Review of “Girlfriend From Hell” on PlayStation 5

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sometimes You and That Guy’s Games have released a fresh and intriguing 2D puzzle arcade game called “Girlfriend from Hell” on the PlayStation 5. I had the chance to dive into this imaginative title and found quite an engaging narrative driving the gameplay.

In “Girlfriend from Hell,” you step into the shoes of Mia, a young woman who deeply cherished her relationship with Haruto. They’d been together for five years, and in Mia’s eyes, Haruto was the most important person in her life. She even envisioned a future where they would marry. However, the seemingly perfect romance masked a toxic relationship, a reality that hit Mia hard when she proposed and Haruto rejected her, citing his love for video games as a reason. Talk about a wake-up call! This revelation drives Mia to plot some mischievous antics against Haruto, aiming to turn his world upside down.

As you begin your journey, the initial level serves as a learning curve. It’s an easy-to-follow tutorial designed to get you acquainted with the game mechanics. Instead of directly controlling Mia, you use the left analog stick to move your viewpoint and the right stick to manage a cursor that picks various items with the X button. These items, once collected, will become tools in your pranking arsenal. You will position them in strategic spots around the house using the L1 and R1 buttons to navigate your inventory, setting off a series of pranks with the Square button.

The game offers a wide array of tricks to play on Haruto, some that might even make you chuckle. Envision leaving a bear trap near his bedroom door, or sneakily mixing laxatives into his breakfast cereal, setting up some slapstick moments. You could scatter marbles in the kitchen for him to slip on or install a spring in his bed for a surprise launch into the air. Each prank is more hilarious than the last, pushing Haruto to his limits.

One aspect that adds depth to “Girlfriend from Hell” is its comprehensive trophy list, featuring a coveted Platinum trophy. This list is broken down into 2 Bronze, 4 Silver, and 10 Gold trophies. Your mission: complete all 8 levels and execute a series of crafty pranks on Haruto. It’s a straightforward challenge that rewards persistence with a shiny new Platinum for your collection.

Overall, “Girlfriend from Hell” delivers a quirky, lighthearted experience for players this Valentine’s Day. With a narrative fueled by heartbreak and humor, you’ll find yourself concocting all manner of pranks to make sure Haruto learns a lesson. It’s available now on PlayStation 5 for just $4.99, offering both entertainment and value.

A quick note: This review of “Girlfriend from Hell” is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Sometimes You.