Why do you love me?

About

"Why Do You Love Me?" is a short kinetic novel in the romance genre, exploring love and relationships with a focus on overcoming difficulties. The game presents five unique stories, with graphics and scripts crafted with care, and an original soundtrack. It aims to provide insights for players in their own relationships, offering a heartfelt experience for Valentine's Day or any day. The developers, Pasha and Sasha, send their greetings to their parents.

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features adorable artwork and a charming hand-drawn style that enhances the overall experience.
Each of the five short stories conveys heartwarming messages about love and support in relationships, leaving players with a positive feeling.
The music is pleasant and fits well with the themes of the stories, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players.

The game is very short, with a playtime of around 15 to 30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
All the couples in the stories are heterosexual, which may limit representation for some players.
There are minor grammatical errors in the writing that could detract from the overall experience.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around short narratives that address specific relationship issues faced by couples, providing a light-hearted and uplifting experience. Players unlock new stories sequentially, each designed to evoke warmth and positivity, making it a delightful choice for fans of visual novels. While the stories are relatively brief, they effectively convey emotional depth and charm, leaving players with a sense of fulfillment.
- “After reading the whole story, I was left with this wonderful, warm, and fuzzy feeling, and I like it!”
- “If you feel down and need a light-hearted story to cheer you up, pick this cute short novel about relationships nowadays.”
- “Basically, each story starts off with a problem that one of the people in the couple has, such as feeling that their significant other isn't spending enough time with them.”
- “Initially, you start off with one unlocked story, and after you complete it, another story will unlock, and so forth.”
- “I love how each short story focuses on a particular problem that one of the partners has, and he/she is feeling down.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is predominantly described as sweet and heartwarming, evoking a range of positive feelings and a sense of wholesomeness. However, some reviewers note that it occasionally veers into cliched and emotionally immature territory. Overall, players appreciate the touching narrative and humor, making it a delightful experience despite its brevity.
- “But I think this game and the devs deserve to know their game was lovely and really made me feel a lot of emotions.”
- “It was cute, touching, and I enjoyed it throughout.”
- “A cute and heartwarming short visual novel for one evening.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtracks as "nice" and "simple yet effective," while others describe it as "music made with money." Overall, ratings vary from 7/10 to 10/10, indicating that while some players find the music fitting and enjoyable, others see it as lacking depth.
- “10/10 music”
- “I liked the graphics and the music, simple yet effective, as well as the font they used (easy on the eyes).”
- “Regarding the music, there are a few tracks present.”
- “The music fits well.”
- “Music: decent”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily linear, requiring players to click on specific thoughts of the character to progress through the story, which is reminiscent of the game Lovechoice. While some users found the gameplay to be decent and encountered no issues, others noted the lack of depth, describing it as minimal interaction with a focus on clicking.
- “I encountered no problems with the gameplay, and all of the achievements unlocked for me.”
- “The game is inspired by LoveChoice, which has similar gameplay and a love theme.”
- “There is no actual gameplay; you just click on specific things the character thinks about to execute their thoughts.”
- “Gameplay: just click!”
- “Regarding the gameplay, the stories are linear, so you play through them from beginning to end.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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21%
The graphics are characterized by an adorable and simple art style that is easy on the eyes, effectively using color to represent different emotional moments in the narrative. While some users rated the graphics a modest 6/10, they appreciated the cute artwork and the effective use of backgrounds to convey the story's themes. Overall, the visuals are described as charming and fitting for the game's tone.
- “The art style is adorable.”
- “It's really simple and the artwork is cute too.”
- “I liked the graphics and the music, simple yet effective, as well as the font they used (easy on the eyes).”
- “Art/graphics: 6/10”
- “Graphics: cartoon”
- “The graphics are easy on the eyes, but they lack depth and detail.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its visually appealing art style, which effectively enhances the storytelling. Reviewers note that the immersive atmosphere contributes significantly to the overall experience, making it both engaging and aesthetically pleasing.
- “Atmospheric and visually pleasant game.”
- “This drawing is full of atmosphere and reveals the story beautifully.”