Idea Factory International announced otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling will release in 2024 for Nintendo Switch. Players can expect physical and digital editions to release next year.
In Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling, the goddess of love aims to become the top bridal advisor. She’s assigned to five clients known as the Parasite 5, and she quickly realizes that she may end up falling in love while attempting to do her job. Players will also experience the aftermath of the original Cupid Parasite visual novel in this new fan disc.
Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling Physical Edition
Alongside the 2024 release window announcement, Idea Factory International confirmed that Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling will receive a physical release at the IFI Online Store. Standard and Limited Editions will be sold, and pricing and Limited Edition contents have not been announced. However, Idea Factory International does confirm that pre-orders will include an exclusive trading card. More information will be revealed at a later date.
In the meantime, watch the new teaser trailer below.
Here’s an overview, courtesy of Idea Factory International:
Story
While working for a major marriage agency named Cupid Corporation, Cupid the goddess of love herself, strived to become the top bridal advisor. She was assigned five hopeless clients known as the Parasite 5!
Even after guiding them through mock dates, matchmaking seminars, and the reality show “Parasite House,” all five abruptly canceled their memberships!
Yet their departures brought all their personal challenges to the surface. As she confronted these issues with them, they overcame many unexpected obstacles…
And she fell in love with “him.”
This is the continued love story of the goddess of love, Cupid, experiencing love firsthand. It’s the tale of when she becomes a goddess “only” for him.
Marriage wasn’t the end goal, but the start of a new chapter. Whether they began dating or got married, the only thing awaiting them is a series of unexpected challenges!
A mysterious new creature has appeared in Los York! Could it be a divine message or evidence of an unknown civilization?
A love story so sweet, it’ll make your heart melt! The whirlwind of feelings taking the world by storm is far from over!
An endearing, joyful, and chaotic tale that’s richer and more exhilarating than ever! This romance featuring a former goddess is so sweet and spicy, it’ll make your teeth ache and set your soul ablaze!
And in Merenice Levin’s route, her days as Cupid are far from over! A romantic and comedic story in the world of matchmaking is set to unfold!
Key Features
- Sweeter, Spicier! – Return to Los York with the original cast of Cupid Parasite, plus an all new-character Merenice Levin. Rendezvous with seven of the sweetest and spiciest bachelors in up to 3 game modes and unlock over 80 CGs, including some that may be too hot to handle!
- All Different Flavors to Choose From – Pick from three different modes that can satiate anyone with a sweet tooth. Select “After Drama” mode to follow-up with the original Parasite 6 and pick up from where you last left off. Go with “New Parasite” mode for a chance to experience Merenice Levin’s perspective of the events that take place after the common route of Cupid Parasite. You can also explore routes you unlocked in “Bonus Episode” mode for six bonus episodes with their own unlockable CGs!
- In Sweetness and In Spiciness?! – You must choose the flavor of the next course. Will you go with the sweet? Or will you go with the spicy? When prompted with the choice during gameplay, select between sweet or spicy to impact the ending of your selected route. Manage to balance the flavors for a chance at something really appetizing.
- Rich, Decadent Visuals and Savory Scenarios – The original scenario writer and illustrator of Cupid Parasite return! Ririka Yoshimura (scenario writer) and Yuuya (illustrator) join forces once again to bring fans a delectable addition to the Cupid Parasite universe.
