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Is Deceived by the Host worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy romance stories with relationship-focused choices
- Visual-novel fans who want sections with active RPG gameplay
- Players interested in modern Japanese university and working-life settings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused RPG systems may find the university, job, and relationship activities too far removed from traditional battles.
- Players who prefer a single fixed conclusion may not enjoy decisions leading to several relationship outcomes.
- Players looking for a purely visual-novel format may bounce off the active gameplay in Hiroshi’s sections.
Our take on Deceived by the Host
Players looking for a combat-driven RPG may hit a wall when the game shifts to studying, part-time work, phone apps, and relationship management. Visual-novel fans may instead bounce when Hiroshi’s chapters require active play and optional minigames.
What is Deceived by the Host?
Deceived by the Host combines role-playing elements with visual-novel storytelling.
Hiroshi Kawada’s sections cover his university studies, part-time job, daily activities, and attempts to repair his relationship with Nanami. Optional minigames support studying and earning money, while phone apps, social media, and online shopping add activities outside the main story. Nanami’s sections follow her perspective and the events affecting her life in a visual-novel format. The story includes university activities, romantic dates, and relationship drama in a modern Japanese setting. Choices made during Hiroshi’s routine influence the couple’s future, leading to several possible conclusions involving love, happiness, or sorrow.
How Deceived by the Host plays
- 01Dual Story Systems
- Hiroshi’s sections use active play and choices, while Nanami’s perspective is presented through visual-novel scenes.
- 02Optional Minigames
- Study and part-time work include minigames that can be skipped.
- 03Daily-Life Activities
- Hiroshi can use apps, view student activity online, shop digitally, and monitor Nanami’s feelings.
- 04Branching Conclusions
- Decisions affecting the relationship lead to several possible endings.
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Deceived by the Host: platforms & release
Is Deceived by the Host worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy romance stories with relationship-focused choices. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused RPG systems may find the university, job, and relationship activities too far removed from traditional battles.
Where can I download Deceived by the Host?
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What platforms is Deceived by the Host on?
Windows only.
