Love at First Sight

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"Love at First Sight" is a visual novel adventure game where players navigate the protagonist's romantic journey. The game features a unique cast of characters, each with their own distinct personalities and storylines. Players must make choices that will affect the outcome of their relationships and ultimately, the game's ending. With its colorful art style and endearing characters, "Love at First Sight" offers an engaging and heartwarming experience.

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Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,139 reviews

story264 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The art style is unique and charming, contributing to the overall appeal of the game.
The story is heartwarming and features a cute romance between the protagonist and Sachi, the cyclops girl.
The game successfully evokes emotions and provides a sweet experience despite its short length.

The game is very short, taking only about 2-3 hours to complete, which some players feel does not justify the price.
There are no choices or branching paths, making it feel more like a linear story than a traditional visual novel.
Some players found the writing to be clichéd and the character development lacking, particularly for supporting characters.

story
1,069 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Love at First Sight" is a short, linear romance centered around a one-eyed girl named Sachi and her relationship with the protagonist, Mamoru. While the narrative is heartwarming and features charming character interactions, it is often criticized for being predictable, lacking depth, and feeling rushed, with minimal exploration of Sachi's unique characteristics or the bullying she faces. Overall, it offers a sweet, albeit simplistic, experience that may appeal to those looking for a light-hearted love story, but it may not satisfy players seeking a more complex or engaging plot.
- “Highly recommend if you want a light-hearted story and appreciate a unique art style.”
- “It's a cute love story, not too deep but enough to make my heart go doki doki.”
- “The story is a nice heartwarming one too.”
- “The story is a generic linear and very predictable friendship and love affair between the one-eyed girl and the protagonist, that leaves a little bit to be desired in many areas.”
- “There is little background or story building around the main character's 'one-eyedness'.”
- “The writing is pretty lousy and the story progresses unnaturally fast.”
music
212 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, with some tracks being enjoyable while others are considered grating or off-key. While it fits the mood of the story, many reviewers noted that it lacks variety and can become monotonous over time. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as adequate but not particularly memorable, often blending into the background rather than enhancing the experience.
- “The art was pleasant, the character designs were very nice, the music was pleasant and fit the story, and while the story was short and a little rushed at parts, it was cute and sweet with a solid storyline.”
- “The music fits rather well to boot.”
- “The music in the game feels really nice to the ears and blends well with the ambience.”
- “The music quality is spotty; some tracks are great, but the track for tense moments is like five notes repeated over and over.”
- “The music could've had more work put into it; it's kind of annoying to the ear and not that pleasant to listen to.”
- “The only way I can really describe it is, at times, the melody lines just felt like they were sort of like a 'guitar solo' randomly jumping between notes rather than having some interesting progression that 'takes you somewhere.' If there's anywhere that the game really suffered, I'd say it's probably the music.”
emotional
201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is predominantly characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, focusing on a sweet romance that develops between the characters. While the story is short and linear, it effectively conveys touching moments and themes of love and vulnerability, despite some inconsistencies in tone due to unexpected sexualized scenes. Overall, players find the experience to be endearing and recommend it for those seeking a cute and uplifting visual novel.
- “It was a heartwarming story that I was glad that I got.”
- “The story is a nice heartwarming one too.”
- “This game is not only soothing and heartwarming, it's also very sincere in its depiction of personal issues, from bullying to poor communication within a family.”
- “I endured a boring storyline because I wanted to get Sachi pregnant (she always put her hands on her belly), but that didn't happen.”
graphics
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, often described as a blend of cute and macabre aesthetics that evoke a whimsical yet slightly dark atmosphere. While some players find the artwork appealing and fitting for the story, others note that it may not resonate with everyone, particularly those unfamiliar with gothic or unconventional styles. Overall, the visuals are considered the game's standout feature, enhancing the narrative experience despite some critiques of the overall execution and depth.
- “The art style is one of the best I've seen for an anime style, and everything is just great about this game. Buy it.”
- “The characters were charming, the art style unique (a refreshing blend of dark yet whimsical), and the background music hit that sweet spot of good but not distracting.”
- “The graphics are refreshingly unique in style, working well within the context of the story and create a captivating atmosphere.”
- “And you can tell that besides Sachi's artwork, no love was put into making this game.”
- “Even if you forgive the short length and lack of player choice, the writing does not do the game's premise and disturbing art style any justice.”
- “The art work too, I just… what are these expressions supposed to be telling me?”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely hilarious and a highlight of the experience, featuring memorable jokes and funny character interactions. While some reviews note that the plot can be generic, the comedic moments contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, making it a recommended choice for fans of lighthearted romance visual novels. However, a few players felt that the humor was inconsistent, with some moments falling flat amidst the otherwise entertaining narrative.
- “The extras are genuinely hilarious and worth the purchase alone.”
- “I spent most of the time gaping at the screen laughing.”
- “That being said, this was really hilarious, a romping good time.”
character development
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this visual novel is generally well-received, with players appreciating the smooth and believable growth of the main characters, particularly the shy heroine who evolves from being bullied to standing up for herself. While the story follows a somewhat cliché high school romance path and lacks significant plot twists, the character designs and dialogue effectively convey personality traits, making the characters relatable and engaging. Despite the game's short duration, the development is deemed sufficient to create emotional connections, appealing to both genre enthusiasts and critics alike.
- “The story has a single path (no choices) but is well written and focuses entirely on character development.”
- “Her character development is also smooth and believable, and gets you attached to her from start to end.”
- “Despite the time-limited development of 2 months of serious work, this visual novel manages to produce a touching-yet-refreshing story, with a cast of underused stereotype characters and more than decent writing in plot and character development.”
- “Story-wise, it failed to offer a structure or development unique to the typical high school romantic drama (i.e. no plot twists, little to no mystery, cliché character development, etc.).”
- “The story is nice and simple, featuring a shy girl who has no courage and gets bullied, falls in love with a boy who loves her back, and slowly comes out of her shell to stand up to her bully. It's an almost cliché type of character development, but at least it's there; some games have characters that develop so little during hours of gameplay, if at all.”
- “Despite the time-limited development of 2 months of serious work, and the 2-man dev team, this visual novel manages to produce a touching-yet-refreshing story, with a cast of 6 underused stereotype characters and more than decent writing in plot and character development.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is minimal, as the game functions primarily as a straightforward visual novel with no interactive elements or choices, resulting in a short playtime of about three hours. While the lack of traditional gameplay may disappoint some, the engaging story and character development are highlighted as redeeming qualities for fans of the genre. Overall, it offers a sweet narrative experience rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.
- “The story is nice and simple, with a shy girl who has no courage and gets bullied, falls in love with a boy who loves her back. She slowly comes out of her shell and even stands up to her bully. It's an almost cliché type of character development, but at least it's there; some games have characters that develop so little during hours of gameplay, if at all.”
- “Good story but short gameplay.”
- “No actual gameplay but a really sweet story with fun and engaging characters as well as great art. I have no regrets buying this visual novel and would recommend it to anyone who likes this sort of thing.”
- “The game is really just a straightforward visual novel, with no gameplay, and no choices in said game.”
- “- short gameplay (for me thought)”
- “Gameplay hours: 3 hours”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a consistent sense of warmth, kindness, and caring, which persists even through darker moments. The unique graphics and gentle, albeit basic, soundtrack enhance this cozy ambiance, creating a captivating experience that deepens as the story progresses. While some reviews mention a gloomy undertone, the overall sentiment leans towards a comforting and inviting atmosphere.
- “There is an overarching atmosphere of kindness, caring, and warmth that never leaves the story, even though darker moments also exist.”
- “[*] gloomy atmosphere (with no real plot twists)”
- “The music doesn't stand out by any means, but its gentleness supports the cozy atmosphere well.”
- “The graphics are refreshingly unique in style, working well within the context of the story and create a captivating atmosphere.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has minimal replayability, as players can easily achieve 100% completion in just a few hours. The lack of alternate routes and branching paths, attributed to time constraints during development, significantly limits the incentive to replay.
- “Not much replay value, and very easy to 100% beatable in a few hours.”
- “There is no replay value; there are no alternate routes.”
- “Due to time constraints (the whole project was made in a couple of weeks to meet a convention deadline), there are also no branching paths to explore, which hurt the title’s replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, particularly with achievements, which can be buggy but eventually unlock with continued interaction.
- “The achievements are a little buggy, too, but you can just click around and they'll unlock sooner or later.”