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The best game I never played.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 15
Date: May 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Honestly, I never played the game. I simply never got the chance, as the game was hi-jacked by my girlfriend. Who simply ADORED Sprung! She played it over and over again. She laughed out loud. She blushed. Her toes curled.

My curiosity was piqued. I just had to know what the fuss was about. I just had to know why my Nintendo DS was being bogarted. After a few minutes of looking over her shoulder - I understood.

The game isn't your typical videogame, by any means. Instead, it is a "digital comic" - a popular game genre in Japan. (To date and to my knowledge, the only other digital comic game to have made it to U.S. shores was Snatcher for the Sega CD.) This game is essentially a "choose your own adventure" book, but with the added benefit of lush and modern graphics and catchy music.

The humor borders on adult and is well suited for a teen audience. Basically, it adheres to modern television standards. Ultimately, parents will have to decide if their child should play this game.

As it stands, the game is fantastic for young girls and guys alike. However, some of the more insecure guys may feel uncomfortable playing a game that doesn't involve mutilations and prostitute killing.

Great Game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: March 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Well, this at first was a game that I thought I wouldn't like. But it's actually quite fun!! I highly recommend it! And you can really learn some good dating tips from this ;) the whole game is like your living the life of this girl or boy, and you have to get the conversations right, or else gameover! But, you get unlimited tries at each scene, so don' fret if you mess up! It's somewhat like SIMS, but a more detailed talking, etc. and you don't live their entire lives. Anyways, very good game, good expresions, very fun overall! Enjoy!

Creative and a whole lotta fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 12
Date: May 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

GREAT game! Very creative and different, and most of all just a lot of fun. It is not a dating game, though you do go on a blind date in one of the levels. You have to achieve different goals by having conversations with different people. (By the way, you can play either a girl or a guy in the game.) It's pretty cool watching people's reactions depending on what you say. I would definetly recommend this game. I have been enjoying it very much and have never played anything like it before. It has become one of my favorites so far in my collection of DS games.

one hell of a game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 16
Date: July 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I bought sprung a couple of months ago. It was cool, it had good graphics/artwork . You get to play as a guy or a girl. Its mostly about hooking up with people.my brother thought it was gay. but I give this game two thumbs up!

A Kid's Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 13
Date: March 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is pretty fun, but if you say the wrong thing, you have to start the scene over. I havent completed the game, But i intend to if i can get over the part where becky has to get conor to ask her out. If you know how to pass that part, PLEASE post the awnsers on here for the game. i cant even get past the part where brett is on a scavenger hunt, and has to get 2 things, 1. Womens underwear and 2. a pic of a dragon tattoo plz help me thanx

Very enjoyable.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When I first wanted the Nintendo DS I intended to get Nintendogs and branch of from there. Well my sister ended up buying this game along with another. I played Sprung and could barely put it down. It was around $10 in a store and there were multiple copies lying around. Anyways, I was surprised to receive this game for Christmas and even more surprised that I played it and beat it shortly after.

I'm not a big fan of dating sims but this game definitely kept me entertained. You can play as two characters (male or female) who end up going on a trip together and searching for love. You choose from multiple choices to answer depending on scenarios and either get a good response or a bad one from the person you're chatting with.

I liked the art style in the game, the music was tolerable, and the story was realistic enough to keep me interested. It also has a good amount of replay-ability since there are some things to unlock.

I'd recommend this game, but only if you find it for around $10 dollars. It's a good way to waste some time if you're up for it.

Not bad for its genre

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 18 / 19
Date: December 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Just so you all know, this game is what most people would label as a "Dating Sim." You likely have never played one before, because to date, the overwhelming majority of these types of games have been limited to release in Japan, where they are incredibly popular. 'Sprung' is a little different in that it is not made in Japan, and caters to a more western crowd. The reason we have not seen these types of games over here is mostly due to the reasons seen in the reviews above. Simply put, most Americans have a hard time playing a game where you don't blow things up or kill people.

This type of game strays from the norm, and actually does a fairly good job for what it is. It gets major kudos for allowing players to play as both sexes, which is typically not possible in most dating sim games. This way, it's good for a girl or a guy to play, or if youre feeling adventurous, go ahead and play the other sex and see how different tactics can be.

Some things to note, however. While this game is technically rated teen, they must have pulled some strings to get that rating. While there is nothing terribly explicit, the innuendo is heavy and strong. Also, there are some things in the game that imply don't make a lot of sense, like when someone not only gives you a dead fish, but you get it back later in the game.. While there are a fair bit of over the top wacky parts tot his game, there are plenty of realisitcally handled responses and situations for your character to experience.

Overall, I would say it's a nice entry of a dating sim into the American and European market. If you've been lookign to play a 'dating sim' and can't read Japanese, then give it a shot. It's not terribly long, but there are two storylines (one for each gender), and it looks like there are different paths to take within those storylines. However, it may be a bit pricey for some at $29.99.

Great game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: March 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is a really good take on the non-H(japenese non sexual)date-sim.

SOUND
First Off i give the sound a 3 out of 5. The quality is great but the sound track is a bit lacking. im not saying it sucks but it could have been better. regardless the music fits the locations of the game and Elliots Loft is by far the best song in the game.

GRAPHICS
I'd give the graphics 4 out of 5. As i say its not 3-d graphics that make a game. The graphics are pretty much drawings in different poses.Meaning there are drawings for every emotion, for instance if your person just got turned down there head will go from a devious smile to a frown and a drooped head. If youve ever seen space ghost coast to coast these graphics make sense.

GAMEPLAY
I give the gameplay a 4 out of 5. If all you want is fast paced action this game isnt for you. This a text baased game meaning every thing you say or do determines if you succeed in your "Mission" For example in the game your trying to hook up with the hunk of the mountain. You could A)pick answers that make you look like a whore.B) pick answers that make you seem desperate.C)pick answers that make you look like a friend or D)Mix and match answers from all of them to make you seem perfect. Obviously d is what youd pick because an example of your answers influence is if suck with A, youd end up making out and never hearing from him again. Overall though if you want good fun to pass the time this game is a good choce.

CONTROLS
the controls get a 5 out of 5. Though it eally doesnt make use of the touch screen the controls are simple. You can use the stylus to pick your answer but frankly i gave that up after about 30 minutes. I found it much easier to just use the d-pad and press A to select answers. The controls are incredibly simple overall.

REPLAY VALUE
Replay is a 4 out of 5. Through out the game you recieve many items and are rewarded for every ten percent you get. You unlock a peice of artwork with the items plus the artwork from your missions. There are also two story lines. there is the Brett storyline where overall you try to hook up with your childhood love, Becky. And there is also the becky storyline where you try to hook-up with brett. The replay value is high because of the varing choices and oppertunities it brings up.

OVERALL
I give Sprung a 4 ot of 5 which is great. It is really good compared to the H(porn) model games from japan of this genre. Its really nicely done while keeping the game "clean" overall its An INCREDIBLE take at the genre and well deserves a 4 out of 5. If you want more "clean" titles of this genre, play Phantom of Inferno for your DVD player

-the gundamgeek2k4

Parents

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 11
Date: December 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I found this a fun and different game and I just want to add that all you parents who get this for thier kid beacuse you where extremly stupid and did not read the back of the box

WHAT THE HELL DID YOU EXPECT FROM A GAME WHICH CATCH PHASE IS "THE GAME WHERE EVERYONE SCORES". WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK THAT MEANS THE GAME WHERE EVERYONE GETS THE HIGH SCORE NO IT IMPLIES TO SEXUAL REALTIONS.

Different....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: July 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The game itself, one can't really go on expecing a whole lot. The game itself really has on free play. it's not like you can choose whom you wind up with.

The game comes with specific tasks for one to complete, and thats what you do is play through the tasks. It CAN be quite tedious if you mess it up because now you've got to run through from the beginning and fix it, and if you mess up the step after it's back to start with you.

Overall i could say the graphics were gameboy-ish but in it's own way very cute and charming. The Characters indeed have the emotions, and it's possible to upset the characters if you ignore them long enough. So in that retrospect it is interesting to play but if you're looking for serious freedom in the game this is not the 'Dating Sim' For you.

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