Such a guy

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Such a guy is a single player casual role playing game with romance and drama themes. It was developed by SUCH ONE STUDIO and was released on October 14, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Such A Guy is a first-person narrative game that blends live-action interactive storytelling with light management gameplay. You play as Zane Zheng, a young man who leaves his city job in search of meaning and, together with two close friends, renovates a lakeside guesthouse by the sea. Featuring cinematic-grade filming, real actors, and on-location shooting, the game offers a deeply immersive exp…

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

High-quality 4K live-action cinematography with stunning scenery and lighting that enhances immersion.
Well-written, emotionally rich storyline with deep, believable characters and slow-burn romance.
Excellent soundtrack featuring original music that complements the mood and enhances emotional depth.

Slow pacing especially in early chapters which may test players’ patience before the story gains momentum.
Some navigation and UI issues, including locked progress after certain events and limited clarity on unlocked scenes.
Occasional technical problems like crashes, sound issues, and some repetitive or non-skippable quick time events disrupting flow.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its authentic, well-written, and slow-burn narrative that intertwines multiple character arcs and life experiences, focusing on themes of friendship, growth, and everyday challenges. With engaging performances, emotional depth, and multiple branching paths, it offers high replayability and a grounded, heartfelt experience distinct from typical sensationalized FMV games. Overall, it is considered a standout for its mature, reflective storytelling and genuine character development.
- “The storyline is incredibly well written, and the actors give great performances.”
- “The developers know how to charm players through subtle, detailed storytelling, complemented by beautiful artwork and a heartfelt soundtrack that gives each heroine her own color and atmosphere.”
- “I can confidently say that this game has the best story and storytelling in the genre.”
- “Going over the story, in my opinion it started off pretty weirdly and awkwardly, showing a short montage of the place before throwing you into a bunch of characters and situations without properly addressing the main character's situation. However, after reaching the rental house (20-40 minutes), the game really starts getting good as it introduces you to the characters.”
- “The slow pacing of the story may be a flaw for many people, but it can also be seen as a huge plus. The story follows a slow-burn direction, gradually building emotional weight and resonance, especially beyond the early chapters.”
- “The story progresses slowly—especially in the early chapters—but this gradual development may frustrate players looking for a more immediate or dynamic narrative experience.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, including Wendy Wang’s songs and the original soundtrack, is widely praised for enhancing the game's emotional depth and atmosphere. The soundtrack skillfully complements each scene and heroine's story, creating a warm and immersive experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful placement and quality of the music, though some wish for a dedicated menu to revisit the tracks.
- “Wendy Wang’s songs and the game’s OST are used very well and enhance the emotions a lot.”
- “The soundtrack — a mix of ambient, instrumental, and lyrical pieces — fits perfectly with every scene and emotion.”
- “Music stands out as one of the highlights: original OSTs complement the tone and rhythm of each scene effectively.”
emotional
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a gentle, heartfelt emotional experience with a slow-building narrative that deeply resonates over time. Its blend of reflective storytelling, humor, and cinematic quality is enhanced by beautiful artwork and a carefully crafted soundtrack, creating a memorable and soothing journey. While early pacing may feel slow, the emotional payoff is widely praised as profoundly touching and sincere.
- “Currently my first choice of every FMV I ever play, such a wholesome story, and I can't wait for the next project <3”
- “The emotional illustrations left a strong impression on me when I first discovered the game.”
- “The story progresses slowly—especially in the early chapters—but gradually builds emotional weight and resonance.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their high-quality, cinematic 4K visuals featuring detailed, lively artwork and live-action scenes. The combination of sophisticated lighting and smooth visuals creates an immersive and charming atmosphere that enhances storytelling and player engagement.
- “High-quality cinematography – filmed entirely in live-action 4K, with visuals and lighting reaching cinematic standards.”
- “You can relax knowing the visuals are top-tier: 4K HD scenes, over 1000 minutes of content, like a cinematic seaside journey.”
- “Its visuals, lighting, and sound design reach cinematic quality, offering a refined sensory experience.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its lightness and wit, often providing genuinely funny moments through dialogue choices that balance emotional depth. Players appreciate the blend of humor with reflective storytelling and romance, making even darker scenes amusing. Overall, the humor enhances the smooth narrative and engaging character interactions.
- “Even the bad endings where the main character dies are strangely hilarious.”
- “Humor and lightness – dialogue choices can lead to genuinely funny moments, balancing the emotional weight.”
- “Some of the dialogue is hilarious too, depending on player choices.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The gameplay focuses on narrative-driven choices, exploration, and building relationships, offering a refreshing experience without relying on fanservice or heavy innovation. It emphasizes character stories and light interactions, making it appealing to players who enjoy immersive storytelling.
- “It doesn't rely on cheap fanservice spam nor on crazy innovative gameplay to get the players going, but instead just fully utilize the characters and their stories to do the heavy lifting, which feels rather refreshing.”
- “The game has 9 chapters, with the main gameplay revolving around choices and exploration as you build your B&B and develop relationships with 6 heroines.”
- “Gameplay revolves mainly around dialogue choices and light interactions, making it suitable for fans of narrative-driven experiences.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The provided texts focus on acting and character performance rather than optimization, so there is no information about the game's optimization to summarize.
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its warm, realistic, and grounded feel, achieved through a balanced sound design and an original, heartfelt soundtrack. The game's subtle storytelling and beautiful artwork enhance this authentic, slow-paced ambiance, marking a fresh approach in Chinese interactive storytelling.
- “Excellent soundtrack – original OSTs and balanced sound design create a warm, realistic atmosphere.”
- “The developers know how to charm players through subtle, detailed storytelling, complemented by beautiful artwork and a heartfelt soundtrack that gives each heroine her own color and atmosphere.”
- “It represents a new direction for Chinese interactive storytelling—rather than relying on sensational elements, the game focuses on authenticity, a slow rhythm, and a grounded, life-like atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through multiple endings, diverse choices, and various mini-games, resulting in an estimated 20+ hours to fully explore all content. Its well-crafted audio, video, and engaging plot encourage repeated playthroughs to unlock everything.
- “Well-crafted in audio and video, the plot is well-written and I appreciate the high replayability, with lots of choices, various mini-games, different endings, and also the amount of time to end a playthrough (I reached the end in 8.5 hours; multiplying this amount for the rest of the endings and to unlock everything else... I don't know how much playtime will result in total )”
- “Replay value – around 20 hours to see everything, with multiple endings per love interest.”
- “Such a guy is a great FMV with a lot of replayability and a lot of choices that influence the endings that you will get.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features extensive character development across its nine chapters, providing a rich and engaging narrative experience. Users also note that the pricing is fair given the content offered.
- “There are 9 chapters, so there is a lot of character development, and the price even without discount is very fair.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability aspect is praised for providing a reliable save state feature, which improves the experience compared to other FMV games that often suffer from buggy save functionality. Users appreciate this dependable stability option.