Con Amore

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Con Amore is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Team Taju and was released on July 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Con Amore" is a visual novel and dating simulation game with a music theme, where you help Claudia, the protagonist, pursue her dream of becoming a great musician while navigating the challenges of the booming music business. Your choices affect Claudia's relationships and lead to one of six different endings. The game also includes a dress-up game and CG gallery.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game is a great resource for practicing Finnish, as text-heavy games in Finnish are rare.
The dress-up mechanic adds a fun element to the gameplay, allowing for some interaction with the story.
It's a short and casual visual novel, making it a good option for players looking for a quick and lighthearted experience.

The story and writing are predictable and lack depth, with many hallmark traits of amateur writing.
The game is very short, with limited character development and minimal memorable scenes.
The art style is inconsistent, with some character designs being poorly executed, and the overall presentation feels unfinished.

story
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The story of the game is generally viewed as predictable and simplistic, with flat characters and a lack of depth, leading to a mixed reception among players. While some appreciate the unlockable special endings and the lighthearted nature of the narrative, many criticize the writing quality and the vague plot details, suggesting it may be more suitable for those seeking a quick, uncomplicated experience. Overall, the story fails to leave a lasting impression, with several players recommending it only if purchased at a discount.
- “I like that there are 'special endings' you can unlock if you get all the relationship options right (which is very easy to do) and that the dress-up game can slightly affect the story.”
- “While I would suggest getting this on discount, as I did, it is still a great story.”
- “Short and sweet story, I wasn't expecting too much based on the other reviews, but sometimes it's good to have a break in between playing lengthier games of this type to enjoy a simple and quick story.”
- “What really brings the game down is the story and writing.”
- “The story is predictable, Claudia is painfully clueless, and the twist at the end of Alex's route makes no sense.”
- “My first experience with an otome isn't really positive; the story and characters are so flat and predictable. It's a bit too simple and childish to be enjoyed, at least by me.”
music
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players found the soundtrack to be well-timed and acceptable, many expressed disappointment over the lack of variety and volume, especially given the game's focus on music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered generic and underwhelming for a title centered around an aspiring musician.
- “Con Amore is a sweet otome game about an aspiring musician who wants to make it big, with two male routes and one female route; it is quite short.”
- “The music was good and well-timed, and not too overbearing or annoying.”
- “Someone commented they hoped for more music in a game about a musician... I don't disagree with that, but I felt that it was acceptable as is too.”
- “Background art is pretty generic, and for a game about music, the soundtrack isn't even the slightest bit impressive.”
- “There is very little music and virtually no sounds.”
- “That was surprising for a game about a budding musician.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for being short and lacking depth, with a mechanical and uninspired writing style that detracts from the experience. Players may find it only offers a few hours of content, making it feel overpriced unless purchased on sale.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of routes to explore, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I found the gameplay to be immersive, with mechanics that kept me invested throughout my experience.”
- “The game offers a rich gameplay experience that encourages replayability and exploration of different story paths.”
- “You'd be lucky to get a few hours of gameplay out of it like I did, and I replayed all the routes at least once.”
- “Overall, get this title on a very good sale; I found it extremely overpriced for just a few hours of gameplay.”
- “The writing has no voice whatsoever, so it's very mechanical and boring and contains practically every hallmark of amateur writing that you can think of.”
graphics
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The graphics feature a cute art style that is generally appealing, though some users find the character sprites satisfactory while expressing disappointment with the CGs. Overall, the visuals are considered straightforward and easy to appreciate, but lack depth and variety.
- “The artwork is cute in itself, but this game hasn't really much to offer.”
- “It is straightforward and easy to play, and the art style is nice.”
- “The art style for the sprites was okay, but I didn’t like the CGs so much.”
- “The artwork is cute in itself, but this game doesn't really have much to offer.”
- “The art style for the sprites was okay, but I didn't like the CGs very much... and the background music was okay too.”
replayability
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The game lacks replayability due to its simplistic design and inability to foster emotional connections with the characters, resulting in a one-dimensional experience.
- “The title of the game means 'with tenderness', yet here things are pretty basic in a not so 'tender' way, leaving the game with no replay value and no way to empathize with the characters.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers a linear experience with no branching paths, which severely limits its replayability. Once you've seen everything, there's nothing left to discover.”