Tabou Stories: Love Episodes

Tabou Stories®: Love Episodes is a romantic interactive simulation game that allows players to customize their avatar and shape their own story through various choices and interactions with intriguing characters. Every decision impacts the outcome, from flirtatious encounters to deep, meaningful relationships and even surprising celebrity romances in Matchmaker. Immerse yourself in a world of love and self-discovery.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

story584 positive mentions

monetization302 negative mentions

The stories are engaging and keep players hooked.
The graphics and character designs are appealing.
The game offers a variety of choices that can influence the storyline.

The cost of diamonds for premium choices is excessively high.
Players only receive one diamond per chapter, making it difficult to progress.
The game often crashes or fails to load, causing frustration.

story
1,683 mentions
35 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the engaging and diverse storylines that draw them in. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the high cost of diamonds required to unlock premium choices and outfits, which they feel limits their ability to fully enjoy the narratives. Additionally, players have noted technical issues, such as app crashes and slow loading times, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling, the monetization strategy and accessibility of content have left many feeling dissatisfied.
- “I love the graphics, the flow of the story, and everything in it.”
- “The storylines are mature and can be fun; but to make it risqué or whatever you want, there's a cost.”
- “I love the game, it's the best story game I know. The game is lovely; I recommend everyone to download and play it, it's also educative.”
- “The only way readers can determine the outcome of their story is by paying real money for gems and other in-game purchases that add up quickly.”
- “It's a shame because the stories are well written and interesting if you weren't forced into the boring storylines.”
- “You can't really choose the story without paying real money.”
monetization
328 mentions
3 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism for being overly reliant on in-app purchases and providing limited opportunities to earn diamonds through ads. Players express frustration over the high costs of premium choices, the minimal rewards for watching ads (often just one diamond), and the disappearance of options to earn diamonds through ad views after making purchases. Many users suggest that increasing the number of diamonds earned from ads and providing more ways to earn them without spending real money would enhance the gaming experience.
- “It's a great game; there's little to no ads, which makes it a hundred times better!”
- “If you want to make in-app purchases, the VIP club is definitely worth the money.”
- “I'm happy that there are no ads between stories and stuff! <3”
- “The ads on this are ridiculous.”
- “It's too expensive, not paying for something with ads in it and it sucks because no real closure on storylines unless you have diamonds!”
- “You can't even earn the diamonds by watching ads like with most games with in-app purchases.”
graphics
165 mentions
72 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and appeal, with many users noting that they surpass those of similar interactive story games. However, some players express frustration over the repetitive backgrounds and character designs, as well as the high costs associated with premium options, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the combination of stunning visuals and engaging storylines makes the game a standout in its genre.
- “The graphics are amazing, the stories are very well written and interesting!”
- “Graphics are beautiful, the stories are so-so and it's impossible to advance without spending real money....”
- “Great graphics and beautiful character design but not enough LGBTQ options/books.”
- “The developers definitely should put more into the artwork; it's too limited and needs more variety in faces, bodies, and actions.”
- “The graphics are meh, and the characters resemble hobbits.”
- “Your game needs to be updated and needs better graphics and more.”
stability
66 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing during gameplay, particularly when loading new chapters or collecting rewards. Many players express frustration over the persistent glitches that disrupt their experience, leading to lost progress and a desire to uninstall the app. While the stories are well-received, the overall enjoyment is heavily marred by these technical issues, indicating a pressing need for improvements in stability.
- “This would easily be a five-star game, but every time I go to load a new chapter in any story, it freezes. I can't get it to fix and have to leave the app for however long it takes—could be an hour, sometimes more. I've had to let the app sit for days for it to fix. Overall, the game is great, but I just think that the glitch needs to be fixed.”
- “Every single time I go to continue and read a new chapter, it partially loads and then freezes.”
- “It's a really great game, but it just freezes and I can't get it to unfreeze so I can finish the game. I don't know what went wrong, but all of a sudden the game just freezes. Please fix it because I'd like to continue playing it.”
music
29 mentions
41 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the background tracks that complement the storytelling, while others find it repetitive or annoying. Many appreciate the soothing quality of the music, but there are complaints about technical issues, such as a black screen that only plays music. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it fails to impress others, leading to a polarized reception.
- “The music is enjoyable to listen to and fits every scene in the stories.”
- “Great stories, awesome graphics, nice music easy listening.”
- “The story, the soothing music like wow.”
- “I would've rated this one higher, but this game is a money grab with bad music.”
- “Only the same music repeatedly.”
- “And the music... ahhh, talk about either giving you a migraine or putting you to sleep for a week.”
gameplay
23 mentions
43 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its graphics and immersive stories, but it is heavily criticized for the diamond mechanic that restricts access to key features and choices, often requiring players to spend real money to progress. Many users express frustration over the high costs associated with diamonds, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the core gameplay mechanics are solid, the monetization strategy significantly impacts player experience.
- “I liked the gameplay and graphics.”
- “So far, good graphics and gameplay and I've read a good story.”
- “The gameplay is amazing and the stories are immersive, but you need gems to do all the 'interesting' stuff, and the only way to get them is to pay.”
- “You can't really advance the gameplay without spending diamonds.”
- “The diamond mechanic is horrible and glitchy.”
- “This game has decent stories but the gameplay is just awful.”
humor
21 mentions
95 % positive mentions
-10 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the characters and their interactions genuinely amusing, often leading to laughter during gameplay. While some users wish for more comedic content, the blend of humor with romance and engaging stories keeps players entertained and coming back for more. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny experience, perfect for lifting spirits and providing a good laugh.
- “The characters make me laugh, and how they annoy one another is funny too.”
- “I love this game; the stories are so crazy and really funny to read.”
- “It's so entertaining, and whenever you're bored or in a bad mood, you can go on this game and it's funny as heck.”
- “Not funny!”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
emotional
12 mentions
58 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
42 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of emotions regarding the game's storytelling, highlighting well-written narratives that evoke genuine feelings, including moments of sadness and joy. However, many feel frustrated by the monetization system, which limits access to more engaging and emotional scenes, leading to a sense of boredom in the storylines. Overall, while the game can elicit strong emotional responses, the financial barriers detract from the experience.
- “This game gives you an experience with how to cope with emotional trauma and best of all...how to become really naughty 😈😈”
- “I love this app🤗 I know that this is a live story game, but some of this made me cry like I had real feelings implying to this app.”
- “Lovely, emotional and stimulating stories but the keys and diamonds are definitely too expensive 😢”
- “It's a shame because the stories are well written and interesting if you weren't forced into the boring storylines.”
- “It almost forces you to buy diamonds or have a very boring story.”
- “Makes for a very boring story when you can't afford them.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its appealing designs and engaging stories; however, players express disappointment over the lack of diverse representation, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ options and the absence of male character choices. While the graphics and character aesthetics are well-received, the monetization aspect, specifically the need to purchase gems, detracts from the overall experience.
- “I love the layout and the character designs.”
- “Great graphics and beautiful character design but not enough LGBT options/books... you all have to understand that it's not just straight women playing story games (no option to play as male either).”
- “Overall, the stories they have are great 👍 oh and the character design is nice.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and uninspired, often describing it as boring and lacking creativity. While the mechanics may be easy to use, the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience.
- “Not what I expected; easy to use but tedious and cheesy.”
- “Boring, tedious, unimaginative.”