7 Days to End with You

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7 Days to End with You is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Lizardry and was released on February 6, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"7 Days to End with You" is a visual novel game where players experience a romantic, dramatic story with multiple endings. The protagonist, Alex, is trapped in a time loop, and must uncover the truth behind the mysterious "Red Reaper" to break the cycle. Along the way, Alex will meet and form bonds with various characters, some of whom may become romantic interests. The choices made throughout the game will determine the player's path to one of the possible endings.

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story159 positive mentions

grinding19 negative mentions

Unique concept that combines language learning with puzzle-solving, providing a rewarding experience as players decipher words and understand the story.
Emotionally impactful narrative that evolves as players progress, leading to a heartfelt conclusion that resonates with many players.
Charming art style and engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing and immersive.

Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially after players have deciphered most words, leading to a lack of meaningful interactions in subsequent playthroughs.
Some words are difficult to decipher due to limited context and occasional misspellings, which can frustrate players trying to piece together the story.
The game lacks a save/load feature, requiring players to replay the entire game to explore different endings, which can be time-consuming and frustrating.

story
426 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a unique blend of emotional depth and language deciphering, allowing players to piece together a narrative through context clues and personal interpretation. While many players found the story touching and engaging, some criticized its execution, noting that it can be confusing and lacks clarity without external aids. Overall, the experience is described as rewarding, with multiple endings that depend on the player's understanding of the language, though some felt the story could benefit from more depth and clearer connections.
- “One of the best and unique ways to tell a story, the overclocked use of my brain cells to learn a new language made this game leave a very deep imprint on me, and I will remember this game for a long time.”
- “A heartwarming story unfolds between you and the mysterious girl who takes care of you.”
- “The story is beautiful yet short, the art is great and it is not too hard to decipher everything considering my dumb self managed to do it.”
- “I would love to play more games like this but not this one. The story is not properly explained even with all the words translated correctly, and there are a lot of holes that you kinda need to fill up with outside knowledge, and the whole gimmick turns into homework once you realize that it is not a language game but a cipher game.”
- “The story is really where the experience falls flat.”
- “I went in blind and found the frustration and confusion took away from any connection I had, or could've had, with the story or main character.”
gameplay
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique language deciphering mechanic that challenges players to learn and interpret words through context, creating a rewarding yet often frustrating experience. While the core concept is engaging and offers emotional storytelling, many players found the execution lacking, with repetitive tasks and limited interactions leading to a sense of staleness. Overall, the game is praised for its innovative approach, but it could benefit from more depth and clarity in its mechanics.
- “The gameplay consists of you trying to understand and decipher words by observing the context in which they're used.”
- “A beautiful little game; I found the gameplay of trying to learn the language really captivating, and it makes for a super unique method of revealing the underlying story to the player.”
- “Very interesting concept with a genuinely unique gameplay loop of attempting to reverse-engineer a foreign language entirely off of context.”
- “The gameplay is quite flawed; you will most likely hit a wall, and decrypting some words can be frustrating.”
- “The activities and interactions you can do are severely limited, making the gameplay loop feel repetitive after a while.”
- “It's a clearly low-budget indie project, but there's an incredibly limited amount of things to do in the game, and the gameplay is not fleshed out enough for a twelve-dollar price point.”
emotional
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players reporting that it moved them to tears and left a lasting impact. The heartfelt story, combined with the unique language puzzle mechanics, creates an intimate experience that resonates deeply, evoking feelings of nostalgia, connection, and heartbreak. Despite its short length, the game is described as a powerful emotional journey that players find both rewarding and unforgettable.
- “Without spoiling the story too much, this game made me feel like a child again, in the sense that I needed others to hold my hand and guide me forward, learning how to speak, act, and behave.”
- “Everyone will have a different experience playing this, but for me the game started off with a super intriguing premise before hitting me with the emotional gut-punch that left me thinking about the ending for days afterwards.”
- “The story is incredibly simple, and in retrospect there are so few lines of dialogue that I feel tricked by it having such an emotional impact on me, but something about needing to piece it together yourself in the most literal sense made it very impactful.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and emotional qualities, which enhance the narrative experience. However, a common criticism is its repetitive nature, as the soundtrack often consists of short loops that can become tiresome over extended gameplay. While some players found the music fitting and beautiful, others felt it lacked variety and depth, leading to a less engaging auditory experience.
- “The music is sweet with a hint of sorrow, which fits the game very well.”
- “This game’s charming presentation both visually and with the game’s very soothing music was also a delight and helped me get sucked into this world, and helped me to continue to persevere every time I’d hit a wall in the deciphering department.”
- “Compelling soundtrack, engaging minigames, and overall heart-touching story.”
- “My only complaint is that the music looped a lot, making it kind of annoying when doing tasks.”
- “Lastly, the music is just a looping soundtrack, which makes it feel repetitive and boring.”
- “The only downside for me really is that the background music has quite short loops and it gets annoying quite fast, but I just turn it down and listen to my own music.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming and minimalist pixel art style, which complements the narrative and creates a cozy atmosphere. While some players find certain objects difficult to discern, the overall aesthetic is considered effective and engaging, enhancing the emotional impact of the story. The visuals, though not stunning, are well-suited to the game's themes and mechanics, making for a pleasant experience.
- “In my humble opinion, the visuals are pretty good and minimalist, and they do not hinder the progress of the story and the mechanics at all; the same applies to the music, but the way the developers play with the music (and art, occasionally) as a narrative tool was done really well.”
- “The graphics are simple yet elegant, and the story is short yet complete.”
- “7 Days to End with You is a very short but impactful story presented in an extremely nice pixel art style.”
- “Repetitive visuals, repetitive actions, and even the language (which is the main part of the game) is just extremely difficult to decipher because letters might be one thing in one word, and a completely different thing in another.”
- “Some items are hard to figure out the word for due to the art style.”
- “I have usually played games such as Dark Souls and Elden Ring, along with FPS games, so this was quite the change for me. I must say though the graphics aren't stunning, but for the game, it makes it perfect.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of deciphering language puzzles and the limited interactivity. While some appreciate the unique storytelling method and the eventual payoff, many express frustration with the slow progression and the need for multiple playthroughs to achieve different endings, which can feel laborious. Despite its intriguing premise, the execution often leads to a tedious experience that may deter some players.
- “The premise is fascinating; however, I found the execution incredibly tedious.”
- “Although reaching the final day is not particularly difficult, the process can become tedious.”
- “Progression just kind of slows down, and the game really only properly ends when you decide trying to figure out more is too tedious and you quit.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it features multiple endings and retains deciphered words for subsequent playthroughs, many players feel that the lack of variety and meaningful choices limits its long-term appeal. Some express hope for future expansions to enhance replay value, but currently, it may not offer enough incentive for repeated play. Overall, it provides a fun experience but falls short in replayability.
- “Surprisingly profound, layers of intrigue, and multiple endings give this game a good amount of replayability, too.”
- “Even in subsequent playthroughs, the words you have deciphered persist, enhancing the game’s replayability.”
- “But its replayability is what makes it shine, as your interpretations of this unknown language are brought over from your last playthrough.”
- “It has several endings, but there is a degree of lack of replayability because you end up mostly sleeping through days once you know all the words trying to get through to the point where you can determine what ending you get.”
- “Personally, I wish there was a little more variety - not really replayable and once you figure out the majority of the words you spin your wheels for a few days wasting time.”
- “Neither of these points hurt the game as a fun experience for a couple of hours, but keep in mind that replayability isn't high and you shouldn't expect to be able to 100% the language you're deciphering or have multiple wildly different playthroughs.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cozy and heartwarming art style that fosters a deep emotional connection to the characters, despite minimal dialogue and story progression. Players appreciate how the serene environment enhances the experience of solving puzzles and uncovering the narrative, making it feel immersive and engaging.
- “The game also had a very lovely art style, creating a really cozy atmosphere, and the girl is just love at first sight.”
- “Again, 10/10 game, loved the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and art are very heartwarming.”
- “Probably because you're solving and discovering everything in this story slowly and with hard thinking in the heartwarming atmosphere, you feel much more connected to the characters and their lives, even with so little talking and actual story development.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting some bugs related to window resizing and fullscreen mode. However, they appreciate that the overall performance is not overly problematic.
- “But at least it's not buggy, so points for that.”
- “The window resizing behavior is kind of buggy.”
- “The only con is that it's a bit buggy in fullscreen.”
monetization
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Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, noting that the game's advertisement is misleading and does not accurately represent its content, leading to disappointment among players who expected a language puzzle experience.
- “The advertisement oversells the game.”
- “Probably the first game I've bought from an advertisement ever.”
- “Please stop falsely advertising this game as a language puzzle game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through its amusing and often absurd translations that lead to unexpected interpretations. The blend of English vocabulary and vague meanings creates a comedic experience, especially during multiple playthroughs, where players find themselves laughing at their initial misunderstandings. Overall, the humor is seen as a delightful aspect that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Never have I had a game where I fried my brain and my heart melted (on my second+ playthrough trying to actually figure out the words) and laughed my ass off at the dumb translations I've done (on my first playthrough).”
- “I love how the vagueness of the words' meanings gives rise to funny interpretations that are later corrected once you realize the correct translation (not the perfect one).”

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7 Days to End with You is a casual simulation game.

7 Days to End with You is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing 7 Days to End with You.

7 Days to End with You was released on February 6, 2022.

7 Days to End with You was developed by Lizardry.

7 Days to End with You has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

7 Days to End with You is a single player game.

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