- March 24, 2022
- ChaniMK
Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away
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About
"Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away" is a visual novel that follows Gale, a young man in a long-distance relationship with his high school sweetheart, Arthur. When Gale starts working at a cafe, he meets Brycen and develops feelings for him, leaving him torn between his love for Arthur and his attraction to Brycen. With 35,000 words, 15 CGs, and 4 endings, players must navigate Gale's complex emotions and make decisions that will determine the outcome of his relationships. This game is SFW and has 4 endings .







- The game offers an emotional rollercoaster experience, effectively portraying the complexities of long-distance relationships and love triangles.
- Both Brycen and Arthur are likable characters, with the story providing a unique take on romance that resonates with players.
- The art style, while initially off-putting for some, grows on players and complements the overall cutesy vibe of the game.
- The story is criticized for being bland and heavily favoring Brycen, leading to a feeling that player choices do not significantly impact the outcome.
- The game suffers from bugs and occasional lag, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some players found the writing clunky and the character dynamics unrealistic, particularly regarding Gale's quick shift in affection from Arthur to Brycen.
- story26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and poorly executed, feeling that it could have been better suited as a comic rather than a game due to the lack of impactful choices. Conversely, others praised its emotional depth and unique narrative, describing it as a heartwrenching and beautifully written experience that resonated deeply with them. Overall, while the story's execution varies, it has the potential to evoke strong emotional reactions from players.
“I really enjoyed my first play-through of this and I liked this type of story; it was unique for a visual novel.”
“I won't go into too much detail regarding the story, since the game is fairly short, but let me still tell you that it was quite the emotional rollercoaster and, despite a few typos here and there, wonderfully written!”
“Heartwrenching story, but so beautiful.”
“Not only is the story just bland, but it's entirely in favor of Brycen.”
“Very poorly written; it should have just been a comic rather than a game, seeing as no choices hardly mattered and it didn't change the flow of the story at all.”
“Story is basic, but could have been executed better.”