Nurse Love Syndrome

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 31 reviews
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  • emotional
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"Nurse Love Syndrome" is a visual novel set in a fantasy Japan where womanly love is the norm and nurses can heal with a touch. Play as Kaori Sawai, a new nurse with the power of "healing hands," as she navigates her career and loves at Yurigahama Hospital. With a colorful cast of characters and multiple endings, your choices will shape Kaori's story of growth, romance, and medicine. * Fantasy Japan with womanly love as the norm * Guide Kaori's story of growth, love, and medicine * Quirky cast and multiple endings shape by your choices

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
story12 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The voice acting is top-notch, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game offers a unique blend of slice-of-life and medical drama, providing an interesting perspective on the daily lives of nurses.
  • Some character routes, particularly Sayuri's, are well-developed and provide satisfying emotional arcs.
  • The pacing is often slow, with the common route feeling repetitive and dragging on for too long.
  • Many choices feel unnecessary or vague, making it difficult to navigate character routes without a guide.
  • The portrayal of workplace dynamics can be uncomfortable, with themes of emotional abuse and clumsy protagonist mistakes that may not resonate well with all players.
  • story45 mentions

    The story of "Nurse Love Syndrome" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its compelling narrative and character development, while others criticize its pacing and repetitive common route. Despite some spelling and grammar issues, the game features well-rounded characters and an interesting blend of slice-of-life and mystery elements, though the romance often feels delayed. Overall, while the story can drag at times, it offers a unique and engaging experience for fans of yuri and medical dramas.

    • “I love the way they organize the story, so that each route provides a piece to the whole puzzle.”
    • “The story focuses heavily on day-to-day life as a nurse, and the focus is on world-building with the romances coming fairly late.”
    • “It's a good game with great art, voice acting, story, etc. I like it, but Nurse Love Addiction is a little better.”
    • “Even for a slice of life story, it really felt like nothing was happening for most of it.”
    • “As I was wrapping up the visual novel and it became clear the characters were never going to have any scenes where they redeem themselves, I found myself wondering just why someone would write a story like this.”
    • “The only conclusion I can come to is that this is a story for masochists who want to fantasize about being a clumsy ditz who never learns from her mistakes and who is frequently abused by the people who say that they love them.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtracks and find them enjoyable, others criticize the repetitiveness and occasional mismatches between the music and the scene's mood. Additionally, there are reports of instances where players experienced a lack of music altogether.

    • “Love this game, the soundtracks are great, the story is really fun, even though the pacing in some of the paths was a little off, but the game is still one of my favorites of all time.”
    • “The soundtrack became very repetitive due to the length of the visual novel, and there were a few moments where I’m pretty sure they used the wrong track because it didn’t fit the mood of the scene.”
    • “I hear no music.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a mix of heartwarming romance and intense themes of emotional abuse, where the protagonist grapples with guilt and rejection. While there is a wholesome romance route that offers relief, many endings leave players feeling the weight of unresolved trauma and the harsh realities of abusive relationships, highlighting a stark contrast between love and pain. Overall, the game evokes a strong emotional response, balancing moments of warmth with darker, more challenging narratives.

    • “There is one really good wholesome and adorable romance route that I really love.”
    • “The protagonist then expresses relief that they won't need to deal with the abuse anymore, and the nurse tells them that it is proof that they only see their patients as a burden and they have nothing but contempt for them, behaving coldly in their interactions as the protagonist wallows in guilt and remorse, despite the fact they are the victim of this emotional abuse.”
    • “In many of the bad endings, the relationships will end short with the protagonist being emotionally abused, leaving them feeling rejected and guilty, and with few exceptions, the characters responsible are never held to account.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay immerses players in the life of a medical worker, evoking a deep emotional connection to their experiences and challenges. It features intriguing mysteries woven into the narrative, enhancing engagement and curiosity throughout the experience.

    • “Throughout the entire gameplay, it feels like I have lived a life as a medical worker, feeling the pains they suffer and the pleasure they gain.”
    • “Back to gameplay, there are many mysteries in the common story (healing hands, stranger in hospital, spam calls and mails, etc).”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their cute and unique art style, drawing comparisons to games like Clannad, which contributes to the overall visual appeal of the game.

    • “This is largely because of its art style, which is reminiscent of games like Clannad.”
    • “Cute and unique art style.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a quirky and endearing mentor figure who balances comedic antics, such as stealing food and a love for energy drinks, with genuine care and insightful advice. Her interests in comics and women's bodies add a playful and relatable dimension to the humor.

    • “She's funny and secretly quite caring; she mentors you with some really sound advice, but she'll also steal your food. She's very into energy drinks, and her main interests seem to be comics and women's bodies.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising the translation quality and overall performance, while others have noted issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement in certain areas.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, with seamless translation and performance that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the game runs smoothly on various devices, showcasing excellent optimization that makes it accessible to a wider audience.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring that even the most demanding scenes maintain high performance without lag.”
    • “The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The performance issues are frustrating; even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
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