Hello Love: 18 Again

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Hello Love: 18 Again is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by 念念而忘(Indelible Studio) and was released on January 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Hello Love: 18 Again is an interactive live-action movie game where you travel back to your 18-year-old self, reliving youthful dreams and emotions. Encounter diverse characters like the campus goddess, cheerleader, gentle teacher, and your childhood sweetheart in a heartfelt, humorous, and nostalgic romantic journey. Experience a blend of fantasy time travel and emotional growth.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

story25 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features excellent production quality, with strong performances from the actresses and engaging cinematography that enhances the emotional storytelling.
The branching narrative offers over twenty possible endings, allowing players to explore different romantic routes and character dynamics, making each playthrough feel unique.
The game successfully captures themes of nostalgia, love, and personal growth, providing a heartfelt experience that resonates with players.

The English translation is often poor, with frequent errors in pronouns and missing subtitles, which can detract from the overall experience for non-Chinese speakers.
Some technical issues, such as lag during transitions and occasional bugs, can interrupt the flow of gameplay and immersion.
The pacing may feel slow for players expecting a fast-moving plot, as the game takes its time to develop relationships and explore emotional depth.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Hello Love: 18 Again" is a heartfelt and immersive narrative that revolves around a protagonist who, after a life-altering accident, is transported back to his 18-year-old self, allowing players to explore themes of love, regret, and redemption through interactive choices. While the plot incorporates familiar character tropes and a time travel twist, it is praised for its emotional depth, well-developed characters, and a branching structure that offers varied endings, making each playthrough unique. Despite some critiques regarding predictability and replay value, the game's production quality and reflective storytelling resonate well with fans of the genre.
- “The story begins with a seemingly ordinary moment that turns into something extraordinary when the protagonist, after a serious accident, finds themselves transported back to their eighteen-year-old self.”
- “The writing gives each route a distinct emotional rhythm, ensuring that each love story feels self-contained yet thematically linked by the protagonist’s yearning to correct old mistakes.”
- “For players who enjoy immersive romantic storytelling, rich with sentiment and reflection, hello love: 18 again offers an experience that lingers long after the credits roll—a gentle reminder that the past can never truly be changed, but it can still be understood, cherished, and perhaps, in some small way, redeemed.”
- “The plot is so simple.”
- “While the concept adds a nice layer of intrigue, it doesn’t play as big a role as it could have, so the story still feels fairly standard overall.”
- “Cons - weak storyline branches (virtually zero surprises) and very little replay value compared to other dating sim games I've played like Five Hearts Under One Roof and The Game of Fate series.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "hello love: 18 again" is characterized by its exploration of themes such as memory, hope, and the complexities of love, delivered through heartfelt dialogue and relatable character interactions. The game's live-action format enhances its emotional authenticity, allowing subtle expressions and gestures to resonate deeply with players. While it faces some technical imperfections, its sincere storytelling and emotional depth create a poignant experience that resonates with those reflecting on past choices and relationships.
- “This balance between memory and hope, between what was lost and what could still be reclaimed, defines the tone and emotional texture of the experience.”
- “The writing gives each route a distinct emotional rhythm, ensuring that each love story feels self-contained yet thematically linked by the protagonist’s yearning to correct old mistakes.”
- “There’s a maturity in how the game handles its romance arcs, portraying love as both healing and imperfect, and showing that emotional fulfillment often comes hand in hand with the acceptance of one’s own flaws.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the funny characters, quirky plot points, and laugh-out-loud moments throughout the story. The interactions between the main character and others, including unique scenarios like a restaurant auction and charades, contribute to its comedic charm. However, some critiques mention that certain characters, particularly the over-the-top "funny" roommate, detract from the overall experience, suggesting a desire for more balanced character development in future titles.
- “It has a great overall story with lots of humor and dynamics between the main character and everyone around him.”
- “Beautiful game with awesome humor; some scenes made me laugh out loud.”
- “Great characters and funny plot points.”
- “I understand that the character is meant to be funny, but it portrays our male friends in a way that makes it hard to take him seriously. It feels too convenient that he doesn't pursue any of the girls our main character is interested in.”
- “The humor often falls flat, relying on clichés that feel outdated and uninspired.”
- “While the game tries to inject humor into the dialogue, most of the jokes miss the mark and come off as forced rather than genuinely funny.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting the youthful mood and reflecting Chinese culture effectively. Players appreciate the soundtrack's quality, noting that it elevates key moments and performances, making them emotionally impactful. Many express a desire for a soundtrack release, highlighting the music as a standout feature of the game.
- “The overall presentation is solid, with clean cinematography, believable acting, and music that fits the youthful mood perfectly.”
- “The music is pleasant and sets the mood quite well.”
- “Every performance, every important scene, when the music hits you just can't help but dance along with them or feel the tension in the moments.”
- “Dev have creation to match song with game theme and match with characters.”
- “Someone please give me a list of the songs in the game.”
- “If the game releases a DLC or soundtrack I would definitely be down to support that!”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its linear structure and limited interactivity, typical of a Chinese FMV title, yet it effectively emphasizes narrative immersion over complex mechanics. Players can engage in multiple playthroughs to explore different endings, with a simple interface that keeps the focus on the story. The inclusion of rewarding mechanics, such as earning roses for achievements to unlock extra scenes, enhances the overall experience, complemented by strong performances from the actors.
- “The interface is simple and easy to navigate, focusing the player’s attention on the story rather than distracting menus or mechanics.”
- “There’s no tedious exploration or intrusive mechanics, just pure narrative immersion, which helps the pacing remain smooth and cinematic throughout.”
- “From a gameplay perspective, the interactivity is limited but fitting for its genre.”
- “The gameplay is exactly what you'd expect from a Chinese FMV title—fairly linear, with decision points that branch into different endings.”
- “While it isn’t mechanically deep, it invites multiple playthroughs for those who want to explore every possible outcome.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, as it runs smoothly even on low-spec machines, allowing for a broad accessibility. While the performances are generally top-tier and add significant emotional depth, there are instances of inconsistent acting quality that can detract from immersion. The production values and heartfelt writing further enhance the experience, making it a standout in its genre despite some minor issues with plot and editing.
- “The production values are top-tier, the writing is compelling, and the performances are heartfelt and memorable.”
- “Inconsistent acting quality – some performances feel flat or overly theatrical, reducing immersion.”
- “Plot and editing still a bit awkward, but the performance of the actresses should be a new standard for such games.”
- “Performance-wise, the game runs well even on low-spec ('potato') machines.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players appreciate the minimal grinding in the game, highlighting a smooth narrative flow and efficient systems that allow for exploration of different endings without repetitive tasks. While there are a few frustrating minigames, the absence of tedious mechanics enhances the immersive experience.
- “There’s no tedious exploration or intrusive mechanics, just pure narrative immersion, which helps the pacing remain smooth and cinematic throughout.”
- “There aren't many obnoxious or tedious segments, with the exception of a few QTE fights straight out of the 2000s or the charades minigame which is impossible to win other than by randomly clicking answers unless you happen to be fluent in Chinese.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability with over 20 different endings influenced by player choices, along with hidden achievements and easter eggs. However, some players criticize the weak storyline branches, suggesting that it lacks the depth and surprises found in other dating sims, which may limit its overall replay value.
- “Multiple endings and replayability – over 20 different outcomes based on choices, with hidden achievements and easter eggs to discover.”
- “Good replay value.”
- “Cons - weak storyline branches (virtually zero surprises) and very little replay value compared to other dating sim games I've played like Five Hearts Under One Roof and The Game of Fate series.”
- “Replayability, since there are several girls and even with them different endings (spoiler: some of them can be frustrating).”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, which enhances the storytelling experience, making it visually appealing and engaging for players.
- “This game is a great storytelling game, and I love the art style of the video interactive story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a joyful and carefree vibe, allowing players to engage with charming characters. However, it also evokes nostalgia and regret, creating a dreamy yet bittersweet experience.
- “It really captures this happy, worry-less atmosphere; it lets you meet wonderful girls. However, it also brings back memories and, with those, regret.”
- “Dreamy atmosphere”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences stability issues, including technical glitches and content limitations imposed by Steam's regulations, which detract from the overall user experience.
- “However, the game faces some issues, such as content limitations due to Steam's regulations and some technical glitches, which affect the overall experience.”

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Hello Love: 18 Again is a casual simulation game.

Hello Love: 18 Again is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Hello Love: 18 Again was released on January 7, 2025.

Hello Love: 18 Again was developed by 念念而忘(Indelible Studio).

Hello Love: 18 Again has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Hello Love: 18 Again is a single player game.

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