Review of “Girlfriend From Hell” for PlayStation 5

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the quirky new arcade-style 2D puzzle game, Girlfriend from Hell, has landed on PlayStation 5 courtesy of Sometimes You and That Guy’s Games. Curious? Let me fill you in with our in-depth review of Girlfriend from Hell.

In this engaging adventure, you play as Mia, who is head over heels in love with Haruto. She’s so smitten that she’d always imagined spending the rest of her life with him. They’ve been an item for five whole years, after all! But there’s a twist: this relationship isn’t as picturesque as Mia believes. While Mia has been going all out to please Haruto, he doesn’t quite treat her as she deserves. The nail in the coffin comes when Mia proposes, and Haruto declines—choosing video games over her. Realizing her predicament, Mia makes a bold choice to make Haruto’s life a little more challenging than his latest gaming mission.

Your first encounter with the game functions as a tutorial, easing you into the mechanics. Instead of maneuvering Mia directly, you’ll use the left stick to navigate the camera and the right stick to guide a cursor. The X button lets you interact with objects, adding them to your inventory. The goal? Strategically plant these items around the house to pull off various pranks on the unsuspecting Haruto. To select from your gathered items, simply toggle through them with the L1 and R1 buttons, then place them exactly where you want using the Square button.

As for the mischief you’ll cause for Haruto—expect some hilariously chaotic schemes. Imagine setting a bear trap by the door of his room just waiting for him to step into it. Or perhaps spike his morning cereal with laxatives for an unexpectedly unpleasant surprise. Want more? Scatter some marbles on the kitchen floor, ensuring he’s met with an embarrassing slide towards the fridge. Spring traps on his bed, ensuring his leap onto it sends him into an airborne adventure.

The game also boasts a comprehensive trophy system, including a coveted Platinum trophy for diehard collectors. To achieve this, you’ll navigate through eight levels, executing creative pranks that will hopefully leave Haruto reflecting on his choices. The trophy list is user-friendly: 2 Bronze, 4 Silver, and 10 Gold trophies await your collection. Just successfully complete each stage and that illustrious Platinum adds to your accolades.

This unique puzzle game offers amusement just in time for the romantic season. Priced affordably at $4.99, Girlfriend from Hell promises hours of laughter and strategic pranking on PlayStation 5. Are you ready to concoct the ultimate prank and show Haruto the error of his ways? Dive into Girlfriend from Hell today.

Disclaimer: Our review of Girlfriend from Hell is based on a PlayStation 5 copy graciously provided by Sometimes You.