Love, Internet, and Murder Magic

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Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Renka and was released on January 13, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In this game, you manage a young female streamer reborn as an AI after surviving a serial killer, growing her influence online by strategically combining Data Collections and inspiration to create captivating content. Beyond internet fame, you can explore real-world interactions to boost creativity and love. Uncover the deeper mysteries behind her existence while building her virtual and personal life.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features an amazing art style and a lovely soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is fun and encourages replayability, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and uncover secrets.
The story is intriguing and explores deep themes related to digital identity and AI, providing a captivating narrative.

The execution of the story and gameplay mechanics can feel underwhelming, with some players finding it repetitive or lacking depth.
There are technical issues reported, such as bugs that can prevent progress and a black screen on launch.
Some players expected a more traditional visual novel experience, but found the gameplay to be more of a stat-raising sim, which was disappointing.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is intriguing and explores themes of digital afterlife and identity, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and beautiful art style. While many players appreciate the narrative's depth and the potential for multiple endings, some feel the delivery and character development are lacking, leaving the experience somewhat shallow. Overall, the story is seen as interesting but could benefit from greater expansion and engagement.
- “Released in 2025, the game immediately stands out for its unusual premise and atmospheric storytelling, appealing to players who enjoy introspective, emotionally resonant experiences.”
- “The narrative delves deeply into themes of digital afterlife, identity reconstruction, and the pressures of online fame, offering a story that is both personal and expansive.”
- “I really enjoyed the story behind this, and I'm glad you couldn't predict it like most indie games.”
- “Felt that there could be more to the story.”
- “Game bugged out on last courage training, redoing it does not progress the story.”
- “I struggled to be engaged with the story when I could instead idly play the dino/penguin game.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Love, Internet, and Murder Magic" is a blend of roguelike mechanics and strategic resource management, offering a unique and thought-provoking experience that encourages replayability. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging mechanics, some find the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to mixed feelings about its overall appeal. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its intriguing narrative and artistic presentation, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy narrative-driven exploration.
- “A game with an amazing art style, a lovely soundtrack, fun gameplay, and quite an intriguing story to uncover.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are not only fun to experiment with but are also very suitable for easy replayability, not making it a bother to complete the game several times, even when failing a goal in a playthrough.”
- “Gameplay in Love, Internet, and Murder Magic blends roguelike elements with strategic resource management.”
- “I'm sorry, but the gameplay was kind of boring... the premise is very interesting though!”
- “It is a tad lacking in stuff to do and the gameplay is repetitive, but genuinely I didn't mind it at all, I'd say 8/10!”
- “The gameplay was kind of boring.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and immersive soundtrack, which effectively complements the narrative's emotional shifts, ranging from calm to tense. While the audio quality is generally appreciated, some users reported technical issues, such as overlapping sounds when using the built-in music player. Overall, the art and music contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
- “A game with an amazing art style, a lovely soundtrack, fun gameplay, and quite an intriguing story to uncover.”
- “The soundtrack mirrors the narrative’s shifts in tone, moving from calm, reflective compositions to more tense and foreboding tracks as the story explores darker themes.”
- “Art is gorgeous, and soundtracks have relaxing lo-fi vibes to it.”
- “Audio overlaps if you pin the built-in music player and do courage training, then the music player stops working.”
- “No special rewards for discovering or unlocking endless mode besides just the half-baked mode itself, not even CGs or OST downloadable or unlocked in files at the very least.”
- “Minigame, music player, etc... those buttons don’t actually tie into the game at all??”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and immersive 2D aesthetic, which create a captivating atmosphere enhanced by subtle animations and well-crafted backgrounds. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and soundtrack, although some feel the overall experience is somewhat short. Despite mixed feelings about the story delivery, the visuals and artistic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “A game with an amazing art style, a lovely soundtrack, fun gameplay, and quite an intriguing story to uncover.”
- “A minimalist 2D aesthetic creates an intimate and sometimes eerie atmosphere, while subtle animations and carefully crafted backgrounds immerse players in the AI’s digital world.”
- “Game is good, visuals and art are great!!!!”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its engaging gameplay mechanics and the ability to experiment with different outcomes, making multiple playthroughs enjoyable. However, some players feel that its replay value may not be as high as previous titles in the series.
- “The gameplay mechanics are not only fun to experiment with but are also very suitable for easy replayability, making it enjoyable to complete the game several times, even when failing a goal in a playthrough.”
- “For players seeking a game that challenges conventional storytelling while offering thoughtful decision-making and replayable outcomes, it provides a captivating journey into the complexities of technology, memory, and human connection.”
- “The replayability feels pretty much the same as Renka's past games, if not worse.”
- “Replayability is a significant strength of Love, Internet, and Murder Magic.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are not only fun to experiment with but are also very suitable for easy replayability, not making it a bother to complete the game several times, even when failing a goal in a playthrough.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game, released in 2025, captivates players with its introspective storytelling and exploration of themes like digital identity and the ethics of AI, creating a deeply emotional and immersive experience. Its atmospheric design enhances the emotional impact, making it a unique and memorable journey for those seeking meaningful gameplay.
- “Released in 2025, the game immediately stands out for its unusual premise and atmospheric storytelling, appealing to players who enjoy introspective, emotionally resonant experiences.”
- “Together, these elements contribute to a compelling and immersive sensory experience that reinforces the game’s emotional impact.”
- “Its exploration of digital identity, the ethics of AI, and the emotional consequences of online fame make it a unique and memorable experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a subtle horror undertone that enhances the emotional depth and storytelling, creating an intimate and eerie experience. Its minimalist 2D aesthetic, combined with thoughtful animations and backgrounds, effectively immerses players in the AI's digital world, making for a captivating exploration of secrets and introspection.
- “The subtle horror undertone not only makes for a great atmosphere, but when you stumble upon secrets, that's where the goosebumps really hit.”
- “Released in 2025, the game immediately stands out for its unusual premise and atmospheric storytelling, appealing to players who enjoy introspective, emotionally resonant experiences.”
- “A minimalist 2D aesthetic creates an intimate and sometimes eerie atmosphere, while subtle animations and carefully crafted backgrounds immerse players in the AI’s digital world.”
- “The minimalist 2D aesthetic creates an intimate and sometimes eerie atmosphere, while subtle animations and carefully crafted backgrounds immerse players in the AI's digital world.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninspired.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers noting that while the writing is stylistically appealing, the overall story feels underwhelming and lacks depth, resulting in shallow interactions that fail to engage players meaningfully.
- “Stylistically, the writing is nice, but the story is underwhelming and there's next to no character development, leaving all interactions feeling shallow outside of their brief introspective moments.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game, making it hard to connect with their journeys.”
- “Despite the potential for deep storytelling, the character arcs are predictable and fail to evolve, resulting in a lack of emotional investment.”

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Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a action game with horror theme.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is available on PC and Windows.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic was released on January 13, 2025.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic was developed by Renka.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a single player game.

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