Game

Best Friend Forever 2020

Developed by Starcolt

Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Indie

Best Friend Forever is the world’s first simulation game to combine pet care and dating (just not necessarily at the same time). Train, pat and play with your very own dog to form a bond that will last the ages.

Role-playing (RPG)Simulator Strategy Indie Visual Novel Romance management dogs non-violent dating simulationPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

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Warm, contemporary, unpretentious and resolved.

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TheSixthAxisDrea BunceAug 20208/10
Best Friend Forever has an enjoyable, light-hearted storyline, for an easy relaxed gaming session. Dating Sims can be very hit or miss, and despite being short and having some unfortunate dialogue, I would very much consider this one a hit. The "adopt, don't shop" message, as well as the inclusion of dog breeds that are considered unpopular only added my enjoyment of the game. Oh, and yes, you can pet the dog.
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ShacknewsTJ DenzerSep 20207/10
Ultimately, what I’m getting at is that Best Friend Forever plays like it’s two games inhabiting the same space that only briefly come into contact with one another.
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SwitchRPGKierra LanierSep 2020
Best Friend Forever remains a relaxing, entertaining dating/dog raising sim despite its shortcomings in regards to the story.
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RPG SiteElizabeth HengesAug 20202/10
Honestly, Best Friend Forever feels like it's having a constant identity crisis. Mechanically and story-wise, everything feels incredibly disjointed.
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Nintendo LifeOliver ReynoldsSep 20205/10
Best Friend Forever is an admirable hybrid of two seemingly disparate genres, but both sides of the game suffer from a lack of variety as a result.
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Snippets via OpenCritic, where 33% of critics recommend it.

About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Starcolt
Publisher: Alliance
Released: August 26, 2020
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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