Love is All Around: Echoes of Yesterday

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"Love is All Around: Echoes of Yesterday" is a single-player and multi-player Role Playing game that allows players to experience a nostalgic and romantic journey in college. The game follows the protagonist, "顾易", as he reminisces about his past and uncovers hidden stories and secrets with five distinct female characters. With multiple storylines and endings, the game encourages replayability and exploration of different choices, resulting in a unique and immersive love experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a compelling storyline that resonates emotionally, especially in Chapter 5, which has been highlighted as a standout moment.
The acting is top-notch, with beautiful actresses and believable interactions that enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of options for players, allowing for a more personalized experience and catering to completionists.

As a prequel, the story lacks intrigue since players already know the fate of the protagonist, Gu Yi, which diminishes the overall excitement.
Many admirers lack depth and personal storylines, making them feel one-dimensional and less engaging compared to characters from the original game.
The game suffers from pacing issues, with some scenes feeling abrupt and the inclusion of unnecessary game advertisements that detract from the romantic narrative.

story
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The story has been described as having a good premise but suffers from predictability due to its prequel status, which diminishes suspense since the outcome is already known. While the narrative is appealing and features beautiful actors, it is criticized for being overly simplistic and disjointed, with frequent jumps that disrupt the flow. Overall, the potential for deeper exploration through additional story paths is noted, but the execution leaves some viewers wanting more coherence.
- “The story is very appealing.”
- “The story of Gu Yi took a turn for the worse.”
- “The story is simple but jumps around too much.”
- “These can be given as gifts to open more story paths.”
humor
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious scenarios and clever fourth-wall breaks, such as a moment where a character humorously admonishes the player for "eating with their eyes." This comedic approach is highlighted as one of the game's key strengths.
- “One of the game's strengths is that it is hilarious.”
- “It creates many funny circumstances and occasionally breaks the fourth wall, like when the player-character brings noodles up to the camera and Liu tells him to stop eating with his eyes.”