Apartment of Love
- March 14, 2018
- Pin-Point
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Apartment of Love" is a visual novel following the life of a determined university hopeful who moves into a rundown apartment. His world is turned upside down when he meets his new landlord's energetic granddaughter, Azusa. Navigate relationships and daily life in this charming Galgame, with trading cards and achievements available in the final version.
Reviews
- The game has a good art style and character designs that appeal to certain kinks.
- It can provide a humorous and entertaining experience if played with friends, creating memorable moments.
- The soundtrack, particularly the music in the gallery, is relaxing and enjoyable.
- The translation is poor, making the dialogue often unreadable and filled with errors.
- The storyline is disturbing, focusing heavily on themes of blackmail and forced sexual situations.
- The game is very short, with a lack of meaningful choices and a repetitive narrative.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being a generic and poorly executed narrative, often described as a clichéd "good girl gone bad" trope. Reviewers noted significant plot holes, a lack of depth, and issues with translation, leading to an overall perception of the story as boring and unoriginal.
“The story features a unique and engaging plot that keeps you invested throughout.”
“The narrative is well-crafted, with intriguing twists that enhance the overall experience.”
“The character development is impressive, making the story feel immersive and relatable.”
“Short storyline.”
“But a plot hole is still a plot hole.”
“Terrible story and very boring with bad translations.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the gallery's relaxing sound and the jazz elements enjoyable, others criticize the overall audio design as reminiscent of low-quality horror films and generic supermarket music.
“The sound that plays when you go to the gallery is really relaxing; I open the game and go to the gallery to enjoy that little piece of music.”
“The soundtrack features some good jazz elements.”
“The audio design creates a unique atmosphere that blends various musical influences.”
“The music is quite basic and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar and doesn't enhance the gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received high praise, with users highlighting the appealing art style and noting it as one of the best in the genre, earning a score of 9 out of 10. Overall, the visuals effectively cater to various preferences, enhancing the overall experience.
“The art style is good, and it covers most of my preferences, so thumbs up for that.”
“Graphics are great, giving the game a visually appealing experience.”
“This game has the best graphics I've seen!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, primarily involving reading and making binary choices that lead to predetermined outcomes. While some players may find enjoyment in exploring darker themes and "torturing" characters, the overall experience is deemed lacking and unengaging.
“The gameplay offers a unique blend of choices that truly impact the story, allowing players to explore different paths and outcomes.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages creativity and experimentation, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and fluid, making it easy to immerse yourself in the experience and enjoy the narrative.”
“Gameplay is reduced to reading and choosing your poison; it will end in A or B, and you read along the way. If you enjoy being a little mean and exploring some 'deviant' paths, you might have fun 'torturing' this high school girl.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy employed by Sakuragame is perceived as a blatant cash grab, which may negatively impact their reputation on Steam.
“Sakuragame clearly wanted to make a quick cash grab.”
“A cash grab that will likely hurt their reputation on Steam.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as "hilarious" and a key factor in its growing popularity. The comedic elements effectively engage users, contributing to a positive overall experience.
“This game is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game’s exceptional replay value, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“This game has amazing replay value!”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
