Boyfriend Dungeon

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameCritics
    Aug 17, 2021
    75
    Putting Eric’s handling aside, I had a great time with Boyfriend Dungeon. It’s a low-stress series of engaging dates and the character artwork, voices and music are superb. The combat could be tightened, but bouncing back and forth between the dunj and the attractive cast was exactly the kind of easygoing experience I was wanting, and after rolling credits I’d say that Boyfriend Dungeon’s attempt at genre fusion was a successful one.
  2. GamePro Germany
    Sep 15, 2021
    73
    Boyfriend Dungeon is an enjoyable genre hybrid with charming characters, it fails however to fulfill its rogue-lite potential.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 22, 2021
    68
    Boyfriend Dungeon is not a deep, refined or varied game. Yet it offers a mix between dating simulator and dungeon crawler that works, in its own lightness.
  5. Gamer.nl
    Aug 23, 2021
    65
    The dates are the culmination of this strange, yet endearing and fresh combination between a dating sim and dungeon crawler. The battles and dungeons leave a lot to be desired, but the cheerfulness and fine characters stick with it the most.

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User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. closedsocket
    Sep 16, 2021
    3
    I played this game with an open mind, but by trying to make this game inclusive, it has segregated probably the most popular player base,I played this game with an open mind, but by trying to make this game inclusive, it has segregated probably the most popular player base, which are heterosexual males. I am all for inclusivity, but not belonging to a different group, the dialogue was terrible and many times made me feel uncomfortable. There was no ability to just play the game and get past the constant "inclusiveness" being shoved down your throat that may actually isolate the player.

    The gameplay itself is very basic roguelite gameplay that brings nothing new or exciting to the table. At this time I can I wouldn't recommend this game. There are much better out there for the same price. I gave it a 3 because its not worth playing, but it's also not glitchy or a cash grab or anything that makes it unplayable.    … Full Review »
  2. ArVilla
    Sep 16, 2021
    6
    Honestly tried to like this game, but as inclusive as this game think it is, to kinda boxed me into playing a character that I could notHonestly tried to like this game, but as inclusive as this game think it is, to kinda boxed me into playing a character that I could not relate to or get behind.

    The gameplay itself was passable, but again, hampered because of the character choices/motivations/story.

    I can't rate this any higher or lower. Sincere effort went behind crafting this game, which should be applauded, but this game just wasn't made for someone like me. I wish best of luck to the game and it's developers, and I hope they find the right audience that would appreciate this game.    … Full Review »
  3. adrianompo
    Sep 29, 2022
    4
    Boyfriend Dungeon fails on so many things that it's hard to decide where to start.

    As a dungeon crawler, it's dull and repetitive. It's    Boyfriend Dungeon fails on so many things that it's hard to decide where to start.

    As a dungeon crawler, it's dull and repetitive. It's not a roguelike, nor a roguelite. Just an easy and standard dungeon crawler.

    As a dating sim, it's limited and awkward at times. The stereotypes presented were poor to say the least. Only two characters were likeable, and even those are not remarkable.

    The story is a mess and the technical aspects (music and graphics) are only "acceptable". At least it's a short game, so I could go through it entirely without wasting a lot of time.

    Seriously, other studios have done much better on products that target the LGBTQ+ audience. As a game, it fails miserably. It's like a duck that can fly, walk and swim but doesn't do any of those things well.    … Full Review »
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