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Criminally Yours

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93%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
93% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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Criminally Yours is a single player action game with romance, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Meant to Bee Studios and was released on November 8, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

You're the next generation of heroes—"Oracle," given to your mother and you for your ability to see glimpses into the future. The only thing that stands in your way of keeping peace in the city is the supervillain "Chronos". When you aren't protecting the city from Chronos, you're just an average everyday civilian working as a project manager with your long-time crush, Nikolaos. Little do you k…

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story20 positive mentions
  • Engaging and well-written story blending superhero action, romance, and workplace drama with emotional depth and suspense.
  • Strong, expressive voice acting that brings key characters to life and enhances the romantic and dramatic scenes.
  • Unique comic book-inspired art style and polished presentation including a distinctive UI, attractive sprites, and a jazzy, fitting soundtrack.
  • Narrative focus heavily favors one romance route, resulting in unbalanced storylines and limited development for the second love interest.
  • Some inconsistencies and awkwardness in art, particularly with CG images differing from sprite quality and occasional anatomical issues.
  • Minor technical issues such as inconsistent pronoun implementation, incomplete voice acting for the protagonist, writing grammar errors, and lack of desired NSFW content.

  • story

    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story is a compelling, emotionally-driven visual novel that skillfully blends superhero action, romance, and complex character dynamics, particularly focusing on the villain Nik’s deep and often heartbreaking narrative. While praised for its engaging writing, memorable characters, and meaningful choices that impact the outcome, some players felt the story heavily favored Nik’s route, leaving other love interests underdeveloped and the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a unique, inclusive, and emotionally charged experience that resonates strongly with fans of character-driven, branching narratives.

    • “I actually wished to get off work earlier so I could go home and finish the story as it really did grab my attention.”
    • “What initially appears to be a simple workplace romance quickly becomes far more complicated when a longtime crush, Nikolaos, reveals a hidden identity that completely changes the direction of the story.”
    • “The writing successfully blends superhero action, workplace romance, and relationship drama into an entertaining story.”
    • “This game feels like an illusion of choice and I was severely disappointed with the story overall.”
    • “Unbalanced storylines between the love interests. It makes sense that Wes's storyline feels tacked on because the game was made so that you could play it without him.”
    • “Despite having two love choices (the hero or villain), the entire premise of the story very heavily focuses on the villain (Nikolas) and pushes you/almost forces you into choosing the villain.”

  • emotional

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in delivering emotional depth, focusing on complex romantic choices and the consequences of living a double life rather than explicit content or action. Strong character development, heartfelt writing, and fully voiced scenes enhance the emotional impact, with endings that range from heartbreakingly sad to sweetly rewarding. Players particularly praise the compelling, vulnerable primary romance route, making for a touching and memorable narrative experience.

    • “Every decision carries emotional weight, shaping personal relationships as well as determining how the story concludes.”
    • “The cast is fully voiced, giving important conversations and emotionally charged scenes much greater impact than text alone could provide.”
    • “Criminally Yours succeeds because it confidently prioritizes emotional depth over spectacle, allowing its characters and relationships to carry the experience from beginning to end.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game features a distinctive, jazzy soundtrack that many players find memorable and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's unique atmosphere. While some found the transition between gameplay and music slightly jarring, overall the soundtrack is praised for its variety, upbeat compositions, and strong emotional impact.

    • “The soundtrack also deserves praise for its distinctive blend of jazzy and upbeat compositions that create an atmosphere unlike many traditional visual novels.”
    • “Supported by polished voice acting, attractive artwork, memorable music, and a story filled with tension and unpredictability, it offers an engaging adventure that distinguishes itself from more conventional romance visual novels.”
    • “As for the music, the tracks have a great variety, and most of them give off a jazz vibe, which I like.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a distinctive comic book-inspired art style that sets the game apart, with original character artwork and sixteen illustrated CG scenes enhancing key story moments. The visuals effectively complement the engaging narrative and polished voice acting, creating a memorable and atmospheric experience. While generally praised, some users expressed mixed feelings about specific CG art styles.

    • “The art style is nice, loved the comic style theme, the writing was catchy, and the story was surprisingly great!”
    • “Its interface, menus, and character artwork evoke classic western superhero comics, giving the entire experience a distinctive identity that stands apart from many visual novels.”
    • “Original character artwork is complemented by sixteen illustrated CG scenes that highlight key story moments, helping major emotional beats leave a lasting impression.”
    • “Not into the art style in the CG stills (other than the Chronos and Thesis stills).”
    • “Visuals 2”
    • “Visuals & style”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a simple, straightforward visual novel experience focused on character-driven storytelling, branching narratives, and meaningful romantic choices. While it may feel slow for those expecting action-heavy superhero gameplay, fans of narrative depth and cute interactions will find it enjoyable.

    • “While players searching for action-heavy superhero gameplay may find the visual novel format slower than expected, those who appreciate character-driven storytelling, branching narratives, and romance with meaningful consequences will find plenty to enjoy.”
    • “Simple, straightforward gameplay and controls.”
    • “With the gameplay, there are several choices that appear throughout the story.”
    • “Gameplay is simple and straightforward but lacks depth.”
    • “The gameplay involves several choices throughout the story, though they feel inconsequential.”
    • “While cute, the gameplay doesn't offer much challenge or variety.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, often providing laughs even during serious moments. Players found several funny moments throughout the routes, though some noted inconsistencies in content quality. Overall, the humor adds an enjoyable layer to the experience despite some pacing issues.

    • “It always made me laugh while there was something serious happening in the game but still very good lol.”
    • “The routes were nice to read and had some funny moments.”
    • “Okay this is quite good, quite a fan but the difference between the sprites and full scenes is huge, it's kinda funny.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features impressive character development, with well-designed and voiced characters that players find engaging and memorable. Fans particularly appreciate the depth given to key characters like Nik and Wes.

    • “Amazing character development and I simply adore him.”
    • “Nik's character design and voice acting are also pretty great.”
    • “A pretty fun visual novel with nice character design.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers meaningful choices with two romance routes and four endings, providing enjoyable replay value. Its polished writing and memorable superhero setting enhance the incentive to replay. Overall, it delivers a satisfying and well-crafted experience worth revisiting.

    • “[i]criminally yours[/i] is a choice-driven superhero visual novel featuring two romance routes, four endings, and a healthy amount of replay value.”
    • “[i]criminally yours[/i] is a polished, stylish, and well-written visual novel that offers meaningful choices, enjoyable replay value, and a memorable superhero setting at a very reasonable price.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates consistently strong performance that enhances the experience, particularly highlighting its comic-inspired presentation and voice acting. Optimization appears effective, contributing to smooth gameplay and immersive storytelling.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is enhanced by a distinctive soundtrack featuring a blend of jazzy and upbeat compositions, setting it apart from typical visual novels and creating a unique and engaging mood.

    • “The soundtrack deserves praise for its distinctive blend of jazzy and upbeat compositions, creating an atmosphere unlike many traditional visual novels.”
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Criminally Yours is a action game with romance, comedy and anime themes. Common tags for Criminally Yours include first-person, indie, lgbtq+, emotional, superhero and others.

Criminally Yours is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Criminally Yours was released on November 8, 2025.

Criminally Yours was developed by Meant to Bee Studios.

Criminally Yours has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Criminally Yours for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Criminally Yours is a single player game.

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