LoveChoice
- November 15, 2021
- Akaba Studio
- 2h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"LoveChoice" is a single-player Romance Role Playing game with an interesting plot, stunning mechanics, and beautiful visuals accompanied by phenomenal music. The game features 3 stories with multiple endings, lovely art, and 17 original BGMs. Despite being on the shorter side, with a playtime of 1.5-2 hours, the game offers a meaningful experience with its focus on thoughtful ideas about love and partnership, and allows for refunds if not satisfied.
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Reviews
- Heartwarming and emotional storytelling that resonates with real-life relationship experiences.
- Unique gameplay mechanics that encourage players to think outside the box and interact with the environment.
- Beautiful art style and soothing soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Lack of clear guidance on gameplay mechanics, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
- Some dialogue and character interactions feel unrealistic or shallow, detracting from the depth of the stories.
- The game can feel repetitive, with multiple playthroughs required to unlock all endings and achievements.
- story545 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is a collection of three distinct narratives that explore themes of love, relationships, and personal growth, each with multiple endings influenced by player choices. While the first story is criticized for its predictability and lack of depth, the second story is praised for its emotional impact and relatability, often evoking strong feelings in players. Overall, the storytelling is described as heartwarming and engaging, though some players noted issues with translation and clarity in gameplay mechanics.
“As someone who went through a long relationship that I eventually had to end for both of our own good, the true ending of the second story hit me like a truck.”
“The second story is about as bittersweet and heartbreaking as romance tales can get, and it was the one that got me the closest to crying; thankfully, the third story is a comfy and heartwarming conclusion that serves as a palate cleanser from the heavy emotions of the previous chapter.”
“The first story taught me that love is about understanding and listening. The second story showed me the importance of letting go; sometimes, love is not about owning and possession but fulfillment and blessings.”
“The story is warm but rather mediocre, and the translation from traditional Chinese to English was not good, which caused logic and plot to suffer.”
“Unfortunately, the characters and story itself make no sense and have very obviously not had a proper writer involved.”
“The first story was so cringe that I wanted to stop playing right away.”
- emotional342 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with many players expressing that it made them cry due to its heartfelt and relatable stories. The narratives are described as both heartwarming and bittersweet, often evoking a range of feelings that resonate deeply with players' personal experiences in love and relationships. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to create a profound emotional impact in a short playtime, making it a highly recommended experience for those seeking a touching story.
“Nevertheless, the stories (3 in total) are interesting and heartwarming, although bittersweet sometimes, and present different and diverse aspects, possibilities and outcomes for love stories, many of which are very relatable.”
“If you're reading this, buy this game, appreciate your life and friends, get along and be there for your partner, this game made me emotional for no reason, it's just that after seeing all the endings for all 3 of them, I was just kinda relating to it and hoping it would be a good ending for my life, 10/10.”
“The first story hit me like a truck, the second broke my heart, and the third made me feel fluffy and warm.”
“The storyline is boring and fails to engage emotionally.”
“It's hard to connect with the characters; the emotional depth is lacking.”
“The game doesn't evoke any real feelings; it feels flat and uninspired.”
- music181 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful soundtracks that complement the charming artwork and storytelling. While some reviewers found the music to be merely good or generic, many highlighted specific tracks, especially the end credits song, as particularly memorable and impactful. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its heartwarming and relatable themes.
“The music is so relaxing.”
“The soundtrack is literally music to my ears and complements the game perfectly.”
“Beautiful soundtrack, really cute art and most of all throughout the game it gives you real life lessons on relationships and how to handle them.”
“For me, the biggest positive is the art and the biggest negative is the music.”
“While the art style is cute and the music fully serves its purpose, the game just ends up feeling incomplete.”
“Cute graphics and music will not save the day, I am afraid.”
- gameplay134 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mix of simple mechanics and unique puzzles that challenge players to think outside the box, often requiring them to discover hidden elements to fully engage with the story. While some players appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the gameplay, others find it unintuitive and frustrating, particularly due to a lack of clear instructions and the potential for punishing choices. Overall, the game offers a short yet immersive experience, blending narrative and gameplay in a way that resonates with themes of relationships, though it may not appeal to those seeking traditional visual novel mechanics.
“The mechanics perfectly immersed you within the choices you make, helping the player feel more connected to their decisions.”
“The gameplay takes less than two hours, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a quick yet fulfilling gaming experience.”
“The gameplay is simple with a little bit of puzzle, so it doesn't make you stressed playing it.”
“The lack of clear options throughout the gameplay makes it feel unforgiving, punishing you for the programmer's oversight.”
“Deceptive gameplay provides you with choices and then punishes you for choosing them.”
“The gameplay loop was too tedious to make it worthwhile.”
- graphics104 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute and charming art style, which evokes a picture book aesthetic that complements the engaging narratives and soothing soundtracks. Many reviewers highlight the simplicity and warmth of the visuals, noting that they enhance the overall emotional experience, despite some concerns about interactivity and gameplay depth. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful and appealing, making the game a delightful experience for fans of wholesome storytelling.
“The art style is straight out of a picture book, but don't let the unassuming exterior catch you off guard.”
“The stories have the perfect amount of information and detail without feeling like it's too much or not enough; the art style and palette tie so well with the soundtrack, and it's all part of this lovely experience.”
“The graphics make it hard to understand what is an interactable feature and what is not.”
“While the art style is cute and the music fully serves its purpose, the game just ends up feeling incomplete.”
“If you're looking for mind-blowing graphics or gameplay, Lovechoice isn't for you.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly criticizing the repetitive nature of the restaurant search minigame, which detracts from character investment and overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge that it can be simplistic at times, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding feels excessive and detracts from the gameplay experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“As far as actual gameplay, the restaurant search minigame is easily in the top 5 most tedious minigames I've ever encountered.”
“The story goes by so fast that you're unable to become attached or invested in any of the characters, so the game just kinda ends up becoming grinding the same storyline with a few choices for new endings so you can move on to the next one.”
“The problem with that is you have to wait for the entire minigame to end before being able to retry it, which gets tedious.”
- humor11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's humor is described as both heartwarming and relatable, eliciting a range of emotions from laughter to tears through its engaging storytelling. Players appreciate the comedic elements intertwined with poignant moments, particularly in scenarios involving love and choices, making it a memorable experience for both couples and singles. Overall, the humor effectively enhances the narrative, providing both funny and meaningful insights into relationships.
“Very funny and realistic - especially the second story about time and kilometers among lovers... and the choice of career or love in our lives.”
“It was funny that my first ending was the breakup ending. I learned a lot from that, and thank you for the heartwarming stories.”
“However, I do believe this is an impressive story for especially new couples and singles for its funny but lovable plots.”
“Not funny at all.”
“The humor fell flat.”
“I expected more laughs, but it just didn't deliver.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as heartwarming and immersive, effectively connecting with players through its beautiful soundtrack and simple yet impactful visuals. While some find it sleepy, many appreciate the touching moments it offers, creating a distraction from real-world troubles. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its emotional depth and ability to evoke strong feelings.
“A nice game with a heartwarming atmosphere.”
“It's fairly interactive and the cute atmosphere really helped distract me from my troubles in the real world.”
“It got a beautiful soundtrack which creates an unbelievable atmosphere.”
“Left me feeling empty and alone, which just goes to show how effective the game is at creating atmosphere and connecting with the player.”
“Even though it's a simple style, it's probably the reason why the atmosphere in this novel is just on another level.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings and well-crafted stories, appealing to players who enjoy exploring different outcomes. However, some users feel that the initial experience diminishes their interest in replaying the other stories, leading to mixed opinions on overall replay value.
“Replayability is 10/10; there are different endings, and the stories are so well put together that you'll want to see all the endings.”
“Despite being a bit short, it compensates with the option to replay and explore different endings, adding replayability to the game.”
“There is not much replay value.”
“After playing the first story, I was not very interested in the other ones, and the replay value went downhill for me.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as having some stability issues, particularly with conversation glitches that prevent certain features, like thought bubbles, from functioning properly. Despite these bugs, players find the game to be playable, though the overall experience may not be engaging enough to warrant troubleshooting.
“I did accidentally get them to start making content-specific speech bubbles about their things before that, once, but I haven't been able to replicate it - and the truth is, this sleepy little awkward 'love' story doesn't really make me care enough to bother troubleshooting it, not when the option to refund and get some money back hovers overhead.”
“It's an alright game, and best of all a short one, however the bit with the conversation glitches for me and even after I match all of the things I never get the thought bubbles to appear.”
“Buggy, but still playable.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players praise its captivating stories and profound lessons that enhance the experience, others criticize the lack of depth, feeling disconnected from the characters and their relationships.
“With captivating stories, profound lessons, and amazing character development, this game offers an unforgettable experience.”
“There's barely any character development, so most of the time I don't care about either character, and I feel that I don't have to work at all for them to 'fall in love.'”
“The characters feel one-dimensional, and their growth is almost non-existent, making it hard to invest in their journeys.”
“I expected more depth in character arcs, but they remain stagnant throughout the game, leaving me feeling disconnected.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with no significant bugs or crashes reported, even in its early access phase. However, some users noted that the English translation in the love detective story could benefit from refinement, though it does not hinder comprehension.
“Performance-wise, I haven't encountered any bugs or crashes (for those concerned about it being an early access game).”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“The game runs seamlessly, demonstrating excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the frame rates drop significantly during intense scenes, which is frustrating.”
“Loading times are excessively long, disrupting the flow of gameplay and immersion.”
