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Love, Internet, and Murder Magic

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59%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
69% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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About Love, Internet, and Murder Magic

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

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a Roguelike game. You will role-play an agent of a streamer who died because of a murder. You are trying to "bring her back" through AI technology on the Internet, making her the unique creation of the Internet.

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69%Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
story10 positive mentions
character development1 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and impressive art style with well-crafted 2D visuals and character designs.
  • Engaging and intriguing story with multiple endings that encourage replayability and exploration.
  • Atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the mood and complements the narrative's shifts in tone.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, leading to boredom for some players.
  • Story pacing and delivery feel abrupt and underdeveloped, with limited character development.
  • Technical issues including bugs, crashes, soft-locks, and translation problems affect the experience.

  • story

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is generally intriguing and atmospheric, exploring deep themes like digital afterlife and identity with multiple endings that encourage replayability. However, some players found the narrative delivery underwhelming, with limited character development and a short overall length. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate its coherence, unique premise, and emotional resonance.

    • “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.”
    • “Multiple endings and branching paths ensure that each playthrough can yield a different story outcome, encouraging players to experiment with different decisions and strategies.”

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its unique blend of roguelike mechanics, strategic resource management, and narrative-driven exploration, offering easy replayability and intellectual depth. However, some find it repetitive or lacking in engagement, suggesting it could benefit from a different approach to enhance its appeal. Overall, the gameplay is considered well-designed but divisive in terms of enjoyment.

    • “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.”
    • “Success depends not only on understanding the AI’s needs but also on piecing together the circumstances surrounding her death, combining tactical decision-making with investigative gameplay.”
    • “I'm sorry but the gameplay was kinda 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
    45% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its beautiful, relaxing, and mood-reflective compositions that complement the art style and narrative shifts well. However, some users note technical issues with the music player and a lack of unlockable music rewards. Overall, the music is considered a strong and enjoyable aspect of the game.

    • “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
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful, minimalist 2D art style and carefully crafted backgrounds that create an immersive and sometimes eerie atmosphere. The artwork is consistently described as lovely, great, and visually appealing, effectively complementing the game's magical and digital world themes.

    • “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.”
    • “I do think the story could've had a better delivery overall, but it's still very interesting to discover, with a lot of magical scenes, complemented by the beautiful artwork and soundtrack.”
    • “Game is good, visuals and art are great!”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Replayability is highlighted as a strong aspect, with enjoyable gameplay mechanics and thoughtful decision-making encouraging multiple playthroughs. While many appreciate its engaging, replayable outcomes and narrative depth, some feel it is on par or slightly less compelling compared to previous similar games.

    • “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.”
    • “Replayability is a significant strength of Love, Internet, and Murder Magic.”
    • “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.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and immersive experience through its introspective storytelling and unique exploration of digital identity, AI ethics, and online fame. Its atmospheric narrative resonates strongly with players seeking thought-provoking and memorable themes.

    • “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
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is marked by a subtle horror undertone and minimalist 2D aesthetics that create an intimate, eerie mood. Its atmospheric storytelling and carefully crafted visuals immerse players, especially during secret discoveries that evoke strong emotional reactions. Overall, the atmosphere appeals to those who enjoy introspective and emotionally resonant experiences.

    • “The subtle horror undertone not only makes for a great atmosphere, but when you stumble upon secrets, that's where 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.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Character development is minimal and underwhelming, resulting in shallow interactions that lack depth beyond occasional brief introspective moments.

    • “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.”
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Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is a management game with horror, mystery and anime themes. Common tags for Love, Internet, and Murder Magic include indie, roguelite, psychological, psychological horror, deckbuilding and others.

Love, Internet, and Murder Magic is available on Nintendo Switch, 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 Love, Internet, and Murder Magic for its story but disliked it for its character development.

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

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