Henri's Secret

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In "Henri's Secret," play as Lyla, a high schooler who finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Henri. As you navigate this visual novel, your choices will determine access to bonus scenes and the outcome of the story. With the backdrop of humor, passion, and super stars, will love prevail as the mystery of Henri's secret unravels? Experience colorful characters, unique illustrations, and exclusive romantic music in this love story game.

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The story is well-written and emotionally engaging, capturing the psychology of young adults effectively.
The characters are well-developed, with distinct personalities that make them feel real and relatable.
The game features fun puzzles and character animations that enhance the reading experience.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashing at startup and issues with character rendering, making it unplayable for some users.
There are unresolved network errors and a lack of support from the developers, leading to frustration among players.
The high price point is not justified given the persistent issues and lack of updates or fixes over time.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
68%
8%
The story is a well-written, sweet love tale that explores the relationships between Lyla and her friends, blending themes of love and friendship. While it features familiar clichés typical of slice-of-life narratives, the emotional depth and character development keep it engaging, despite some pacing issues. Overall, it offers a touching experience that resonates with players, especially those who appreciate character-driven storytelling.
- “Their touching love story is bound to set you on a roller-coaster of emotions, one that will make you go into a rave when they finally get together and cry rivers when they’re apart.”
- “It’s a story not only about love, but also about friendship, about friends sticking together in need and having each other’s back.”
- “This is a really sweet love story with a nice flow.”
- “There are times, however, when the story felt like it was dragging on forever.”
- “You cannot continue the story without finishing these confrontations and there are no avoiding them.”
- “There are clichés in the story.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay is predominantly linear, offering no choices and a single ending, which some players found limiting. The confrontation mini-game, where the protagonist Layla persuades other characters, adds a unique twist but may feel overly sentimental to some. Overall, the mechanics received a mixed reception, averaging a score of 3/5.
- “The gameplay is linear; there are no choices and only one possible ending.”
- “This mechanic is extensively used during the confrontation mini-game, in which Layla challenges other characters and convinces them to admit a certain fact.”
- “For me, it was a mix of both: his interpretation was a bit too mellow for my taste, but it did bring some nostalgia and sentimentality to the gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The music in the game is a significant element, reflecting the protagonist Henri's life and emotions. The soundtrack features a blend of soothing piano and cello compositions alongside romantic rock ballads performed by French musician Charly Sahona, enhancing the overall experience with its emotional depth and character development.
- “Music plays a huge role in Henri's life, therefore it's also a major component of the game.”
- “But the well-developed characters, the fun dialogues, the nice music, and the slow crescendo of emotions made it worth every second.”
- “Music plays a huge role in Henri's life; therefore, it's also a major component of the game.”
- “The soundtrack mixes soothing piano and cello tracks with romantic rock ballads vocally performed by the French musician Charly Sahona.”
- “The soundtrack mixes soothing piano and cello tracks with romantic rock ballads vocally performed by the French musician Charly Sahona.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a deeply emotional experience, featuring a touching love story that takes players on a rollercoaster of feelings, from joy to heartbreak. Players appreciate the perspective shifts that enhance the emotional depth, along with well-developed side characters that contribute meaningfully to the narrative. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a smooth, engaging, and emotionally resonant journey.
- “Although you can guess Henry's secret from the beginning, you get into the emotional rollercoaster and even get to see his perspective sometimes, which I enjoyed a lot.”
- “All the side characters that you meet have something to add, and the game is quite long, so I think it's worth a try if you are looking for something smooth, emotional, and fun.”
- “Their touching love story is bound to set you on a roller-coaster of emotions, one that will make you go into a rave when they finally get together and cry rivers when they’re apart.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from stability issues, as users report the presence of bugs that affect gameplay.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their high quality and artistic value, which complements the lengthy narrative and overall story quality, justifying the game's full price.