Enamored Risks

About

Alex is a college student studying nursing and recently freed from her unbearable helicopter parents. Far from home and trying to get through classes as quickly as possible, she’s grown burnt out and quite lonely. However, she hears about a mysterious social media account filled with images of ruined buildings, rooftop views, and rooms trapped in time, framed by a challenge: “Feeling adventurous?…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

story30 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Charming and sweet visual novel with gorgeous art and relatable characters.
Offers a cozy and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of romance and visual novels.
The game is free, making it an accessible option for players looking for a short, light-hearted story.

The storyline feels rushed and lacks proper conclusions, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution.
Inconsistent art styles and character designs can be distracting and detract from the overall experience.
Choices often feel inconsequential, limiting player agency and engagement with the narrative.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
66%
3%
The story of this visual novel is generally described as cute and light-hearted, featuring a simple premise centered around romance and urban exploration. However, many reviewers noted that the narrative feels rushed and lacks depth, with characters that could easily be interchanged without affecting the plot. While the game offers enjoyable character interactions and a charming atmosphere, it ultimately leaves players wanting more substantial storytelling and resolution.
- “It's a really wholesome, charming story about an overly studious, lonely nursing major getting into a group of friends exploring abandoned buildings as a hobby.”
- “The game was amazing and the story was perfect.”
- “This visual novel is a cute, light-hearted and short experience and despite the high school setting being one that’s used a lot, the overall plot is a little more unique.”
- “The storyline has a captivating premise but cuts off at an awkward place in all routes, especially Paxton's, which felt like a rushed afterthought.”
- “The story was very low stakes to me; all the 'conflict' felt kind of flat.”
- “In addition to that, everything the story presented felt extremely rushed to the point that I was constantly in a state of whiplash from the unfolding events.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and neatness, with many appreciating the variety of backgrounds and character designs. However, a significant number of users noted the inconsistency in the art style, which detracted from the overall experience and distracted from the story. While some found the diverse styles enjoyable, others felt that a cohesive art style would have enhanced the visual narrative.
- “The graphics are beautiful, there are different backgrounds so you will not get bored from the same image over and over again.”
- “The atmosphere for Alex was spot on, and the graphics were amazing!”
- “Several beautiful scene graphics.”
- “I wish the art style was consistent because it threw me off every time.”
- “From a reader's point of view, it did catch me off guard and distracted me from the story. Since this is a visual novel and not an art page, I would have appreciated a consistent art style.”
- “The art style is very inconsistent; even the CGs look very different compared to one another, let alone the sprites.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its fitting ambiance and ability to enhance the spooky atmosphere. However, some players noted a lack of variety, with a desire for more tracks during key moments, and a few instances of repetitive looping. Overall, the soundtrack complements the art and story effectively, contributing to an engaging experience.
- “The art is nice and the music really fits with the spooky buildings that most of the story takes place in.”
- “Moving onward, the art and music were simply spectacular all while the story had me enthralled.”
- “I don't often really notice the soundtrack much, but this one caught my ear and led to the volume being turned up.”
- “The music, while nice, did get a bit repetitive after I'd played through the first route.”
- “The only real criticism of the game itself is there's one song that plays during some more serious moments that has the worst loop.”
- “Sometimes it felt like music was missing.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming storytelling and relatable characters, particularly resonating with players who appreciate themes of self-determination and friendship. Reviewers noted the charming and wholesome nature of the narrative, which evokes genuine feelings and laughter, making it a cozy and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with touching moments, creating a memorable emotional journey for players.
- “Okay, so I laughed at the D&D references in Paxton's route (being the avid D&D player that I am, I appreciated the actual mentions of the game). Honestly though, all the characters here are wonderful and I honestly liked the way this game made me feel at the end.”
- “[b] As a queer college student [/b] who falls somewhere on the spectrum of emotionally and financially weaned/not from my parents, Alex's heartwarming story of self-determination, at a realistic pace, may have quickened my own had I stumbled across it my first semester at uni.”
- “It's just a very cozy read for one or two evenings and you're likely to find some genuinely relatable and touching things in it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere in "Enamored Risks" is described as flat and mismatched, with a repetitive piano soundtrack that detracts from the intended romantic vibe, leading to a nerve-wracking experience. In contrast, "Alex" is praised for its fitting atmosphere and impressive graphics, highlighting a successful execution in that title.
- “The atmosphere for Alex was spot on, and the graphics were amazing!”
- “The background music was amazing, but it was not suited for the atmosphere of the game as a romance visual novel; I think it would've been more fitting for a Corpse Party scene before the characters find a body of a disappeared friend.”
- “Enamored Risks features a very streamlined story of flat atmospheres accompanied by mismatching piano tracks on repeat—an experience I soon found nerve-wracking.”
- “The background music was amazing, not gonna lie, but it was not suited for the atmosphere of the game as a romance visual novel. I think it would've been more fitting for a Corpse Party scene before the characters find a body of a disappeared friend.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with many players finding the jokes effective and the dialogue amusing. The combination of funny moments and charming art contributes to an overall warm and enjoyable experience that elicits genuine laughter.
- “It is really funny a lot of the time too; at least the jokes landed for me.”
- “The art is nice, the dialogue is funny, and this game just makes me feel warm inside.”
- “This genuinely made me laugh out loud and hold my breath at moments!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and largely consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue, with few meaningful interactions or prompts that fail to enhance the experience. Despite this, some users rated the interface and gameplay positively, indicating a mixed reception.
- “[b]Interface/gameplay: 4/5[/b]”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, coupled with a few largely pointless questions/prompts that don't suddenly turn this into a proper interactive video game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels and e-books can be tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you've ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature). Now, translate that into a format where the words dribble out, and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore. The repetitive tasks drain the enjoyment out of what could have been an engaging experience.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming. It turns what should be a fun adventure into a tedious slog.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report minor stability issues, including glitches with character graphics not disappearing correctly, odd movements of character portraits, and occasional delays in text display.
- “There were a few glitches with a character graphic not disappearing properly right away, character portraits moving oddly, and a few times the text would be delayed in appearing.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is appreciated for its creative ideas and appealing art style, though some users found certain character designs to be more interesting than others.