Hello Love: 18 Again

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"Hello Love: 18 Again" is a live-action, interactive game that transports you back to your 18-year-old self, with the opportunity to relive your youth and make new choices. The game features five female love interests, including the campus goddess Shen Mengxuan, cheerleader Su Xiaoxiao, mature teacher Lu Yueru, childhood sweetheart Chu Yao, and powerful CEO Xu Jiajia. With its realistic emotional growth, funny Asian sex comedy, and refreshing time travel experience, this game promises a unique and immersive love story.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story5 positive mentions

The performances of the actresses set a new standard for FMV games, making the characters feel real and relatable.
The game features a well-structured plot with multiple branching paths and endings, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy replaying to explore different outcomes.
The humor and emotional depth of the story, along with the attractive character designs, contribute to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience.

The English translation is poor, with missing subtitles in certain scenes, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are technical issues such as crashes, black screens, and long delays when making choices, which can interrupt gameplay.
The game is considered overpriced by some players, leading to disappointment regarding its value for money.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and immersive, featuring a touching narrative that reflects Chinese culture and is complemented by fitting music. Players appreciate the well-developed characters and storylines, although some find the mechanics of increasing affinity with the characters to be frustratingly inconsistent. Despite minor audio and technical issues, the overall storytelling is praised as a strong point of the game.
- “The story is touching, the music sets the mood perfectly, and the way it reflects Chinese culture is impressive.”
- “My next biggest complaint is that trying to gain the highest level of affinity for all the girls is next to impossible, with their scores jumping up and down and all over the place as you try to navigate the plot tree to increase your affinity ratings with the girls.”
- “Genuinely a very good FMV dating game thanks to the story, admirers, and endings, although sadly the audio and technical issues take it down a notch.”
- “The story begins with the player-character, Li Tao, getting hit by a truck after working at his corporate job.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of laughter, love, and touching moments, with many players noting the impactful storytelling and music that enhance the experience. The game effectively captures Chinese culture, and while some endings evoke strong emotions, including tears, the overall conclusions are seen as positive and heartwarming.
- “The story is touching, the music sets the mood perfectly, and the way it reflects Chinese culture is impressive.”
- “Some of the 'bad' endings were so emotional, they brought tears to my eyes.”
- “So much laughter and love and touching moments.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a well-structured and humorous plot, highlighted by amusing scenes, such as the comical arrival of four admirers in succession. Players appreciate the inclusion of a path-checking option to ensure they achieve high affection without confusion, although some express disappointment over the game's high price.
- “There are quite a few funny scenes too, including when four admirers come to your room one-by-one.”
- “The plot is funny and not messy; the devs included an option to check your path to get high affection, so you can't get it wrong.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to set the mood and enhance the emotional depth of the story, while also reflecting Chinese culture effectively. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience alongside strong acting and diverse choices.
- “The story is touching, the music sets the mood perfectly, and the way it reflects Chinese culture is impressive.”
- “A great game in both the music, acting, and the various choices you can make throughout the game and its many chapters.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is noted to be somewhat lacking, particularly in terms of plot and editing, which feel awkward. However, the performances of the actresses are highlighted as setting a new standard for similar games.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highlighted for its exceptional acting, with users praising the performances of the actors involved.