What Is Love?: Vol. 1

About

What is Love you may ask... Love is a game. Pretty good one actually, full of pretty girls with dark secrets and everything you ever wanted. Love is in the air and you can breathe deeply. And do other stuff. Deeply. But have in mind that your actions matter so Baby, don't hurt me!

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The character designs and general art are visually appealing, with beautiful graphics and well-crafted backgrounds.
The game features relatable themes and deep moments that resonate with high school experiences, providing a warm and immersive storytelling experience.
There are some humorous elements and engaging character interactions that can evoke smiles and keep players interested.

The game feels incomplete and poorly structured, with episodic plot points that lead to frustrating cliffhangers and a lack of meaningful character connections.
Translation issues and awkward writing detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the narrative flow.
Many choices seem meaningless, and the game fails to deliver on its promises of deeper relationships and engaging content.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story is characterized by episodic progression, with some character arcs feeling abruptly sidelined, leading to a sense of incompleteness. However, it features well-crafted backgrounds and music, alongside strong storytelling that immerses players in a richly described world. While the pacing is slow, the engaging narrative and complex character interactions, combined with appealing visuals, contribute to a positive overall experience.
- “Great storytelling and broad descriptions give you insight into the world and can really pull you in and make you feel like you're in there.”
- “Here you can explore a well-written, complex story, very slice-of-life style.”
- “Even worse is how some relationships just entirely drop with a 'X's story will continue...' near the end of the game.”
- “Once they start to feel more fleshed out, they get sidelined for the next mini-story.”
- “The story is rather slow-paced, but still the way it's written keeps you interested.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, eliciting smiles through nostalgic and awkward moments, often delivered via the relatable thoughts of a Gen Z or millennial protagonist. Players appreciate the blend of funny anecdotes, cultural references, and visual fanservice that enhance the overall comedic experience.
- “Sometimes nostalgic, sometimes funny, and sometimes awkward (but in a positive way) and disturbing.”
- “Complex descriptions (very poetic sometimes) of the presented world are often intertwined with funny thoughts of the main character – a typical stereotype of a Gen Z or millennial teenager.”
- “The game is full of funny anecdotes and references, as well as quite a lot of visual and descriptive fan service that teases you during the events presented in the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and integration with the narrative, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the stunning visuals alongside compelling characters and story, contributing to an overall impressive presentation.
- “Beautiful graphics are well intertwined with an excellent narrative, resulting in an immersive experience.”
- “I must say that the characters, story (so far), and visuals are just wow.”
- “Amazing graphics and story.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is generally viewed positively, with users appreciating the character designs and overall art style, though specific details about character growth or depth are not highlighted.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and disjointed, likening it to a series of poorly connected short scenes that lack proper transitions and flow, making it difficult to engage with the protagonist's journey or sense of time.
- “Grinding feels like watching a collection of awkwardly written 2-minute shorts with no transitions or proper flow between scenes. You don't get to see the protagonist digest and reflect on events, nor do you get a sense of how much time is passing between each scene, which makes it very tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game is repetitive and feels like a chore rather than an engaging experience. It takes away from the enjoyment of the story and character development.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly dull. It feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress or achievement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that developers utilize force-triggered character lines and emotional descriptions to convey their narratives, often regardless of player engagement or interest. This approach can lead to a disconnect between the intended emotional impact and the player's experience.
- “The developers skillfully weave emotional depth into the narrative, ensuring that every character's journey resonates with the player.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the heartfelt moments in the game; it made me reflect on my own experiences.”
- “The emotional storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears during several key scenes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers note that the music and voice sounds significantly enhance the overall experience, contributing to the animated characters' appeal and the game's atmosphere.
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment of the experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making the gameplay feel more immersive and engaging.”
- “The sound design, including the music and voice acting, adds a rich layer to the storytelling.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, leading to a less immersive gameplay experience.”