It's You: A Breakup Story

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 84 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • emotional
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"It's You: A Breakup Story" is a visual novel game where you navigate the aftermath of a sudden breakup. Make choices that impact your relationships and self-discovery, exploring themes of love, loss, and growth. With multiple endings, your actions determine the outcome in this emotional and introspective narrative.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game provides a realistic and cathartic experience for those who have dealt with toxic relationships, making it relatable and impactful.
  • Josh's voice actor delivers a stellar performance, effectively portraying the insidious nature of a narcissistic partner.
  • The game raises awareness about unhealthy relationships and offers a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with many players.
  • The gameplay is very limited, with no real choices leading to different outcomes, resulting in a short and repetitive experience.
  • Many players found the game too short, with some completing it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more depth and variety.
  • The game can be emotionally taxing, as it realistically depicts verbal and emotional abuse, which may not be suitable for all players.
  • story18 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its fluidity and engaging narrative, allowing players to navigate the plot in a personalized manner. However, many users express a desire for more diverse storylines and interactive elements that could influence the outcome, as the current offering is seen as limited with only one main storyline. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling, the gameplay lacks depth, leading to mixed reviews on the overall experience.

    • “A small, but delightful storytelling experiment.”
    • “Great interface, interesting story.”
    • “The storytelling is very fluid and allowed us to navigate the story the way we wanted to in order to achieve the game's inevitable ending on our terms.”
    • “I will give it 10/10 for bringing the issue to the top, but not more than 3/10 for the actual (very limited) gameplay and only one singular storyline.”
    • “It would be fun if you could interact with more of the objects and have that influence the storyline (like turning up the music loud enough to piss off the boyfriend).”
    • “Like some more storylines.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being limited and repetitive, offering only about 30 minutes of content before it becomes monotonous. While the game effectively highlights important issues, it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, resulting in low scores for its gameplay mechanics.

    • “Not bad, but it doesn't exactly have a lot of gameplay in it.”
    • “It's a maximum of at most 30 minutes of gameplay before it gets repetitive.”
    • “I will give it 10/10 for bringing the issue to the top, but not more than 3/10 for the actual (very limited) gameplay and only one singular storyline.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The game elicits strong emotional responses from players, particularly those with experiences of emotional abuse, thanks to its well-developed characters and impactful storytelling. Many users express surprise at the depth of their feelings towards the characters, highlighting the game's ability to create intense emotional experiences in a short time.

    • “I wasn’t expecting to feel such an emotional response, but that’s exactly what happened.”
    • “I really enjoy the way the characters seem fleshed out, and how the game made me feel so strongly about a character in such a short time span.”
    • “This game is going to be an intense ride for some people, especially if you've ever had an emotionally abusive partner.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its pleasant quality, enhancing the overall experience. Players express a desire for more interactive elements related to the music that could influence the storyline, such as adjusting the volume to affect character dynamics.

    • “The music in the game is super nice to listen to; it can almost cover Josh's voice, which is perfect.”
    • “It would be fun if you could interact with more of the objects and have that influence the storyline (like turning up the music loud enough to annoy the boyfriend).”
    • “The browser has a tab for music, and honestly, it's a great feature!”
    • “The browser has a tab for music and honestly, it's underwhelming.”
    • “It would be fun if you could interact with more of the objects and have that influence the storyline, like turning up the music loud enough to annoy the boyfriend.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from a phone conversation with a character who displays an over-the-top ego, delivering a mix of excuses and insults that players find both interesting and hilarious. This comedic approach adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.

    • “Essentially, this is a phone conversation with a guy, and you have to listen to his excessive ego, excuses, insults, etc., which are quite interesting and hilarious.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks replayability, with multiple users stating that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “No replayability.”
    • “No replayability.”
    • “No replayability.”
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