Cute Bite, brought to you by Ratalaika Games and Hanako Games, is a charming vampire-raising simulation game on PlayStation 5. Dive into our Cute Bite review and discover what makes this visual novel so compelling!
In this engaging tale, you are cast as a devoted butler, eternally bound to your vampire mistress by the ties of vampire blood. However, after spending a few too many years in slumber within her coffin, your once-powerful mistress wakes up—surprise!—in the form of a child. No longer able to protect you with her powers, it falls upon your shoulders to train her. She must collect enough blood, and gain a healthy dose of fame and fortune, to regain her former stature. It’s a game that follows hot on the heels of the publisher’s prior success, Long Live the Queen.
The gameplay revolves around guiding your little vampire through her daily tasks to enhance her skills. Dialogue choices are crucial, affecting the direction of her growth. Balancing these decisions requires attention, as you must consider how they impact both her physical and mental health. Occasionally, a bit of rest is necessary to recover and expand her capabilities. Feeding is, of course, essential. Consider spending some gold on useful items that can enhance her attributes further.
When it comes to training, the choices you make will shape her development. Choosing classes wisely is key, as each boosts specific stats but also comes with costs—be it physical, mental, or economic. As a class advances, its price increases, challenging you to manage resources effectively. The variety is rich, with options extending across Technology, Style, Strength, Dominance, and more. Earning gold is crucial, pushing the Little Mistress to work, though balancing labor with relaxation is vital to avoid burnout.
In trophy pursuit, Cute Bite offers a comprehensive list for trophy hunters, complete with a coveted Platinum. What’s more, the game is a Cross-Buy title, allowing you to enjoy both PS4 and PS5 versions, each offering a separate trophy list. There’s a mix of Bronze, Silver, and a lone Gold trophy, waiting to be earned. Your tasks will range from defeating and biting targets while hunting to arm wrestling, playing arcade games, pilfering valuables, and winning over an array of characters you’ll meet along the way.
Cute Bite blends the excitement of a vampire-raising sim with the narrative depth of a visual novel, placing you in the unique role of a vampire-servant butler. As your mistress transforms from her pint-sized predicament, you’ll need to guide her to overcome challenges and return to her full, majestic self. Available for $14.99, the Cross-Buy feature ensures you get both versions for the price of one, each with its distinct trophy list to explore.
(Note: This review is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Ratalaika Games.)
