Love 3: Love Cube
- July 25, 2019
- NEKO WORK H
- 4h median play time
"Love 3: Love Cube" is a single-player erotic visual novel game known for its interesting plot, excellent visuals, and good music. The game follows Ichinari Tsuzurigi, an adult comics artist living in poverty, who is given the opportunity to turn his career around with the help of three women moving in with him. Filled with humor and a wholesome story, players will enjoy the emotional growth and romantic developments of the characters.
PC
Reviews
- The artwork and animations are fantastic, showcasing a lot of care and detail from the developers.
- The characters are likable and the humor is well-executed, making for an enjoyable experience.
- The game provides a fun and lighthearted story, with engaging moments that can evoke emotional responses.
- There are no choices to be made, making the gameplay feel more like watching a movie than an interactive experience.
- The story can be shallow and predictable, lacking depth and engagement in the latter parts.
- The adult content is heavily censored, and the separate DLC for explicit scenes is considered overpriced by some players.
- story87 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally viewed as mediocre, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and linearity, making it less engaging for those seeking a rich narrative. While some appreciate the comedic elements and character interactions, others criticize it for being shallow and primarily focused on adult content rather than a compelling plot. Overall, it seems to cater more to fans of harem and visual novels looking for light entertainment rather than a strong story-driven experience.
“Amazing game with a real deep story!”
“The art style is so cute and the story is great so far; it focuses on characters' personalities and life struggles, which is great for a strong start to open a story. The soundtrack is also great; it gave me a chill vibe to read and enjoy the environment.”
“Story: it's a fun story about a struggling artist hooking up with three ladies in the game.”
“The story is bland and the writing is uninspired.”
“The player is railroaded through the story with little to no interaction, save for the text bar speed menu and a 'grope' button that activates a few random brief animated reactions.”
“If you want an eroge with a bland story but real spicy scenes, then this is it.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning artwork and animations, with many reviewers highlighting the appealing art style and character design. Scores for the visuals often range from 7 to 9.5 out of 10, indicating a strong appreciation for the aesthetic quality. Overall, the graphics are considered the standout feature of the game, enhancing the storytelling experience despite some critiques regarding gameplay depth.
“The biggest impression it left on me was the fantastic artwork and animations.”
“The art style/animation is breathtaking.”
“Easily the graphics and designs are the best thing about the game.”
“Graphics: standard Japanese anime art.”
“Recommendation: while the graphics are pretty and the animation is solid, the lack of gameplay or in-game choices just makes this visual novel more of a movie and not a game.”
“But the art style is really different considering that the illustrations were done by Ishikei and not Sayori.”
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel has received high praise for its catchy and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Many players appreciate the original soundtrack, which complements the story and character development, while some have noted the appeal of the voice acting. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
“Music specifically made for this novel was catchy, and it fit pretty well.”
“Even Ichinari grew as a character and the music in this game is so good... I left feeling happy... it's a good feeling.”
“The art style is so cute and the story is great so far, it focuses on characters' personality and life struggles which is great for a strong start to open a story. The soundtrack is also great; it gave me a chill vibe to read and enjoy the environment.”
“Standard game music and effects.”
“You don't have to make choices, the artwork of the game is nice and the overall soundtrack isn't too bad.”
“I've been really depressed lately and listening to Harry Styles songs on repeat to cope... but with this visual novel I have a more respectable way to cope with my depression.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of silly and engaging moments, with some players finding it unexpectedly funny and heartwarming. While there are laugh-out-loud instances and well-drawn characters, others feel the humor is inconsistent and lacks depth, particularly in the latter parts of the story. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience, though opinions vary on its overall comedic value.
“I really enjoyed the first half and there are plenty of funny laugh-out-loud moments.”
“I wasn't prepared to find it so humorous, so engaging, and so enjoyable.”
“The art is beautiful and the characters can be both hilarious and adorable.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome storytelling and touching romantic moments, which, while occasionally unrealistic, contribute to a heartfelt experience. Players appreciate the depth of character dynamics and the effort put into the narrative, making it more than just a typical visual novel. Overall, it is described as funny, heartwarming, and engaging, despite being somewhat short.
“You come into a game like this (pun intended) with the basest of expectations, but beyond the actual hentai scenes, this visual novel actually has quite the emotional weight to it.”
“The emotional side to the characters shines through in every scene, and you can really tell the writers went through a lot of work to make the dynamic between the main character and the girls meld perfectly.”
“Very wholesome! I would play as Hogrider in this game and pull out the Goblin Hut.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, with users noting that it primarily consists of reading the story for about 3 to 4 hours and limited interaction, such as touching characters. While the graphics and animations are praised, the overall experience feels more like watching a movie than engaging with a game due to the lack of meaningful gameplay elements.
“Something like 3 or 4 hours of gameplay reading all the story.”
“Hours of gameplay.”
“Gameplay: there is almost no gameplay.”
“The only type of gameplay you'll see is the option to touch their chests.”
“Recommendation: while the graphics are pretty and the animation is solid, the lack of gameplay or in-game choices just makes this visual novel more of a movie and not a game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability due to its linear structure and lack of meaningful choices, which limits players' ability to experience different outcomes or paths. While the story is well-crafted, it does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again to try something new.”
“The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting and unpredictable.”
“There are no choices to be made, so no replay value.”
“The story is good but is totally linear with no replay value.”
“No replayability value.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its excellent storytelling and high-quality character design, enhanced by impressive 2D live artwork, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
“They did an excellent job on the story, character development, character artwork (using 2D-live), and the overall feel of the visual novel was done well.”
