Love Notes

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Love Notes is a single player simulation game with horror and romance themes. It was developed by Winter Wolves and was released on December 13, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Play as Rachel or Jesse in this horror dating sim featuring 2 male and 3 female love interests.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The character designs and CGs are beautifully rendered, providing a visually appealing experience.
The game offers a variety of unique and interesting love interests, with options for both male and female protagonists, including LGBT+ representation.
Some routes are engaging and fun, with interesting dynamics and character interactions that enhance the overall experience.

The writing is disjointed and confusing, leading to abrupt transitions in romance progression and a rushed ending.
Gameplay mechanics, such as the gifting system and option selection for romance, can be frustrating and unintuitive.
The story lacks cohesion and depth, with recycled assets and a short playtime that detracts from the overall narrative experience.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
73%
15%
The story is criticized for its lack of cohesion and abrupt endings, resulting in a disjointed experience exacerbated by frequent scene transitions. While it features interesting romance routes and explores character dynamics, the overall narrative is deemed uninspiring and too short, with recycled art assets detracting from the experience. Set in the same universe as a previous game, it offers some lore but does not require prior knowledge, as the plot and romance elements remain largely separate.
- “Along the way, you get to pick a romance route and the story builds from there.”
- “Love Notes is set in the same universe as Love Bites, with several characters making a reappearance from the first game, though it's not necessary to have played it to understand the story, as it's not a direct continuation.”
- “While they figure out what happened during that gig and deal with the ordinary and supernatural aftermath, the overarching plot scenes are interspersed with the subplot from one of the five available romances, which the player is prompted to choose from a lineup after a certain point in the story.”
- “Uninspiring story, short in length, too few CGs, and recycled resources such as background CGs and sprites from other games.”
- “The story lacks cohesion and this is only made worse by the menu in between every scene, making it an extremely disjointed experience.”
- “The division in scenes deprives the story of a sense of cohesion.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, lacking variation and emotional depth, which parallels the limited character outfit diversity. While some story routes are interesting, they ultimately share the same abrupt endings as the main storyline, leaving a mixed impression overall.
- “The music is incredibly cool and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the cool music; it really sets the mood for the game.”
- “The soundtrack is just cool music that keeps you engaged.”
- “The music is mediocre and lacks variation, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the emotional depth of the characters.”
- “While some routes are interesting, the music fails to complement the storytelling effectively.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as cute and amusing, particularly in the Valerie route, which elicits genuine laughter from players. Overall, the lighthearted moments contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “I found the Valerie route cute and funny in places.”
- “*bursts out laughing* There's nothing wrong with drinking soda.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highlighted as the standout feature of the game, with multiple users emphasizing that they are the sole positive aspect amidst other shortcomings.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is generally well-received, with users noting that the character design is appealing and the character graphics (CGs) are visually impressive.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking empathy, as players feel that characters respond negatively to their choices, making them feel belittled or dismissed. This disconnect undermines the potential for meaningful emotional engagement.