The Witch's Love Diary

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The Witch's Love Diary is a single player casual simulation game with a romance theme. It was developed by Qoobrand and was released on July 26, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Witch's Love Diary" is a romantic visual novel featuring the 18+ protagonist Alice and her friends at Hekihou Academy. After discovering a mysterious diary, Alice's life takes a turn as she navigates multiple routes with her companions, including her fellow club members and sub characters like Akemi and Ren. The game includes a CG gallery, music gallery, and high-quality Japanese voice acting.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story21 positive mentions

The game features fantastic character designs and beautiful artwork that enhances the overall experience.
The storytelling is unique and engaging, with a complex narrative that keeps players invested in the characters and their relationships.
The voice acting is high quality, adding depth to the characters and making the story more immersive.

Some routes, particularly Konron's, are repetitive and feel disorganized, detracting from the overall narrative flow.
The game has a significant number of sex scenes that can interrupt the story's pacing and may detract from the main plot for some players.
The writing quality declines in the last third of the game, leading to rushed story developments and unresolved plot points.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the visual novel is characterized by its complex and unique narrative structure, intertwining multiple storylines and perspectives, particularly through the protagonist Alice's experience with a mysterious diary. While some players appreciate the depth and philosophical elements, others find the storytelling disjointed and occasionally lacking in emotional resonance, with certain chapters feeling hit-or-miss. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on storytelling in the genre, though it may not fully satisfy all players due to unresolved plot points and character development issues.
- “Majo koi nikki is a big up if you enjoy reading a story that tells you many different stories within a story and if you don't mind having some philosophical thoughts and in-depth analysis along the way.”
- “The witch's love diary has a very interesting method of telling its story, one that I don't think I've seen done in the medium before.”
- “The overall story was interesting and the characters were great.”
- “The story is very complex, confusing, whatever you call it.”
- “Overall, this is a weak story that doesn't even tie up all the loose ends, and has some very forgettable and dull characters.”
- “It was like the writers didn't exactly know what direction to take the story, resulting in story developments that are supposed to be climactic, but end up feeling forced or far too rushed to really have the impact they were intended to have.”
character development
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The character development in "The Witch's Love Diary" is highlighted by its fantastic and detailed character designs, crafted by renowned illustrator Kira Inugami, which contribute to a visually appealing experience. While there are some issues noted, the combination of charming designs and heartwarming narratives by scenario writer Nijima Yu enhances the overall engagement with the characters.
- “Fantastic character designs.”
- “While there are still some problems (more on that later), the character designs and overall art do make for a rather visually appealing experience.”
- “Famous illustrator Kira Inugami's cute character design and scenario writer Nijima Yu's heartwarming stories blend together.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "The Witch's Love Diary" is praised for its beautiful soundtrack, with each romantic story culminating in a unique song that enhances the emotional experience. Reviewers have rated the music an impressive 8.5/10, noting that it contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere, despite some endings being bittersweet.
- “Beautiful soundtrack”
- “Each romantic story feels like being a separate event which ends with its own unique song as well as a mostly satisfying conclusion, although some might consider it to be bittersweet.”
- “Music: 8.5/10”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring heartwarming narratives that pay homage to classics like "Titanic" and "Kimi ga Nozomu Eien." The combination of charming character designs by illustrator Kira Inugami and touching storytelling by scenario writer Nijima Yu creates a memorable and uplifting experience for players.
- “A heartwarming visual novel with homage to Titanic and Kimi ga Nozomu Eien.”
- “Heartwarming aftertaste.”
- “Famous illustrator Kira Inugami's cute character design and scenario writer Nijima Yu's heartwarming stories blend together.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "The Witch's Love Diary" are highly praised for their stunning artwork and unique art styles, which are a major draw for players. However, the game features minimal animations, primarily limited to moving backgrounds.
- “The witch’s love diary has some stunning artwork, but it offers very little in terms of animations besides moving backgrounds.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally regarded as funny and enjoyable, effectively balancing comedic elements with moments of deeper, sometimes depressing storytelling. This juxtaposition adds depth to the humor, making it resonate even more with players.
- “Funny and enjoyable.”
- “Some parts of the stories can be quite depressing, despite all the jokes and funny reactions.”