The live-action dating game “Superscout”released on July 18th, it received an avalanche of positive reviews on Steam and reached a peak of 5,231 concurrent playersThis latest PC title from Chinese developer Mountain & Sea Studio is available in five languages, including English, and has been praised for its beautiful heroines, engaging story, and slightly NSFW scenes.

“Superscout” is a live-action interactive romance game in which players take on the role of the male protagonist Shuai Ge. As the title suggests, you are a headhunter. However, due to past events that are revealed as you progress through the game, you make a deal with the god of entertainment to become a "Superscout." This skill allows you to recognize each heroine's stellar qualities and help them become their best performers. The downside is that the god takes all the money you earn in exchange for his superpower. Fortunately, the game's beautiful heroines don't worry about their finances.

The game features a variety of girls you can meet and form romantic relationships with. Among them are Zhou Yang, a big star who is the protagonist's first love and the reason he made a deal with the god; a handsome video game streamer, a determined childhood friend, a former idol group member, and a physicist who loves to dress in historical Chinese clothing. Players increase their sympathy rating with characters and seek to make them more famous to advance the story.

“Superscout” became an instant hit after its release, peaking at 5,385 players on its first day. Since then, it has maintained at least 5,000 daily concurrent players. At the time of writing, "Superscout" had an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam (95% of over 1,000 user reviews are positive). Players praised the lovable heroines, well-shot scenes, and captivating storylines. Most of the reviews are in Simplified Chinese, indicating that the game has been very well received among Chinese-speaking users. Among all the girls in the game, Ye Shu seemed to be the most popular among critics.

The success of "Superscout" appears to be influenced by a recent boom in live-action romance games in China. For example, in 2023, intiny released the romance game full motion video “Love is All Around,” which attracted tens of thousands of concurrent players on Steam every day and was well-reviewed. The genre's popularity appears to be driven by web dramas, and "Superscout" is finding its audience in a similar demographic.

Source: Automaton Media