

Never Date Werewolves
Heart's Choice · 2020 · Adventure, Indie, Casual, RPG, Interactive Fiction
PC
Mostly Positive74% · 23
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About Never Date Werewolves
Dating a werewolf means you’re left with a litter of kids who turn into cubs when they get upset. You’ve got the silver out of the house, meat in the fridge – but contrary to your ex, you can’t turn into a wolf when the cubs decide to do a runner! You’ve got dog-hair on the sofa, babies howling (literally) into the night, no date, and six kids. But maybe, despite the mayhem, you’ll manage to invite the cute neighbor next door out for coffee...
Never Date Werewolves is a 100,000-word interactive romance novel by Rebecca Zahabi. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
You’re busy rushing around Lyon, the French city of lights, between your job at a store downtown and the summer school where your children are. But you’ll be damned if you can’t do this single mum thing. You’ll show your ex – and the world! – that you can be a caring mum and still land a date. If you’re looking for humans and a bit of normality, there is the new neighbor next door. But if he’s one of those humans who believe all werewolves are monsters, then it might be difficult to introduce him to the pups. Or there’s the teacher who manages the summer school, always smiling, full of energy and ideas for the kids to try out. Although there might be more to them than meets the eye… After all, everyone has their secrets, and they’ve managed never to be overwhelmed by the pups.
One thing is certain: the full moon is coming up, and even if you’re not a wolf, you’ll have the kids ready, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, for the most important hunt of their lives so far.
Never Date Werewolves is a 100,000-word interactive romance novel by Rebecca Zahabi. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
You’re busy rushing around Lyon, the French city of lights, between your job at a store downtown and the summer school where your children are. But you’ll be damned if you can’t do this single mum thing. You’ll show your ex – and the world! – that you can be a caring mum and still land a date. If you’re looking for humans and a bit of normality, there is the new neighbor next door. But if he’s one of those humans who believe all werewolves are monsters, then it might be difficult to introduce him to the pups. Or there’s the teacher who manages the summer school, always smiling, full of energy and ideas for the kids to try out. Although there might be more to them than meets the eye… After all, everyone has their secrets, and they’ve managed never to be overwhelmed by the pups.
One thing is certain: the full moon is coming up, and even if you’re not a wolf, you’ll have the kids ready, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, for the most important hunt of their lives so far.
- Play as genderlocked female; date men, women, non-binary individuals, or no one at all!
- Land a date – and maybe more – with the cute broody neighbor or the sunny schoolteacher.
- Help your kids choose an alpha for their pack, hunt down game under the full moon, and complete a stunning art project for school.
- Change the worldviews of people around you, and impact how werewolves are perceived.
- Keep your pups under control, hide the silver away from the babysitter, and impress your boss at work – at the same time!
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Nn... No... I can't say I like this. I came here from Belle de Nuit, about the female duelist and hell, first Book was alright by me... So this is the same author... And well.. I not only didn't feel any attachments TO ANY character at all... I really didn't feel like I cared. For one... It's a short book so you don't even get to learn that much about anyone. The only interesting character was Samuel and well... He isn't like a Love Interest... Or even an important character... Two: You can't freaking TEND to your kids/ do events with them AND have a love life! Uh hello? Yes, you can. You can try. But with these love interests... Sigh okay... So no spoilers (I guess?) but one of them really hates werewolves... One of them is um... Just that... There... And third one is a woman and I have 0% interest in that... Kay so... I got this book because I thought maybe it be an interesting read AND I wanted to know what it would be like to have kids. From an observers point of view, as I am unable to have them... I... I didn't get to learn anything. I can't even tell you much about the kids either. They weren't bad or anything... They just... Didn't stand out …7 found this helpful
[h1][b]Never Date Werewolves[/b][/h1] [h2] [b]Summary:[/b][/h2] As a human mom of six—[i]six[/i]—werewolf children, balance work, relationships, as well as the human and wolf sides of your pack as your children come of age. [h3][b]The Good:[/b][/h3] - [u][b] The Kids [/b][/u]: By far the best part of the game. Each child has a specific, rounded personality. They’re strange and cute, and impossible not to love. Because of this their interactions with your character and with each other are entertaining and sweet. - [u][b] The Parenting [/b][/u]: The choices in this game mostly circle around two areas—how you parent your children and what you spend time doing. The range of options for each interaction seemed fair, and there was rarely a moment where I thought I wanted my character to do something and the option wasn’t there. - [u][b]The Pacing[/b][/u]: I know some people will find this game too short, but I thought the pacing was great. From beat to beat you don’t have to spend too much time on something you’re not interested in, nor do moments where you find something interesting pass by too quickly. - [u][b] Ayaan [/b][/u]: Of the three romantic options (ROs) she is the one who s…5 found this helpful
Ugh. I hated this game. None of the LIs are remotely interesting. Whoever wrote this clearly is not a parent. And any mention of werewolves is not actually about werewolfery at all; it's just a thinly-veiled racism subplot. It's extremely gay if you're into that sort of thing. I'm not.
I like it just one problem I cant figure out how to save? Like if i cant finish the game i just gotta start from the beginning
I really like this game. Being the product of a single mother upbringing, I can relate to the struggles of a lone mother trying to raise kids on her own. Furthermore, as someone with ADHD, Autism, and a variety of Physical and Mental health concerns, I can further relate to the added difficulty of raising special needs children by yourself. The additional social commentary of prejudice against people who are different also made me invested in the story as I didn't know who to trust in my first playthrough, the Neighbor, or the Teacher (so I opted for neither, getting the "Love is for Fools" achievement). I focused more on my children, helping them select an Alpha, working alongside them to complete the art project. I got to know my kids and did everything for them, setting aside a possible love life and nearly getting in trouble for being late to work, because I was more concerned about their safety and happiness, than I was for my own life.Basically like my own mother, who gave up much to give me a good life. Leaving me with a debt that I don't think I'd have enough lifetimes to repay. This game let me sympathize with her and understand how difficult parenting is. Bravo, Heart's C…
“Never Date Werewolves” is a short but charming read, especially if you focus on raising the children rather than pursuing romance. (8/10) I enjoyed the parenting mechanics and found the available romances pleasant but I did not invest heavily into them during my playthrough. The game gives you a fairly fixed backstory; you’ve previously been with a man and already have children, which can make it harder to role-play certain identities, such as a lesbian protagonist. The game also makes it difficult to balance dating and childcare effectively. You’re essentially urged to choose between developing a relationship or being fully present for the kids, which is presumably the intended tension but doesn’t feel entirely realistic as it's possible to do both. Even so, since I prioritized raising the children, the structure worked for me, but players hoping to juggle both romance and parenting may find the experience more frustrating than rewarding. Overall, it’s a brief, enjoyable story with likable characters and a satisfying focus on family, as long as your expectations match the game’s limitations. (8/10)
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