Nurse Love Addiction

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Nurse Love Addiction is a single player role playing game with a romance theme. It was developed by KOGADO STUDIO and was released on July 7, 2016. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Nurse Love Addiction" is a visual novel that follows Asuka Osachi and her fellow students at Teito Nursing School. The game features branching storylines and multiple endings based on the player's choices, as the characters navigate their way through the challenges of nursing school and young adulthood. The game explores themes of romance, drama, and self-discovery, with a focus on the relationships between the all-female cast of characters.

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story47 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Nurse Love Addiction features a rich and emotionally layered narrative that evolves from a lighthearted school-life romance into a complex exploration of relationships and personal trauma.
The game excels in character presentation, with expressive and detailed artwork that captures subtle emotional changes, complemented by excellent voice acting and a fitting soundtrack.
Each character route offers distinct emotional themes and endings, allowing players to experience a range of human emotions and the fragility of relationships.

The pacing can feel slow in the early portions of the game, which may deter some players before the more dramatic elements emerge.
Some players may find the bad endings to be disturbing or jarring, as they can take dark and unexpected turns that contrast sharply with the game's initial tone.
The traditional visual novel mechanics may feel passive to some, as player interaction is primarily choice-driven without much active gameplay.

story
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The story of "Nurse Love Addiction" begins as a lighthearted slice-of-life narrative but evolves into a complex exploration of relationships, personal trauma, and emotional growth, particularly within a nursing school setting. While the pacing and structure may not appeal to everyone, the game features unexpected plot twists and character-driven storytelling that engage players deeply, especially those who appreciate yuri romance. Despite some criticism regarding filler content and pacing, many players find the narrative rewarding and emotionally impactful, with each character's route contributing to a richer understanding of the overarching plot.
- “What begins as a slice-of-life story about classes, dorm life, and friendships slowly evolves into a complex exploration of relationships, emotional dependency, personal trauma, and the difficult process of growing into adulthood.”
- “The story kept me on the edge of my seat, not wanting to put the game down.”
- “The main plot is interesting and very much unexpected, but that's what makes it all so fascinating.”
- “Way too much of the most interesting character traits and dynamics are hidden behind the final reveals of the story, and honestly, huge parts of the second chapter are literally just filler.”
- “The story operates with the assumption that two cute girls justifies itself, which isn't true for a 10+ hour romance visual novel.”
- “The problems start when the story takes its turn for a more serious adult one. Sure, the story gets darker, but there is no foreshadowing, not even a suggestion that it getting this dark would be a logical outcome.”
emotional
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"Nurse Love Addiction" is a yuri visual novel that skillfully transitions from a lighthearted school-life romance to a profound exploration of emotional themes such as dependency, trauma, and personal growth. Players experience a range of emotions through well-developed characters and impactful storytelling, with moments of humor and warmth juxtaposed against heavier themes, making the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking. The game's emotional depth is enhanced by expressive artwork, authentic voice acting, and a fitting soundtrack, resulting in a memorable journey that resonates with those who appreciate character-driven narratives.
- “Nurse Love Addiction is a yuri visual novel that initially presents itself as a lighthearted school-life romance but gradually reveals a far more emotionally layered and ambitious narrative.”
- “What begins as a slice-of-life story about classes, dorm life, and friendships slowly evolves into a complex exploration of relationships, emotional dependency, personal trauma, and the difficult process of growing into adulthood.”
- “The plot, characters, art, and music all coalesce to produce a breathtaking piece of art that hits all of the emotional sweet spots.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting its ability to complement the emotional tone of the narrative, particularly through its piano-driven compositions. While some found the soundtrack to be generic or not particularly memorable, others praised it as lovely and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music enhances the experience, though technical issues may detract from its impact at times.
- “Complementing this is a soundtrack that shifts gracefully between light, comforting melodies and more somber pieces, underscoring the emotional tone of each scene without overpowering the narrative.”
- “The music, done primarily by piano, is a testament to the power of music and its ability to enhance a story.”
- “The plot, characters, art, and music all coalesce to produce a breathtaking piece of art that hits all of the emotional sweet spots.”
- “The technical side is really bad though; for some reason, fullscreen mode just crashes not only the game but messes up all opened applications on a very good PC (I think an i9 14900k and 3090 should be enough to run fullscreen VN but still crashes). Music is also not a strong point here; sometimes I thought it could drive me crazy, but the voice acting is incredible.”
- “It made the music become background noise and filler, although it never got as bad as me actively hating whenever the song came on.”
- “A small gripe I had is to do with Asuka’s dreams. In these short scenes, one of the more powerful songs starts to play, but the narrative doesn’t have enough material to go on, so you’re left to either cut the song off short or wait for a few minutes as it plays out (it really is that good), and I think it’s a shame it couldn’t have been put to better use.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Nurse Love Addiction" are generally praised for their expressive and detailed art style, which effectively captures emotional nuances and blends a cute aesthetic with darker themes. While the visuals are appealing and unique, some critiques mention inconsistencies in character designs, particularly the eyes. Overall, the game features a beautiful combination of watercolor backgrounds and manga-style characters, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the visual experience.
- “The game has an absolutely gorgeous art style, perfectly blending watercolor backgrounds with characters in the style of lightly drawn manga.”
- “From a technical standpoint, the game is beautiful, with a wonderfully detailed art style and many gorgeous pictures. Each character is unique and distinctive with a variety of expressions that seem very animated; at times, I almost thought I was watching an anime.”
- “A cute little lesbian game with an extremely pretty art style and surprising plot twists to keep you interested all the way through.”
- “Nurse Love Addiction's visuals are a mixed bag.”
- “It clashes with the soft art style and music, and this is honestly my biggest real complaint.”
- “The art style is completely revamped for Addiction to fit an anime aesthetic.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by playful and relatable dialogue that captures the essence of student life, often blending quirky and dark elements. While Asuka serves as a charming and funny narrator, the humor can be hit-or-miss, with some cringe-worthy moments and inconsistent writing. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with heartfelt storytelling, leaving players both amused and emotionally engaged.
- “Conversations are often playful and warm, filled with humor and everyday frustrations common to student life, which helps establish a strong emotional baseline.”
- “Asuka is a great narrator; funny, personable, just the right amounts of quirky and humorous to maintain humor but also not get on your nerves.”
- “This visual novel had me smiling, had me crying (especially the Sakurya and Nao storylines), had me laughing, and had me never wanting to get away from my computer!”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Nurse Love Addiction" follows traditional visual novel mechanics, emphasizing a passive yet thoughtful engagement with the story. Players experience a consistent narrative throughout, with choices that can closely align with guided paths, while the unique "magical science" elements add an intriguing layer to the experience. Overall, it offers a captivating yuri story with several hours of gameplay.
- “The story remains consistent throughout the entire gameplay experience.”
- “Wonderful yuri story with more than just a few hours' worth of gameplay.”
- “Mechanically, Nurse Love Addiction adheres closely to traditional visual novel design.”
- “While this means gameplay is largely passive, the structure encourages thoughtful engagement rather than random selection.”
- “Its 'magical science' gets turned up to the extremes as the game does not let you forget about its strange mechanics.”
character development
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Character development in the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the deep connections and relatability of characters, particularly in the context of yuri themes, others criticize the lack of realism and depth, finding some character arcs to be absurd. The artwork is generally appealing, though some feel that character designs, especially the eyes, could be improved. Overall, the game features likable characters and engaging plot twists, but opinions on character development vary significantly.
- “It's a visual novel that deeply connects to its readers to the world of yuri through good character development, likable characters, and plot twists that aren't far-fetched.”
- “The character design is adorable and I related so much with the main heroine, Asuka.”
- “Don't let the cutesy character design fool you.”
- “There was barely any character development that didn't fall into the realms of being absolutely ridiculous or making the characters less realistic.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in "Nurse Love Addiction" is enhanced by a well-matched and engaging soundtrack, particularly the standout opening track, which complements the game's themes effectively. While the music contributes positively to the overall experience, some players may find it repetitive and feel that it doesn't fully deliver on expectations for romance or a thrilling ambiance.
- “The music in Nurse Love Addiction's background is well-matched to the game's atmosphere and theme.”
- “Despite its repetition, the music fitted the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The soundtrack is incredible; my favorite piece is the gorgeous opening track, but the rest of the music is also impressive and maintains the atmosphere throughout the entire story.”
- “However, while it was repetitive, it fitted the atmosphere.”
- “I mention these facts not as criticisms, but simply to advise that if romance, titillation, and/or a scary atmosphere are what you're after, you'll be disappointed.”
- “And the soundtrack is incredible; as usual, I find my favorite piece is the gorgeous opening track, but the rest of the music is nothing to sneeze at and keeps the atmosphere going throughout the entire story.”
optimization
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While the voiceover performances are praised for enhancing immersion, players report significant stuttering issues that detract from the experience, particularly during character ending videos where interruptions disrupt the flow of the game.
- “The worst impact of the stuttering is when the game plays the ending video for each character's 'good' ending, where the hiccups cause the video and the music to be repeatedly interrupted.”
- “The optimization issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay, as frame drops occur frequently during critical moments.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the immersion and made it frustrating to progress through the game.”
stability
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Users report experiencing technical issues with the game, including occasional engine freezes and stutters, which impact overall stability.
- “I experienced technical issues with the game where the engine occasionally freezes or stutters for brief moments.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to a malfunctioning skip feature that complicates exploration and risks missing key scenes. The lengthy and repetitive interactions, often lasting up to 8 hours, contribute to a tedious experience, especially given the game's convoluted plot twists and endings.
- “A final point to keep in mind is that the skip setting for previously read text is not functioning as expected; instead, it skips over everything, making the process of exploring new routes or scenes much more tedious than it should be, as it poses the risk of missing specific scenes.”
- “This is due to the game's nonsensical plot twists and endings (both good and bad), which happen after getting through tediously standard social interactions that can take up to 8 hours.”

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Nurse Love Addiction is a wholesome visual novel about love blooming between nurses that is a must play for pure visual novel fans.
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Nurse Love Addiction is a role playing game with romance theme.

Nurse Love Addiction is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Nurse Love Addiction.

Nurse Love Addiction was released on July 7, 2016.

Nurse Love Addiction was developed by KOGADO STUDIO.

Nurse Love Addiction has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Nurse Love Addiction is a single player game.

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