Love Letter

About

"Love Letter" is a strategic card game where you play as a suitor trying to deliver a love letter to the princess. You draw and play cards representing different characters in the castle, each with unique abilities to aid you or hinder your opponents. The goal is to be the last suitor remaining when the deck runs out. Bluffing, deduction, and clever play are key in this game of love and intrigue.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 329 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Great adaptation of the physical card game, easy to learn and quick to play.
Fun and engaging gameplay that works well with friends, providing a good mix of luck and strategy.
Visually appealing with smooth animations and a user-friendly interface.

AI opponents are often illogical and make nonsensical moves, detracting from the single-player experience.
Limited online player base makes it difficult to find matches, often resulting in 1v1 games which are less enjoyable.
Lacks additional content or expansions, making the game feel bare-bones compared to the physical version.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and fluidity, making it easy to learn and suitable for newcomers and casual players. While the mechanics are engaging and encourage strategic thinking, some players find the experience repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a preference for short sessions rather than extended play. Overall, it offers a fun and quick gaming experience, particularly appealing to families and those new to card games, but may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.
- “Simple, fun, easy to learn and gameplay moves quickly.”
- “Love the art style and the gameplay is fluid and fun!”
- “The gameplay is easy to understand but hard to master.”
- “But can recommend it only if you are okay with random gameplay depending mostly on what cards will come into your hand.”
- “There's no gameplay; it's just bingo.”
- “Due to this, you will most likely find yourself only booting this up for a short period at a time, as the gameplay feels somewhat hollow.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
8%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their simple yet gorgeous art style, smooth animations, and user-friendly interface, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While some users noted the potential for alternative artwork and achievements, the overall visual presentation is considered a strong point of the game.
- “Love the art style and the gameplay is fluid and fun!”
- “The graphics of the game are simple but gorgeous; the soundtrack is not the thing you may play this game for.”
- “It is a very good implementation of the card game: great graphics, smooth animation, and easily understood UI.”
- “Alternative artwork and achievements wouldn't have gone amiss.”
- “Don't let the graphics fool you!”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and lighthearted interactions among characters, leading to frequent laughter and a playful atmosphere. Players find the comedic elements engaging and integral to the experience, making it a delightful and entertaining card game. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “Can't stop laughing at the absurdity of it all.”
- “You’re all taking this way too seriously!”
- “At least no one got hurt.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a repetitive and limited soundtrack, often consisting of a single looping song or classical music that lacks excitement. While sound effects are generally well-received, many players express disappointment over the absence of a more engaging original soundtrack, suggesting that the music does not enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The Steam version has great music and multiplayer options, which makes it that much better.”
- “And also, the sound effects and the music are all spot on for playing a simple game.”
- “The graphics of the game are simple but gorgeous; the soundtrack is not the thing you may play this game for.”
- “You are limited to 4 players, there is a single short song looping endlessly in the background, there is a handful of sound effects, the visual effects look cheap, there is no AI difficulty adjustment, and as is, the AI is bare bones. There is absolutely no customization for games.”
- “But music... they played classical music. I wanted some cool original soundtrack, sad face.”
- “On the technical side, I've got no complaints (other than, perhaps, the dull music).”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with players noting that it feels casual and unengaging, primarily focusing on gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the plot twists, many find the overall storyline uninspiring and not enough to captivate their interest.
- “The plot twists are what make this game fun.”
- “On this board game, your mission is to intercept other opponents' attempts to make the princess their wife.”
- “A very casual game, something you'll play for a bit and then stop because there's no storyline of any kind, just the matches.”
- “More likely you have glanced at the game and decided to pass, being un-captivated by the story the game tries to present.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game offers quick and simple gameplay that encourages replayability, but its limited depth and absence of expansions result in a lack of long-term engagement, making it enjoyable for only one to two hours.
- “A quick and simple game with lots of replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
- “But don't expect to be entertained for long as its stick-thin depth and lack of expansions mean it severely lacks in replay value longer than one or two hours.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in, making the replayability feel almost non-existent.”
- “The game offers a one-time experience that doesn't change with subsequent playthroughs, leaving it feeling stale after the first run.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game has been criticized, with users reporting significant bugs in the digital version, which detracts from the overall experience. This issue appears to be a common problem among Asmodee digital titles.
- “The digital version is incredibly buggy, just like many other Asmodee Digital games.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and glitches that made the game unplayable.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating, as the game often freezes during critical moments.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The game aims to provide a deep, strategic experience focused on card play and probability counting, suggesting a strong emphasis on optimization mechanics. However, user feedback indicates that the tutorial may not fully convey the depth of these optimization elements.
- “From the tutorial, I'd say the game aims to be a deep mind game focused on card play and probability counting for optimal choices.”
- “From the tutorial, I'd say the game aims to be a deep mind game focused on card and probability counting choice optimization.”
- “The optimization mechanics feel underdeveloped and often lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I expected a more refined optimization system, but it seems rushed and lacks depth.”