Hatoful Boyfriend

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. 4P.de
    Sep 19, 2014
    44
    A mediocre tale in an “empty” game. There are far better visual novels out there.
  2. Gaming Age
    Sep 8, 2014
    42
    Fan of genre? Pick this up. If not, Fall has games.
  3. Vandal
    Sep 5, 2014
    40
    As a visual novel we wouldn't say it's "bad", but it's definitely a joke not everyone would get. If you want to play it, make sure to understand what it is before paying for it.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 4, 2014
    30
    Hatoful Boyfriend is not a genuine comedic venture, it’s just a ridiculous idea turned purposely bad game. Charging money for it is just wrong, even if it is the best pigeon dating simulator on the planet.

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 97
  3. Negative: 22 out of 97
  1. RightEOThen
    May 25, 2014
    10
    As my father said to me on his deathbed, "Son, I love you but if you learned anything from my massive waste of life its that you need to playAs my father said to me on his deathbed, "Son, I love you but if you learned anything from my massive waste of life its that you need to play more video games with bird sex in them". He then molted to death at the tragic age of 7 years old. My father was a blue jay. Don't make his mistake.
    Everybirdy needs to hear this message and seize life by the wings. Hatoful boyfriend is a game about love, acceptance and the ability to be hit on by pigeons. Is Hatoful Boyfriend perfect? No. But is it perfect? Yes. To say that Hatoful Boyfriend is a turning point in the dating sim genre but in the technological advance of civilization itself is not hyperbolic of a statement enough. I think of Hatoful Boyfriend both when i cry and when I make love. It is a wonderful piece of art that is better than any other work I have ever experienced. Also, fair warning, you might make a cum in yourself.    … Full Review »
  2. DanteDM
    Sep 12, 2014
    5
    It's just not that good. Why do people love this game to much. It has four ten out of ten critics. Be real, don't just put the maximum becauseIt's just not that good. Why do people love this game to much. It has four ten out of ten critics. Be real, don't just put the maximum because the game has some moments that make you laugh.… Full Review »
  3. nevershark
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Forget the clearly and regretfully uninformed reviews. This game is a shining example of what's possible with the visual novel as a medium.Forget the clearly and regretfully uninformed reviews. This game is a shining example of what's possible with the visual novel as a medium.

    Ever think too hard about something funny and realize that in order for it to be funny something else terrible had to have happened?

    Well, Hatoful Boyfriend is basically that, but in game form. Of course, it starts out hilarious and outlandish. But when the backstory rears its ugly head, it takes its seemingly kooky world, and meticulously and horribly explains how it came to be the way it is. And it isn't pleasant, not one bit. Sometimes you'll still laugh, but more often than not you'll be crying. Over birds.

    Probably one of the best written games I have ever encountered, without exaggerating - such a shame that it's so difficult to talk about without spoiling. If you're familiar with visual novels and/or like good plot in your games, give it a shot, but make sure you unlock Bad Boys Love. And get the tissues ready.    … Full Review »
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