Con Amore
- July 25, 2016
- Team Taju
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game is a short and sweet visual novel that is straightforward and easy to play.
- The wardrobe function adds a fun element where love interests react to clothing choices.
- The art style is nice, and the music is well-timed, fitting the overall mood of the game.
- The game is very short with minimal character depth and almost non-existent CGs.
- The writing is riddled with spelling mistakes and lacks memorable scenes or engaging dialogue.
- The yuri route is underdeveloped, primarily focusing on friendship rather than romance.
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as lighthearted and enjoyable, though it lacks depth and detail, leaving some aspects vague. Many reviewers appreciate its simplicity, making it a nice break from longer games, but criticize the poor illustrations and unsatisfactory conclusion. Overall, while the narrative has its charm, it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a more intricate storyline.
“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 I did see of the story was enjoyable.”
“While the story is there, it doesn't delve into much detail and is pretty vague. I would recommend it; however, if you are at all interested, I would advise getting it on sale.”
“Badly drawn, poor story, and awful conclusion.”
“The story is lighthearted, but there are no jokes or intentionally comedic situations.”
- music20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players found the soundtrack to be well-timed and pleasant, many expressed disappointment over the lack of variety and volume, especially given the game's focus on music. Several users noted that they expected more musical content in a game centered around an aspiring musician, highlighting a missed opportunity for a more immersive auditory experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered acceptable but underwhelming for a music-themed game.
“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, 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally appreciated for their straightforward and appealing art style, particularly the sprites. However, some users expressed disappointment with the character graphics (CGs), finding them less appealing. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but with room for improvement.
“The art style is nice and straightforward, making it easy to play.”
“The art style for the sprites is appealing, contributing positively to the overall experience.”
“The art style for the sprites was okay, but I didn't like the CGs very much.”
“The art style for the sprites was okay, but I didn't like the CGs very much.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being short, with users reporting only a few hours of content, even after replaying all routes. Many feel the game is overpriced for the limited gameplay experience it offers, suggesting it is only worth purchasing on sale.
“Overall, get this title on a very good sale; I found it extremely overpriced for just a few hours of gameplay.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability due to its simplistic design and failure to foster emotional connections with the characters, resulting in a monotonous experience that does not encourage players to return.
“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.”
