Love at First Sight
- May 18, 2015
- Creepy Cute
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- Charming and heartwarming story with a unique cyclops heroine.
- Adorable art style that enhances the overall experience.
- Engaging characters that evoke empathy and connection.
- Very short gameplay, taking only 2-3 hours to complete.
- No choices or branching paths, making it feel more like a linear story.
- Some aspects of the story feel rushed and underdeveloped.
- story534 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of this visual novel is a short, linear romance centered around a one-eyed girl and her relationship with the protagonist, characterized by its predictability and lack of depth. While some players found it heartwarming and enjoyed the unique art style, many criticized the story for being generic, rushed, and lacking substantial character development or background. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a light, cute narrative but may disappoint those looking for a more complex or engaging plot.
“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.”
“This is a sweet story with some dark moments but ultimately a happy ending.”
“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.”
“The storyline explores the character's personalities but the lack of fleshed out side-characters makes the developments feel cheap as a result.”
“The story is pretty short, simple, soft and lovely.”
- music106 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many describing it as generic, repetitive, and at times grating, detracting from the overall experience. While some tracks are enjoyable and fit the mood, others are noted for their lack of variety and poor quality, leading players to prefer listening to alternative soundtracks. Overall, the music is seen as serviceable but lacking the depth and polish that could enhance the game's emotional impact.
“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 is great as well, very relaxing and perfect if you're just looking to read something and wind down.”
“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.”
“Unfortunately, the music is, for the most part, colorless.”
- emotional100 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
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 vulnerability, love, and personal growth, despite some inconsistencies in tone due to unexpected sexualized scenes. Overall, players find the experience to be endearing and recommend it for those who appreciate cute and heartfelt stories.
“The game was so heartwarming that I quickly tuned it out, though it didn't detract from the emotional moments.”
“It was a heartwarming story that I was glad I got.”
“The story is a nice heartwarming one too.”
“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.”
- graphics95 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
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 reminiscent of indie visual novels. While some players find the artwork delightful and fitting for the story's tone, others note that it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those unfamiliar with gothic or quirky styles. Overall, the visuals are considered the game's standout feature, enhancing the narrative experience despite some critiques of the overall execution.
“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's interesting enough, it has a decent, sketch-like aesthetic, but I question if that's intentional or just a result of the fact that the game was made in the space of two months by a single guy.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it genuinely hilarious and a highlight of the experience, often leading to moments of laughter throughout. While some reviews note that the humor can be twisted or quirky, it generally complements the sweet and engaging narrative, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a mix of romance and comedy. However, a few critiques mention that the humor may not be consistent, with some parts feeling generic or lacking depth.
“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 development14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the pleasant art and character designs that align with their personalities. While the story follows a somewhat cliché high school romance trajectory, it effectively showcases the growth of the main characters, particularly the shy heroine, making their journeys relatable and engaging despite the short playtime. Overall, the development is considered sufficient to captivate both genre veterans and newcomers, with a solid narrative that balances character depth and simplicity.
“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, and the 2-man dev team of ray-kbys and kyou1110, 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.”
“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, shy girl who has no courage or anything like that 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. 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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal, as the game functions primarily as a straightforward visual novel with no interactive choices, resulting in a short playtime of about three hours. While the lack of traditional gameplay may deter some, the engaging story and character development are highlighted as redeeming qualities for fans of the genre.
“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)”
“ღ gameplay hours :: 3 hours”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a consistent sense of warmth and kindness, even amidst darker moments. The unique graphics and gentle soundtrack enhance this cozy ambiance, creating a captivating environment that evolves positively throughout the story.
“There is an overarching atmosphere of kindness, caring, and warmth that never leaves the story, even though darker moments also exist.”
“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.”
“The atmosphere is overwhelmingly gloomy, with no real plot twists to break the monotony.”
“The music doesn't stand out by any means, but its gentleness fails to elevate the atmosphere.”
“Despite attempts at warmth, the atmosphere feels flat and lacks depth.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, as players can easily achieve 100% completion in just a few hours, with no alternate routes or branching paths to explore. This lack of content and depth significantly diminishes the incentive to replay the game.
“The game lacks significant replay value, as it can be easily completed in just a few hours.”
“Due to time constraints, the game does not offer branching paths to explore, which negatively impacts its replay value.”
“Not much replay value, and it's very easy to achieve 100% completion in just 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 significantly hurts the title’s replay value.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the stability of the game 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.”
