Cupid Parasite

 Switch
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
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  1. 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 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    As 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.    … Expand
  2. 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. 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.
  3. noorys
    Mar 11, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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.… Expand
  4. zefirnaya
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Lighthearted, fun, colourful and sweet. Wonderful art and cool characters. A lot of romance for the sake of romance which I thoroughly enjoyed! A breath of fresh air after darker stories like CollarxMalice.

    PS the UI is obnoxious. The only gripe I have with this game.

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#30 Best Switch Game of 2021

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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
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 23, 2021
    65
    Now that a third of the game isn’t enough to make my inner English teacher want to have someone at the publisher see me after class, I think there’s a decent effort in Cupid Parasite. There’s still typos which I’m becoming more sensitive to, and the controls are a bit irritating if you’re trying to do anything beyond advancing text, but it’s a unique take on the legends of Cupid.
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  2. Siliconera
    Dec 6, 2021
    70
    Otomate knows how nonsensical the concept for Cupid Parasite is, rolls with it, and I am here for it. It is absolutely a lot. But it’s so different that it’s refreshing. Especially since Cupid is a great heroine. That does mean that, for some, it’s so ridiculous that it might be distracting. Especially since part of the game is dedicated to making the men seem incredibly weird. But the real heartache comes from the fact that it launched in such a state. Especially since, a month later, it is still like this. I enjoyed it, but I strongly recommend waiting for the patch.
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  3. 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.
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