Finished quickly. Both the game, and myself. Would recommend if you are looking to get into WWII history, helped me pass my history class. Besides that, it is a great game to play with one hand. Nein/10.

Not only has this game completely ruined the last bit of sanity that I had left, but now I'm also left without a mouse and keyboard. This is more difficult than any Soulborne game, and I hate to say this, but I raged at a game called sex with Hitler. 

Gaming as a medium has always sought to push boundaries, from exploring complex moral dilemmas to crafting satirical takes on cultural and historical events. However, there’s a fine line between thoughtful provocation and misguided attempts at controversy for its own sake. Enter Sex with Hitler, a game whose title alone seems engineered to provoke reactions. But does this title deliver on its outrageous premise, or does it crumble under the weight of its own absurdity? After an exhaustive playthrough, the conclusion is clear: the game misses its mark on nearly every front, offering an unbalanced, muddled, and often baffling experience. What could have been a sharp, satirical romp ends up an exercise in tedium, bogged down by too much Hitler and far too little of anything resembling the "sex" the title implies.

The Premise: Bold but Misguided
At its core, Sex with Hitler presents a premise so absurd it might have worked in the hands of skilled satirists. The title suggests a game that could explore dark humor, absurdist romance, or even a biting critique of historical narratives. Instead, what players receive is a game unsure of its identity, lurching between gritty depictions of wartime atrocities and clumsy attempts at risqué interactions. The narrative fails to establish a consistent tone, making it difficult to discern whether the developers intended parody, provocation, or something entirely different. What could have been a sharply irreverent take on history ends up a confused mishmash that tries to do too much and accomplishes very little.

Gameplay: A Tedious March Through the Past
The gameplay in Sex with Hitler is perhaps its most glaring misstep. For a game ostensibly about intimacy or relationships with a historical figure, the majority of the experience revolves around repetitive, uninspired wartime missions. Players spend their time managing military resources, strategizing troop movements, and collecting items with little to no connection to the game’s advertised premise. These tasks feel more at home in a mediocre WWII simulator than in a game promising outrageous satire.

When the game does attempt to incorporate its more risqué elements, the results are underwhelming. Intimate scenes are poorly integrated, appearing sporadically and feeling disconnected from the overall gameplay loop. These moments are typically relegated to quick-time events or static cutscenes, offering little interactivity or depth. The lack of creativity in these sequences is striking—what could have been an opportunity for humor or character development becomes an awkward, mechanical chore. For a game promising "sex with Hitler," these moments are so sparse and poorly executed that they feel like a begrudging afterthought.

Graphics and Art Direction: A Clashing Aesthetic
The game’s visuals further emphasize its identity crisis. The character models oscillate between unsettling realism and low-budget cartoonishness, creating a dissonance that undermines any sense of immersion. Hitler himself is rendered in a way that feels neither satirical nor serious—it’s as if the developers couldn’t decide whether to lampoon or villainize him, resulting in a portrayal that’s simply uncomfortable to look at. Supporting characters fare no better, with stiff animations and bland designs that fail to leave an impression.

Environments are similarly uninspired, featuring generic settings like war rooms, bunkers, and battlefields that quickly become repetitive. There’s little variation to keep players engaged, and the lack of attention to detail makes it clear that world-building was not a priority. Even scenes intended to highlight the game’s risqué elements are rendered with a lack of finesse, making them feel more awkward than provocative.

Sound Design: A Jarring Experience
The audio design in Sex with Hitler is another weak point, further muddling the game’s intended tone. Voice acting, where present, is lifeless and unconvincing, with characters delivering their lines as though they were reading from a script for the first time. This lack of effort extends to the dialogue itself, which oscillates between overly serious monologues and cringe-inducing attempts at humor. The result is a disjointed listening experience that makes it hard to take the game seriously—or to laugh at its absurdity.

The soundtrack, meanwhile, is a bizarre mix of military marches, somber orchestral pieces, and inexplicably upbeat tracks that feel entirely out of place. The abrupt shifts between these styles only add to the game’s tonal confusion, leaving players unsure whether they’re supposed to be laughing, reflecting, or cringing.

Narrative Failings: Where’s the Satire?
Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of Sex with Hitler is its narrative—or lack thereof. The premise suggests a game ripe for satire, with endless opportunities to poke fun at historical figures, question propaganda, or explore the absurdity of power dynamics. Instead, the story is a disjointed series of events that fails to develop its characters or themes. Hitler is portrayed as a caricature, but not in a way that feels purposeful or meaningful. The supporting cast is equally underdeveloped, serving as little more than placeholders for poorly written dialogue.

The game’s few attempts at humor fall flat, relying on shock value rather than wit or cleverness. Instead of crafting moments that challenge or entertain, the narrative feels lazy and half-baked, as if the developers stopped trying once they had settled on the title.

Audience Reception: A Mixed Bag
Unsurprisingly, Sex with Hitler has polarized audiences. Some players are drawn to the game out of curiosity, hoping for a satirical gem that pushes boundaries in meaningful ways. Others approach it as a novelty, expecting little more than cheap laughs. Both groups are likely to come away disappointed. While the game has its defenders—those who appreciate its sheer audacity or find humor in its awkwardness—the general consensus is that it fails to deliver on its premise in any satisfying way.

Missed Opportunities: What Could Have Been
It’s hard not to think about what Sex with Hitler could have been in the hands of a more skilled or thoughtful development team. With a sharper focus on satire, the game could have explored themes like propaganda, power, and the absurdity of historical narratives. By leaning into its risqué premise, it could have created a genuinely funny, self-aware experience that embraced its absurdity while offering meaningful commentary. Instead, the game tries to be too many things at once—a war simulator, a romantic comedy, a provocative satire—and ends up failing at all of them.

Conclusion: A Confused and Unbalanced Experience
At its core, Sex with Hitler is a game that over-promises and under-delivers. What could have been a sharp, irreverent satire or a guilty pleasure ends up a tedious, uninspired slog through mismatched themes and lackluster gameplay. By focusing too much on grim wartime elements and neglecting the humor, creativity, or intimacy suggested by its title, the game alienates both its potential audience and its premise. Whether you approach it as a joke or out of curiosity, you’re likely to walk away disappointed, wondering why the developers didn’t lean into the absurdity or craft a more cohesive experience. Sex with Hitler may have sparked conversations, but it ultimately fails to make a meaningful impression—and certainly not the one it intended.