Sorry to those of you who have always wanted to roleplay as a pigeon and then date other domestic birds, but Hatoful Boyfriend is being delisted from the PlayStation Store at the end of the month. That's because the publishing agreements put in place are coming to an end, also affecting the iOS and Android versions. Game creator Hato Moa has directed any questions you might have to Mediatonic, who helped put the game out. And yes, that's the same team that went on to make Fall Guys.
If you've already bought the game on the PS Store, you will retain the right to download the game following the delisting. When we reviewed Hatoful Boyfriend on PS4, a 7/10 rating was accompanied by the conclusion: "In simple terms, Hatoful Boyfriend is an infectiously bizarre dating simulator about choosing a partner from a particularly fanciful flock of pigeons. But when all the birds come home to roost, your enjoyment of this comical curio is almost entirely dependent on your ability to truck with its utterly insane premise. Indeed, if you don't take umbrage with a bit of pigeon-on-human romance, you're likely to be taken on a riotous and remarkable romp."
The game costs £7.99/$9.99 on the PS Store right now, so this is your last chance before it goes away presumably forever. Were you a fan of Hatoful Boyfriend? Take us on a date in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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Wasn't this a Plus game? I have it but don't remember buying it.
@Residentsteven Nah, this game is wonderful. Trully some of the funniest writing I've seen in a game.
Oh my word this game is incredible. Just fantastically funny and really well written. This article could prove a bit premature though, on PC it will be republished by Mediatonic and won’t be delisted. Which means they will most likely republish the PS4 version too. The sad thing is that the Vita version might not be republished and really will be lost.
Nooooo, anything but my Pigeon Dating Sim....
Is this only the first game being delisted or does it include Holiday Star as well?
@BoldAndBrash I've often seen Steve be negative about games. He likes mature serious action/horror games and weird Japanese sims or kiddy platformers are not for him. Basically, he probably only watches Halloween series and Michael Bay movies, too. On a serious note, I don't understand why he clicks articles such as these, or simply just ignores them after reading. I don't dig shmups pr card based games, but I wouldn't be happier for them leaving the PS Store.
@Jayofmaya Have we found Anti-Matter’s evil twin?
I already have it on Plus, so I already have it thankfully. I've heard it's quite the trip, so one day I plan to experience it. Shame to see this happen and it's a weakness of digital gaming for sure.
@nessisonett Haha oh, yeah he loved stuff like this! And Ratchet and such. Did he dislike Gears of War and Resident Evil, then? Polar opposites if so haha Haven't seen him in a while tbh. Wonder where he is...
@WCB Yes, I believe that it was.
@Milktastrophe its both, so holiday star will be gone too
Got it from ps plus n years ago and have it downloaded ever since, but never came around to play it on PS4, might do it someday on ps5. Or PS6.
@Residentsteven wow you're so cool and edgy
@Residentsteven
Not a game for me = bad
@Milktastrophe
https://www.pushsquare.com/forums/ps4/all_delisted_playstion_4_games_do_u_miss_any_of_them
Made this after i saw u comment !
good job I already played it, the elf was garbage though, made absolutely no sense, I assume just abysmal translation
Everybirdy should try it out. Quirky fun!
@Residentsteven That's fair enough. I get it and I like all those games you mention, but you know, other people like different things so why not have them available for them? I personally don't like visual novel games, either. I wouldn't purchase Hatoful Boyfriend, but I'm glad it's available for people who do. What a 💩 world it would be if we were all the same, wouldn't be worth experiencing lol
@peppermillian you win the internet for today 😹
Is Sony trying to tell us that the bird is not the word?
I played it last year and had a good giggle. Not the sort of game I would play normally but sometimes I just feel like trying something different.
@Residentsteven I thought it was too at first lol but I ended up having a good ol giggle out of it.
Is the sequel Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star also being delisted?
shame thought it looked coooo .....l
The true ending of this game is one of the most genius stories I've played. Combining the inconsistent madness of the individual endings into one epic one that makes total sense is an absolute feat, especially considering you play as a human girl dating giant birds. Far exceeded my expectations!
Then I found out that none of the friends who had recommended it to me had even got the true ending, or even finished all the stories! I urge anyone reading this if you have the game, to use a guide to get every version of events.
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