Our Lovely Escape
- September 30, 2019
- Reine Works
Get on Steam"Our Lovely Escape" is a visual novel where you work in an otome game company with an all-female workforce. As the playable character, you can choose your gender, which affects the story and gameplay. The game features gorgeous Japanese artwork, animated CGs, and 15 endings. With branching paths, 19+ CGs, and a classic JVN-inspired soundtrack, you can expect 4-7 hours of engaging storytelling. The game also includes an e-mail mini-game and is available in English and Simplified Chinese. Please note that all characters are depicted as 18+.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and well-done character designs, which enhance the overall experience.
- The story arcs are short and allow players to explore multiple endings without a significant time commitment, making it accessible for those with busy schedules.
- The game includes a unique feature that allows players to choose their character's gender, providing a refreshing change from typical visual novels.
- The writing is often criticized as clunky and lacking depth, with characters feeling flat and unlikable.
- Many players found the abrupt endings unsatisfying, leading to confusion and a lack of emotional payoff.
- The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, such as problems with unlocking achievements and a non-functional skip button.
- story19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by short arcs that allow players to explore multiple endings without a significant time investment, though some find the narrative logic inconsistent and the character development lacking. While the plot features bizarre twists and emotional moments, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and fails to fully engage with its characters, resulting in a fast-paced experience that leaves little room for meaningful connection. Overall, the story is seen as lighthearted but underdeveloped, with potential that remains unfulfilled.
“I enjoyed that the story arcs are short enough that it's easy to see all possible endings without it eating up days and days of free time.”
“Whilst some of the endings can seem abrupt, the overall interlinking plot and bizarre twists can prove to be a bit of an emotional roller coaster.”
“I did enjoy the story, but I feel as if the characters could have been presented a bit better.”
“Overall, my biggest issue is simply the lack of length and story.”
“The story and the characters themselves are bland, with a little quirk that I guess is supposed to be the 'psychological horror' aspect of this game, but those quirks seem forced and not well written or explained.”
“All in all, the story just feels extremely fast-paced with no real depth or reason to care about the outcomes.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a limited selection of 3-4 tracks, with some users praising their upbeat and enjoyable nature, while others find the overall soundtrack mediocre and occasionally mismatched with the game's visuals. Despite mixed opinions, many agree that the music complements the art style effectively.
“Music-wise, I enjoyed some songs a lot; there was one in particular that I liked that gave a very cheery vibe.”
“I give props to the art and the music, though; it suits the game.”
“The soundtrack is also pretty decent.”
“The soundtrack is mediocre.”
“In my opinion, the only downside is the soundtrack; some parts of it don't go well with what's being shown.”
“There were maybe 3-4 music tracks, but they all were good, so I didn't mind much.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their impressive and cute artwork, with many users highlighting the quality of the visuals and animated elements as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
“I tried the demo for this game on itch and immediately got obsessed with the prose and the artwork.”
“Enjoyable game, the artwork is well done.”
“The visuals looked amazing!”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is described as dark and confusing, appealing primarily to fans of absurdity rather than traditional comedic elements. While it attempts to blend various humorous aspects, it often lacks a clear direction or resolution, leaving some players feeling unsettled rather than entertained.
“As confusing as it is darkly humorous, this visual novel comes off as a mix-and-match puzzle with no clear end, settling for the glamour of the absurd without any sort of true cathartic certainty.”
“+ more appealing to those who enjoy dark humor”
- emotional1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's interwoven plot and unexpected twists create a compelling emotional experience, though some endings may feel abrupt.
“The overall interlinking plot and bizarre twists create an emotional roller coaster experience.”
“Some of the endings may feel abrupt, but they contribute to the emotional depth of the story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features standard visual novel controls, complemented by a mini-game that involves interacting with and managing emails.
“The gameplay features standard controls typical of visual novels, along with an engaging mini-game that involves checking and interacting with emails.”
“The integration of mini-games into the gameplay adds a refreshing twist to the traditional visual novel experience.”
“I love how the gameplay combines classic visual novel mechanics with interactive elements that keep you engaged.”
“The gameplay consists of standard visual novel controls, but the mini-game involving checking and interacting with emails feels lackluster.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and doesn't offer much variety beyond the basic visual novel mechanics.”
“The mini-game aspect is poorly integrated and detracts from the overall experience of the visual novel.”
