Romance
- September 24, 2021
- AFOG
Get on Steam"Romance" is a visual novel about love and friendship. The story revolves around Shimada Shinta, a 33-year-old man who works with his friends Hiroshi Fujimoto and Nana Kokura at the same company. A year after a intern Chika Imai joins their team, her internship ends and their peaceful life is disrupted by her return. Shimada is a steady and reliable person who enjoys cooking, watching movies, and playing games, while Chika is a capable but insecure 21-year-old who doubts her abilities.
Reviews
- The artwork is beautiful and well-designed, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story has emotional moments that engage players and provide depth.
- The game includes unique features like mini-games and an autoplay function.
- The game suffers from significant bugs that can prevent progress, making it unplayable for some users.
- The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding the story.
- Player interaction is minimal, with most of the game consisting of lengthy dialogue without meaningful choices.
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and character development, while others find it long, boring, and lacking in player interaction. Many describe it as a typical kinetic visual novel, where the plot is predetermined and player choices have minimal impact, leading to a sense of incomprehensibility for some. Overall, while the writing shows potential, the execution leaves much to be desired for a significant portion of the audience.
“Good story, so sweet.”
“Moments that hit readers hard emotionally which drag you into seeking the meaning behind the story.”
“The story is good; the writer deserves good credit.”
“The plot is long, smelly, and boring.”
“I love the characters and the character art, but the story is mostly incomprehensible.”
“Lack of player interaction with the storyline.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their outstanding artwork and unique features, including 4K live CGs and interactive mini-games. However, some users feel that the pornographic content does not meet expectations, particularly in the hentai scenes.
“The artwork is really good, though the hentai scene could use improvement.”
“It stands out for its outstanding style of artwork, featuring some really cool and original functions, including up to 4K live CGs with the ability to zoom in and out, as well as cute mini-games.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's audio experience is characterized by a focus on music and voice acting, with no sound effects present.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The absence of sound effects allows the voice acting and music to shine, making for a unique auditory experience.”
“There's no sound effects, just voice acting and music.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game features impactful moments that evoke strong emotions, compelling them to delve deeper into the narrative's meaning.
“Moments that hit players hard emotionally, drawing them into seeking the deeper meaning behind the story.”
“The game masterfully evokes a range of emotions, leaving players reflecting on their own experiences.”
“Each character's journey resonates deeply, making you feel connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has significant stability issues, particularly in Chapter 1, where players report frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it unplayable for some. Despite attempts to troubleshoot, the problem persists, leading to a lack of recommendation from affected users.
“For now, I'm going to have to not recommend this game. In chapter 1, after about 4 dialogue boxes, the game glitches. I can left-click and press enter all I want; I have watched countless YouTube videos, and the glitch doesn't happen.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress. I've lost hours of gameplay due to these stability issues.”
“I encountered multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, forcing me to restart my console. It's frustrating and really detracts from the experience.”
