Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll
- August 4, 2022
- Soviet Games
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamLove, Money, Rock'n'Roll: romanticism of the Eighties, mysteries and intrigues, betrayal and self-sacrifice, hatred and passion - all of this in the new game by the creators of the legendary visual novel "Everlasting Summer"!
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Reviews
- The character and background designs, ambient sound effects, and background music are nearly perfect, creating an immersive experience.
- The game successfully evokes a range of emotions, making players feel deeply connected to the characters and their stories.
- The art style and animations are superb, with many beautifully crafted scenes and character designs.
- The story is poorly written, with many unnecessary dialogues and monologues that detract from the overall experience.
- The main character is often unlikable and frustrating, making it difficult for players to connect with him.
- Choices in the game often feel uninteresting and lack meaningful impact on the story, leading to a linear experience.
- story144 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth, character development, and emotional engagement, while others criticize it for being convoluted, poorly paced, and lacking coherence. Many appreciate the intriguing themes and plot twists, particularly in certain character arcs, but feel that the overall execution falls short, leading to frustration and a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Despite its artistic merits, the story's inconsistencies and reliance on clichés detract from the overall experience for a significant number of players.
“Amazing story and writing.”
“The story is ridiculously long (in a good way), it takes about 3 (in-game) weeks and every day is full of events, reflections, and dialogues.”
“The dangers, conflicts, happy and sad moments we experience throughout the story felt all very new, unique, and deeply touching.”
“I honestly couldn’t figure out what the point of the story was, and there were so many unnecessary and boring dialogues and monologues that I found myself dozing off while playing.”
“I really want to recommend this game based on its beautiful artwork, backgrounds, soundtrack, and community items, but the story is so awful that I can't give it a positive review.”
“The story-lines are poorly paced, with several elements in each of the routes that are either introduced and never resolved, or are quickly dismissed, despite the game continuously trying to insist it's something that is important.”
- music85 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional resonance, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some found the music repetitive after multiple playthroughs, the majority appreciated its fittingness to various scenes and its ability to evoke strong feelings. Overall, the combination of exceptional music and stunning artwork significantly contributes to the game's appeal, despite criticisms of the story.
“Every single soundtrack is beautiful and perfectly fitting for every scene.”
“The music is still incredible.”
“The soundtrack is honestly just full of bangers and really set the mood in several scenes.”
“The soundtrack was also rather underwhelming to say the least.”
“If you believe this is a story about music at all, and for which the banner claims that as the case, you're wrong and you were scammed.”
“Only one of the routes includes any interest in music at all.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork, intricate details, and high-quality animations, which enhance the overall visual experience. Many reviewers highlight the stunning backgrounds and character designs, noting that the visuals are a standout feature, even if the story and writing do not meet the same high standards. Overall, while the graphics are considered top-notch and appealing, they are often overshadowed by criticisms of the narrative quality.
“The artwork is simply phenomenal, and luckily for me, it's the perfect art style that I love the most!”
“The graphics are top notch for a visual novel, along with the interesting art style and great music.”
“The writing is phenomenal, the soundtrack is top tier, and the artwork is just... pure beauty.”
“The animations feel out of place and don't add anything to the overall art style.”
“The overall 'rock and roll' theme of the game hurts it more than anything, as it isn't integral to the story and doesn't enhance the experience like in their previous entry.”
“Visuals and music are good, but the story is bad.”
- emotional16 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing, with some players finding it to be a deeply engaging and touching experience filled with highs and lows, while others criticize the main character's flaws and the story's lack of coherent development, leading to frustration and emotional distress. Despite its shortcomings, many appreciate the emotional depth and the impact of the music, which enhances the overall experience. Overall, the game elicits a wide range of emotions, from joy to irritation, making it a roller coaster of feelings for players.
“Overall, I would recommend this game to fans of Everlasting Summer even at its current price due to how much effort has been put on display with the art, music, and long story with some truly emotional moments.”
“The dangers, conflicts, happy and sad moments we experience throughout the story felt all very new, unique, and deeply touching.”
“Every single moment in the game that I was brought to emotional extremes, the music joined in, enveloped my emotions, and brought them to new heights.”
“A failed and boring story game that does not give you a choice where you really need it. The main character imposes the entire game on you, and after a couple of hours of playing, you will simply feel sick. You will constantly have to deceive her and act against your conscience, leading to a bad ending.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by recurring gags, such as the mysterious doorbell in the Kagome route, which keeps players guessing. While some moments, like the reporting of characters, may fall flat, the overall comedic elements, particularly from a character referred to as "Anime man," are well-received and contribute positively to the experience.
“It's also funny that in the Kagome route, the doorbell keeps ringing. Every single time, I was like, 'Who the hell could it be now?'”
“Okay, these are all very good and funny.”
“The anime man (I do not know if he has a name and I also do not care) is very funny.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful art, music, and immersive background animations, creating a captivating vibe. However, some reviewers note that it leans towards a generic anime-Japan school and city setting, contrasting with the unique atmosphere found in other titles. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The atmosphere of this game is something that I love the most.”
“Probably because of the great art and music, along with background animations and sounds in the city, this game just has a beautiful vibe and atmosphere.”
“The story, atmosphere, and art are great as usual.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being lacking, with only one character engaging in music despite the game's theme, and the narrative suffering from poor dialogue and unrealistic relationships. While the character designs and artwork are praised, the overall depth and consistency of the characters are seen as disappointing.
“As much as I love the character designs, the backgrounds really shine in this one.”
“Other than that, the music is great, character designs are a step up from the previous game, and the artwork is as beautiful and intricately detailed as ever.”
“Only one character in the game plays music despite the game's cover and title, and the story felt like it was written with the intention of being dark and emotionally frustrating at the cost of good dialogue, believable interpersonal relationships, character development, and consistent character personalities.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, effectively capturing an 80s aesthetic while being compatible with all systems. Reviewers appreciate its engaging story and meaningful choices, indicating that it runs smoothly and meets player expectations.
“I don't know what's the deal with the negative comments; this visual novel works very well. It's really optimized for the 80s aura it gives, it's compatible with all systems, and it has a story that's interesting from the start. It gives you choices and is pretty grounded, even taking into account all the non-visual novel stereotypes. It's just really, really good.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, as the frame rate drops significantly during key scenes.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging idea, music, graphics, and story, but it suffers from a lack of meaningful choices, with players experiencing only about one significant decision per hour over an 8-hour playtime. Comparisons to "Everlasting Summer" suggest a similar gameplay style.
“Gameplay is similar to Everlasting Summer.”
“On a serious note, the idea, music, graphics, and story are great, yet the game lacks the freedom of choice. Within 8 hours of gameplay, I have barely made any choices, being close to just one per hour.”
“Gameplay is similar to everlasting summer.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its four branching paths and multiple distinct endings, encouraging players to explore different routes and outcomes. While some players may have mixed feelings about certain characters, the variety in storylines provides ample motivation to replay the game for a fuller experience.
“The game offers great replayability, especially if you're looking to explore all the endings or take different routes.”
“There are so many choices that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“I love how the different paths and outcomes encourage me to replay the game multiple times.”
“Very good visual novel; the only downside is Nicolai. I don't like his personality; he is a jerk sometimes. I usually don't play much. I originally bought this thinking it's a music visual novel game where you start an 80's/90's rock band in school, but it has so much more. You have to deal with KGB spies, corrupt business, and the Yakuza. It has 4 branching paths and multiple endings that are actually different and not the same. I have only finished 1 ending so far, and that was with Kagome's bad ending, so the replay value is there.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while there are some bugs and glitches present, they do not significantly impact gameplay, indicating a generally stable experience.
“I have noticed some bugs and glitches, though nothing game-breaking.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“There are constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the impressive length contributes to a sense of monotony and fatigue over time.
“This is also not helped by the length of the game, which, although impressive, quickly develops into a tedious slog.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous and frustrating.”
