Fix Me Fix You

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"Fix Me Fix You" is a visual novel focused on self-discovery and recovery from depression. Experience a deep storyline with full voiceover by professional actors, multiple endings, and a charming art style. Set in the picturesque Santa Barbara, CA, the game explores themes of finding one's purpose and healing.

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story13 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The voice acting is well done and adds to the overall experience of the game.
The story, while dealing with themes of depression, is engaging and relatable, providing moments of reflection.
The art style and music are pleasant, contributing to a mellow and enjoyable atmosphere.

The game suffers from technical issues, including freezing and an unreliable save feature, which can hinder gameplay.
The skip function is problematic, often causing the game to crash and skipping unread content, making replaying difficult.
The main character is often unlikable, which can detract from player immersion and attachment to the story.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The story of "Fix Me Fix You" is a short yet impactful visual novel that explores themes of depression and personal growth through the protagonist's journey to help his ex-girlfriend. While some players found the narrative to be somewhat lacking in depth and character development, others appreciated its emotional resonance and the way it addresses mental health issues. Overall, the story is described as a mix of sweet and serious moments, appealing primarily to fans of the genre despite its brevity and occasional pacing issues.
- “Fix Me Fix You is a very good visual novel game with a beautiful story.”
- “It's a pretty good visual novel with a good story about depression and how to overcome it.”
- “It deals with depression and mental illness in a pragmatic yet sensitive way, and the story appears to be written by someone who is familiar with these issues.”
- “The story is short, and I don't think the price is justified.”
- “Personally, the story is slow, and the plot is more or less.”
- “However, even with the multiple endings, I found the story to be kind of short.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its relaxing and soothing qualities, particularly the piano tracks and vocal ending song. While some found the music to be unmemorable, others appreciated the variety and the inclusion of a soundtrack in the deluxe edition. Overall, the music enhances the experience, although there were minor issues with volume balance between scenes.
- “The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I recommend it.”
- “Plus, I also won the soundtrack for this game on Steamgifts and it's really great. I loved both the voice acting and the soothing piano music; relaxing and great to listen to even as an OST outside the game.”
- “I like the music; nice little relaxing instrumental tracks that help flavor the story.”
- “The music was decent, though I really like a couple of the pieces.”
- “It's was just meh, from the story, and music, to the art.”
- “I had some volume issues between scenes and at times with the music vs the voiceover.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty, with character sprites and backgrounds described as artistically impressive and reminiscent of paintings. While some users noted that the artwork could be improved in certain areas, the overall aesthetic is well-received, contributing positively to the immersive experience of the visual novel.
- “The artwork really shines in this title - both backgrounds, which look like paintings, and character sprites are really drawn in an awesome way. It's in a Japanese/Asian style, but there are no problems at all with them set into a western plot (more specifically, this game's set in the states).”
- “The artwork is awesome, and the voice acting is great. There are no bugs of any sort in all the hours I spent here, and the plot developed in an awesome way. The endings are all great, and you'll manage to be engaged in the story and its few (but awesome) characters in a short while.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, and the characters will stay with me.”
- “The artwork could be better.”
- “The artwork/gallery section is a notable exception; it lacks the quality we expect from visual novels.”
- “While the character sprites are well-drawn, the overall graphics do not meet the standards set by other titles in the genre.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the poignant reunion between the protagonist and his troubled high school sweetheart, which evokes both humor and heartfelt moments. Despite its brevity, the story effectively explores sensitive themes, leaving players with a sense of connection and a desire to engage with more of the developer's work. Overall, the narrative resonates deeply, making it a recommended experience for those who appreciate emotional storytelling.
- “You take on the role of Austin Lewis, a full-time college student and full-time slacker, who suddenly finds himself reunited with a high school sweetheart that is now a pop-star sensation but who is suffering from some deep emotional problems.”
- “Even though this visual novel is quite short, I still enjoyed the story and there were some humorous and touching moments that really put a smile on my face as I read.”
- “In fact, there's something special about the story, something touching, so I recommend it and I will play other games from that developer.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this visual novel is characterized by witty and deep writing, featuring both touching and hilarious moments that enhance the overall experience. While the dialogue is often funny, some users noted that the voice acting, though decent, can be unintentionally amusing. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the short story, appealing primarily to fans of the genre.
- “Even though this visual novel is quite short, I still enjoyed the story, and there were some humorous and touching moments that really put a smile on my face as I read.”
- “To be a nice little experience with some great art and hilarious dialogue, but the story is very short and deals with some subject matter that may not particularly appeal to everyone, so 'Fix Me, Fix You' is recommended to fans of the visual novel genre only.”
- “Witty and deep writing that can be tender and hilarious at times.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User reviews on stability are mixed; some report frequent freezing and a malfunctioning save feature, while others have experienced no issues, noting that the game runs smoothly without glitches or crashes. It appears that stability may have improved over time, with recent players reporting a well-functioning save system and overall solid performance.
- “I have read older reviews (this game was released a year ago, in the beginning of 2017) and I don't know if it had patches or upgrades, but as I played, I found no problems at all—no glitches, bugs, or crashes. The skip system is super fast, and the save feature works perfectly as of these weeks.”
- “The game runs incredibly smoothly without any issues. I haven't encountered any bugs or crashes, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Stability is top-notch; I can play for hours without any interruptions or technical difficulties.”
- “Not only does the save feature not work (as others have stated before), the game freezes every few minutes.”
- “I have read older reviews (this game was released a year ago, in the beginning of 2017) and I don't know if it had patches or upgrades, but as I played I found no problems at all, no glitches, bugs or crashes and the skip system is super fast; the save feature too works perfectly as of these weeks.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game offers high replayability through various endings and achievements, the limited number of three distinct endings may restrict overall replay value for some players.
- “I didn't have any technical issues other than a few typos, which is typical with most visual novels. The replayability is high due to the different endings and achievements that you can get.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and achievements, making it highly replayable.”
- “I believe there are only 3 endings, so there's not a lot of replay value either.”
- “With that said, I didn't have any technical issues other than a few typos, which is typical with most visual novels, and replayability is high due to the different endings and achievements that you can get.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The gameplay is minimal, as it is primarily a visual novel (VN), focusing more on narrative and dialogue than interactive mechanics.
- “It's a visual novel, so obviously not a lot of gameplay to be had.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant optimization issues, particularly freezing at a specific point in the game, which often requires a complete reinstall to resolve. Overall, performance is inconsistent and detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Performance: more or less, keeps freezing at a certain point (after the first choice); needs a complete reinstall of the game to solve the problem.”
- “The optimization is terrible; I experience constant lag and frame drops, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I had to lower all my settings to the minimum just to get a stable frame rate, which is disappointing for a game of this caliber.”

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