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98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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Take a Hint is a single player role playing game with romance and anime themes. It was developed by Byutaki and was released on March 2, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

After months of being ignored by her best friend, Delfina decides to confront her with evidence that her boyfriend isn't good for her. Changing someone's mind isn't easy, but Delfi is determined; neither of them will leave until Ailén accepts the truth. Developed by Floramisu & Byutaki Published by Skull Queens Games Trailer Voice by @nanidevv Public Relations Partner: Frik-In …

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story10 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Beautiful comic book style art with expressive character animations, including blinking eyes.
  • Engaging gameplay mechanic inspired by Ace Attorney, involving presenting evidence to convince a friend.
  • Emotional and relatable story about friendship and helping someone realize they are in a toxic relationship.
  • Extremely short game with a runtime of around 7 to 20 minutes, limiting story depth and character development.
  • Lacks meaningful exploration of the serious subject matter, resulting in a thin narrative experience.
  • Minimal mechanical depth and limited replay value due to the simple and brief gameplay.
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a brief, emotionally engaging tale about friendship and helping a friend out of a bad relationship, presented in a simple yet immersive way. Though short and straightforward, it effectively uses expressive characters, appealing art, and music to enhance the narrative, making it a recommended free visual novel experience.

    • “The best part about this game is that weirdly enough both the plot and the characters feel real to the extent that I could get immersed immediately and feel for the characters.”
    • “Short and interesting story, plays like an Ace Attorney game; you have to present evidence at the correct time to help your friend realize something is wrong.”
    • “A wonderful short visual novel with a charming comic-esque art style, expressive characters, and an appealing story for the run time.”
    • “The story is extremely simple and progresses at a breakneck speed.”
    • “It kind of reads off as a short story.”
    • “The background music plays a big role in the story, especially at the end, with the music stopping once you prove that the boyfriend was actively cheating.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their fantastic, manga-inspired art style and expressive, detailed character animations, including subtle touches like blinking. The comic-esque visuals effectively create an emotional connection with characters, enhancing the short but engaging narrative. Overall, the charming design and thoughtful art direction stand out as a major highlight.

    • “The art style is fantastic and I love that they chose to animate the alien’s blinking.”
    • “It's got a really neat artstyle and does a great job at making you connect with the characters right from the get-go, even with the little time you spend with them.”
    • “The visuals are probably one of the main draws, having a somewhat westernized manga/manhwa look with fine details such as certain character expressions and emotes (as well as eyes blinking).”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay centers on a simple yet clever mechanic of presenting evidence to influence the story’s outcome, reminiscent of the Ace Attorney series. Its point-and-click style and patient bar add subtle tension, while the comic book art style enhances the overall experience. Though mechanically straightforward with limited interaction, the gameplay is engaging and well-executed for a brief visual novel format.

    • “The game's main mechanic is the choice of evidence presented to the friend that will determine which ending you get.”
    • “The gameplay is simple enough, a point and click approach and Ailien has a patience bar, a small reminder that too many mistakes in presenting your case and she is out the door.”
    • “Well this game in just a few minutes is able to convey that with a gameplay quite inspired from the Ace Attorney series, even if the main sound effects aren't there.”
    • “Interaction is limited to selecting pieces of evidence during conversations, with minimal mechanical depth or emotional build.”
    • “The gameplay is simple enough, a point and click approach and Ailén has a patience bar, a small reminder that too many mistakes in presenting your case and she is out the door.”
    • “A quick 15 to 20 minute visual novel with mechanics similar to the Ace Attorney games.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with a fitting and pleasant soundtrack that enhances the story and atmosphere, especially during key moments. However, some users note the game’s short length and lack of particularly memorable tracks.

    • “The background music plays a big role in the story, especially in the end, with the music stopping once you finally prove that the boyfriend was actively cheating.”
    • “The soundtrack was very pleasant to listen to and it fit each moment perfectly.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect is praised for delivering a short but heartfelt and heartwarming story that effectively portrays care and connection between characters. While interaction and mechanical depth are minimal, the narrative successfully evokes genuine feelings, especially through key moments and character bonds.

    • “I could definitely see it expanded into a more fleshed out game, but as it stands, it's just a real nice little emotional story that's quite literally free, so go check it out!”
    • “Short but a heartwarming little visual novel that shows what it means to be there for someone you care about; we all want to treat others right and that's beautiful.”
    • “The ending conversation after the realization of everything truly made me feel for these two characters, specifically the close bond between them.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is mixed, with some users finding it highly replayable and quickly achievable, while others feel the game lacks engagement and lasting replay value.

    • “While technically stable and easy to navigate, the experience lacks engagement, replay value, and narrative weight.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any noticeable bugs or performance issues.

    • “The game runs smoothly and I encountered no bugs while playing.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is skillfully balanced with the drama, providing an honest and thoughtful approach that enhances the overall impact of the subject matter.

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Take a Hint is a role playing game with romance and anime themes.

Take a Hint is available on PC and Windows.

Take a Hint was released on March 2, 2026.

Take a Hint was developed by Byutaki.

Take a Hint has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Take a Hint for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Take a Hint is a single player game.

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