FOCUS on YOU

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FOCUS on YOU is a single player action game. It was developed by Smilegate Entertainment and was released on July 5, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Focus on You" is a rhythm game that lets players interact with various idols through a rhythm-based interaction system. Players can form contracts with idols, improve their skills, and build relationships by completing various missions and events. The game features a variety of songs, as well as a visual novel-style story mode.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

story12 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and lifelike animations, particularly in the character of Han Yua, which enhances the emotional experience.
The narrative is heartfelt and captures the essence of youthful affection, making players feel a genuine connection with the character.
The use of virtual reality technology effectively immerses players in the experience, allowing for meaningful interactions and emotional investment.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 1-2 hours, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied given the price point.
Gameplay is limited, with minimal interactivity and a linear story progression that lacks depth and replay value.
Technical issues, such as inconsistent tracking and bugs, can disrupt immersion and detract from the overall experience.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
71%
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The story in "Focus on You" is a short, linear romance that emphasizes emotional engagement over gameplay variety, often feeling more like a brief interactive film than a full game. While it features a heartwarming narrative centered around a budding relationship, many players find it too brief and lacking in depth, leaving them wanting more content and development. Overall, it serves as a gentle exploration of human connection in virtual reality, but its limited length and simplistic plot may not satisfy those seeking a more complex storytelling experience.
- “Rather than offering multiple paths or endings, the story flows naturally toward a single emotional conclusion.”
- “Focus on you ultimately succeeds as an experiment in emotional VR storytelling.”
- “The story is heartwarming.”
- “The entire story can be completed in just over an hour, making it feel more like a short film than a full-length game.”
- “There is a story of Yua becoming your girlfriend through your mutual interest in photography/modeling, but honestly, it's not developed nearly enough to care about.”
- “The story is really short and straightforward; there are few things that you can interact with, and few places you can go freely.”
emotional
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotionally driven narrative that prioritizes intimacy and atmosphere over traditional gameplay mechanics, creating an experience akin to inhabiting an emotional memory. The photography mechanic serves as a metaphor for emotional investment, leading to a single, impactful conclusion that resonates with players. While it may lack gameplay variety, it excels in delivering a heartfelt and authentic experience, making it a standout example of emotional storytelling in virtual reality.
- “Rather than presenting a traditional game structure filled with objectives and branching outcomes, it functions as a soft, emotionally driven narrative where interaction, atmosphere, and intimacy take center stage.”
- “From this simple premise, the game constructs an experience that feels less like a simulation and more like an emotional memory you are allowed to inhabit.”
- “It delivers a heartfelt, human experience that lingers not because of its complexity but because of its authenticity.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
6%
18%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising the stunning visuals, beautiful animations, and realistic facial expressions. Many consider it the best in its genre, highlighting the impressive motion capture and overall quality that enhances the gaming experience. While some minor critiques exist, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “It's far and away the best graphics of anything I've seen in this genre.”
- “The quality of the graphics is good, and the animation quality in most situations is incredibly realistic.”
- “To me, as far as atmosphere and graphics are concerned, this game is the best of its kind available on Steam at the moment.”
- “Lighter than tons of other VR games with worse visuals (e.g. Spice and Wolf VR2).”
- “Graphic - ★★★★★”
- “The graphics really blew me away.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
73%
The gameplay primarily revolves around a photography mechanic that emphasizes emotional engagement and storytelling, allowing players to connect with the character Yua through capturing moments. However, it lacks variety and mechanical challenge, leading some players to find it less engaging and somewhat simplistic. While it offers a unique emotional experience, those seeking more dynamic gameplay may find it lacking.
- “The photography mechanic serves as the primary form of interaction, but it also becomes a metaphor for focus and attention: each photograph you take represents not only artistic expression but emotional investment.”
- “On one hand, it ensures that the pacing and emotional beats are consistent and well-timed, free from the mechanical distractions of branching design.”
- “For those seeking high-intensity gameplay, it may feel slight; but for anyone interested in the emotional possibilities of virtual reality—how technology can make someone’s glance, smile, or silence feel real—Focus on You stands as a gentle, memorable example of what interactive storytelling can achieve when it focuses, quite literally, on the human heart.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited, with some players noting a few options for different responses that unlock minor rewards, but many feel it lacks depth and complexity. Despite a hint of replay value, several reviewers express that it is not enough to justify a recommendation.
- “There is some replayability, I guess, to try all the different replies (there's not a whole lot, but a few) which seem to unlock some outfits and things.”
- “On the other hand, players looking for depth, complexity, or replay value may find the experience limited.”
- “And even if it has some replay value, I still cannot recommend this.”
- “No replay value as well.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its emotional depth and immersive quality, prioritizing narrative and intimacy over traditional gameplay objectives. Reviewers highlight the exceptional graphics and overall feel of the world, deeming it one of the best in its genre on Steam.
- “The atmosphere and feel of the world is top notch!”
- “Rather than presenting a traditional game structure filled with objectives and branching outcomes, it functions as a soft, emotionally driven narrative where interaction, atmosphere, and intimacy take center stage.”
- “To me, as far as atmosphere and graphics are concerned, this game is the best of its kind available on Steam at the moment.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game includes microtransactions that limit user engagement by requiring players to purchase additional voice tickets after an initial allocation, which has drawn criticism from users.
- “The problem is, the developers have decided to put a limit on how much you can use it by including microtransactions into the game, so you have to buy more voice tickets once you've spent your initial lot.”
- “I would think they would love the free advertisement; I found this after deep diving into the VR titles.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the VR experience is praised for its quality and ability to enhance the immersive atmosphere, while some users recommend "Tales of Wedding Rings" for a more gripping story and cleverly designed soundtrack.
- “The VR is well made, you feel so real and the soundtrack is nice.”
- “If you are looking for a gripping story with cleverly designed scenes and a great soundtrack, go grab Tales of Wedding Rings instead.”
- “If you are looking for a gripping story with cleverly designed scenes and soundtrack, go grab Tales of Wedding Rings instead.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks the emotional depth needed to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game experiences occasional technical issues, including inconsistent tracking and minor glitches, which can disrupt immersion.
- “Technical issues occasionally surface, such as inconsistent tracking or small glitches that break immersion.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is generally praised, with users reporting good performance overall.
- “+ Good performance!”