Love is Dead

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Love is Dead is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a romance theme. It was developed by Armor Games Studios and was released on May 31, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Love is Dead is an action/puzzle game about love, death, and pancakes. You and your love are on a world-spanning adventure through graveyards, cities, an art gallery, a volcano, and beyond. Successor to the i saw her web game series that won the 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards’ Best Casual Game."

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Audience ScoreBased on 201 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Charming and cute story about two zombified lovers searching for their pets with engaging narration and humor.
Varied and fresh puzzle mechanics introduced in almost every level, keeping gameplay interesting throughout.
Supports both single-player and local co-op play, with co-op enhancing the experience and making challenging levels more manageable.

Controls are often sluggish and unresponsive, causing frustration especially in reflex or timing-based sections.
Some levels have inconsistent difficulty spikes and certain puzzles rely too much on trial-and-error or luck due to unpredictable enemy AI.
Game has bugs, including broken achievements that are only fixable with community patches, and a lack of developer support for fixes or improvements.

gameplay
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of puzzle-solving and platforming with a steady introduction of new mechanics across varied levels, keeping the experience fresh and engaging without overwhelming the player. While controls can feel clunky at times and tutorials are sparse, the game is generally accessible, casual-friendly, and enjoyable, especially in co-op mode, despite occasional technical glitches and uneven difficulty spikes. Overall, it provides a solid, if not deeply challenging, gameplay experience enriched by a charming narrative and diverse level design.
- “What's really nice about the game is the variety of content in the levels; many mechanics, obstacles and enemies are briefly introduced, you play around with them, then immediately discarded for another new mechanic/gimmick, so that all stages are very fresh - through the entire game you won't ever be thinking "time to do more of xyz again", as more levels with more new gimmicks keep popping up.”
- “It introduces a new mechanic at almost every level while still retaining some of the previous ones. Strangely, I never got overwhelmed with them - all mechanics are easy to learn and memorable.”
- “Each world has its own gimmicks and new mechanics, while throwing in the occasional reappearances of old mechanics here and there.”
- “The gameplay felt a little rough, with some annoying issues like model glitching on moving platforms, though it was playable to the end decently.”
- “The game is not good at teaching you mechanics.”
- “Some of the puzzle mechanics don't work properly (sticky buttons in later levels and rotating blades come to mind), but luckily there are workarounds.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally described as cute, charming, and wholesome with a lighthearted, inclusive theme centered around love and zombies. While praised for its smooth narration, good humor, and heartfelt voice acting, some find it simple, occasionally corny or sappy, and not very complex. Overall, it complements the gameplay well and contributes to a relaxing, enjoyable experience.
- “It's cute, inclusive, nostalgic, and feels like the perfect conclusion to the "I loved her - but she was a zombie" series of games.”
- “The story is told by an American narrator with a very slight southern accent, whom you meet in the overworld in-between worlds - a kind of travelling musician character.”
- “A simple, yet stunning game that sets a challenging scenery for the oldest story ever told, searching for lost loved ones.”
- “The "story" doesn't really do the game any favors either.”
- “The story is also pretty weak, corny, and cliche.”
- “Graphics are iPhone 1 level graphics, sounds and colors are all teletubbyish, and the messages and storytelling are downright painful to listen to.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a cute, minimalist, and cartoony graphic style that appeals to fans of simple and charming aesthetics, often described as relaxing and suitable for a younger audience. While some praise the graphics as lovely and fitting well with the story and gameplay, others criticize them as overly simplistic or low-quality, comparable to early 1990s or iPhone 1-level visuals. Overall, the graphics are generally considered pleasant but not groundbreaking, enhancing the game's casual and indie charm.
- “This is legit my 5th best game that I've ever played. The story is pretty good and the graphics also look very nice. I like that you can play both single player and co-op without changing much. Very nice game 10/10.”
- “Graphics are lovely and the gameplay is very simple.”
- “Quite the charming puzzle indie game with beautiful aesthetics, pleasant music, and fun puzzles - can't wait to try the local co-op!”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose,' which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “Graphics are iPhone 1 level graphics, sounds and colors are all Teletubbyish, and the messages and storytelling are downright painful to listen to.”
- “This game is cute, but the graphics are nothing to shake a stick at.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for being relaxing, enjoyable, and well-integrated with its charming, colorful presentation and storytelling. While most reviews highlight the soundtrack as a strong positive, a few mention it can be repetitive or annoying. Overall, the music greatly enhances the game's fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “Good music and fun colourful designs, a friendly narrator, and unique enemies and puzzles in each world.”
- “Fantastic music and fun puzzles.”
- “Quite the charming puzzle indie game with beautiful aesthetics, pleasant music, and fun puzzles - can't wait to try the local co-op!”
- “The game features an annoying soundtrack that detracts from the experience.”
- “The music is repetitive, with some tracks looping too often.”
- “There isn't enough ambient background audio outside of the main music, making some areas feel empty.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing, with some finding it light-hearted, hilarious, and a key part of the fun, particularly due to witty narration and amusing scenarios. However, others feel the humor is forced and detracts from the experience, describing it as cheesy or trying too hard. Overall, the comedic style appeals to those who enjoy quirky, playful storytelling alongside challenging gameplay.
- “Funny puzzle game about the way of zombie lovers finding their pets.”
- “Dying over and over again, laughing at your stupid mistakes, timing your movements, discovering new ways of being killed, and trying to understand what happened this time - all of this is part of the fun.”
- “The narration is on point and hilarious, and the game itself is delightful to play as you figure out the puzzle and pick up pancakes (and occasionally adorable photos of the whole family).”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is generally seen as somewhat tedious and repetitive, making the experience feel longer than necessary. While the theme and puzzles are initially charming, the grind can lessen enjoyment for players not fully invested in the game's target audience.
- “Overall, I'd give it a 6.5/10 - it's adorable but tedious.”
- “The game felt a little bit on the long side, which is not something I usually complain about, but the theme of zombies being in love and trying to find their lost pets is very cute to start with, but then a bit tedious towards the end.”
- “The levels are mostly pretty fun so far but it's starting to get a bit repetitive and tedious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for two-player mode but suffers from poor overall optimization, with some users experiencing lag and subpar performance on certain devices.
- “Ok gameplay, completely optimized for 2 players though.”
- “Somehow, on my laptop I got sub-par performance.”
- “2/10 poor optimization, laggy game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable enough to complete fully, but it was abandoned by the developer and initially had buggy achievements. These issues have since been addressed by the community, allowing for a smoother completion experience.
- “It's an enjoyable puzzle game, easy to understand and quite challenging at times, which has sadly been abandoned by the developer, leaving it with some buggy achievements that have since been fixed by community members.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a wholesome and emotionally engaging experience, combining a meaningful story with well-crafted puzzles that resonate deeply with players.
- “I wish every puzzler made me feel like this.”
- “It's incredibly wholesome with a decent story and solid puzzles.”