kinda poor in taste. I was going to download this, but watched the trailer and realized you named all these people after real people who hurt many many people and were truly sick and demented. Probably not the best choice for something like this. Fiction is nice, and it can't hurt people, but when you associate Fiction with reality, you begin to cross lines sometimes, this is one of them.
The names have been decided to be changed to fictional names after some consideration. Unfortunately the new names won't be revealed until a later date, but going forward they will no longer be using real names!
Thank you for taking the time to leave constructive feedback! I hope that you'll give the game another chance in the future, but I certainly understand your concerns.
Wow, I had the same concern and I'm so happy that the creaton is considering feedback! Wow! I'm so happy to be able to fall in love with serial killers that have done nothing in real life xd
I love the concept and gameplay! I suck at that type of minigame but was starting to get better at it (on easy bear in mind haha, I was proud of myself for it at least). Can't wait for the full game!! (and no joke, Ben got me feeling some kind of way haha)
Tracks were amazing, I love the art style, the UI is streamlined and pretty. I also really love the save system and how every choice has an auto-save that you can very quickly go back to. Very much looking forward to the full game. Only thing I would change would be to remove the two extra bars when playing on easy mode.
loved itttt!! very unique creative idea and very entertaining didnt feel bored for a sec and didnt skipp any dialogue love the characters very interesting the story is very mysterious and the art style is soo cool the game is a vibe to be honest I highly recommend it!!! plsss we want more cant wait for the full ver!!
I'm having so much fun with this demo! I'm used to playing with four keys (FNF) so playing with five adds an extra challenge! And the music, art, and dialogue are great too!🤩 I Can't wait for the full game release, keep up the good work!
just a suggestion, but during medium difficulty, I noticed that the notes are on 4, just like a classic DDR style keys, it'd be cool if on medium difficulty mode, there is an option to play on the arrow keys
btw I love this game and can't wait to see it be completed~ Ben is by far my favourite and he's the cutest one~
ok ill be honest the game is pretty fun and short (well its a demo so no surprise there) and how i would describe the game in 3 words is : -andria is hot
i really like the art style and gameplay, but like some people said below, the names definitely need to be changed for final release because the romanticizing of real life serial killers ain't cool
this looks well done but its fucked when you take real serial killers and genderbent them we should in no way romanticizing real serial killers that have taken countless lifes
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my god that is incredible
I find the story quite interesting but i put it on the easiest level and i literally can't get past the second rhythm challenge thingy! helppp meeeee
please finish the game!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it !
Hi BDhi37,
Don't worry, it's coming! There's still quite a bit left to do before release, but I'm excited for everyone to eventually play the full story!
Thank you :D!!
luv u
i loved the demo and the game concept i know people are saying that there names are refrences to serial killers and i thought that was a neat touch but i understand why people would be upset with the names and i dont blame them, overall im really excited for the full game. also edwina is my waifu
Fascinating and challenging and overall good but i hate that part soo much 0:46 ~ 0:58 in the track (insane mode) it's so impossibly impossible
hurry up and finish the game its been forever i want to jam with the killers
4/10
It seems that my biggest concern with the the game has already been addressed: romanticizing serial killers. The whole gimmick of this game is to seduce serial killers but the characters have names that reference real killers that ruined lives. All you need now is to add the guys who shot up Columbine and Casey Anthony and you'll be all set. In all honesty, it is sort of disgusting.
The developer says that they will change the names which is all well and good, but then it leaves the characters being one-dimensional anime harem tropes. You get smart girl, lolita, horny, tsundure and straight guy. If that is what you were going for then this will continue to be a one-dimensional game with killers and rhythm games thrown in.
As for the rhythm portion of the game, it felt clunky where instead of the usual 4-key pad we had to use 5. Pretty unusual for a rhythm game. The instructions for reaching the boosts were complicated and didn't seem to specify as to why the boosts were needed in the first place. The songs were too long for my taste and seemed like a added ploy to attract players to this game.
The art was good and that is what drove me to play the demo in the first place. However more could have been done in terms to character designs. It looked like the characters that had more detail and personality were the designer's favorites, while the less favored characters got the bare minimum or were rushed.
Since this was a demo I didn't get a clear cut of the story. Obviously as a dating sim you want those spicy bits but some of them seemed too forced. The dialog wasn't that entertaining but I'm chalking that to the game being only the demo.
Overall, this game can have some potential. But these characters obviously need a re-write so they can be just a little bit more interesting than 'horny goth girl who wants to kill you'. At the end of the day, it is an interesting concept: seduce serial killers. But at the same time it also adds to the growing culture as seeing these killers like celebrities or even having a romantic feeling towards them. It's on tumblr, you know what I mean.
Hi alexnaomi,
Thank you for the thorough feedback; I appreciate your critical analysis! Those are all valid points that I will take into consideration as the project progresses. If you're still interested, I hope you will give the final release a chance to live up to that potential!
THE DEMO IS SO GOOD I LOVE IT SO MUCH AAAAHHH OIGJEKWGIOPHJGOIJGIO I CANT WAIT i think i simp for Andria LOL
Not gonna lie...naming the characters after actual serial killers is kinda poor in taste. I was going to download this, but watched the trailer and realized you named all these people after real people who hurt many many people and were truly sick and demented. Probably not the best choice for something like this.
Fiction is nice, and it can't hurt people, but when you associate Fiction with reality, you begin to cross lines sometimes, this is one of them.
Hi Romeo Sin,
The names have been decided to be changed to fictional names after some consideration. Unfortunately the new names won't be revealed until a later date, but going forward they will no longer be using real names!
Thank you for taking the time to leave constructive feedback! I hope that you'll give the game another chance in the future, but I certainly understand your concerns.
Wow, I had the same concern and I'm so happy that the creaton is considering feedback! Wow! I'm so happy to be able to fall in love with serial killers that have done nothing in real life xd
I love the concept and gameplay! I suck at that type of minigame but was starting to get better at it (on easy bear in mind haha, I was proud of myself for it at least). Can't wait for the full game!! (and no joke, Ben got me feeling some kind of way haha)
Love the game and the art style. When is the full game coming out and will it be free to play?
Hi PYRO_001,
There's no release date yet, but hopefully by the end of this year, or early the next! The full game will cost money unfortunately, haha!
If you're curious, you can find more details in the devlog here:
https://sugarslip.itch.io/serial-lover/devlog/280947/demo-anniversary-qa
Tracks were amazing, I love the art style, the UI is streamlined and pretty. I also really love the save system and how every choice has an auto-save that you can very quickly go back to. Very much looking forward to the full game. Only thing I would change would be to remove the two extra bars when playing on easy mode.
loved itttt!! very unique creative idea and very entertaining didnt feel bored for a sec and didnt skipp any dialogue love the characters very interesting the story is very mysterious and the art style is soo cool the game is a vibe to be honest I highly recommend it!!! plsss we want more cant wait for the full ver!!
Violence, sex, and music. What more do you need in a game. Very fun game. Can't wait to play more of it.
also make it so it can be upscroll
big confuse it need 4 bar for rhythm me good at 4 bar
Can't wait to see the full version of this game, it's a really good idea and from what I've played it's awesome
I'm so excited for when its fully made~ I'm a huge Ben fan
This is legit amazingggggg!!!
A dating sim.
well well well you first had my curiosity.
With Rhythm And Serial Killers....
Now you have my attention~
I can't wait for the whole thing!
when i try to download it, it says its not possible to download it :
Hi SmOL_munchkin,
Can you send a screenshot of the message you're seeing?
Is there going to be an Android version?
Hi Cheriezen,
At the moment there are no plans for a mobile port!
This...is...AWESOME...When is the full game coming ????I MUST KNOW .
This game could be huge if the right people find it
Thanks SDR_09 grey,
The release date is undetermined at the moment, but estimated to be later this year, or early the next!
Cant wait
Andria is my fav btw ..tmi sorry
I'm having so much fun with this demo! I'm used to playing with four keys (FNF) so playing with five adds an extra challenge! And the music, art, and dialogue are great too!🤩 I Can't wait for the full game release, keep up the good work!
im on easy mode but i still have all the lanes available?
All the lanes are visible, but despite that, only the first 3 are used. In normal mode, it is just the first 4.
Do you have a planned release date by chance? great game so far im exited for the final product
Hi gorgoda,
Thank you! The release date is estimated to hopefully be before the end of 2021, but may take a bit longer!
It was originally planned to release in the third quarter of this year, but will need more time to make it the best it can be :)
this is an absolutely amazing demo and I will definitely be purchasing for whenever it comes out! <3 good job developers
hello! im a big fan of this demo and i wanted to know how much youre planning on selling it for once its completed?
Hi NexLikesArson,
Thank you! The price will be roughly $10 USD on release :)
I would gladly play this game live if you do the Italian translation, I would be happy
just a suggestion, but during medium difficulty, I noticed that the notes are on 4, just like a classic DDR style keys, it'd be cool if on medium difficulty mode, there is an option to play on the arrow keys
btw I love this game and can't wait to see it be completed~
Ben is by far my favourite and he's the cutest one~
Hi awami-kun,
Thank you!! Ben is quite the fan favourite :)
You can actually change the keybindings to the arrow keys if you go to Settings > Input!
ok ill be honest the game is pretty fun and short (well its a demo so no surprise there) and how i would describe the game in 3 words is :
-andria is hot
made an account just for this comment
Once this game is finished will it be pay to be played?
edit:
Also may you make it so you can change the keys you use to play the notes please!
Hi ch33msiepic,
Yep, the final game will cost money! Also, you can change your keybindings if you go to Settings, then click Input at the top of the menu :)
where can i get the soundtrack the music is actually very good
Hi davidking2020,
The soundtrack isn't available yet, but will be with the final release! For now you can find Andria and Edwina's tracks uploaded on YouTube :)
Thanks, and by the way I love the game and hope you finish soon. Good luck
i really like the art style and gameplay, but like some people said below, the names definitely need to be changed for final release because the romanticizing of real life serial killers ain't cool
this game is pretty cool
If its ok to ask when is the full game coming out? ^^
Hi Mochelkou,
The release date is estimated to be in the third quarter of this year!
Good soundtrack, Edwinas was def my fav
I've also been playing a lot of Clone Hero lately so this was a cake walk lmao
this looks well done but its fucked when you take real serial killers and genderbent them we should in no way romanticizing real serial killers that have taken countless lifes
I agree! The names will most likely be changed before the final release as not to offend those affected.