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Code Romantic

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96% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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Code Romantic is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by prettysmart games and was released on April 29, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Code Romantic is a computer science puzzle game wrapped in a science fiction love story.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
story27 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game provides a creative and engaging way to learn C# programming concepts through a charming story and relatable characters.
  • The artwork and storytelling are well-crafted, with emotional depth and humor that keep players invested in the narrative.
  • The coding puzzles are beginner-friendly and effectively teach programming fundamentals in a non-intimidating manner.
  • The game is quite linear with no branching paths or choices, which may disappoint players looking for more interactive gameplay.
  • Some players found the coding challenges to be too easy, lacking the depth and complexity that more experienced programmers might seek.
  • The game ends on a cliffhanger, leaving many plot threads unresolved and potentially frustrating players who want a complete story.
  • story
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players navigate coding puzzles intertwined with a charming narrative about young love and heroism. Reviewers praised the engaging characters, well-paced plot, and beautiful artwork, though many noted the story ends on a cliffhanger, leaving some plot threads unresolved. Overall, it effectively combines educational elements with an entertaining storyline, making it appealing for both coding novices and fans of visual novels.

    • “The story and characters had me swooning, smiling, laughing, and gasping like I was a teenager again with a mission, a crush, and a bunch of friends and foes.”
    • “The world-building within this story was beautiful and deep.”
    • “The storytelling reminded me of linear games like those of Annapurna: What Remains of Edith Finch or Florence or Telling Lies.”
    • “Unfortunately, it's also very short, and ends without resolving any of the big plot threads.”
    • “The story is left with a cliffhanger.”
    • “I didn't realize it, but I was prepared by previous experiences for there to be a somewhat solid logic problem element, and then a story that was written around the puzzles that, in the end, I probably could have done without.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful, animated watercolor artwork and unique style that complements the story, creating an engaging visual experience. However, some users feel that the simplistic design detracts from the overall atmosphere, likening it to a minimalistic 1980s cartoon. Overall, the artwork is a mixed bag, appealing to some while leaving others wanting more depth.

    • “Really nice artwork and story!”
    • “The story was fun and kept my interest; the coding problems were challenging enough, and the artwork and soundtrack were great.”
    • “It has a cool artwork and animation style that works really well with the story.”
    • “The graphics – whilst they are indeed animated to some degree and this does help somewhat – feel excessively simplistic and, if anything, detract from the scene being set by the plot.”
    • “They very much reminded me of a 1980s British cartoon called Roobarb and Custard, which took graphical minimalism to an extreme.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the music in the game is praised for its quality and contribution to the experience, with standout tracks like Jackie's theme receiving particular acclaim. However, some players noted that the limited number of songs led to repetitive looping, which diminished the enjoyment over time.

    • “The story was fun and kept my interest, the coding problems were challenging enough and the artwork and soundtrack were great.”
    • “Great music, great art, great story, and great characters!”
    • “I love the soundtrack, especially Jackie's theme.”
    • “I also would have liked more than what felt like 5 songs that looped throughout the game, as they get old fairly fast.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a powerful emotional experience through its linear narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world, tackling themes of emotional trauma and AI ethics. Despite its lack of branching choices, it effectively evokes strong feelings, with some players reporting moments that brought them to tears. Overall, it is described as earnest and wholesome, leaving players eager for a sequel.

    • “It does not shy away from dishing out emotional blows either.”
    • “This game actually made me cry a couple of times.”
    • “It's earnest and wholesome, and I'm looking forward to a sequel!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its imaginative characters and witty dialogue, which consistently elicits laughter from players. The well-written story and engaging interactions create a nostalgic and enjoyable experience, making players feel a range of emotions from joy to excitement. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature that enhances the overall enjoyment.

    • “Lots of imaginative characters and witty moments that made me laugh.”
    • “The story part of this game is great: the dialogue is funny and the characters are well written.”
    • “The story and characters had me swooning, smiling, laughing, and gasping like I was a teenager again with a mission, a crush, and a bunch of friends and foes.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its natural and smooth progression, allowing players to gain deep insights into the main character's thoughts and personality early in the game. Additionally, the character design is noted as a standout feature, with potential for a clothing line inspired by each character's unique style.

    • “You learn tons about the main character through the first half of gameplay just by seeing how she talks and thinks; the character development is natural and smooth.”
    • “The credits say she did the character design, and I'm ready for her to create a line of clothing based on each character's unique style.”
    • “The character development feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity.”
    • “The game fails to explore the characters' backgrounds adequately, resulting in a shallow experience.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a welcoming and non-intimidating environment for beginners to learn programming, making it an ideal starting point for those new to the subject.

    • “The gameplay of learning to program is perfect for getting your feet wet in a non-intimidating environment.”
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Code Romantic is a casual simulation game.

Code Romantic is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Code Romantic.

Code Romantic was released on April 29, 2020.

Code Romantic was developed by prettysmart games.

Code Romantic has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Code Romantic is a single player game.

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