Only after completing the dungeons and finishing three character paths did I realize that you can't, actually, bypass his creepiness if you don't answer the texts of an asshole, you don't get to finish the story. IGN's own Boyfriend Dungeon reviewer touched on this in their review: "I was made massively uncomfortable by responding to his creepy messages, so as soon as I realized I could just ignore him, I did, and went about my character's summer. The larger discussion around the content warning wasn't so much that it doesn't mention all of the potentially triggering content in the game, but more that the warning doesn't necessarily mention how integral to the story's progression that content is. The content warning currently in the game - the original one - says "this game may include references to unwanted advances, stalking, and other forms of emotional manipulation." It also tells players to "play with care," as noted in The Verge's coverage of the content warning. Thank you for playing!- Kitfox Games □ BOYFRIEND DUNGEON OUT NOW August 14, 2021 Boyfriend Dungeon could have been a cool combat-heavy spin on the dating sim genre, but its uncomfortable forced interactions with the villain, inconsistent dialogue options, and limiting dating. We apologize for any hurt inflicted by our mistake. We'll update the game next week with a more accurate CW. More than a dating sim, Boyfriend Dungeon is also a dungeon crawler. This is a dating simulation that allows you to pursue romance and go on dates.The catch is your other half are weapons, such as sword, dagger, and polearm. Overall Boyfriend Dungeon gets a big thumbs up from an entertainment standpoint, but the romance and relationships could be stronger. Created by Kitfox Games, Boyfriend Dungeo. Boyfriend Dungeon is an indie game from Kitfox Game. The content warning for Boyfriend Dungeon inadequately describes the events of stalking and emotional manipulation that exist in the story. Boyfriend Dungeon is a dating game dungeon crawler where you date and battle with half-weapon half-humans partners. Being uncomfortably close to the antagonist dulls Boyfriend. The opening menu pops up with a warning that the game includes modes of infatuation including people hitting on you and perhaps even stalking. Boyfriend Dungeon offers a fun spin on the dating sim formula, but its roguelite parts don't always mix well with developing romance. Boyfriend Dungeon, a new Kickstarter-backed indie release by Kitfox Games, oozes thoughtfulness from the get-go. Boyfriend Dungeon offers a fun spin on the dating sim formula, but its roguelite parts dont always mix well with developing romance. This likely means the content warning will more accurately describe the stalking and emotional manipulation present throughout the game. Boyfriend Dungeon Review: Entering the Arena. The studio also confirmed that a new content warning will soon be added. Kitfox posted the apology on Twitter over this past weekend, which is when the conversation over the game's more potentially triggering aspects really came to a head.
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