Love, Guitars, and the Nashville Skyline
- November 22, 2016
- Cosmillica
Get on Steam"Love, Guitars, and the Nashville Skyline" is a visual novel game set in the world of music and romance. You play as a struggling musician trying to make it big in Nashville while navigating complicated relationships. The game features a compelling story, branching dialogue choices, and a soundtrack filled with original country and folk songs.
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Reviews
- The game features a lovely story and relationship that resonates emotionally with players.
- The voice acting and character design are praised for their quality, contributing to an engaging experience.
- The game touches on real-life issues and themes, providing a thoughtful narrative that some players found relatable.
- The writing is poorly executed, with confusing plot points and a lack of coherence that detracts from the overall experience.
- The pacing of the romance is criticized for being rushed and unrealistic, leading to discomfort in certain scenes.
- Many players felt the game was incomplete or poorly finished, with abrupt endings and unresolved storylines.
- story78 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and relatable themes, particularly around family and romance, while others criticize its pacing and implausibility. Many found the narrative engaging, despite its abrupt ending and lack of player choices, while some felt it portrayed male characters negatively. Overall, it appeals to fans of yuri and those looking for a heartfelt, albeit sometimes disjointed, visual novel experience.
“I could tell the creators put a lot of thought and love into the story.”
“Altogether, the game has outstanding voice-acting, art, story, and love - the whole package!”
“A very compelling and down to earth story.”
“The abrupt ending and unfinished storyline makes it seem there will be a part 2.”
“I thought this was going to be a game where you would be allowed to make choices on the ending, but no it’s more or less a video short story.”
“The romance is basically instant, and the plot points later in seem to just drop from the sky, instead of being built up towards.”
- music20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and enjoyable quality, with a solid soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of the story. The voice-acting is also highlighted as beautiful and impactful, contributing to the overall experience. Players recommend the game for those who appreciate yuri, country music, or engaging narratives, as the music plays a significant role in creating an immersive atmosphere.
“The soundtrack and voice-acting in the game is flawless.”
“The soundtrack is very nice to listen to and the voice-acting is beautiful.”
“I am not a music person, so I was worried the Nashville setting might not work.”
“The music choice is very, very solid, as is the art, and I still felt a bit emotional at times, where it was appropriate.”
“It is a visual novel all in itself - a story you read with a soundtrack, voice-acting, and various images and backgrounds.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning and gorgeous art style, with many considering it one of their favorites in gaming, manga, or anime. The character designs are particularly appreciated for their uniqueness, avoiding cutesy aesthetics, while the visuals effectively capture the essence of the cities they depict. Overall, the art direction contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“In addition, the art style in the images is absolutely stunning and gorgeous to look at!”
“I love how the characters are drawn; I have to say that this is one of my favorite art styles I've come across - perhaps my third favorite from every other video game, manga, or anime I've experienced.”
“Visuals were nice and accurate to the cities they were representing.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its powerful and emotional storytelling, complemented by solid music and art choices that enhance the experience. Players report feeling a range of emotions throughout the narrative, which, while initially slow to engage, ultimately proves to be enjoyable and impactful.
“It's really powerful, emotional, and adorable.”
“The music choice is very solid, as is the art, and I still felt a bit emotional at times, where it was appropriate.”
“A very fun and emotional story; it took me a short while to get into it, but I liked it a lot.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game begins strong with an engaging and funny introduction, but it quickly loses its charm as the plot becomes aimless. While there are moments of humor, particularly regarding loyalty to the main character's employer, the reliance on stereotypes about the United States detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- character development4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted positively through strong voice acting and appealing character designs, with cute romantic elements that enhance engagement. However, some users noted that the pacing feels off, and the background visuals detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the story remains captivating and the music adds to the enjoyment.
“The character designs were enjoyable, the music was soothing and fun to listen to, and the story kept me engaged.”
“On a good note, the voice acting and character design are really good, and the romance bits are cute.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the monetization aspect of the game, focusing instead on the protagonist, Amanda, and her role at an advertising agency. Further details on monetization strategies or practices are not mentioned.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with some noting that even distracting elements fail to alleviate the monotony of the experience.
