Love Bakudan
- January 25, 2021
- Noodletub Games
- 5h median play time
"Love Bakudan" is a single-player, erotic visual novel game with approximately 5 hours of playtime. The game revolves around Haruka Mishima, a young woman who inherits an erotic bookstore and navigates through the drama, romance, and daily life that comes with it. The game is marketed as an 18+ yuri visual novel, targeting mature audiences who enjoy mature themes and romantic relationships between women.
PC
Reviews
- The game features a charming and diverse cast of characters, each with unique and engaging storylines.
- There is a significant amount of content, including multiple routes and extras, providing great value for players.
- The writing is enjoyable with a mix of humor, romance, and emotional depth, making for a captivating experience.
- The game suffers from excessive monologues and repetition in writing, which can lead to boredom during certain sections.
- Some routes feel underdeveloped or clichéd, with a few characters lacking depth compared to others.
- The initial quiz to determine the player's route can be frustrating, as it locks players into a specific storyline with limited choices.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its depth and length, with players enjoying the ability to explore multiple routes and character interactions, which enhances the overall experience. While some storylines are more engaging than others, and the initial quiz can feel limiting, the narratives are generally well-crafted and resonate emotionally with players. Overall, the combination of strong character arcs and a rich backstory contributes to a satisfying storytelling experience.
“69 hours to beat the main story (although I did take my time) is pretty awesome as far as game length goes, and even though I beat the main story and all 8 routes, I will be making my way through all the extras and the unlocked books.”
“Being able to have moments with love interests throughout the story is far more interesting than being locked into a specific route.”
“Yuki's story was my first and the one that resonated with me deeply, and Sei's felt just as intense.”
“Himeko is the typical otaku weeb character who can't get a word out without stammering and falling quiet because she's terrified of social interaction, and literally her whole storyline is that she wants to be a mangaka, enters in a competition she has no hope of completing a manga for the deadline, and drags Haruka in to help her.”
“Prologue and the quiz (where the game will decide which character you'll date) are definitely the worst part of the story.”
“My only 'complaint' is rather biased - once you finish an interactive quiz, you are set on a particular path with no other choices (except in a minigame which doesn't appear to change the story).”
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and emotional impact, with each major character having distinct themes that enhance the storytelling. While some reviewers noted occasional silent spots and context-specific effectiveness of certain tracks, the overall soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere. Additionally, the music during intimate scenes has been highlighted as particularly engaging, adding to the overall experience.
“A great soundtrack and even greater writing.”
“Great story with a great soundtrack, and great art, etc. so far it's fantastic, well worth the wait.”
“There were a few too many silent spots throughout, and the intimate scene music really only worked for Teru (and possibly Akane) given the context of their scenes.”
“The art is decent, but has issues, as does the writing, but the music is fairly solid.”
“Music is also enchanting, every major character having their own themes, and incidental music to lighten or heighten the mood.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a significant number of hours, but it primarily follows a standard visual novel format with minimal player choices, limited to quiz selections and a selling mini-game.
“The game offers lots of hours of gameplay, keeping players engaged for a long time.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a standard visual novel that features quiz choices and a selling mini-game as the primary interactive elements.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a standard visual novel with almost zero choices; the quiz choices and selling mini-game are your only options.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short time.”
“There are lots of hours of gameplay, but it often feels like a grind with little reward.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their adorable and endearing art style, featuring expressive characters and dream-like backgrounds. While some users wished for more unique designs among background characters, the overall visuals, including the lewd CGs (which can be censored), received positive feedback.
“The art style is adorable and endearing. I appreciated the facial expressions and dream-like backgrounds, even though I wish a few more of the background characters had their own art.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the game's world.”
“The graphics are beautifully crafted, with vibrant colors and intricate details that enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the use of amusing stock images that cleverly censor inappropriate content, eliciting a range of emotions from laughter to embarrassment. Overall, players find the comedic elements both entertaining and memorable.
“The stock images that censor the naughty bits were funny.”
“Made me laugh, got me hot under the collar, and made me cry my eyes out.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively balances genuine emotional intensity with lighthearted comedic moments, creating a mix that elicits both smiles and heartfelt reactions. While some players find it anticlimactic at times, it is praised for its numerous heartwarming moments.
“The dramatic and emotional intensity feels genuine when it flashes into being, while the more amusing comedic bits bring a smile to one’s face.”
“I'd say the game is anticlimactic at times, but it gives a lot of heartwarming moments.”
