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Bury Me, My Love

A Powerful Story Of War-Torn Lovers
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67%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, music
67% User Score Based on 83 reviews
Critic Score 81%Based on 3 reviews

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Bury Me, My Love is a single player casual simulation game with fantasy, romance and historical themes. It was developed by Dear Villagers and was released on January 10, 2019. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

A journey of love, danger & hope.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
story23 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game effectively raises awareness about the struggles of refugees, providing a unique perspective on their experiences through text-based interactions.
  • The storytelling is engaging and emotional, allowing players to form a strong connection with the characters and their journey.
  • There are multiple endings based on player choices, which adds replay value and encourages exploration of different narrative paths.
  • The gameplay is largely passive, consisting mainly of reading text messages with minimal interactivity, which can lead to a tedious experience.
  • The pacing is slow, with no option to fast-forward through previously seen dialogue, making it cumbersome to replay for different endings.
  • Some players feel the portrayal of the refugee experience is sanitized and unrealistic, lacking the rawness and depth needed to convey the true hardships faced by refugees.
  • story
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Bury Me, My Love" centers on the harrowing journey of Syrian refugee Nour as she seeks safety in Europe, communicated through text messages with her husband, Majd. While many players find the narrative emotionally impactful and educational, highlighting real-life struggles faced by refugees, some criticize the slow pacing and repetitive nature of the gameplay, which can detract from the overall experience. The game is praised for its unique storytelling approach and branching paths, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of its execution and the depth of its narrative.

    • “I believe this is a one-of-a-kind game, rich in story, and I guess the reason why it is so rich in emotions too is because right now, out there, some people are actually going through the same struggles as them. I love when games spread awareness.”
    • “The story in this game is breathtaking and heartbreaking at times.”
    • “The story focuses on Nour and her journey, but seeing things from Majd's perspective and life in Syria would've also been interesting.”
    • “Bury Me, My Love attempts to bring the real-life struggles of refugees into your home, but in the end, makes them feel like NPC escort missions with 1-ups.”
    • “There's an argument to be made about how its invitation to restart the journey to get yet another of the 19 endings of the game trivializes the validity and the urgency of the story it's trying to tell — as if the game doesn't trust its fundamental power enough to distance itself from the mechanical limitations of the medium.”
    • “When a game is entirely text-based with no excitement, the writing and diverging plot lines need to be well supported and coherent.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its powerful storytelling, particularly in depicting the struggles of a Syrian refugee, which resonates deeply with players. While some found the pacing slow and felt the emotional impact fell short of expectations, many praised the game for its heartbreaking moments and the strong emotional connections formed with characters. Overall, it is described as a beautiful and touching experience that effectively conveys themes of love, loss, and resilience amidst adversity.

    • “✔️ Beautiful and touching experience about the horror of becoming a war refugee.”
    • “Excellent and touching visual novel about Nour, a Syrian refugee who tries to leave her home country (which is torn apart by civil war) and find a better life in Europe.”
    • “The story in this game is breathtaking and heartbreaking at times.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily text-based, focusing on dialogue choices that drive the emotional narrative, which some players find engaging despite its minimalistic mechanics. While the unique storytelling and aesthetic are praised, the slow pace and lack of traditional gameplay elements may lead to a sense of monotony over time. Overall, the experience is described as short and sweet, with a gameplay loop that encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different endings.

    • “I felt so many emotions, fear, anxiety, sadness, hope... it's amazing how they managed to make me wish for someone to survive so much by just texting them, because that's the whole gameplay!”
    • “The storytelling is such a unique premise and the gameplay (format/UI via text messages) is such a distinct gameplay style.”
    • “The gameplay is just a dialogue tree, but the writing is solid throughout and the drawn aesthetic is nice.”
    • “As for the gameplay – there basically isn’t any.”
    • “On the downside though, this game really feels too long after a while and the basically non-existent gameplay doesn't help either.”
    • “However, the gameplay is really slow.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is sparse, only appearing during specific events, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience, especially in a game of its length. While some users appreciate the quality of the music when it does play and its alignment with the story's mood, there is a consensus that a more consistent background score would enhance emotional engagement. Overall, the lack of continuous music leaves players wanting more.

    • “The music also suits the story mood.”
    • “The music was pretty good, and changes depending on what's happening.”
    • “Could be more music during emotive moments.”
    • “There is music but only in very specific points; I had to put on my own music in the background during secondary playthroughs.”
    • “There is only music when something happens, which means there's essentially no music.”
    • “There's almost no sound in this game other than text pings and occasional suspense music.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as mediocre, with a simplistic and beige art style that lacks advanced animation and visual depth, making it feel more like a slideshow than an interactive experience. While some users appreciate the fluidity of the phone chat dialogues and the solid writing, the overall visual presentation is considered minimal and lacking in customization options.

    • “The phone chat dialogues feel fluid and the visuals look nice.”
    • “The art style is nice, if very beige feeling.”
    • “The gameplay is just a dialogue tree, but the writing is solid throughout and the drawn aesthetic is nice.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
    • “Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids had more advanced animation and visuals than this mobile app does.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge of achieving 100% completion and enjoy the replayability, many feel that the repetitive nature of the gameplay can become tedious and boring, especially when forced to revisit content without the option to skip. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, particularly for those seeking a more engaging experience.

    • “I wish there was more to do than just stare at your phone the whole time, as this gets tedious and loses my attention, though I understand you are looking through the eyes of a person.”
    • “I'll likely finish it eventually when I can find a YouTube video to watch on the other screen, but sitting here staring at it all by itself is very boring and tedious.”
    • “When you know you've got to sit through a few hours of the same story just to pick up additional stories, it becomes tedious and very annoying that there's no way to skip through content you've already experienced.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of "Bury Me, My Love" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disdain for its transition from a mobile app to a PC game, viewing it as exploitative, particularly in its portrayal of the Syrian refugee crisis for profit.

    • “Bury Me, My Love is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is particularly distasteful as the developers seek to profit financially from the suffering and bloodshed in the Syrian refugee crisis.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that the game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it difficult to enjoy without spending extra money.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the replayability of the game to be high, with many enjoying the challenge of achieving 100% completion and expressing interest in watching others play, which adds to the overall experience.

    • “The replayability is amazing; usually perfecting a game is tedious, but I truly enjoyed getting every achievement.”
    • “I can see myself watching someone else play it as well, as that would be more interesting, which I do count as a plus in replay value.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-crafted, balancing lighthearted moments between characters with the serious backdrop of challenging situations. Users appreciate the sweet and funny exchanges between the protagonists, which provide levity and help them cope with adversity, showcasing a blend of wit and warmth throughout the narrative.

    • “I also thought it was sweet that Majd and Nour text each other encouraging and funny photos of each other.”
    • “Well written during the serious and grim moments of injured protesters, harassment, theft, scams, and less than welcoming locals, but also in the more lighthearted times where humor or love between the couple is the focus or being used to help get through a tough situation, such as when an in-joke develops between the two over their phone's overzealous auto-correct.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting performance issues such as chat lag that can disrupt gameplay. However, some have found temporary fixes, like adjusting font size, to alleviate these problems. Overall, the optimization appears to need improvement to enhance user experience.

    • “The pricing and performance balance is impressive, making it accessible for a wide range of players.”
    • “I experienced a performance issue when my chat hung once, which almost caused me to lose my progress. However, I was able to resolve it by changing the font size, highlighting the importance of optimization options in the menus.”
    • “A 3 on performance, because my chat literally hung once, and I almost lost my progress there due to a lack of any options in the menus. Thankfully, changing the font size fixed it.”
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Bury Me, My Love is a casual simulation game with fantasy, romance and historical themes.

Bury Me, My Love is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Bury Me, My Love.

Bury Me, My Love was released on January 10, 2019.

Bury Me, My Love was developed by Dear Villagers.

Bury Me, My Love has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Bury Me, My Love for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bury Me, My Love is a single player game.

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