Cute Bite from Ratalaika Games and Hanako Games offers a unique twist on a vampire-raising sim, now making its presence felt on the PlayStation 5. Let’s dive into its intriguing tale in our review of Cute Bite!
In this charming visual novel, your world revolves around serving as a devoted butler bound by the whims of vampire blood. But there’s a catch—your vampire mistress, after an extended slumber in her cozy coffin, has emerged shrunken to the stature of a child! Now devoid of her protective powers, it’s your job to shape up the Little Mistress, bolstering her wealth and reputation so that she can reclaim her former glory. This endeavor follows in the footsteps of the publisher and developer collaboration behind the engaging Long Live the Queen.
As you’d expect from such a storyline, you’ll be making decisions about the Little Mistress’s daily routine to enhance her abilities. Moreover, your choice of dialogue will steer her path, influencing her fate. It’s a balancing act, as you’ll occasionally need to decide when the Little Mistress needs rest to rejuvenate both mind and body, all while focusing on maximizing her potential. Don’t forget, she needs to feed as well! Investing in stat-boosting items could prove beneficial along the way.
What path of classes will you choose for her development each day? While every class amplifies a certain stat, they carry physical, mental, and monetary costs. Progression to higher class levels also demands more resources. You can focus on enhancing stats such as Technology, Style, Strength, and more, but you’ll also need gold to support these endeavors, meaning the Little Mistress must take on various jobs. Keep an eye on her stress levels, though—overworking her until exhaustion should be avoided!
In terms of achievements, Cute Bite boasts a full trophy list, including a coveted Platinum trophy for you to earn. Being a Cross-Buy title, you can grab both the PS4 and PS5 editions with your purchase, each hosting its own Platinum trophy. The list comprises 16 Bronze, 24 Silver, and a single Gold trophy. To claim this shiny Platinum, you’ll need to accomplish feats like hunting down and biting a target, winning arm wrestling matches, gaming at the arcade, successfully stealing valuable items, and securing the affection of a range of characters you encounter on your thrilling journey.
Cute Bite is more than just a sim; it’s a compelling visual novel where you’ll slip into the role of a loyal butler, navigating the complexities of raising a once-powerful vampire reduced to a childlike form. With its Cross-Buy feature, your purchase of $14.99 grants access to both PlayStation 4 and 5 versions, complete with their own trophies to tackle.
This Cute Bite review is based on a PlayStation 5 copy generously provided by Ratalaika Games.
