I Love You, Colonel Sanders!

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I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim video game developed by Psyop. The game was commissioned by KFC to promote its brand and was released for free on Steam on September 24, 2019. It is a parody of traditional dating sim games, featuring a variety of whimsical characters, including the iconic mascot of KFC, Colonel Sanders, as the main love interest.

Gameplay

In I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator, players take on the role of a promising culinary student who is studying alongside Colonel Sanders. The gameplay involves navigating through different scenarios and making choices that affect the outcome of the story. Players have the opportunity to romance Colonel Sanders and aim to win his heart by making the right decisions in both dialogue and cooking challenges.

Characters

The game features a diverse cast of characters, including:

• Colonel Sanders, the charismatic and handsome founder of KFC, who is also a fellow student at the culinary school.
• The Player Character, a culinary student who is the protagonist of the game.
• Aeshleigh, a rival student who is competitive and often at odds with the player.
• Van Van the Man Man, another student known for his eccentric personality and unique style.
• Professor Dog, a dog who is also a professor at the culinary school, adding to the game's humorous tone.

Reception

I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator received mixed reviews from critics and players. Some praised it for its humor, art style, and originality in marketing. Others criticized it for being too short and lacking depth in its gameplay and story. Despite the mixed reviews, the game succeeded in generating buzz and attention towards the KFC brand, showcasing the potential of video games as a marketing tool.

Cultural Impact

The game is notable for its role in advergaming, where video games are used as promotional materials for a product or brand. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! stands out as a unique example of how companies can engage with audiences in an interactive and entertaining way, beyond traditional advertising methods.