Love Ribbon
- January 27, 2017
- Razzart Visual
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Love Ribbon" is a romantic visual novel where you play as a high school student trying to prevent the marriage of your childhood friend. The game features multiple endings based on the choices you make throughout the story. It has a unique art style and anime-inspired characters, with mature themes and adult content.
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Reviews
- story1,349 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story of "Love Ribbon" revolves around the controversial theme of forbidden love between two sisters, Iris and Zoey, who navigate their complex emotions and societal stigma. While some reviews praise its heartfelt and engaging narrative, others criticize it for being predictable and cliché, with limited character development and choices that don't significantly impact the plot. Overall, the game is noted for its emotional depth and well-executed storytelling, making it a compelling experience for fans of yuri visual novels, despite its taboo subject matter.
“Moreover, I really like the story; the problems faced by the two girls are realistic, and the way they act is down-to-earth, not some acting from a Shakespearean play, and I love that.”
“The story is deep from start to finish and leaves you wanting more; thankfully, the devs thought of this and give you a bit extra.”
“I loved the story and the afterstory chapter had a sweet ending. 10/10”
“There isn't much sense of a plot in this game, but it's a love story, and a very contrived one at that.”
“Love Ribbon falls flat with a cliché storyline, shallow characters, and tasteless themes.”
“The story itself is simplistic enough but also something that's believable.”
- emotional218 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players reporting that it made them cry multiple times due to its heartfelt and well-written narrative. The story, which explores complex themes of love and familial relationships, is described as both touching and heart-wrenching, often leaving players feeling deeply invested in the characters' journeys. While some critiques mention a lack of internal consistency for the sake of emotional payoff, the overall sentiment is that the game successfully evokes a strong emotional response, making it a memorable experience.
“The sincere journey was so well written, exciting, emotional, and heart touching.”
“This game made me cry three times and for that, gg.”
“From beginning to end, this is a great yuri visual novel with a strong and heartwarming story that will pull at the strings of your heart and make you cry rivers of tears.”
- music203 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players noting that it effectively complements the scenes and enhances the overall atmosphere. While some find the soundtrack to be memorable and atmospheric, others feel it lacks variety and can be repetitive or out of place at times. Overall, the music is considered a solid aspect of the game, contributing positively to the experience despite some critiques regarding its depth and originality.
“The music is delightful, interchanging between light and dark tones whenever the story demands it most, therefore adding onto the already immersive atmosphere with its melodious sound.”
“This game has ridiculously amazing art, and a solid soundtrack.”
“You'll fall in love with their characters and actually feel the tension and the emotions of every scene thanks to its smooth transitions and fitting background music.”
“The music was hit or miss for me, sometimes feeling out of place or repetitive.”
“Background music could have used more diversity as the same piano chords often became ambiance instead of emotional steering wheels even during the most pivotal of scenes.”
“For the music part, it's so plain you will not even notice it; the h-scene or kissing scene music don't fit. The only time I could say I noticed the music was at the ending with drama between the father and Iris.”
- graphics141 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the visual novel have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful and unique art style, as well as the quality of character designs and animations. However, some users noted issues with repetitive backgrounds and a lack of originality in certain visual elements. Overall, while the artwork is often described as stunning and well-executed, there are criticisms regarding the consistency and depth of the visuals throughout the game.
“The artwork is beautiful and well done, the backgrounds are fitting (and some of the garden backgrounds are stunning), the characters are very likeable, and the story itself is adorable.”
“Absolutely, thoroughly awesome storyline, amazing graphics.”
“The visuals are flipping gorgeous and the music is lovely.”
“The writing is that dry and the visuals are largely nonexistent.”
“Love Ribbon is not a memorable story with poor quality graphics in my opinion.”
“Most visual novels focus far too much of their energy on the writing at the expense of the audio, visuals, and game aspects; unfortunately this one is lacking in everything.”
- character development36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the natural progression of relationships and emotional depth, particularly in the sisterly dynamic. However, others criticize the lack of depth in character backgrounds and the tendency for personalities to shift to serve the plot, leading to a less satisfying experience for those seeking complex character arcs. Overall, while the visuals and story are appreciated, the character development may not meet the expectations of all players, especially those looking for more nuanced portrayals.
“The characters are engaging, the artwork is cute, the emotions feel real, and the character development progresses in such a naturally flowing way.”
“Beautiful visuals, music, and very nice character development will follow you through this heart-wrenching story, as well as some mild erotic features, which honestly are not really that explicit to begin with.”
“The sisterhood relationship dynamics were very interesting along with its character development, and their emotions made it a wonderful story.”
“I think there could have been a better character development regarding the background of the characters, and I assume most people get into visual novels for the fap job or something.”
“If you want to deal with a taboo theme in a visual novel, I feel like the character development should matter a bit more for something like this.”
“Character development is shaky and never quite finds its feet; personalities and motives seem to morph in order to nudge the story into a new problem that is solved five minutes later with a time skip.”
- humor36 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a delightful blend of cute and funny moments, often stemming from the charming interactions between characters like Iris and Zoey. Reviewers appreciate the clever dialogue and the balance of humor with more serious themes, noting that the game successfully evokes a range of emotions, from laughter to tears. Overall, the humor is seen as a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal and character dynamics.
“But since Iris is so cute and Zoey is funny, there are a lot of cute and funny moments in the game, which is nice.”
“It made me laugh when Zoey was trying to take a selfie of her and Iris, and Iris said, 'Alright, say “yay camping!”' and Zoey replied with, '…at a resort hotel.'”
“It had the right mix of humor, drama, tragedy, and suspense, making it one of the best visual novels I've ever played.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as lengthy but lacking the quality typically expected from a good visual novel, with some users noting that the art and mechanics are not top-tier. While the writing is memorable, the overall experience may not satisfy those seeking more engaging or explicit gameplay elements.
“The gameplay was quite long but not in the category of a good visual novel would have.”
“I've played a lot of games over the course of my life, and seen all manner of storylines, characters, and game mechanics.”
“(I'm a slow reader + I went through both endings = 7 hours of read time/gameplay?)”
“The gameplay was quite long but not in the category of what a good visual novel would have.”
“The art is not top tier, even the gameplay, but the writing really stuck with me in some parts.”
“Which is really going to affect the gameplay, and this is pretty blame to me.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its pleasing art style and character designs, although some players noted the frequent recycling of backdrops. The music plays a significant role, effectively shifting between light and dark tones to complement the narrative, contributing to an immersive and heartwarming experience. Overall, the combination of visuals, music, and well-developed characters creates a realistic and engaging atmosphere.
“The music is delightful, interchanging between light and dark tones whenever the story demands it most, therefore adding onto the already immersive atmosphere with its melodious sound.”
“Characters are reasonably fleshed out and it maintains a fairly realistic atmosphere for the most part.”
“It’s a nice touch, one that contributes to the heartwarming atmosphere.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising the art style while others express concerns about performance issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a point of contention, affecting the overall experience for players.
“The art style is beautifully optimized, allowing for stunning visuals without sacrificing performance.”
“The game runs smoothly, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on performance optimization, making the gameplay fluid and enjoyable.”
“The art style is visually appealing, but the performance issues really detract from the overall experience.”
“While the game has a unique art style, the optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“The performance is inconsistent, making it difficult to enjoy the beautiful art style.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users noting a good story and decent visuals, alongside a smooth experience free from scene transition issues or visual glitches.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, similar to many visual novels, suggesting that players may not find significant incentive to replay it after completing the story.
“Not much replayability like most visual novels.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is positively noted for its transparency, particularly in promoting the 18+ patch directly on the title screen, which enhances user awareness of available content.
