Get ready to immerse yourself in a spine-chilling love story with the launch of Sucker for Love: Date to Die For, an anime-inspired visual novel developed by Akabaka and published by the horror connoisseurs at DreadXP. The game hits Steam today, offering players a thrilling sequel to the beloved dating sim, Sucker for Love, with a delightful twist of spooky romance.
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For takes players on a visual adventure featuring stunning hand-drawn art and environments straight from the depths of a nightmarish realm. Dive into a world filled with memorable characters, where not all is as it seems, and love takes on a hauntingly beautiful form.
Check out the launch trailer below:
In this fresh installment, players take on the role of Stardust, an asexual BIPOC woman thrust into a perilous journey as the pursued rather than the pursuer. Investigating mysterious disappearances in her hometown of Sacramen-Cho, Stardust finds herself kidnapped and trapped in the eerie labyrinthian woods, armed only with a cultist’s spellbook. As she delves deeper into the secrets of the occult, Stardust uncovers the ritual to summon The Black Goat of the Woods, Rhok’zan, setting the stage for an unconventional dating experience filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected affection.
“Sucker for Love: Date to Die For subverts typical visual novel dating tropes by focusing on the madmen and monsters under the thrall of the gods, rather than the eldritch gods themselves,” explains the development team. “Players will navigate through a narrative inspired by Lovecraftian horror classics, where choices matter and multiple endings await based on player decisions.”
Key Features of Sucker for Love: Date to Die For:
- A four-chapter visual-novel journey through Lovecraftian mythos, drawing inspiration from renowned tales like “The Dunwich Horror” and “The Shadow over Innsmouth.”
- Meet Rhok’zan, The Black Goat of the Woods, a captivating new dateable entity with a mysterious allure.
- Engage in multiple endings determined by player choices that shape Stardust’s fate and romantic encounters.
- Explore immersive 360-degree hand-drawn 2D environments that capture the essence of classic anime and dating sims.
- Enjoy a nostalgic art style reminiscent of old-school anime and classic dating sims, offering a unique blend of romance and horror.
- No jump scares guaranteed! Dive into the eerie atmosphere without fear… or maybe just a little.
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For is now available on Steam for $12.99, with a launch discount of 10% off. For those curious about Rhok’zan’s charms, a demo of the game is also available to experience the captivating world of romantic horror. Embark on a journey of love and terror, and discover the secrets hidden within the cursed woods of Sacramen-Cho.
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