Majikoi! Love Me Seriously!

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In Kawakami City, where samurai lineage shapes society, follow Yamato and his six friends at the prestigious Kawakami Academy. Despite their differences, they've created a close-knit group and navigate adolescence together, resolving conflicts with martial arts. This visual novel explores their intertwined stories with humor and drama.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+14

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Majikoi! Love Me Seriously features a fantastic cast of lovable characters and a well-developed story that balances comedy, romance, and action.
The humor is top-notch, with clever jokes and engaging interactions that keep players entertained throughout the visual novel.
The game offers a variety of routes and endings, providing a rich experience with plenty of replay value for fans of the genre.

The Steam version lacks voice acting for many side characters and requires additional paid patches to restore adult content and missing voices.
Some players find the prologue excessively long and the overall pacing can feel stale due to the heavy focus on comedy over drama.
The localization has been criticized for including modern references that feel out of place, detracting from the immersion of the original story.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
8%
The story is a blend of lighthearted high school life and engaging character dynamics, featuring a well-crafted narrative that evolves based on player choices. While it employs familiar romance anime tropes, it manages to keep the experience fresh and entertaining with humor and character development. Overall, the game offers a captivating and enjoyable storyline, complemented by a strong cast and good pacing, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “An amazing visual novel, with an amazing story and characters.”
- “The pacing of the story itself is very well done; it starts slow and then keeps on building up until the climax of the story.”
- “It has everything I want: very lovable, hilarious characters, surprisingly good storytelling, personal issues and character development, fun action scenes, decent enough music, and just combines these traits in a way that almost no other visual novel has been able to replicate.”
- “If you're looking for a story to get invested in, then perhaps look elsewhere.”
- “It wouldn't be a big deal but there is really no plot to speak of.”
- “The story is the same; if the main character weren't to pick any of the girls, it would have the same ending. However, if you choose one of them, the characters evolve and change some things in the story.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
12%
The humor in "Love Me Seriously" is widely praised for its chaotic and lively nature, featuring a mix of slapstick, fast-paced jokes, and clever gags that keep players laughing throughout. The game boasts a diverse cast of charming characters, each contributing to the comedic experience, while also balancing moments of seriousness and emotional depth. Overall, it is considered a standout visual novel for fans of humor, offering a unique blend of entertaining antics and engaging storytelling.
- “Love Me Seriously is one of the most action-packed, entertaining, and hilarious visual novels I've ever read.”
- “The comedic antics are great; the characters get into all kinds of shenanigans that kept me laughing constantly.”
- “This game is filled with hilarious moments and is truly something every visual novel fan should read.”
- “It has almost non-existent typical slice-of-life unfunny jokes.”
- “The humor feels forced and falls flat throughout the game.”
- “I expected witty dialogue, but instead, I got cringeworthy attempts at comedy.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its lively and fast-paced nature, effectively complementing the vibrant atmosphere and character interactions. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack may not be particularly memorable, it is described as fitting well with the scenes and enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's charm and enjoyment, distinguishing it from other visual novels.
- “Great characters, great music, great art, great atmosphere.”
- “The art is really colorful and clean looking, the music is entertainingly lively and fast paced.”
- “The soundtrack is really good.”
- “The OST for the game isn't that memorable, but it definitely suits the scenes they are in.”
- “Normally, in VNs, since the music is repetitive, I end up listening to some other music while playing, which usually makes me lower the score.”
- “The music is simple and not very engaging, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a blend of humor and emotional depth, featuring well-developed characters that players grow to connect with over time. While primarily lighthearted and comedic, it includes poignant moments that resonate deeply, enhanced by exceptional voice acting. Overall, players find the emotional experience to be impactful and worthwhile.
- “Aside from the comedy, there are also heart-wrenching moments made even more powerful due to the terrific voice acting.”
- “Yo, this touched me. I don't get emotional over games, but I really felt connected to the characters, and I would say this is definitely worth playing.”
- “It is a lighthearted high school everyday life filled with tons of over-the-top humor and crazy colorful characters, with some occasional emotional moments.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The character development in Majikoi is highly praised, with users noting its depth and the engaging storytelling across all routes. The game features lovable characters and effectively combines personal growth with entertaining narratives, setting it apart from other visual novels.
- “The character development in Majikoi is great, and all of the routes were equally entertaining, and the true end route was awesome.”
- “Lastly, the game has amazing character development.”
- “It has everything I want: very lovable, hilarious characters, surprisingly good storytelling, personal issues and character development, fun action scenes, decent enough music, and just combines these traits in a way that almost no other visual novel has been able to replicate.”
- “The character development feels rushed and lacks depth.”
- “I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are.”
- “There are missed opportunities for meaningful growth in the characters.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is primarily choice-based, focusing on dialogue and decision-making that leads to multiple endings, with little to no traditional gameplay mechanics. While some users note the absence of gameplay elements, others express satisfaction with the immersive experience, indicating a significant investment of time.
- “Say hello to my next sixty hours of Steam gameplay!”
- “Nope, no game-breaking bug was met during my gameplay.”
- “The game has no gameplay; it's purely a choice-based game where you can get multiple endings depending on the path and dialogues you choose.”
- “Gameplay is nonexistent.”
- “Nope, no game-breaking bug was encountered during my gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its blend of great characters, music, and art, creating a feel-good environment enriched with humor, alongside serious and dramatic moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “Great characters, great music, great art, great atmosphere.”
- “It just has a great feel-good atmosphere with lots of humor, but also very serious and dramatic moments in between!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The Steam version of the game has been reported to be buggy, indicating stability issues that may affect gameplay.
- “However, the Steam version is buggy.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their stunning and beautiful artwork, enhancing the overall visual experience of the game.
- “The artwork is very beautiful to look at.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts strong replayability due to its engaging cast of characters, compelling story, and high-quality voice acting, encouraging players to experience it multiple times.
- “It has a great cast of characters, a fantastic story, great voice acting, and good replay value.”