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Love, Ghostie

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96%Game Brain Score
emotional, humor
grinding
96% User Score Based on 462 reviews

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Love, Ghostie is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Janbeh Games, LLC and was released on August 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents!

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 462 reviews
emotional94 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions

  • The game is incredibly cute and charming, with adorable characters and heartwarming interactions.
  • It offers a cozy and relaxing gameplay experience, perfect for unwinding and enjoying lighthearted matchmaking.
  • The writing is filled with humor and puns, making the dialogue entertaining and engaging.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under 4 hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
  • There is a lack of unique dialogue for different character pairings, resulting in repetitive date scenarios.
  • Many players expressed a desire for more characters and content to enhance replayability and overall experience.
  • emotional
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players praising its heartwarming and wholesome nature. The charming characters and their unique stories evoke genuine feelings, often leading to moments of joy and even tears. The game's cozy atmosphere, combined with humor and relatable interactions, creates a comforting experience that resonates deeply with players.

    • “The art is adorable, the characters are charming, and some of the relationships you can make are so precious they nearly made me cry.”
    • “There's something incredibly heartwarming about being a ghost matchmaker, and the game does a fantastic job of making every interaction feel meaningful.”
    • “It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to watch my residents find each other and live happily ever after.”
  • humor
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, featuring a delightful mix of puns, witty dialogue, and lighthearted interactions that keep players entertained. Reviewers highlight the adorable characters and their unique stories, which contribute to a wholesome and funny experience that can uplift spirits. Overall, the game's humor is described as both heartwarming and hilarious, making it a standout aspect that enhances the overall enjoyment.

    • “It's wholesome, has lovely art, every character/pairing has a unique story, outstanding humor, and the amount of puns in the achievement names absolutely slays.”
    • “The dialogue and mini games were so witty and funny, and the gameplay was so user-friendly and unique; I absolutely fell in love with this concept!”
    • “If you’re in the mood for a game that’s as funny as it is heartwarming, this is the one to play!”
  • gameplay
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging loop focused on gifting and relationship-building among characters, reminiscent of mechanics from games like Stardew Valley. Players enjoy the cozy, feel-good atmosphere and the variety of ways to enhance character happiness, although some note that the experience can feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs. Overall, it offers a charming and user-friendly experience, perfect for unwinding, despite its relatively short length.

    • “The gameplay is mostly about figuring out which personality traits each housemate has and using that to determine the best gifts, activities, and dates for those housemates.”
    • “The gameplay is simple yet addictive; I had to play it twice, and it's perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
    • “Mechanically, it's great that there are several different ways to boost happiness and relationships to keep things fresh, whether through gift giving, mini-games, chore assignments, or songs.”
    • “The one issue is that it is very short gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple enough that it does get repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
    • “The gameplay is similar to a dating game vibe without being the person developing a relationship with any of the characters.”
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is centered around a charming ghost tasked with finding love for the residents of a mansion, featuring 12 characters and 66 unique couple combinations, each with their own endearing storylines. Players appreciate the wholesome humor, attention to detail, and the replayability offered by the diverse character interactions, although some feel that certain storylines are basic and the overall narrative could be more developed. Despite these critiques, the game's delightful art and soundtrack enhance the emotional experience, making it a memorable journey.

    • “The characters are incredibly endearing, and the fact that each pair of residents has their own storyline makes replaying the game very worthwhile.”
    • “Each character has a unique story, making every romance feel special and rewarding.”
    • “The game introduces you to 12 residents and a possible 66 combinations of couples with their own storylines to discover.”
    • “Some of the storylines between the residents were cute, but they were a bit basic.”
    • “Although I do feel like there could still be a lot of improvement, not only with the amount of characters but also how they may grow as their relationship with others, which I feel is too short for the game even with post-main story.”
    • “I cannot stress enough that each character has a different storyline with every other character.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and adorable art style, often described as cute with a chalk-like or crayon-like texture. Players appreciate the strong character designs and the sheer volume of artwork, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the engaging dialogue and character interactions. Many users express a desire for physical merchandise, like plushies, reflecting their affection for the game's visual appeal.

    • “The artwork is adorable, the concept is simple, and the characters have such fleshed out personalities.”
    • “Every character is so cute and adorably designed with a fun and unique personality, the writing is snappy and hilarious, and the sheer amount of artwork done for this game boggles the mind.”
    • “The art style is really cute, but otherwise it's not worth it for me.”
    • “I understand it takes a long time to implement them due to the sheer amount of artwork required, but having even more cute characters to matchmake would be wonderful!”
    • “The art style is absolutely charming with this almost chalk-like or crayon-like texture.”
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its hauntingly sweet and whimsical quality, enhancing the cozy and charming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke emotion and set the mood, with playful ghost songs and gentle background music that contribute to a relaxing gaming experience. Overall, the combination of delightful music, art, and character interactions creates a captivating and enjoyable ambiance.

    • “The soundtrack is gentle and whimsical.”
    • “The musical score added such charm and emotion to each scene.”
    • “The music and play loop are calm and relaxing, whilst also being emotional in all the right ways.”
  • replayability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability despite its short playtime of around two hours, allowing players to explore various character pairings and interactions. Users appreciate the diversity of characters and the creative gameplay, which encourages experimentation with different relationships. However, some reviewers question whether the replay value justifies the game's price.

    • “I love how everyone can be matched with everyone and they somehow all work out! Everyone is so different, but the personalities and dates make it so replayable.”
    • “It's super fun with tons of variety and endless replayability.”
    • “The gameplay is creative and has high replay value to ship different characters together.”
    • “Although it is quite replayable, I don't think that it is worth the nearly 20 euro price tag.”
    • “It has replay value, though I think the quality of replay is up for debate.”
    • “It is replayable as you will get through the first playthrough and wonder to yourself, should I have put this character with this one instead?”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it tedious and repetitive, others appreciate its simplicity and relaxing nature, making it a good fit for those who enjoy casual grinding. Overall, the gameplay loop is described as enjoyable, with days passing quickly for some, though the lack of rewarding progression can detract from the experience.

    • “Seemed like such a cute game, but the stories really fall flat and overall it felt tedious and repetitive to play.”
    • “It's tedious, and doesn't feel super rewarding, especially since you can fail.”
    • “Again, not a huge complaint, just a bit of a tedious thing.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by endearing writing and charming character designs, with a balance of serious and goofy dialogue that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging relationship events that contribute to a satisfying gameplay feel.

    • “The character designs are adorable, and the writing for the relationship events is incredibly endearing.”
    • “The character design is top notch and the dialogue is just the right amount of serious and goofy.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and well-executed design, indicating strong optimization.

    • “It runs smoothly and is well written.”
    • “It runs smoothly and is well written.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art style and immersive sound design, creating a rich and engaging experience for players.

    • “The art style, the sounds, the atmosphere... it's a gem in those regards.”
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Love, Ghostie is a casual simulation game.

Love, Ghostie is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Love, Ghostie.

Love, Ghostie was released on August 14, 2024.

Love, Ghostie was developed by Janbeh Games, LLC.

Love, Ghostie has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its grinding.

Love, Ghostie is a single player game.

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