Love's Sweet Garnish 2
- October 2, 2020
- Canvas+Garden
Get on Steam"Love's Sweet Garnish 2" is the sequel to the visual novel game featuring Ciel and Koron. The story takes place in Milk Hall Caramella during summer, where Asaki is approached to become the café's successor. The game is fully voiced in Japanese , has four routes, and includes extras like CG and music galleries. It also offers Japanese and Traditional Chinese language support.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The sequel significantly improves on character dynamics and drama, providing a more engaging and natural storyline compared to the first game.
- Ciel and Koron's routes are well-developed and enjoyable, showcasing rich character personalities and emotional depth.
- The game's art and music are praised for their quality, contributing to a cute and immersive atmosphere.
- Rira and Richer's storylines are disappointingly short and lack the depth found in the previous game, leaving some players wanting more.
- The game suffers from minor translation issues and bugs, such as problems with full-screen display and some awkward dialogue.
- The main character is perceived as flat and uninteresting, lacking growth or complexity throughout the story.
- story41 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in this visual novel sequel is praised for its emotional depth and cute atmosphere, focusing on the journeys of four heroines, with particular highlights on Ciel's well-developed narrative. While the character arcs are engaging, some routes, especially for Rira and Richer, are considered shorter and less impactful compared to the first game. Overall, the sequel shows significant improvement in storytelling and character design, though minor translation issues and a lack of depth in certain storylines were noted.
“This visual novel is the sequel to the first opus focusing on the story of the two heroines, Rira and Richer.”
“As for the story of the four routes, I really liked the atmosphere and the cute side of the stories; I felt a lot of emotions while playing this game.”
“Insane improvement compared to the first game; the story is way longer, character drawing is far more polished, and the story is far more engaging and naturally flows.”
“Though Koron is my favorite character, she has the worst story by a pretty big margin.”
“The story basically ends at the love confession, which feels awkward.”
“Even though the cafe is the premise of the story, talking about it all the time gets stale pretty quickly.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a strong art style and quality character designs, although some players feel there could be more content. While the game doesn't demand high-end hardware, it may not run on very old PCs. Overall, the visual presentation enhances the experience, making it a worthwhile play for fans of the genre.
“All in all, the game is just so worth it; the improvement in the CG and graphic image gallery is also significant.”
“Great artwork, especially the main character's face in one of the CGs in Richer's afterstory.”
“Almost all visual novels do not require a graphics card to run the game; a processor is more than enough. However, let's not exaggerate, 2000s PCs are not going to run the game.”
“The art style and CGs were done well, though there really should've been way more.”
“The improvement in the CG and graphic image gallery is also significant, but it still feels lacking.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this visual novel is minimal, primarily consisting of clicking, and lacks meaningful decision-making that influences the story or character routes. Players seeking a more interactive experience with impactful choices may find this title unsatisfactory.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you invested in the story.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, allowing for a smooth experience.”
“The choices you make significantly impact the narrative, enhancing replayability.”
“In a visual novel, there is no gameplay to speak of other than clicking.”
“However, if you’re looking for any sort of proper gameplay (in the sense of making the right choices to get onto the route you want), this isn’t for you.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is mixed; while some characters experience touching moments that contribute to their growth, others feel overly simplistic or chummy, resulting in less impactful development. However, Rira's character arc stands out as particularly well-crafted and praised by players.
“Rira's character development is just chef's kiss.”
“She didn't exactly learn anything either, but she had some light character development in some actually touching scenes.”
“It was refreshing, but also way too chummy, and made for even less character development.”
“She didn't exactly learn anything either, but she had some light character development, in some actually touching scenes.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its emotional depth and charm, with players feeling a strong connection to the characters due to the appealing character design and engaging storytelling. Overall, it creates a delightful and immersive experience that resonates with players.
“As for the story of the four roads, I really liked the atmosphere and the cute side of the stories. I felt a lot of emotions while playing this game.”
“Like the first installment, my opinion has not changed much. I spent excellent moments on this visual novel; we really get attached to the characters thanks to the character design and the atmosphere of the story.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game features light character development and touching scenes, providing heartwarming stories that can be enjoyed in a social setting. The 18+ DLC offers additional content that does not impact the main narrative, allowing players to experience the emotional depth of the game without distraction.
“She didn't exactly learn anything either, but she had some light character development in some actually touching scenes.”
“As with LSG1, the 18+ DLC does not influence the main story at all, saving all those events as extras that are unlocked only after completing each route, making it perfect if you want to play around others as you can focus on the heartwarming stories in company, then see the other content when you know no one's around.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as cute and amusing, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
“Cute and funny visual novel! 😭”
“The humor is spot on and had me laughing out loud!”
“I love how the game blends humor with its storyline!”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music received generally positive feedback, but some users felt it could have been improved in terms of composition.
