Timed perfectly for Valentine’s Day, "Girlfriend from Hell" from Sometimes You and That Guy’s Games makes its debut as a fresh, arcade-style 2D puzzle game on the PlayStation 5. Let’s dive into this mischievous love story as we unpack what makes it a fitting addition to your gaming library.
In "Girlfriend from Hell," you step into the shoes of Mia, a devoted girlfriend whose world revolves around her partner, Haruto. After five seemingly blissful years together, she eagerly envisions their future marriage. However, the relationship turns out to be far less than ideal. Mia dutifully fulfills Haruto’s every whim, oblivious to the toxicity that’s brewing. Her wake-up call comes in the most brutal form when she proposes, only to discover that Haruto prizes video games over her. This revelation ignites a fire in Mia, prompting her to unleash a series of pranks on him, plotting to transform his life into a chaotic mess.
The game’s journey begins with a tutorial level designed to familiarize you with the basics. Rather than directly controlling Mia, you’ll maneuver a camera with the left analog stick and a cursor with the right, interacting with items by pressing the X button to stash them in your inventory. Each collected item becomes fodder for pranks aimed at tormenting Haruto. Switching between items with the L1 and R1 buttons, you’ll strategically place your arsenal around the house using the Square button to trigger hilarity.
So, what cunning tricks await Haruto’s unwitting footsteps? There’s the satisfying thud of a bear trap laid by the doorway, or the comedic misfortune of slipping laxatives into his breakfast cereal. Picture Haruto slipping on marbles strewn across the kitchen floor, or soaring upward thanks to an artfully placed spring on his bed. These wild antics set the stage for Mia’s brand of playful revenge.
A major draw of "Girlfriend from Hell" is its robust trophy list, complete with a coveted Platinum trophy. The spread includes 2 Bronze trophies, 4 Silver ones, and 10 Gold trophies for dedicated players to aim for. Tackling this list requires completing each of the game’s eight levels while executing cunning pranks to teach Haruto a lesson. It’s a straightforward yet satisfying pursuit, promising that coveted Platinum once all objectives are met.
With its playful conundrums and lighthearted retribution, "Girlfriend from Hell" debuts on the PlayStation 5 just in time for Valentine’s Day. At a wallet-friendly price of $4.99, it invites players to step into Mia’s shoes, concoct their own pranks, and maybe even spark a bit of mischievous delight in their own worlds.
This review was made possible thanks to a PlayStation 5 copy of "Girlfriend from Hell" provided by Sometimes You.
