Love Flute

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Love Flute is a single player action game with a anime theme. It was developed by TALESSHOP Co., Ltd. and was released on October 1, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture! Let's shoot for fame and fortune!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a heartwarming story about a ghost and music, with well-developed characters and a good balance of comedy and drama.
The voice acting and character artwork are excellent, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a unique perspective on the visual novel genre, with refreshing themes and a charming presentation.

The gameplay mechanics, particularly the management portion, feel disconnected from the main story and lack depth.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some aspects of the story, including the endings, feel predictable and underwhelming.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *i love flute* is a heartwarming ghost tale centered around a music student, Hanseol, and his connection with the ghost Yae-eun, as they navigate themes of friendship and fulfillment through music. While the narrative is engaging and well-paced, some players find the integration of gameplay mechanics—such as unlocking story elements through a minigame—disconnected from the main plot, leading to underwhelming endings. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience with charming visuals and voice acting, though it may feel predictable at times.
- “A rather short heartwarming story about a wandering ghost and a han she has to fulfill.”
- “[i]love flute[/i], the latest release from Korean visual novel developer Talesshop, is a ghost story about finding connections through music.”
- “Setting aside the issue of story/gameplay integration, though, [i]love flute[/i] is a lighthearted but surprisingly dramatic visual novel, well-paced with a good balance of comedy to drama and enough unexpected twists to stay interesting.”
- “The story feels somewhat underwhelming, as you unlock endings with money from the minigame instead of based on choices in the actual story.”
- “[i]love flute[/i]'s gameplay is dull, and the lack of connection between a story about music and the music in the story feels like a missed opportunity.”
- “Aside from feeling pointless mechanically, the simulation game part of [i]love flute[/i] doesn't fit in with the main story.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in *i love flute* is described as adequate but ultimately disconnected from the story's themes, with some reviewers noting that it fails to enhance the narrative about music and connection. While the background music is mood-fitting and unobtrusive, it lacks variety and interest, leading to a missed opportunity to deepen the game's emotional impact. However, some praise the original soundtrack and vocalized songs as excellent, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere.
- “Love Flute, the latest release from Korean visual novel developer Talesshop, is a ghost story about finding connections through music.”
- “With the help of a fellow street performer and medium, Yeonwoo, Hanseol tries to figure out what Yae-eun's han really is and helps her overcome her fear of moving on, and in the process rediscovers his own love for music.”
- “Furthermore, the mood is colored by lovely music.”
- “The only confusing thing is the true ending's music; it just does not fit.”
- “The music itself also feels disconnected from the story.”
- “[i]love flute[/i]'s gameplay is dull, and the lack of connection between a story about music and the music in the story feels like a missed opportunity.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of [i]love flute[/i] primarily revolves around earning money through busking, but it suffers from a lack of strategy and interactivity, resembling a typical mobile idle game. While the visual novel aspect is well-paced and engaging, the gameplay feels disconnected from the story, leading to a dull experience that misses the potential of its musical theme. Overall, players can expect around 7-8 hours of gameplay.
- “Setting aside the issue of story/gameplay integration, though, [i]love flute[/i] is a lighthearted but surprisingly dramatic visual novel, well-paced with a good balance of comedy to drama and enough unexpected twists to stay interesting.”
- “Total gameplay time is around 7-8 hours.”
- “The gameplay involves earning money through busking, but with the lack of strategy or interactivity, it might as well be the typical mobile idle game, waiting or ad watching for all it adds to the game.”
- “Aside from feeling pointless mechanically, the simulation game part of [i]love flute[/i] doesn't fit in with the main story.”
- “[i]love flute[/i]'s gameplay is dull, and the lack of connection between a story about music and the music in the story feels like a missed opportunity.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the visual novels are praised for their enchanting visuals and appealing character artwork, complemented by cute voice acting that enhances the overall experience. However, some users have noted occasional graphics issues that detract from the otherwise charming presentation.
- “The character artwork and voice acting are exceptional.”
- “The artwork, voices, and personalities of the characters in their titles are attractive.”
- “Some graphics issues.”
- “Slice of life visual novel/simulation + cute voice acting + enchanting visuals/audio = a light-hearted story of a boy, a female ghost, and music.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming narrative centered on a wandering ghost, blending slice-of-life comedy with poignant dramatic moments. The skillful voice acting and appealing character designs enhance the overall experience, making it a memorable and enjoyable visual novel that resonates with themes of romance and self-reflection.
- “A rather short heartwarming story about a wandering ghost and a task she has to fulfill.”
- “Taken purely as a visual novel, the good balance of slice-of-life comedy to heartfelt dramatic moments, driven by skillfully voiced characters, makes for an enjoyable short read.”
- “The artwork, voices, and personalities of the characters in their titles are attractive, covering unique but universal genres/themes such as heartwarming, romantic comedy, and self-reflection.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "Love Flute" is focused on enhancing the player's experience through engaging gameplay mechanics, such as street performances and instrument upgrades. However, the game's ghostly music theme may not resonate with all players, potentially affecting their enjoyment of the overall performance aspect.
- “Play the piano, play the flute, and enjoy a ghost story as you use the profits from your street performances to buy new instruments and furniture!”
- “Love Flute is Tales Shop's new visual novel where you are a busking performer.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the developer has a unique approach to humor in their visual novels, blending it seamlessly with elements of romance, mystery, and cuteness, which contributes to a distinctive and engaging storytelling experience.
- “This developer seems to have their own standards of what should be in a visual novel (romance, humor, mystery, healing, cuteness, playtime) when it comes to creating games, characters, and stories.”