Sometimes You and That Guy’s Games have teamed up to deliver “Girlfriend from Hell,” a fresh 2D arcade puzzle experience arriving on the PlayStation 5 right on time for Valentine’s Day. Dive into our Girlfriend from Hell review and discover what this quirky game has to offer!
In this entertaining game, you step into the shoes of Mia. She’s head over heels in love with Haruto, who she imagined marrying one day. They’ve been together for five years, but their relationship’s toxic nature was something she hadn’t acknowledged. Mia always bent over backward to make Haruto happy, yet his affinity for video games overshadowed his commitment to the relationship. She realized how misplaced her dreams were when she proposed, and Haruto dismissed her with a preference for his digital adventures. This revelation ignited a desire in Mia to turn the tables and make living a tad more challenging for Haruto.
The game kicks off with a tutorial level designed to ease you into its mechanics. Rather than controlling Mia directly, you navigate the space using the left analog stick for camera movements and the right for cursor placement. Pressing the X button allows you to gather items for your inventory, which you’ll use to orchestrate a series of pranks. By arranging these collected items around the house, you enact chaos in Haruto’s world. Utilize the L1 and R1 buttons to cycle through your inventory, place your chosen items strategically, and a simple press of the Square button locks them in place.
As you venture further, you’re tasked with devising all sorts of mischievous schemes. Envision using a bear trap near Haruto’s room entrance to give him an unexpected jolt or slipping laxatives into his breakfast bowl for a day he won’t soon forget. Scattering marbles on the kitchen floor to send him tumbling or rigging the bed with a spring for a bouncy surprise are just a few antics you can employ. The game creatively engages your imagination for all the pranks you can conjure.
For trophy hunters, Girlfriend from Hell offers a complete trophy list, culminating in a coveted Platinum trophy. You’ll need to master eight distinct levels, pulling off a series of memorable pranks on Haruto to capture all the trophies, which include 2 Bronze, 4 Silver, and 10 Gold. It’s a straightforward path to Platinum as long you see the game through to the end.
Priced affordably at just $4.99, Girlfriend from Hell presents an amusing challenge set for Valentine’s Day, calling players to unleash their creativity. Mia’s whimsical quest for ‘relationship revenge’ is both light-hearted and a little cheeky, making it a unique addition to your gaming collection on the PlayStation 5.
This review is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Sometimes You.
