Info about Blush Blush:

Official game description:
Blush Blush is a Dating Game tossed with an Idle Game. It features a light hearted story where the player must rescue a series of fun and attractive anime-boys, who have all been cursed with a dark spell. A curse that can only be broken with the power of love, naturally.
The gameplay is easy! The player must choose how they spend their time wisely, by working various jobs, earning stat points, and arranging dates and gifts for their love interests. A mix of strategy and story, the player will gradually become an accomplished dater, and have the chance to woo more than a dozen characters with more planned for the future.
_“So, to turn me back to normal, you just need to hang out with me? That’s cool, I guess. Maybe you could start some sort of curse-based dating service?”_
Nimh is a respectful, caring, rabbit-hearted guy who’s interested in everything you have to say. The more you get to know this hunnybunny, the less you’ll be able to resist loving him. He’s just so dang cute!
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_“I didn’t ask for your help. But if you want to waste your time bothering me, I guess I can’t stop you.”_
Independent and introverted, Volks is the lone wolf type. Literally. He may be closed off and defensive, but that’s just because he’s waiting for someone who cares enough to break down his walls! Deep down, he has a warm and loyal heart.
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_“Very well. Change me back, if you can. I shall not bite the hand that feeds me... At least not without asking permission.”_
For all your supernatural fantasy needs, Stirling is a suave master of darkness. As you work to lift his curse, you’re sure to discover the eternally torturous kind of love only an immortal can offer. Plus… his outfits sparkle!
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_“Have you ever thought about following someone home, quietly figuring out every detail of their life's schedule, and slowly integrating yourself into it to gain their attention? Yeah, me neither.”_
Intense, focused, and kind of obsessed with you, Cole is nothing if not observant. Very observant. Like, “how does he know that?” levels of observant. Luckily, that means he knows all the best ways to thrill and delight you! As long as you’re willing to ignore those claws of his…
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_“There sure are a lot of weirdos around here. That's cool though. I myself am strange and unusual.”_
With hair as dark as ebony and skin as white as snow, Poe is hauntingly beautiful and ready to accept his magpie curse with as much grace as… well… a magpie. Bond over sadness and poetry as you find a way to return Poe to his proper form: the emo dreamboat we’ve all either wanted or wanted to be.
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_“Are ya busy? I was thinkin' about hackin' into the power grid and causin' massive blackouts for the lulz. But we could go get ice cream instead, I suppose.”_
There’s something about the anti-hero that has us in a permanent chokehold. Enter Anon, the super-intelligent, socially reclusive hacker. Yes, he may have been turned into a lemur, but that’s fine. No one knows who you really are on the internet.
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And more!  
*   22 (and counting) hunky guys to unlock!
*   20 Phone Flings you can have a text conversation with and collect cute selfies!
*   Over 240 high-resolution pictures to collect.
*   Over 28,000 words of dialogue with the option to a hear fully voiced version by an incredibly suave cast of actors.
*   TONS of special outfits to dress your husbandos in.
*   "Time Blocks" which can advance your progress even while you're not playing!
*   Optional in-game purchases to help boost your progress even faster!

Release date: Apr 22, 2020

Categories: Dating Simulation, Idle Game, Character Interaction, Character Customization, Time Management, Clicker Game, NSFW Content, Visual Novel

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 90; verdict: Predatory Monetization; summary: The game exhibits several predatory monetization practices, including aggressive microtransactions, pay-to-win elements, and currency obfuscation. While some DLCs are well-received, the overall sentiment is negative due to the excessive grind and the pressure to spend real money for progression and content access.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews indicate that the game is perceived as fun but not worth a high price, with specific mentions of it being worth around $6. The general sentiment suggests that the game is not highly valued, with several reviews stating it is not worth the time or money. This suggests a lower price range is more appropriate.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 100.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 50.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several data points about the playtime required for various aspects of the game. The first quote indicates that leveling up hobbies can take over 7 days of continuous play. The second quote suggests that reaching the final stage with characters can take around 5 days of logging in and interacting. The third and fourth quotes provide insights into the total playtime, with one player having spent 40 hours and another over 100 hours without unlocking everything, indicating a lengthy endgame.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is initially fun but becomes repetitive and grindy after a few hours, with a sharp increase in difficulty and time requirements.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Completing the initial easy parts of the game
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: steep difficulty curve; repetitive tasks; need for resets to progress; time mechanics and tedious XP curves
  - Unlock drivers: N/A
  - Conditions: playing casually over several days or weeks; having patience
- Player Archetypes:
  - Romance Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Dating sim and romantic elements
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the story and character interactions, willing to grind for romantic progress.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Dating sim fan; Romance lover
    - Reference games: Crush Crush; Adventure Capitalist
  - Grind-Focused Clicker (sale)
    - Motivation: Progression and grinding mechanics
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the repetitive tasks and incremental progress, often plays in short sessions.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Clicker game fan; Grinder
    - Reference games: Crush Crush; Adventure Capitalist; Spiral Clicker
  - Casual Relaxer (sale)
    - Motivation: Relaxation and casual gameplay
    - Playstyle: Plays in short sessions, enjoys the game as a secondary activity.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Casual gamer
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Charming and enjoyable characters (weight 0.48): Characters in the game are described as hot, funny, and charming. Players enjoy the unique personalities and good-looking designs of the characters.
- Cute and fun gameplay (weight 0.37): The game is widely described as cute and fun, with enjoyable and lighthearted gameplay mechanics. Players find it charming and engaging, making it a good casual game.
- Beautiful and appealing art (weight 0.32): The game features beautiful and interesting artworks that are visually appealing. Players appreciate the notable art and music, contributing to the overall aesthetic.
- Charming story and writing (weight 0.25): The game's story and writing are found to be charming and engaging. Players appreciate the interesting and fun dialogue and backstories.
- Good time killer (weight 0.15): Many players find the game to be a good way to pass the time, especially when they have nothing else to do. It is seen as a fun and relaxing background activity.
- Enjoyable idle game (weight 0.14): Players find the game to be a great idle game with charming and funny elements. It is enjoyed by fans of clicker and idle games.
- Entertaining and humorous (weight 0.14): The game is described as entertaining with genuinely funny and self-aware humor. Players enjoy the humorous situations and self-irony.
- Superior voice acting (weight 0.12): The game features well-done and funny voice acting that players enjoy. The voice acting adds to the overall charm and engagement of the game.
- Dating animal boys (weight 0.1): The game includes cute and sexy manimals to take on dates, appealing to fans of dating games and furry enthusiasts.
- Free-to-play friendly (weight 0.09): The game is noted for being free-to-play friendly, allowing players to enjoy it without spending money.
- Consensual and optional NSFW content (weight 0.09): The game includes consensual and optional NSFW content, providing additional appeal for players interested in adult-themed material.
- Background music (weight 0.07): The game features background music that can be muted if desired. While not a major focus, it adds to the overall atmosphere.
- Progression system (weight 0.06): The game features a rewarding progression system that players find engaging and satisfying.
- Worth checking out (weight 0.06): Players recommend the game as worth a shot, indicating it is enjoyable and worth the time spent.
- Daily login events (weight 0.05): The game offers daily login events and incentives, encouraging players to return regularly.
- Favorite characters (weight 0.05): Some players have favorite characters, such as Poe or Stirling, indicating a personal connection to the game's cast.

Common complaints:
- Pay-to-win mechanics dominate (weight 0.37): The game is criticized for its heavy reliance on in-game purchases and micro-transactions, making it feel like a pay-to-win experience. Players express frustration with the need to spend money to progress effectively.
- Excessive grinding required (weight 0.31): The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, which makes progression slow and tedious. Players feel that the grind is too intense and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- Repetitive and boring gameplay (weight 0.27): The gameplay is described as monotonous, repetitive, and boring. Players feel that the game loop lacks variety and becomes tedious over time.
- Lack of engaging story (weight 0.2): Players find the story lacking and uninspired, with little depth or excitement. This contributes to a lack of replay value and overall engagement with the game.
- Time-consuming with little reward (weight 0.13): The game is seen as a time sink, with players feeling that the time invested does not yield sufficient rewards or enjoyment. This contributes to a perception of the game being a waste of time.
- Forced resets and progress loss (weight 0.08): Players are frustrated with the game's mechanics that force resets and result in progress loss. This is seen as a significant drawback that hinders enjoyment and progression.
- Lack of updates and new content (weight 0.08): The game is criticized for its slow updates and lack of new content, which leaves players with little to do and reduces overall engagement.
- Requires autoclicker for enjoyment (weight 0.08): Players feel that the game is boring without the use of an autoclicker, suggesting that the gameplay is not engaging enough on its own.
- Limited erotic content (weight 0.07): The game's erotic content is seen as limited and sometimes too risque, which may not appeal to all players and could be a drawback for some.

Gameplay feedback:
- Progression system with resets and boosts (weight 0.3): The game includes a progression system that allows players to reset their progress for boosts and other benefits, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- Character customization and progression (weight 0.29): Players can customize and progress their characters, unlocking new characters and interacting with them in various ways.
- Clicker and idle game mechanics (weight 0.27): The game features clicker and idle mechanics, where players manage time and perform repetitive tasks to progress.
- Dating sim genre with time management (weight 0.26): The game combines elements of dating simulators with time management mechanics, offering a unique blend of genres.
- Character interactions and dating (weight 0.23): Players can interact with characters, including dating mechanics, which adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.
- In-game purchases and microtransactions (weight 0.12): The game is free-to-play but includes in-game purchases and microtransactions that can be necessary for progress.
- Phone text system (weight 0.09): The game features a phone text system with different responses and additional characters to unlock, enhancing player engagement.
- Intuitive and straightforward gameplay (weight 0.06): The game is designed to be intuitive and straightforward, making it easy for players to pick up and play.
- In-game events and daily logins (weight 0.06): The game features various in-game events and daily login bonuses, encouraging regular play.
- Unique character personalities (weight 0.05): The game includes a variety of characters, each with unique personalities and stories, adding depth to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Poor Optimization Issues (weight 0.07): The game has significant optimization problems, causing players to experience frequent crashes and reboots. Some players report having to reboot their PCs multiple times just to play the game.
- High System Requirements (weight 0.04): The game requires high-end PC specifications to run smoothly, which may exclude players with lower-end or 'potato' PCs from enjoying the game without issues.
- Steam Deck Compatibility (weight 0.03): There are mentions of the game's compatibility with Steam Deck, suggesting that players are interested in or having experiences with the game on this platform.
- Cloud Saves Mentioned (weight 0.03): The game includes or has issues with cloud saves, which is a feature that players have noted in their feedback.

Recommendations:
- Voice DLC is popular (weight 0.09): Multiple reviews mention the desire for a fully voiced DLC, indicating that players value voice acting in the game.
- Niche appeal for idle/clicker fans (weight 0.06): The game is primarily recommended for players who enjoy idle or clicker games, suggesting it may not have broad appeal.
- Game appeals to specific interests (weight 0.06): The game seems to cater to specific interests, particularly those involving relationships between men, which may not appeal to everyone.
- Pay-to-enjoy mechanics (weight 0.04): Some players feel that the game requires financial investment to fully enjoy, indicating a potential issue with pay-to-win mechanics.
- Request for more Deluxe Date DLC (weight 0.04): Players are expressing a desire for additional Deluxe Date DLC content, showing interest in expanded gameplay options.
- Desire for diverse character builds (weight 0.04): There is a request for more characters with differing builds, suggesting players want more variety in gameplay.
- Relaxing and fun experience (weight 0.04): The game is described as relaxing and fun, indicating that it provides an enjoyable experience for some players.
- Virtual romance theme (weight 0.03): The game features virtual romance, which is a key theme that attracts certain players.
- Appeals to fans of similar games (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those who enjoy similar games like Crush Crush but are interested in male characters.
- Mobile gaming preferred (weight 0.03): Some players suggest that the game is best enjoyed on mobile devices.
- Support for indie developers (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the opportunity to support indie developers through purchasing the game.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.28): Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's excessive grinding and repetitive mechanics. The monetization practices, including expensive items and microtransactions, along with the slow progression and frequent resets, contribute significantly to this frustration. Additionally, issues such as lack of content, tedious gameplay, and the need for an autoclicker to progress further exacerbate the problem.
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Players express disappointment due to the lack of story and engaging content. The repetitive gameplay, lack of voice acting, and AI-generated backgrounds are also significant contributors. Furthermore, the game's monetization practices and the lack of meaningful updates and events have led to a sense of neglect and exploitation among players.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game's cute and fun gameplay, along with its charming characters and engaging mechanics. The game's art style, music, and character interactions are also highly appreciated. Despite the repetitive nature, the game's addictive resetting feature and offline farming abilities provide a satisfying gameplay loop.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Players find satisfaction in the game's character interactions and unique dialogues. The ability to use cheat engines and auto-clickers to enhance gameplay, along with achieving in-game goals, contributes to a positive experience. Additionally, the game's mechanics and free rewards are well-received.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Players experience joy from the game's appealing art style and engaging characters. The charming and addictive gameplay, along with well-done voice acting and amazing dialogue, contribute to a positive and enjoyable experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Players are excited about the game's features and content, particularly the numerous playable characters and the soft reset mode. The anticipation for more DLC bundles and the overall positive experience with the game and its DLCs contribute to this excitement.
- Amusement (weight 0.04): Players find amusement in the game's humorous situations and witty writing. The absurdity of certain moments and the funny texts add to the overall entertainment value. The presence of attractive characters and realistic character interactions also contribute to the amusement.
- Happy (weight 0.03): Players are happy with the game's cute art style and fun dialogue. The engaging gameplay and the ability to mute the music add to the overall positive experience. The visual style and dialogues constantly bring smiles to the players' faces.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the game's artwork and design, along with its clean presentation and humor. The improvements in art style and the free-to-play aspects are also highly valued. The witty writing and the nice representation of furries add to the overall appreciation.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players express love for the game's characters, particularly the sweet manimal boys and trouser snakes. The enjoyment of the idle game and the presence of specific characters like Cole contribute to this affection.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players are frustrated with the difficulty in maxing the game and obtaining specific characters. Issues with character availability and cloud save synchronization, along with high reset bonus requirements and grindy tasks, contribute to this frustration.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Players find happiness in the game's graphics and interface. The inclusivity and representation in the game, along with the fun and hilarious aspects, contribute to a positive and happy experience.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Players express anger due to the game's repetitive and time-consuming gameplay. The excessive grinding and the strong criticism of the game's design and impact contribute to this anger.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players experience boredom due to the monotonous and simple gameplay. The lack of engaging content in the game contributes to this sense of boredom.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players are disappointed with the game's grindiness and pay-to-win aspects. The lack of improvements and lazy development, along with not much to do in-game, contribute to this disappointment.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Players are enthusiastic about the recommended characters and the furry aspect of the game. The overall enjoyment of the game's features and content contributes to this enthusiasm.}