Desperate Housewives: The Game (2006 video game)

Desperate Housewives: The Game is a simulation video game based on the television series Desperate Housewives. It was developed by Liquid Entertainment and published by Buena Vista Games (later Disney Interactive Studios) in 2006. The game was released on Microsoft Windows and casts the player as a new housewife on Wisteria Lane.

Gameplay

The player character is customizable, including appearance and personality. The gameplay primarily involves interacting with the established characters from the television show, such as Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo, Bree Van de Kamp, and Gabrielle Solis, as well as new, original characters. The storyline unfolds through quests, conversations, and relationship building (or destruction). Tasks involve solving mysteries, completing errands for neighbors, and managing social relationships to uncover secrets and advance the narrative. Choices made by the player impact their relationships with other characters and influence the game's ending. Minigames are also integrated into the gameplay, such as cooking and gardening activities.

Reception

Reviews of Desperate Housewives: The Game were mixed. While some reviewers praised the game's faithfulness to the television show's tone and characters, others criticized its repetitive gameplay, technical glitches, and simplistic storyline. The game was generally considered to be targeted toward fans of the Desperate Housewives television series.