Review: ‘Girlfriend From Hell’ on PlayStation 5

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “Girlfriend from Hell” from Sometimes You and That Guy’s Games makes its debut on the PlayStation 5. Let’s delve into this new 2D arcade puzzle through our engaging review.

In “Girlfriend from Hell,” you step into the shoes of Mia, a woman who adored Haruto to the moon and back. Her heart had long been set on marrying him after five years of being a couple. However, her relationship was more harmful than she ever realized, with her doing everything to please Haruto while he remained a less-than-ideal partner. The breaking point came when her marriage proposal was rejected because Haruto prioritized video games over their future. That’s the moment when Mia decided it was time for some sweet, humorous revenge, turning Haruto’s days into chaos.

The game kicks off with a handy tutorial level, helping you get to grips with the basics. Instead of directly controlling Mia, you maneuver a cursor by using the right analog stick and the camera with the left. You’ll press X to interact with objects, adding them to your inventory. Your goal is to gather everyday items and strategically place them to set up pranks for an unsuspecting Haruto. Use the L1 and R1 buttons to cycle through your gathered items, and press Square to set them up.

As Mia, you’ll have a variety of prank options to make Haruto reconsider his priorities. How about setting a bear trap by his room’s entrance? Perhaps you’re more partial to slipping laxatives into his breakfast cereal or scattering marbles in the kitchen to make him tumble. Throw in a spring under his mattress, and you’ve got a recipe for a hilarious misstep whenever he crashes onto the bed. You get the idea—let your creativity run wild with the pranks!

The quest for trophies adds another layer of fun. The game offers a comprehensive trophy list, featuring a sought-after Platinum for you to collect. This includes 2 Bronze, 4 Silver, and 10 Gold trophies. As you progress through all eight levels, you’ll execute a series of pranks that might teach Haruto a lesson or two. The trophy path is straightforward, so just play through, and the Platinum will soon be yours.

“Girlfriend from Hell” is available on PlayStation 5 just in time for the year’s most romantic holiday. It’s priced at a reasonable $4.99, offering plenty of mischievous entertainment as you take Mia on her quest for revenge. Dive into crafting all sorts of pranks to help Mia show Haruto the error of his ways.

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