Review of Cute Bite for PlayStation 5

Cute Bite from Ratalaika Games and Hanako Games is a unique vampire-raising simulation available on PlayStation 5. In this visual novel, you’ll step into the shoes of a butler, a devoted servant to a vampire mistress. Here’s the twist: after oversleeping in her coffin, your mistress has shrunk to the size of a child! Lacking her usual powers, she’s unable to protect you, so it’s your job to train her. Your goal is to help her regain her former glory by boosting her blood supply and enhancing her fame and fortune. This title builds on the publisher’s previous offering, Long Live the Queen, and adds an exciting new twist.

Your days are filled with making important decisions about how your pint-sized vampire will spend her time, influencing her growth and progression. As you navigate through various dialogue choices, you need to balance her physical and mental state, ensuring she rests enough to maintain her health. Feeding is, of course, crucial – after all, she is a vampire! You might also want to invest some of your gold in items to improve her stats.

Deciding on the right classes is a key part of the game, as each class impacts her development differently, whether it’s physically, mentally, or economically. The catch? Higher-level classes cost more, so you’ll need to manage your resources wisely. Courses range from Technology to Temperance, and you’ll even put her to work sometimes, despite it increasing her stress levels – a careful balance will prevent her from collapsing.

In terms of trophies, Cute Bite offers a full list with the coveted Platinum trophy waiting for you. As a Cross-Buy title, buying it means you get both the PS4 and PS5 versions, each with its own set of trophies. To earn them, you’ll need to accomplish various tasks like hunting, arm wrestling, arcade gaming, sneaky acts of theft, and charming many characters you encounter on your quest.

Cute Bite is an interesting blend of vampire-raising and visual storytelling. Playing as a dedicated butler to a doll-sized vampire mistress, you’ll face the challenge of nurturing her back to power. Available for $14.99 as a Cross-Buy title, it offers a chance to engage with the game on both PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5, each featuring its unique trophy achievements.

This review of Cute Bite is based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Ratalaika Games.