May

About

"May" is a single-player casual game that combines elements of visual novels, ADV, and slice of life genres. The story revolves around Yun, who is trying to help his critically injured friend Max, while also uncovering a mysterious and shady situation at the hospital. With diverse CGs, 15+ music themes, and precious romantic scenes, the game offers a wholesome and dramatic experience, leading to various endings, each with its own melody, and secret bonuses to unlock after the main story.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a deep and emotional narrative that effectively explores themes of loss, love, and regret, resonating with players on a personal level.
The artwork and music are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
It offers multiple endings and bonus scenes, rewarding players for exploring different routes in the story.

The English translation is poorly executed, with clunky and sometimes incomprehensible writing that detracts from the emotional impact of the story.
There are very few meaningful choices in the game, leading to duplicate endings and a lack of player agency.
The story's premise and character motivations can be confusing, particularly regarding the protagonist's ability to enter his friend's dreams.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a bittersweet love narrative centered on themes of loss and the fleeting nature of time, featuring multiple endings and side stories. While the core storyline has potential to be touching, poor localization significantly detracts from the emotional impact, leaving some players feeling disconnected and unimpressed. Despite its shortcomings, the representation of a queer relationship from a Russian developer is noted as a positive aspect.
- “The story ultimately revolves around loss, sorrow, and how to deal with the feeling that you might have only little time left to spend with someone very dear to you.”
- “Otherwise, it's a bittersweet story between two queer men.”
- “It's nice to see this kind of story coming from a Russian developer, as Russia isn't exactly known for LGBTQ+ acceptance.”
- “If you want to waste a couple of hours on a bittersweet love story in terrible English, dive right in.”
- “Honestly, this is the kind of story that usually makes me sob like a little girl, but this time I just felt nothing.”
- “It just makes it hard for me to take the story seriously, and since the story provided here is more heart-wrenching and serious than anything else, the bad localization regrettably ruined every tad of atmosphere for me.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its deep and heartbreaking narrative, which resonates strongly with players, evoking a range of feelings. However, some users noted that poor localization detracted from the overall atmosphere, making it difficult to fully engage with the story despite its touching elements. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions, with players expressing a willingness to revisit its poignant moments.
- “That was an interesting visual novel, not common, deep, troubling, heartbreaking, but it's nice to feel.”
- “I still decided to give it a thumbs up because of the touching narrative and the nice artwork.”
- “12/10 would cry again.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their surprising quality, especially given the low price point of $3.99. Reviewers highlight the nice artwork and the presence of cute and romantic character graphics, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “I still decided to give it a thumbs up because of the touching narrative and the beautiful artwork.”
- “The artwork is surprisingly nice, especially considering that this title only costs $3.99.”
- “The artwork is interesting and features many cute and romantic character graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its pleasant quality, though some reviewers find it to be merely serviceable rather than exceptional. Overall, it complements the game's aesthetic, which is also noted for its appealing art.
- “It has nice art and pretty music.”
- “The music was lovely and added a great atmosphere to the game.”
- “The music is serviceable, but it lacks the depth and creativity that would make it truly memorable.”
- “While the art is lovely, the music feels repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't contribute much to the atmosphere of the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a stark contrast in the atmosphere, with some praising it as "pure perfection," while others criticize poor localization that undermines the story's serious and heart-wrenching tone, ultimately detracting from the overall experience.
- “The overall atmosphere is pure perfection.”
- “The game immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world that feels alive.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to an incredibly immersive experience.”
- “It just makes it hard for me to take the story seriously, and since the story provided here is more heart-wrenching and serious than anything else, the bad localization regrettably ruined every bit of atmosphere for me.”