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 dress-up feature adds a fun element, allowing players to experiment with clothing choices that affect character interactions.
- The art style is cute, and the music is well-timed, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The story and characters are flat and predictable, lacking depth and memorable moments.
- The game feels unfinished, with limited character avatars, generic backgrounds, and minimal CGs.
- There is little replay value, and the writing contains spelling mistakes and awkward dialogue.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in this otome game is generally perceived as simplistic and predictable, with flat characters and a lack of depth, making it feel somewhat childish to some players. While some appreciate its short and lighthearted nature as a break from longer games, others criticize it for being vague and poorly executed, particularly in terms of illustrations and character development. Overall, it may appeal to those looking for a quick, uncomplicated narrative, especially if purchased on sale.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
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. Critics noted that the background art was generic and that the overall musical experience did not meet expectations for a game 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 so much... and the background music was okay too.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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 best purchased on sale.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers multiple routes to explore, making it worth replaying.”
“I found the gameplay to be immersive, with enough content to keep me entertained for several hours.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability due to its simplistic design and failure to foster emotional connections with the characters, resulting in a basic 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.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the gameplay feels repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“I was hoping for different outcomes or choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs, but it feels like a one-and-done experience.”
