About Love, Hate and the other ones
- December 12, 2014
- Black Pants Studio
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamAbout Love, Hate and the other ones is a puzzle game where players use the forces of love and hate to influence their surroundings and navigate through various levels. The game follows Love and Hate who are trapped in a spooky cave after a button is pushed, and players must find a way to guide them back home. Each level features different environments and characters that react differently to love and hate, adding to the challenge of the puzzles.
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Reviews
- Charming art style and cute characters that enhance the overall experience.
- Engaging puzzle mechanics that require strategic thinking, especially in later levels.
- Casual gameplay suitable for short sessions, making it a good time-killer.
- Difficulty spikes towards the end can be frustrating and inconsistent.
- Repetitive sound effects and lack of music can become annoying over time.
- Controls can be janky, leading to misclicks and unintended actions.
- gameplay125 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that revolve around a love-hate dynamic, allowing players to manipulate characters in a 2D puzzle environment. While the game introduces new elements gradually, many players find the overall experience to be repetitive and lacking in depth, with puzzles often feeling monotonous and not sufficiently challenging. Despite its charming art style and cute characters, the gameplay may not sustain long-term engagement, leading to mixed feelings about its replayability and value for the price.
“Nice puzzle mechanics with a variety of characters.”
“It's a great game, with simple mechanics and mounting challenge.”
“The love-hate mechanic is pretty easy to understand, and cute cutscenes make the most of the basic one-note characters.”
“Janky controls and uninspiring gameplay :/”
“Though it sports a cute cast and a nice idea, the actual gameplay can be best described as monotonous.”
“Its puzzles are all very similar and mostly build up complexity by just adding to your workload, rather than adding new mechanics, which are far and few between, making it feel a lot more like a chore than an interesting brainteaser.”
- graphics88 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute, minimalist, and charming art style, which enhances the overall experience and complements the gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the hand-drawn visuals and the soothing aesthetic, although some note that the graphics are simple and may not stand out significantly. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and engaging for players.
“The graphics for this game look amazing.”
“It is surprisingly challenging and has excellent hand-drawn graphics.”
“The graphics are charming and the appearance and voices of our two protagonists fit them well; love is round and has a flower on his head with a loud friendly voice while hate is sharp and harsh with a hissing voice that sounds like hate indeed.”
“Leaving the gameplay aside, the graphics are ok but nothing special; there are barely any sound effects or any effects at all (except for the 'I love you, I looooooooove you, I hate you' you'd keep hearing over and over and would probably want to mute eventually).”
“Especially considering the utter lack of music and fairly simplistic (though cute enough) graphics.”
“I give it a 3/10; I don't necessarily hate it, nor do I love it, or any of the other ones. I just think I don't fit the age demographic on this one.”
- music64 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others describe it as repetitive and lacking variety. Many noted that the limited soundtrack, primarily consisting of ambient sounds and a few voice lines, can become monotonous over time, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the music's charm, others feel it could benefit from a more diverse and engaging soundtrack.
“The animations, music, and graphics are fantastic.”
“The concept and art are cool, the music is great.”
“The graphics and music make it really fun and soothing too!”
“This is exasperated by the fact that the game has one song per world and two voice lines between all of the characters, which are repeated every time you perform an action; admittedly cute at first, but they wear thin really quickly.”
“My gripe with it is that the music gets old after a little while, constantly hearing 'I hate you' and 'I love you' with every click on an obstacle quickly grows old.”
“It’s super-casual and the lack of level music leaves it feeling a little sterile and uninviting.”
- story49 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game features a minimal and largely non-existent story, with only a few cute cutscenes that attempt to convey a conflict between love and hate. While some players appreciate the lightheartedness and humor in these moments, many agree that the lack of a substantial narrative detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, the focus remains on the puzzles, with the story serving as a loose backdrop rather than a central element.
“This game has an amazingly rich and deep story over the classic conflict between love and hate.”
“You came for the puzzles, but the story turns out to be the real game.”
“A few cutscenes offer some cute, silent storytelling, where the two minimalistic figures even manage to convey some emotions.”
“There is no story whatsoever.”
“There are cute cutscenes between worlds, but no real point to them and no story to speak of.”
“Ugh... if I have to say anything (and I feel like I ought to for integrity's sake, weird, right?) then I guess you could critique the fact that the story is pretty non-existent.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by endearing and amusing characters, particularly the love and hate sprites, whose interactions provide light-hearted entertainment. While players initially find the humor engaging, it tends to wear off after a while, leading to some frustration as the game progresses. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a funny and light-hearted puzzle experience.
“I'd recommend this game to anyone that enjoys puzzle games + the 'I love you' and 'I hate you' is funny to listen to.”
“And the sound of the 'hate' character is just ... hilariously adorable.”
“If you like puzzle games and you're in the mood for something light-hearted and humorous, grab a copy of Love, Hate and the other ones!”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while some appreciate the recommended length for farming, others criticize the repetitive and tedious nature of the puzzles, which can lead to boredom over time. Overall, the mechanics are seen as suitable for a shorter campaign, but extended play may become tiresome.
“Trivial, tedious puzzles.”
“About love, hate, and the other ones gets too boring, too repetitive, too tedious, and too soon, unfortunately.”
“Perfect length for this kind of game, as a more extended campaign with the same mechanics could have become too tedious.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly with bugs that cause overlapping elements when restarting levels, making it difficult for players to interact with the game properly. Despite its charm, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
“The game is also buggy - when you restart a level if love is on top of hate or vice versa, when you restart they are overlapped and clicking on selects one of them.”
“This is cute but buggy unfortunately.”
“I also tried basic troubleshooting like rebooting.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with many users noting that while it offers a memorable experience through its 80 puzzle levels, there isn't much incentive to revisit the game after completion.
“This deliciously titled game, whilst not having a ton of replay value, does leave you with a memorable and fun experience working through the 80 puzzle levels the game provides.”
“But does not have much replay value.”
“There isn't much replay value.”
“But does not have much replay value.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game revolves around the player's interaction with sad, fat little blobs, which evokes feelings of manipulation and empathy. However, some players reported losing interest in the gameplay, resorting to external solutions to achieve a sense of emotional closure. Overall, while the game attempts to create an emotional connection, it may fall short in maintaining player engagement.
“A game where you emotionally manipulate sad, fat little blobs into doing your bidding.”
“I became disinterested in actually figuring out the solutions and eventually just looked up all the solutions just to emotionally feel like I finished the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is well-supported by a fitting cast of characters, although some users noted that it takes time to encounter a broader variety of characters in the puzzles. Overall, the character design enhances the game's immersive quality.
“The cast of characters fits the atmosphere perfectly, creating an immersive experience.”
“The atmosphere is enhanced by the well-designed characters, making the game feel alive and engaging.”
“The overall ambiance of the game draws you in, making every moment feel significant.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of ads, providing a refreshing experience for players who are frustrated with typical mobile game monetization strategies.
“The monetization model is frustratingly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to progress, which ruins the experience.”
“The game is fun, but the paywall is so high that it feels like a chore to keep playing without spending real money.”
