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Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You

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62%Game Brain Score
music, humor
story
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You is a single player casual simulation game with romance, drama and anime themes. It was developed by Christian DeCoster and was released on April 28, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The lo-fi anime dating sim to cry to. A love letter to cassette tapes, old computers, and unrequited romance.

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a charming and relaxing atmosphere, enhanced by a nice soundtrack and nostalgic visuals.
  • The dialogue options are engaging and make interactions feel meaningful, allowing players to connect with the characters.
  • The writing quality effectively captures the complexities of relationships, making the experience relatable and thought-provoking.
  • Character art is inconsistent, with some characters looking out of place compared to the main cast.
  • Certain routes can feel restrictive, forcing players into specific character intentions that may detract from the experience.
  • Some CG scenes have proportion issues, which can disrupt the overall visual appeal of the game.
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is characterized as a relaxing lo-fi soundtrack that enhances its comfy atmosphere, making it ideal for laid-back moments. Players appreciate the soothing vibes and the integration of music with the game's visual elements, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “It's a low-stakes lo-fi game with a nice soundtrack that is perfect for a rainy Sunday morning.”
    • “Most of the game has a really comfy atmosphere (most of the time, no spoilers) thanks to the music and the backgrounds made with real photographs.”
    • “The vibes are generally good; I like the lo-fi music and the effects.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be engaging, often contrasting the lighthearted moments with the underlying serious narrative. Despite the darker themes, the comedic elements provide a sense of hope and enjoyment throughout the gameplay.

    • “It's funny; the entire time I was playing, I kept hoping for things to resolve themselves in a happy way, despite knowing it wasn't that kind of narrative.”
    • “The humor in this game is brilliantly woven into the storyline, making even the darkest moments feel lighthearted.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and unexpected situations that kept popping up throughout the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is predominantly described as cozy and inviting, enhanced by a soothing soundtrack and visually appealing backgrounds created from real photographs.

    • “Most of the game has a really comfy atmosphere, thanks to the music and the backgrounds made with real photographs.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story and characters may not be groundbreaking, but they resonate on a personal level, creating an endearing experience for players.

    • “The story and characters aren't mind-blowing, but the game hits a lot of very specific spots in my brain that make it really endearing to me.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that Sarah's route stands out as the most emotionally impactful, suggesting it evokes strong feelings and resonates deeply with players.

    • “Out of all the routes, Sarah's route was the most emotional, in my opinion.”
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Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You is a casual simulation game with romance, drama and anime themes.

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You is available on PC and Windows.

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You was released on April 28, 2023.

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You was developed by Christian DeCoster.

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You is a single player game.

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