Symbiotic Love
- July 29, 2021
- White Dew Games
Get on Steam"Symbiotic Love" is a Yuri visual novel set in an all-girls high school, where two girls meet and form a profound bond. The game features full Mandarin voice acting, beautiful music, and high-resolution CGs. With multiple endings, player choices significantly impact the story's outcome, leading to a powerful emotional journey.
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- The story is captivating and beautifully written, with a strong emotional impact and depth.
- The art style and music are both praised for their beauty, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game features multiple endings that are influenced by player choices, adding replayability.
- Technical issues such as crashes, lag, and unresponsive interface significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
- Many players found the endings rushed and unsatisfying, with some plot points feeling unresolved.
- The choice system can be confusing, requiring guides to achieve all endings, which undermines the intended player agency.
- story16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and intriguing dual perspectives of the protagonists, offering a painful yet beautiful narrative that explores themes of love and sacrifice. While the plot's time jumps and perspective shifts can be disorienting, the writing is generally solid, though some players found the endings unsatisfying and the overall structure somewhat linear. Despite these criticisms, the captivating storytelling and rich character dynamics make it a compelling experience for fans of the genre.
“This game is absolutely amazing; I am personally obsessed with the story in this game.”
“Painful yet beautiful story.”
“That being said, symbiotic love is an intriguing story that has plenty of length (~12-14 hours for 100% completion in my case) and narrative depth to it, with switching points of view between the two protagonists.”
“The endings didn’t add anything to the game; I feel like the author just put anything in his mind to add more endings. My talk here is about the endings where [spoiler] (Zihua's mother told her she will take her to somewhere but then the game ended) [/spoiler], and when [spoiler] (she just looked at a letter and the game ended) [/spoiler]. The rest were good and showed you many possible scenarios for how the story can end.”
“The description says, 'choices matter with different endings', but this is pretty literal since the story is mainly linear and the ending is the only thing that differs based on choices.”
“The story won't be everyone's cup of tea, but the writing is solid enough to recommend despite some inconsistent pacing and technical issues.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, complementing the captivating story and stunning art. Many users note its melancholic tone, likening it to the soundtrack of "Melancholy Love," which enhances the overall experience.
“The art is beautiful, the story is captivating, and the music is nice to listen to.”
“The music is the same as melancholy love, but it is still so beautiful.”
“The music is amazing as well.”
“The music is the same as melancholy love, but it's still so beautiful.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the music has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game feature striking visuals, but some users have noted issues, including a bug that causes artwork to disappear, leaving only the interface and text on a black background. Additionally, the opening scene includes graphic content that may be distressing to some players.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, with breathtaking landscapes and incredibly detailed character models.”
“Every scene is a visual masterpiece, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate designs that truly immerse you in the game world.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making each frame feel like a work of art.”
“The opening scene implies suicide and contains somewhat graphic CGI.”
“There's a bug where all the artwork sometimes disappears, leaving only the interface and text over a black background until the next scene change.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as both heart-wrenching and beautiful, evoking strong emotional responses from players.
“Overall, this game is heart-wrenching and beautiful.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears.”
“I felt a profound connection to the story that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its effective use of inner dialogue and poetic elements, which elevate the typical yuri narrative of a quiet girl falling for a more typical character. Despite the reviewer’s overall dislike for the yuri genre, they acknowledge that the game's execution creates a unique and engaging ambiance.
“The story follows the typical formula of yuri games (a quiet girl loves a normal girl), but the way it's implemented is exceptional. The inner dialogue and the poetry in the game create a truly special atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making you feel the emotions of the characters.”
“Every scene is beautifully crafted, with stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack that perfectly complements the narrative.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
“Despite the beautiful visuals, the overall ambiance is overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and dull environments.”
“The game tries to create a unique atmosphere, but it ultimately falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
