Cupid Parasite

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 2, 2021
    100
    I haven’t played a visual novel that goes about its thing with quite so much glee in quite a long time. Comedy’s always hard to get right, especially when there’s an underlying subversive quality to it, but Cupid Parasite never falters. It tells a great story in there among the humour and backs it up with an impeccable style and verve. This is one of Otomate’s finest.
  2. TouchArcade
    Nov 24, 2021
    90
    Barring a few issues, Cupid Parasite is another fantastic otome game from Idea Factory and one that is a great way to get into the genre if you’ve wanted more of a romantic comedy than the usual beats in otome games. I hope we get more otome games like this in the future.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Nov 12, 2021
    90
    Cupid Parasite is one of the most engaging experiences I’ve ever had with an otome game. From my second playthrough to my fourth, I found myself shaking in my chair, wanting to know what would happen next. Its comedic romance kept me up until the late hours of the night, and I haven’t had a game that made me feel like this in quite a long time. Aside from affected routes, the translation work is solid, and I’m looking forward to the developer fixing the present bugs.
  5. Nintenderos
    Nov 22, 2021
    88
    Cupid Parasite is a good otome game that feels fresh with charismatic characters and a very cool visual style.
  6. RPG Fan
    Nov 8, 2021
    88
    Cupid Parasite is a lengthy game with a decent-sized common route and suitor-specific routes that tend to be just as long. Given that there are five suitors initially and a secret character route once you’ve completed the others, along with the various alternate outcomes you can uncover, there is quite a lot of replayabilty to be had here! The sheer amount of energy in the story, combined with a likable cast of characters and well-written developing romances, makes this a rom-com worth perusing if that happens to be your thing. If nothing else, Cupid Parasite certainly knows how to entertain its target audience!

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#30 Best Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. yangshoe
    Apr 20, 2022
    1
    Overhyped and overrated game. Everything was less than mediocre, from the story's cogency to CG art and music. The navigation was a nightmare.Overhyped and overrated game. Everything was less than mediocre, from the story's cogency to CG art and music. The navigation was a nightmare. Why were joysticks mainly disabled for navigation? Being forced to use directional buttons including scrolling of text log is irritating. The sex jokes were also lame. This is one of the most disappointing otome games I have played in a while.… Full Review »
  2. beeuwu
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    As past few otomes I played had darker tone (Piofiore/CxM), I decided to go for something lighter and CupiPara doesn't disappoint! Art isAs past few otomes I played had darker tone (Piofiore/CxM), I decided to go for something lighter and CupiPara doesn't disappoint! Art is gorgeous, characters are pretty well written and story is interesting, though ridiculous at times (which is also part of the charm when it comes to this game!).
    My only con with the game is colour scheme of bgs and menu from time to time. Characters themselves are designed with vibrant colours but when you add really bright and even more colourful bgs, it becomes a bit too much at times. Menu as well, while I love the design, UI feels more clunky compared to other Otomate games + colours overload. I'm not against colourful interface, but it's strains the eyes.    … Full Review »
  3. noorys
    Mar 11, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I looked for this game everywhere outside of the USA. And honestly after playing it, I felt massively disappointed. The reviews and high ratings that I've seen prior to getting the game felt deceptive now in retrospect because I couldn't find a single thing to like about this game. The CGs were somewhat bad in comparison to other artists, the story line was bad, the characters infuriating. The only people I liked were Shelby and Allan, but Allan's route turned into a ridiculous and absurd twist midway and it was so STUPID and dumb that finishing the game was a chore. The other guys were annoying, especially Ryuuki or whatever that shorty's name was. He was rude, self-absorbed, and his lookism irked me. The other Hollywood guy was a buff kid who slips his banana into every willing shaft. The guy I hated the most was the guy with glasses who's outright stalkerish and creepy. It was ..... this game just pissed me off. Didn't like the music either. I think the controls were also whacked and different compared to other OTOMATE games and I don't know why.… Full Review »
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