Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, Sometimes You and That Guy’s Games deliver a fresh arcade-style 2D puzzle game, aptly titled “Girlfriend from Hell,” for the PlayStation 5. Our review delves into whether this mischievous tale is worth your time!
In “Girlfriend from Hell,” you jump into the shoes of Mia, who absolutely adored Haruto more than anything else. Haruto was the center of her universe, and after five long years together, she envisioned them tying the knot. However, Mia unknowingly found herself in a relationship that was far from healthy. She bent over backward to please Haruto, whose affection for video games seemed to outweigh his interest in her. The shocking moment came when she plucked up the courage to propose, only for Haruto to decline, prioritizing games over their relationship. At that point, Mia resolved to spice things up by turning Haruto’s life upside down—literally making it hellish.
As you start the game, the first level conveniently doubles up as a tutorial. Instead of controlling Mia directly, players navigate the left analog stick to move the camera, with the right stick handling a cursor for interacting with objects. By tapping the X button, you can gather items into your inventory. It’s then a matter of strategically placing these items around the house to set up pranks for Haruto. Use the L1 and R1 buttons to cycle through your collected items, choose one, and with a swift press of the Square button, position it in the perfect spot to spring your trap.
So, what kind of tricks can you pull on the unsuspecting Haruto after being spurned? You might plant a bear trap right by his room’s entrance to catch him off guard. Or perhaps, you’ll mix in a dash of laxatives with his breakfast cereal, ensuring his morning doesn’t go smoothly. Scatter marbles on the kitchen floor to send him slipping when he goes for a midnight snack, or disguise a spring beneath the mattress to have him bouncing unexpectedly. The choices are both devious and delightful!
The game comes with an enticing full trophy list, including a coveted Platinum trophy for those looking to boost their collection. It comprises 2 Bronze trophies, 4 Silver, and 10 Gold. Your journey to Platinum involves tackling eight levels, with each requiring a set of pranks to teach Haruto a much-needed lesson. The trophy list is straightforward, meaning that with a bit of persistence, the Platinum should be within reach.
“Girlfriend from Hell” lands on PlayStation 5 just in time for Valentine’s Day, offering a comical spin on love and revenge for just $4.99. As Mia, you unleash a series of pranks on Haruto to express your disdain for his misguided priorities. What clever schemes will you devise to make Haruto see the error of his ways?
This review is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Sometimes You.
