How to Melt a Maiden's Heart

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How to Melt a Maiden's Heart is a single player action game. It was developed by ebi-hime and was released on December 17, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Fujibayashi Reo is your regular high school student. He would prefer to sleep in than go to class, and he cares more about football than he does about studying for his exams. He’s not the best student, and he’s always getting into arguments with the stern student council president, Sugawara Yuuma. Reo can’t stand Yuuma, and the feeling is mutual. Both boys hate one another — but when Reo discover…

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story9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The story features a charming enemies-to-lovers dynamic that evolves naturally, making the character relationships feel genuine and heartfelt.
The writing is lighthearted and playful, filled with humor and emotional moments that resonate well with players, complemented by vibrant visuals and a catchy soundtrack.
The characters are well-developed and relatable, with a strong supporting cast that adds depth and comedic relief to the narrative.

The game lacks voice acting, which some players may find disappointing, and the visuals, while decent, do not stand out significantly.
The pacing can feel uneven at times, with some players noting that the beginning is slow and the ending feels rushed.
There are minor technical issues, such as typos and a limited number of save slots, which could detract from the overall experience.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *how to melt a maiden's heart* is a charming, non-explicit kinetic boys' love visual novel that effectively employs the enemies-to-lovers trope, drawing inspiration from *maid sama!*. It features a lighthearted narrative with a gradual development of the main characters' relationship, complemented by a cast that includes family dynamics and humorous interactions, while also touching on more serious themes. The linear storytelling and slice-of-life elements create an enjoyable and immersive experience, making it a delightful read for fans of the genre.
- “The story does a great job of slowly shifting their dynamic from antagonistic to genuinely warm, making their growing closeness feel natural and earned rather than rushed.”
- “Despite the premise of blackmail, the story as a whole is fun and lighthearted.”
- “The story itself is mostly slice-of-life and comedical but never over-the-top.”
- “The story is linear, so no choices are presented.”
- “As this is a fairly undramatic enemies-to-lovers story without any attempts at shocking twists, be prepared for a visual novel that most of all wants you to smile.”
- “Though the overall story is lighthearted, there are some more serious themes at play, particularly when it comes to the home lives of the two leads.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The game's soundtrack is highly praised for being catchy and memorable, effectively complementing the overall tone despite the absence of voice acting. Players appreciate the variety of tracks and the inclusion of a dedicated music section in the extras menu, allowing them to enjoy the music even while multitasking. However, some find the theme song a bit intense for a reading experience, as it appears frequently throughout the game.
- “I enjoyed listening to the tracks, and it's great that there's a separate music section in the extras area in the main menu, where you can listen to all the unlocked tracks.”
- “While the game doesn’t feature voice acting, the soundtrack more than makes up for it with very catchy and memorable music that fits the tone perfectly.”
- “There are a total of 4 chapters with several CGs, a varied soundtrack, and Steam achievements, although achievements won't count towards a user's global total until the game is out of 'Steam is learning about this game'.”
- “With the music, the tracks have variety.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of light-heartedness and deeper, heartfelt moments, particularly through the evolving relationships between characters like Reo and Yuuma. While the narrative maintains a sweet and comedic tone, it also effectively incorporates serious emotional themes, allowing players to connect with the characters on a more profound level. Overall, it offers a satisfying emotional experience for fans of yaoi visual novels.
- “What starts as a slightly cruel arrangement (though Reo never truly intends to expose Sugawara) gradually evolves into something much more heartfelt.”
- “The narration is sweet and emotionally satisfying, and the character chemistry is well-handled.”
- “It does have its serious, emotional moments, too, which reveals that various characters, especially Reo and Yuuma, are more than they appear on the surface.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted and playful writing, featuring a mix of soft moments and absurdly funny situations. Players appreciate the silly antics of teenage characters, finding joy in their ridiculousness, making it a great fit for those who enjoy comedic slice-of-life narratives. Overall, the game delivers consistent laughs and is recommended for fans of quirky humor.
- “The writing is lighthearted and playful, with plenty of soft and fuzzy moments as well as many other funny situations.”
- “I have to applaud this game for regularly making me think, 'LMAO, this is about to be hilarious wedding speech material' or something along those lines.”
- “I recommend this to anyone who's looking for something very silly and who can forgive or find humor in teenage boys being incredibly, incredibly, incredibly stupid (I mean this lovingly); it's not for everyone, but the people who it is for and who find these kinds of things funny in fiction will enjoy it, I think.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are described as decent and colorful, complementing the adorable story and overall aesthetic. While the visuals are appreciated, they are considered standard rather than groundbreaking, with particular praise for the artwork, music, and user interface.
- “The artwork, music, and UI are excellent, and I sincerely thank ebi-hime once again for a wonderful visual novel!”
- “Speaking of the writing, the adorable story absolutely aligns with the adorable artwork.”
- “+pretty visuals <3”
- “The game’s visuals are decent and colorful, but nothing out of the ordinary.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a linear narrative, offering no choices for players to influence the story's direction.
- “The gameplay is overly simplistic, lacking depth and variety.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “With the gameplay, the story is linear, so no choices are presented.”

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How to Melt a Maiden's Heart is a action game.

How to Melt a Maiden's Heart is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

How to Melt a Maiden's Heart was released on December 17, 2024.

How to Melt a Maiden's Heart was developed by ebi-hime.

How to Melt a Maiden's Heart has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

How to Melt a Maiden's Heart is a single player game.

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