Love at Elevation

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Love at Elevation is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on November 8, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Love at Elevation," players navigate a 325,000-word interactive romance novel set in Boulder, Colorado. After a toxic relationship, players seek new love among a local activist, a trail-running athlete, or a hippie healer. Meanwhile, their ex keeps inserting themselves into the player's life, causing emotional turmoil. The game is text-based, without graphics or sound effects, relying on players' imaginations to drive the narrative.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features well-developed and distinct characters, making the romantic interactions engaging.
The writing is generally pleasant and offers a realistic portrayal of relationships, allowing for a decent sense of emotional depth.
There are options for replayability, with different stats affecting interactions and outcomes, which can enhance the overall experience.

The story often feels forced, with unnecessary conflicts and choices that do not respect player decisions, leading to frustration.
Limited roleplaying options cater primarily to a specific lifestyle, alienating players who do not identify with the 'hippy' theme.
The game frequently pushes romantic drama and relationship insecurities, which can feel tedious and repetitive, detracting from the enjoyment.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The story is described as decent and well-written, featuring interesting characters and plot development, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its unique perspective and themes. While some found it enjoyable and memorable, others felt it lacked depth and branching narrative, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. The choose-your-own-adventure format is appreciated, but some players wished for more engaging elements, such as financial mechanics, to enhance the experience.
- “This was a decently well-written story with interesting characters and plot development.”
- “Overall, I did find the story quite enjoyable though.”
- “While none of the characters were my cup of tea at all, they are nonetheless very well fleshed out and will stick in your head for some time after reading the story.”
- “First off, my only complaint is that I often found the story seemed to be... insulting me?”
- “On the surface, this sounded like the sort of game I really needed in my life right now. I appreciated that it was basically a choose-your-own-adventure type story based on romance and that it lets you set your gender and your preferred romantic partners, but... wow, could the story not be any less my thing!”
- “Sure, there were hints at most of them having character and personal story, but... no.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, marking it as a departure from the developers' previous titles. The repetitive nature of gameplay, particularly in the romance elements, contributes to a sense of frustration.
- “This is the first game from them that feels tedious.”
- “This game can be kind of tedious to play.”
- “The romance is tedious and annoying.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking depth, as users felt that the descriptions of places and characters failed to evoke any significant feelings or connections.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting a variety of options that enhance the overall fun experience.
- “There are plenty of options for replayability, making it an overall very fun game.”
- “The game offers numerous paths and choices, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With its diverse gameplay mechanics and multiple endings, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding certain jokes to be poorly executed or in poor taste, leading to moments that fall flat rather than eliciting laughter. Overall, the comedic elements may not resonate with all players, as evidenced by reactions to specific jokes that were deemed unfunny.