Love Undying: A Kiss Before Dawn
- May 23, 2024
- Heart's Choice
Get on Steam"Love Undying: A Kiss Before Dawn" is a 190,000-word interactive romance novel set on Victorian moors. As a vampire seeking a fresh start, you must navigate threats from vampire hunters, local coven members, and suspicious nobles. Amidst danger, forge connections with potential allies and explore romantic possibilities in this text-based narrative game. Your choices will determine your path in this complex web of relationships and mysteries.
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Reviews
- Well-written story that immerses players in a richly realized world with meaningful choices that significantly affect the narrative.
- Offers a unique setting in Victorian Cornwall, providing a fresh take on vampire stories with a focus on romance and ethical themes.
- Decent replayability with various paths to explore, making it a fun and engaging experience for fans of choose-your-own-adventure games.
- The game can feel easy, as it's simple to gain favor with various groups, which may reduce the challenge for some players.
- Some players may find the romance elements to be shallow and the adult scenes non-explicit, which could be disappointing for those seeking more depth.
- The reliance on stat-based mechanics can detract from the role-playing experience, making choices feel more like quizzes rather than genuine narrative crossroads.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in "Love Undying: A Kiss Before Dawn" is well-crafted and engaging, blending elements of romance and horror while allowing players significant freedom in shaping their character's journey. Although some reviewers noted that the narrative felt rushed at times and expressed a desire for more meaningful choices rather than success/fail mechanics, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and immersive, with a strong emphasis on player agency.
“Love Undying is a dynamic narrative that possesses all the merits of an ardent romance and the bestial horror of an Anne Rice novel; both rhetorically sound and perfect in length, Lauren O'Donoghue composes a tale that is satisfactory to read, each decision influencing the story significantly.”
“The story is not groundbreaking by any means, but you get a good amount of freedom to choose what kind of person/vampire you are.”
“Well written story that gets you involved.”
“The story is not groundbreaking by any means but you get a good amount of freedom to choose what kind of person/vampire you are.”
“I wish there were CYOA games like this where it was actually just roleplay (picking the choice you want/the choice that you think fits your character as opposed to the choice the author thinks fits your build) even if there were less meaningful choices throughout the story.”
“The story also felt a bit rushed to me, which sometimes made important interactions seem naive.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a lack of in-game music. However, players suggest enhancing the experience by playing their own favorite gothic music alongside the game, which can add to the enjoyment.
“Very fun - put on some of your favorite gothic music, and start enjoying yourself.”
“My only complaint is the lack of music.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its superb writing and offers significant replayability, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of vampire-themed RPGs. Players appreciate the depth and variety that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“It is superbly written and looks to have a lot of replay value.”
“A good bargain for all those looking for a vampire novel/RPG hybrid with some decent replayability.”
“It is superbly written, and looks to have a lot of replay value.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of stat-based mechanics and decision-making, enhanced by a focus on authentic romance and ethical storytelling. Players appreciate the inclusivity of diverse identities, which adds depth and relatability to the experience.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its atmospheric and evocative writing, which effectively immerses players in the roleplay experience. Users report feeling quickly engaged and swept up in the game's world.
“The writing is atmospheric and evocative, and I felt very quickly swept up in the roleplay.”
