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Dr. Frank's Build a Boyfriend

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Dr. Frank's Build-A-Boyfriend is a comedy BL visual-novel mixed with point-and-click adventure elements.

What works
  • Unique and humorous story
  • Customizable boyfriend creation
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Free to play
  • Charming characters and art style
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime
  • Limited gameplay depth
  • Some ui and control issues
  • Humor and style not for everyone
  • Lack of polish and minor bugs

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Dr. Frank's Build a Boyfriend: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Violence, Expression.

Why this game works

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