Making*Lovers
- April 3, 2020
- Smee
- 17h median play time
Get on Steam"Making Lovers" is a visual novel that focuses on a romantic pure love story. With a beautiful art style, players will experience a first-person perspective while pursuing five different heroines. The game features dating sim elements, where players can plan and go on dates with their chosen heroine, making choices that will affect the outcome of the story. The game encourages the player to uncover the deep inner feelings of the heroines and develop meaningful relationships with them.
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation Vita
Reviews
- The game features a unique structure focusing on adult relationships, which is refreshing compared to typical high school settings in visual novels.
- The humor is well-written and often hilarious, providing a light-hearted experience that keeps players engaged.
- Each heroine has a distinct personality and story, making it enjoyable to explore all routes and develop connections with the characters.
- The protagonist can be annoying and overly perverted, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- Some routes feel rushed, lacking depth in character development and emotional stakes.
- There are occasional bugs and errors that can disrupt the reading experience, particularly with the R18 patch.
- story300 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story of "Making Lovers" is characterized by its light-hearted, comedic approach, focusing on character relationships rather than a complex overarching plot. Players navigate through distinct routes for each heroine, with a blend of humor and sweetness, though some may find the narratives simplistic or lacking depth. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of slice-of-life romance, with each character's story providing unique charm and development.
“A mature story where sometimes you can't choose the right way and only the best possible outcome.”
“The story and how the characters improve their relationship with each other is amazing.”
“The story is fun and hilarious; it may have a slow pace in the middle of each route, but I love how it concluded in every route.”
“If you want a mature and realistic story, look elsewhere.”
“The story is kinda bland for me.”
“There's no grandiose storyline, plot twist, or any mystery.”
- humor188 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Making Lovers" is widely praised for its crass, unhinged writing and clever dialogue, often resulting in laugh-out-loud moments throughout the game. Players appreciate the balance of humor with heartfelt storytelling, particularly in character interactions and various routes, making it a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. While some jokes may not resonate with everyone, the overall comedic quality is considered refreshing and entertaining, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
“The vn's sharp and humorous writing and solid grasp of its characters combined with its propensity for oozing wholesomeness at every corner, even during 'boing time', comes together to create a heartwarming, endearing, hilarious experience that has me loving the time I spent and will spend with its characters.”
“Everything about this game is fun and light-hearted; often times laugh-out-loud funny, other times sugary sweet, and occasionally lightly tear-jerking.”
“The dialogue is absolutely hilarious and the sweet moments give you really intense heartboners.”
- emotional76 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its blend of humor and heartwarming moments, creating a wholesome experience that resonates with players. Many reviews highlight the touching narratives and character development, particularly in routes like Karen's, which evoke strong feelings and even tears. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to deliver a satisfying emotional journey filled with laughter, tenderness, and relatable themes of love and connection.
“Making lovers was, and is a wholesome experience for me in many ways; just listening to the beautiful soundtrack makes me remember the good moments, the tender moments, and even the funny moments in that game.”
“The voice work is absolutely amazing, emotional, and gives the impression of real interaction.”
“I definitely recommend this visual novel to others; even if you don't enable the 18+ patch, it is still an enjoyable and emotional roller coaster, especially with Kitaooji Karen's route, which was the only one to make me cry upon finishing it and during it.”
- music70 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a diverse range of genres and styles that enhance the overall experience, particularly in emotional and comedic moments. While some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive and criticized the initial music choices as unimmersive, the opening and ending songs, along with the overall composition, are highlighted as standout elements. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to its atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The music is also very good with an impressive set of genres and styles!”
“Making lovers was, and is a wholesome experience for me in many ways, only by listening to the beautiful soundtrack makes me remember the good moments, the tender moments and even funny moments in that game.”
“Out of hundreds of games I've played, this game's OST is definitely in the top 5.”
“The only bad thing I could say is the first 30 minutes... the music choice is really bad... like completely unimmersive... there's just hardcore action-packed background music while the characters are just talking casually... but the rest of the music selection was well chosen for like 95% of the route I took.”
“The art, voice work, and music is on par or better for the average visual novel, but it just doesn't do anything interesting.”
“The OST is a bit on the weaker side, but that's not a huge problem for me.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the charming artwork and character designs. The art style is described as well-balanced and simplistic, enhancing the overall experience without overwhelming the player. Additionally, the game runs smoothly on various platforms, further contributing to its positive reception in terms of visual presentation.
“The graphics are beautiful, the character development is well done, the voice acting and most of the humor is spot on, especially in Mashiro’s route, and the overall enjoyment is beyond satisfying throughout.”
“The artwork and character reactions are charming and adorable, and even though I spent roughly 20 hours to complete all five routes, I did not feel the time go by at all.”
“Graphics - 9/10, no complaints at all; graphics and quality are great.”
“It's still your average 720p VN, but the art style itself is much better.”
“For some reason, I find the art style used for characters of most other visual novels off-putting.”
“Compared to its predecessor (on Steam at least), Making Lovers steps up the artwork department notably.”
- character development18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth, particularly in the heroine routes, where players appreciate the focus on individual character arcs and the emotional moments shared. However, some reviewers express a desire for more variability and meaningful development for the main character, suggesting that the game could benefit from additional dialogue options to enhance relationships. Overall, while the character development is well-executed, there is a consensus that it could be further enriched to provide a more satisfying experience.
“The graphics are beautiful, the character development is well done, the voice acting and most of the humor is spot on, especially in Mashiro’s route, and the overall enjoyment is beyond satisfying throughout.”
“This results in the game providing you a longer heroine route, which means you will be getting more lovey-dovey moments with your chosen heroine. It also means that you can read more about their character development throughout their route rather than the story rushing to an ending.”
“Story - 8/10. As I said before, the game has pretty much no definite story; it focuses mainly on the character and the heroine whose route you are following. More focus has been given to the heroine rather than the main character, which is a wise choice, allowing you to experience different character development each time depending on your route.”
“I wish each relationship had a more variable character development and storylines based on additional dialogue options.”
“There's a lot of potential for character development and it just doesn't happen.”
“And because of that, the main character doesn't have any time for character development.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fun romance simulation with a focus on choosing date spots, though this mechanic is considered weak and somewhat linear. While the protagonist's perverse nature may be off-putting to some, the strong romantic elements and lovable heroines help to elevate the overall experience. Players should not expect extensive dating sim mechanics, but the narrative and character interactions are engaging enough to carry the game.
“Overall, amazing read, great gameplay, super lovable heroines.”
“It's a fun romance sim with a great mechanic of choosing your date spots.”
“The actual process of choosing date locations is super weak, unfortunately, so don't go into this expecting a huge amount of dating sim gameplay, but the romance is strong enough to carry it on its own.”
“As for gameplay, I hate how the protagonist is so damn perverted, but I can let that slide aside; sometimes the protagonist had a good point too when the heroine was in a pinch or anything.”
“The game's structure and mechanics are quite linear and methodical.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers limited replayability, as choices feel inconsequential and scenes are brief, primarily encouraging players to revisit the story rather than explore new outcomes. While each heroine route lasts about 5-7 hours and allows for some variation through different date options, the overall experience may not significantly change with repeated playthroughs.
“It means it's more replayable.”
“It feels like it really doesn't matter much what you pick, and the scenes are so short that it doesn't add much replay value to the game.”
“However, the dates are quite short compared to the main story, so don't expect too much replayability value from a route apart from just enjoying the story again.”
“The heroine routes are about 5-7 hours each (it really depends on your reading speed), but there is some replay value, such as going back and choosing different date options.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed experience with grinding; some players appreciate the absence of grinding and stats, likening the gameplay to a seamless dating simulator, while others feel that extensive grinding is necessary, suggesting it could be overwhelming. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of character interaction without the typical grind found in many titles.
“The characters feel alive, albeit in the funny side of goofy, the relationships progress naturally, there's no grinding, no stats and no need to 'work' or motivate yourself to go through this game.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a mix of simple yet charming art and a goofy soundtrack, which together create a lighthearted vibe. Each location offers a distinct feel, enhancing the overall experience, while the engaging story compensates for any initial reservations about the visuals.
“The illustrations of the girls are cute and charming at the same time; the backgrounds and places don't feel the same and give you a different atmosphere each time.”
“I had little expectation of what the game could offer me as the art is simply drawn, and the background music gives off an overall goofy atmosphere, but the story makes up for the negative points in my heart.”
“I had little expectation on what the game can offer me as the art and character designs are simply drawn, and the background music gives off an overall goofy atmosphere, but the story makes up for the negative points in my heart.”
“The illustrations of the girls are cute and charming at the same time, but the backgrounds and locations don't feel cohesive and provide a different atmosphere each time.”
