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Melancholy Love

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87%Game Brain Score
story, music
character development, replayability
95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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Melancholy Love is a single player role playing game with a romance theme. It was developed by White Dew Games and was released on January 29, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Melancholy Love" is a visual novel game that explores the complexities of love and relationships. The player follows the story of a young man as he navigates through his complicated feelings for the women in his life. With multiple endings and a unique art style, this game offers a deep and introspective look into the human heart.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
story12 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful and engaging story with well-written characters and charming dynamics, making it a delightful experience for fans of the Yuri genre.
  • The artwork and soundtrack are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall immersion and emotional impact of the narrative.
  • The voice acting in Mandarin adds a refreshing change of pace, contributing to the game's unique charm and appeal.
  • Some players found the dialogue to be redundant and repetitive, which detracted from the storytelling experience.
  • Technical issues, such as the 'skip' function not working properly and fullscreen settings not being remembered, were noted as frustrating aspects of the game.
  • A few players expressed dissatisfaction with the Chinese voice acting, preferring the emotional delivery typically found in Japanese voiceovers.
  • story
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its charm and beauty, featuring a classic enemies-to-lovers romance that is both engaging and emotionally resonant. While some reviewers note that the plot may not be particularly original, the well-developed characters and their heartfelt journey, combined with beautiful artwork and music, create an enchanting experience. Despite some dialogue that may detract from the narrative, the overall sentiment is that the story is a delightful exploration of love, misunderstandings, and personal growth.

    • “This game truly is amazing; it's a beautiful yet complex story that I found myself spending all my free time on recently and that I can't help but gush about.”
    • “A story that keeps tugging at your heart when it dips into the tragedies of deceit and misunderstandings, lifts your spirit with the sweetness of affectionate yuri romance, and makes you laugh at the antics of the characters.”
    • “The story really kept me reading, and with all the characters being so lovely, I couldn't help but wish it never ended.”
    • “There's not really much to say about the plot, with it pretty much being a classic enemies to lovers story between the kindhearted soul who is mistaken as a delinquent due to her looks, Mianxue, and the perfect class monitor with a bit of a sadistic side, who yearns for freedom, Qingwei.”
    • “There's a lot of dialogue that doesn't actually bring much to the story.”
    • “It could be a result of translations, but it's worth noting that it takes away from the story rather than giving to it.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and memorability, enhancing the overall experience with soothing and appropriate soundtracks that complement the engaging story and artwork. Reviewers appreciate the combination of enjoyable background music, effective voice acting, and well-written character dynamics, which contribute to the game's charm and emotional depth. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the visual novel above others in the genre.

    • “The soundtrack was also very good and beautiful.”
    • “Of course, I liked one ending better, but the voice acting, the music, the story, this is a true gem.”
    • “The art is also very pretty, and the soundtrack is calming on my ears.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and unique art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While it may not reach the pinnacle of some top titles, it stands out among visual novels on Steam, complemented by good music and well-written character dynamics.

    • “Beautiful artwork and music plus an engaging story of a relationship that has to overcome quite a few bumps on the road to (hopefully) a happy ending.”
    • “Whilst not quite reaching the levels of, say, Kindred Spirits on the Roof, this game is definitely among the better visual novels on Steam, especially with its art style which manages to stand out as both good and unique.”
    • “Good music, nice artwork, finally another game with good Chinese voice acting and fun, interestingly written character dynamics.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a compelling emotional experience, featuring believable character development that fosters deep investment from players. It evokes a wide range of feelings, from joy to heartbreak, often leading to tears, particularly towards the conclusion. Overall, it offers a powerful emotional journey that resonates strongly with its audience.

    • “For such a short novel, it offers some plausible character development and makes you emotionally invested.”
    • “It was riveting, sweet, hilarious, and heartbreaking—I was brought to tears a few times, especially by the end.”
    • “Great emotional ride; tears of joy and sadness were shed.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its clever writing, providing moments of genuine laughter that elevate it above many other visual novels. Players find the blend of humor with emotional depth to be both riveting and impactful, contributing to a memorable experience.

    • “The writing is at times funny, which alone probably places this above most other visual novels.”
    • “It was riveting, sweet, hilarious, and heartbreaking-- I was brought to tears a few times, especially by the end.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features strong character development that effectively engages players emotionally, particularly through its focus on relationships, making it a compelling experience despite its short length.

    • “For such a short novel, it offers some plausible character development and makes you emotionally invested.”
    • “Incredible character development, and if you are in it for the relationship aspect, this is a visual novel for you.”
    • “The character development feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth in the characters; they felt static throughout the game.”
    • “Despite the interesting premise, the characters remain one-dimensional and fail to evolve in any significant way.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited, as it features a short visual novel with only three endings that provide minimal variation, primarily consisting of a few different lines at the conclusion. Players may find replaying the game dependent on their desire to experience the same content again.

    • “The game offers multiple endings, but the differences are minimal, which may affect replayability for some players.”
    • “While the visual novel is short, the three endings provide only slight variations, making replayability dependent on your interest in experiencing the same story again.”
    • “Replayability hinges on whether you're willing to revisit the same narrative for the sake of minor differences in the endings.”
    • “It's a short visual novel; the three endings do not offer anything more than a few different lines at the end of the game, so replayability will depend on whether you want to read the same content all over again.”
    • “Once you've experienced the story, there isn't much incentive to replay it since the choices don't significantly alter the overall narrative.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful variations in gameplay or story paths, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”
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Melancholy Love is a role playing game with romance theme.

Melancholy Love is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Melancholy Love was released on January 29, 2021.

Melancholy Love was developed by White Dew Games.

Melancholy Love has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Melancholy Love is a single player game.

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