Don’t even get me started.
The original title has you playing a charming male with a bizarre fascination for eldritch horrors.
So, how does it play out in the new title?
Stick with us as we unpack the details.
This will be a date to really die for.
Here’sSucker For Love: Date to Die For Everything We Know.
What is Sucker For Love: Date to Die For?
The game is a loose adaptation of the horror novella The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P.
In the novel, the author talks of Innsmouth creatures, a hybrid race of half-amphibian and half-human creatures.
In place of the half-fish creatures, the upcoming title focuses on Rhok’zan, a half-breed goat lady.
Just like the previous title,Sucker For Love: Date to Die Foris full of twists and turns.
The game blends humor and horror seamlessly, sometimes turning both themes to a max.
As for the storyline, it’ll definitely rope you in.
Story
The narrative focuses on our protagonist, Stardust.
She sets off for her childhood hometown after receiving a letter purporting the whereabouts of her parents' disappearance.
But it turns out to be the start of her lovecraftian nightmare.
The disappearance of residents plagues her hometown, and the remnants display a strange gaze with white eyeballs.
As a result, the town is at a standstill with no means of transport to reach the city.
Stardust stumbles upon a bizarre-looking woman who sends shivers down her spine.
Stardust walks into the house and finds it prepped for a ritual.
To do so, you must complete the rituals in the supernatural book that summoned Rhok’zan.
This will involve clicking through the dark rituals.
Some rituals revolve around strengthening the duo’s bond, such as setting up a dinner date.
Others may require a bowl of blood, meat, and milk.
The game retains a strong theme of ace sexuality, where Stardust is an asexual character.
In her words, A thousand times zero is zero.
This trait has Rhok’zan smitten, and it sets them off on their quest to escape the town.
Plus, the developers are not shy about getting into the nick of things.
Stardust’s sexuality in the game is her strength.
And with Rhok’zan being the goddess of fertility, the conversation can take a nasty turn.
The spray bottle is meant to turn things down when the conversations go beyond your discomfort.
Moreover, if you thought Rhok’zan was the only horror element, you’re in for a surprise.
Navigating Stardust’s home is a spooky nightmare.
Plus, the rituals might have you sleeping with the light on.
Development
The game is one of the ingenious creations by Joseph Akabaka: Hunter.
The dev is teaming up with DreadXP for its publishing.
Akabaka couldn’t have settled for a better publisher since the horror scene is DreadXP’s bread and butter.
Aside from borrowing a few notes from H.P.
Lovecraft, the game’s visual style draws inspiration from Junji Ito, the horror legend.
The exclusive trailer was released a month ago and reveals the gameplay and some of its horror elements.
you might see for yourself in the videos embedded above.
For those without a Valentine’s date, DreadXP has got you covered.
As far as editions, we can’t say whether the developers will launch any.
We’ll have to keep you posted on this one.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
