Confess My Love

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Confess My Love is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by LR Studio and was released on May 27, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

The story took place after school when Willie decided to confess his love to his favorite girl, Liza. He was afraid of being refused so he hesitated for quite a while. Should he summon up all his courage to confess his love to her?

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story178 positive mentions

grinding35 negative mentions

The gradual escalation from wacky romance to various horrors feels fresh and engaging on every loop.
The game features charming pixel art and a surprisingly emotional story that lingers in your mind.
It's a fun little game that offers multiple endings, making it worth the time to explore.

Some endings are cryptic and difficult to activate, often requiring a guide to progress.
The controls can be frustrating, making navigation and interaction cumbersome.
The game can feel repetitive, especially when waiting for specific time-based events to unfold.

story
413 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Confess My Love" is a poignant blend of romance and psychological elements, initially presenting as a simple love confession that evolves into a darker narrative filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth. While the game is short and features charming visuals, players often find the gameplay repetitive and reliant on guides to fully experience the story's multiple endings. Overall, the narrative is well-received for its heartfelt moments and surprising conclusions, making it a memorable experience despite some gameplay frustrations.
- “This game has a great route story to enjoy; it has a pretty story development.”
- “Confess my love starts as a simple love confession story but quickly turns into something much darker.”
- “The story was very lovely, but it most certainly did get repetitive... which I believe that it was supposed to.”
- “However, after playing at least for an hour, the game becomes very boring, with the player needing to perform the same tasks over and over just to advance the plot and get some alternative endings, becoming nearly impossible to complete the game without a walkthrough.”
- “The controls don't feel good, the isometric angle of the room makes collision for interacting with objects feel janky, and overall the story and characters just aren't interesting.”
- “Reading some of the other reviews I am not sure what they saw in this game that 'made them cry', but there really wasn't much substance to the story.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its relaxing and fitting nature for various moods, from cheerful to ominous. While some found the soundtrack repetitive over time, the majority appreciated the memorable melodies and emotional depth it added to the story. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “The title theme is memorable and has a good melody; the in-game song, 'Rainy', is a nice and slow song that didn't get repetitive no matter how many times I heard it.”
- “The music, art, dialogue; it surprised me, so well done.”
- “The puzzles are simple and the music ranges from campy to sad to creepy, meaning that the soundtrack is well-suited to the mood of this game.”
- “The music was very repetitive.”
- “This was not the case, and as acceptable as the music was, the game would benefit from maybe even song changes for each hour, a la Animal Crossing.”
- “Furthermore, if you're going to pause the game when I alt-tab out, then stop the music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Confess My Love" is characterized by its repetitive nature and reliance on a time mechanic to unlock multiple endings, which some players found tedious and convoluted. While the game offers a simple and engaging story, the mechanics can become frustrating, especially without a guide, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite its flaws, many players appreciated the game's charm and the fact that it is free, making it a worthwhile endeavor for those who enjoy experimentation and exploration in gameplay.
- “Confess my love is a short and strange RPG with few characters, limited interactions, and only a single location, but it manages to provide a few hours of entertainment through a simple time mechanic that alters the outcome of the story.”
- “The gameplay actually reminded me a bit of rogue-like games in some way.”
- “Confess my love involves a lot of experimentation, perfect timing, close attention to minor details, interesting puzzles to solve, and plenty of trial-and-error gameplay.”
- “The production quality of the game is extremely low, even for an indie game, and the boring gameplay is insufferable.”
- “The premise is interesting enough, but gameplay quickly becomes repetitive enough that soon, the only reason to keep playing is to answer the burning question 'so what's really going on here?' but the process of getting there is frustrating and unpleasant, and your reward is a deeply unsatisfying twist ending.”
- “Getting to some of the endings is just a little too convoluted, especially with the repetitive gameplay and not using a guide.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by numerous players who report experiencing deep feelings, including crying during pivotal moments and being unexpectedly touched by the story. Many reviews note the game's ability to create attachment to characters and deliver heartfelt narratives, often surpassing the emotional impact of larger titles. While some players found the storyline repetitive or lacking, the overall consensus is that the game offers a poignant and moving experience that resonates long after playing.
- “This game's story made me cry, and I didn't think it would do that to me.”
- “Despite the minimalistic design, writing, and short length, this game made me more emotional than triple-A titles with massive budgets.”
- “The ending is bittersweet yet still wonderfully touching, and it smacks you in the face once you've played despite the fact that you never think of it before.”
- “boring storyline”
- “boring storyline”
- “First I thought this was going to be a crappy game with a boring story and some easy achievements, but it turned out really nice!”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and charming pixel art style that evokes nostalgia, while others criticize the RPG Maker engine's limitations, such as lack of HD support and poor fullscreen display. Despite the simplistic visuals, many find them appealing and fitting for the game's themes, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, the quality varies, with some noting that the graphics feel outdated compared to modern standards.
- “The graphics are cute and original, the music fits the theme perfectly, and the writing is not bad.”
- “The art style is absolutely adorable, and you really begin to feel for the protagonist in his quest to get the girl.”
- “The pixel graphics are adorable, detailed, and overall eminently well made.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The characters are said to be about 15 and in high school, but the graphics look like they are 5 years old.”
- “After all, it was free, the graphics were simple, and the game itself seemed simple: an RNG/time-reliant love confession simulator that takes place all in one room, and with only three characters.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its variety, featuring funny, awkward, and cute interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy the comedic elements of rejection and the amusing multiple endings, which add a layer of creativity to the gameplay. While the humor is often juxtaposed with darker themes, it remains a central and enjoyable aspect, making the game both entertaining and engaging.
- “It's just a short, funny, cute, endearing game.”
- “The humor is a nice touch, which juxtaposes very well with more disturbing elements later on.”
- “A great little game even if the premise seems simple; the many results of confessing are funny and creative, and there is an interesting mystery that unfolds if you get all the endings.”
grinding
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the story and animations are charming, the repetitive tasks and tedious mechanics can detract from the overall experience. Achieving all the endings often requires significant time investment and the use of guides, leading to frustration for some players. Overall, while the game offers a cute narrative, the grind can become overwhelming and may not appeal to those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I can only assume the developer never played through it normally because there are a lot of tedious things that should be improved like: skip dialogue having to be confirmed each time, fast dialogue is still too slow, clock animation doesn't match time advancement, and why is there no way to advance time when so much is time based (half the game was spent sitting waiting on the clock).”
- “This game was a little fun to play through for the first time, but every time after that felt grindy and inconvenient.”
- “To get the 'true' ending, you have to get all 19 of the other endings, which is kind of tedious!”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is a blend of eerie and somber elements, surprising players with its depth beyond initial expectations. While some found the atmosphere to be powerful and engaging, others suggested that subtle environmental changes could enhance the creepiness. Overall, the combination of charming visuals and a compelling narrative contributes to a unique and immersive experience.
- “Expected a quick, jump scare game with a creepy atmosphere at best, but what I got instead was a good story and a somber ending that hurt my heart.”
- “What seemed like a cute, short visual novel surprised me with its eerie atmosphere and hidden layers.”
- “A couple of more subtle, seemingly random changes in the room as the player makes progress would have helped establish a genuinely creepy atmosphere quite a bit.”
- “The pixel chibi art style gave it a very casual, warm, innocent, yet mysterious atmosphere.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it infinitely replayable and appreciate the achievements that enhance replay value, others feel that it lacks replayability unless save data is deleted, and suggest improvements like a "skip intro" option to alleviate tediousness.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
- “A lot of replayability.”
- “I don't know - something like a 'skip intro' option sounds like it should be a priority in your game about tedious replayability.”
- “Not replayable unless save data is deleted.”
- “Short game but not overly simple; the achievements give a lot of replay value.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its cute character designs and emotional plot twists, particularly in the true ending. However, some players feel that the main character lacks depth due to limited dialogue and backstory access, leaving them wishing for more substantial development. Overall, while the designs and emotional moments are praised, the depth of character exploration could be improved.
- “With a simple design, complementing cute character designs, some beautiful soundtracks and really unnerving moments, this game should definitely be checked out if you have some spare time.”
- “+ Cute character designs and backstories (backstories are accessed through epilogue).”
- “While 'Confess My Love' may be a frustrating RNG game for newer players with multiple endings and a 5-minute time limit, it does have a very emotional plot twist in the true ending and very cute character designs.”
- “Short and small dialogue; I wish there were more character development for the main character.”
- “Cute character designs and backstories (backstories are accessed through epilogue).”
stability
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The game's stability is mixed; while some users report it as "100% bug free," others experience significant bugs, particularly with Steam integration and specific achievements. Overall, it is described as buggy but still playable, with minor glitches and misspellings noted.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any bugs, making for a seamless experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it feels polished and reliable.”
- “The game's integration with Steam is extremely buggy, as I've tried countless times to complete all of the achievements and one in particular (ending 16) is just perma-bugged for me even when it confirms that I have met the requirements in-game.”
- “Buggy, but still playable.”
- “I highly recommend it, other than some minor glitches and misspellings, but besides that, the game is very well made.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received high praise, with users rating it a perfect score of 5, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have focused on optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive, making it accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing quality.”