Cupid Parasite is an otome game and visual novel developed and published by Idea Factory. It was released for the Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2020 in Japan, and November 2021 in western regions. A fan disc titled Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling was released on November 30, 2023 in Japan, and May 28, 2024 in the west. Idea Factory International has announced that a port of Cupid Parasite for PCs will release in 2026.
Plot
The game follows Lynette Mirror, a matchmaker who is secretly the goddess Cupid, having left Celestia to complete a divine mission on Earth. One day, her company tasks her with creating a reality television series about the Parasite 5, a group of men who are infamously “hopeless” with romance.
Adaptation
A stage play based on the game was performed in November 2021.
Reception
The game received “generally favorable” reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received “mighty” approval, being recommended by 79% of critics.
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official website (in English)
Source: Wikipedia – Cupid Parasite
⭐ Review Scores
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Cupid Parasite caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Idea Factory, Studio Saizensen, combined with the expertise of publisher Idea Factory, Idea Factory International, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Visual novel, ''otome'' game genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. With a solid review average of 83, the game has proven its worth and deserves a place in any gamer's library. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!