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Shark Dating Simulator XL+

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Shark Dating Simulator XL+ is a quick-to-play comedy visual novel with colorful cartoon characters and a multiple choice storyline with consequences for your actions. The only thing for sure is that at some point you'll make it with a shark girl. Go you!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Early Access

Pros

  • Humorous and absurd premise
  • Low price with good value
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Unique fantasy setting with anthropomorphic sharks
  • Simple but fun minigame

Cons

  • Very short gameplay
  • Early access with limited content
  • Some censorship complaints
  • Lack of updates and abandoned development
  • Minor typos and technical issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose character gender and make dialogue choices affecting story outcomes."

  • Competence
    1

    "Includes a simple minigame with some challenge, but overall gameplay is straightforward visual novel style."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal story experience and humor, no evidence of player-vs-player or ranking."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Some players replay for humor and different endings, but game is short and some abandon after completion."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Players can make choices affecting story branches; some image editing possible but limited."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are narrative and humorous."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a humorous, absurd escape from reality and stress relief."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor, no pressure or obligation noted."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Multiple dialogue choices and endings encourage trying different story paths."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "Limited story content and environments; mostly linear with minor branching."

  • Expression
    2

    "Choice of player gender and some minor customization via image editing mentioned."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy element with anthropomorphic shark characters and absurd scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No multiplayer or community interaction; purely single-player experience."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some learning through story choices and minigame, but limited depth."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused reading and interaction; not a background or idle game."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Narrative focuses on forming a romantic relationship with shark characters."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    2

    "Players accumulate 'balls' to unlock endings and progress in minigame."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Humorous and lighthearted tone provides relaxation and amusement."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Cartoonish visuals and comedic writing provide sensory and emotional enjoyment."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems present."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative-driven visual novel with multiple endings and character interactions."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some decision making and a minigame requiring skill, but overall simple."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Minor suspense in minigame; mostly lighthearted and comedic."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for low price and humor; players feel good return on investment."

  • Violence
    -4

    "No combat or destruction; focus on dating and humor."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat management elements."

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