Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away

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Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away is a single player casual simulation game with a romance theme. It was developed by ChaniMK and was released on March 24, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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 .

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story6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and emotional story about long-distance relationships, providing a mix of laughter, love, and heartbreak.
The characters, especially Brycen, are well-developed and engaging, making it easy for players to become invested in their stories.
The art style, while initially off-putting for some, grows on players and complements the cute and fluffy nature of the game.

There are some issues with the game's pacing and character development, particularly in how quickly Gale's affections shift from Arthur to Brycen.
The soundtrack has moments of repetitiveness that can be distracting, leading some players to mute the game.
Minor grammatical errors and clunky writing at times detract from the overall experience, though the story remains entertaining.

story
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The story is described as a unique and emotional journey, particularly for a visual novel, with a focus on bittersweet themes that resonate deeply with players. While the narrative is short, it effectively engages players from start to finish, eliciting strong emotional reactions despite minor flaws in writing. Overall, it is praised for its heartfelt and beautifully crafted plot, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
- “Heartwrenching story, but so beautiful.”
- “I was invested in the story from beginning to end and it really got a reaction out of me.”
- “The plot at the beginning is uncomfortable to say the least.”
- “The story is short, but clearly focused on developing this topic.”
- “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!”
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The game presents a compelling emotional narrative that explores the complexities of love, particularly the struggle of developing feelings for someone while in a committed relationship. Reviewers describe it as a beautifully written yet heart-wrenching experience that takes players on an emotional rollercoaster, despite some minor flaws in execution.
- “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.”
- “Phew, that was hard stuff, emotionally.”
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The graphics are described as cute but somewhat unremarkable, appealing primarily to fans of the art style. While the visuals may not stand out significantly, they complement the interesting story, making the game a recommended choice for those who appreciate this aesthetic.
- “Cute graphics, interesting story - recommended for Chanil's fans.”
- “The art style is cute, but not exactly anything to write home about.”
- “That's just my personal preference though, and I did buy the game knowing full well how the art style looks.”
music
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The music in the game has received criticism for being repetitive and annoying, leading some players to mute it entirely. Additionally, the soundtrack's quality is overshadowed by performance issues, such as lag, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “If I were to change something, it would be the soundtrack.”
- “The game is a bit laggy at times, and there was this one song that started getting so annoying that I just muted the game.”

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Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away is a casual simulation game with romance theme.

Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away was released on March 24, 2022.

Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away was developed by ChaniMK.

Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Mixed Feelings: While You Were Away is a single player game.

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