Usually, I am not a massive fan of horror games, but I still decided to play Your Boyfriend due to the hype. I have to be honest, the experience was not what I expected. The content was scary and uncomfortable enough to send shivers down my spine.
Disclaimer: Before I jump into the review, the game is targeted at an 18+ audience and has strong themes of self-harm, suicide, stalking, and more explicit content. However, the censored version removes the explicit scene, yet it still caters to the 18+ audience.
Psychological Horror
I jumped into the game expecting it to be a casual horror game with a dating twist. However, I did not expect obsessive love, stalking, and kidnapping, which surprisingly made the narrative weirdly immersive. I was in constant dread while playing the game, and the psychological horror element worked well.
Branching Paths
When a game lets me control the story, I feel like I matter. Similarly, your boyfriend offered me choices that led to different outcomes. Somehow, the game has the eerie feeling that it reads you. Also, your reaction to Peter’s obsession can ultimately change the result of the game, increasing the replayability.
Decent Visuals
The game is a visual novel, and the art style is fantastic. Firstly, Peter’s expression and design are so well-done that I can feel his ominous energy. Secondly, the background art is detailed, creating a creepy yet immersive experience.
Constant Updates
The game is still incomplete, filled with bugs, yet it receives continuous updates and new content. I've already completed days 1 to 3 and am eager for the latest content. Despite its 18+ theme, the narrative improves with each update, and the bugs and issues seem to be getting fewer.
Final Note
Your Boyfriend may start as a simple dating simulator, but you will discover the creepy themes once you start playing the game. When the developers warned that it is specifically intended for a mature audience, they were not kidding. Still, the game has enormous potential, making it a good choice if you are into psychological horror games.
