Why do you love me?
- February 11, 2024
- Alkinoy
"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.
Reviews
- Adorable artwork and cute story about relationships that resonates with players.
- Heartwarming and uplifting, providing a light-hearted experience that can cheer you up.
- Generous with Steam achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- Extremely short gameplay, lasting only about 10-30 minutes.
- Feels cliched and emotionally immature at times, lacking depth in some narratives.
- Limited interactivity, as the gameplay mainly involves clicking through the story.
- story13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story is described as a light-hearted and beautiful narrative that evokes warm feelings, making it a perfect choice for those seeking an uplifting experience. While the story is relatively short, it effectively explores modern relationships and is complemented by charming visuals that enhance its atmosphere. Overall, it is well-received, with many reviewers praising its emotional impact and cuteness.
“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.”
“This is what the drawing, which is full of its atmosphere, and which very well reveals the story itself, tells me about this.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtracks as "nice" and fitting well within the game, while others describe it as merely decent. Overall, it ranges from a perfect 10/10 to a more moderate 7/10, indicating a generally positive reception.
“Nice soundtracks.”
“10/10 music.”
“The music fits well.”
“The music feels like it was made with money.”
“Music: decent.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome messages, evoking a range of feelings in players. However, some reviewers note that certain elements can feel cliched or emotionally immature, detracting from the overall impact.
“A heartwarming graphic novel that shows that a little love in your life can go a long way.”
“The message of the game is very wholesome.”
“I think this game and the devs deserve to know their game was lovely and really made me feel a lot of emotions.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by an adorable and simplistic art style, with users noting the cuteness of the artwork. Overall, the graphics received a moderate rating of 6/10, reflecting a cartoonish aesthetic.
“The art style is adorable.”
“It's really simple and the artwork is cute too.”
“Art/graphics: 6/10”
“Graphics: cartoon”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily click-based, allowing players to interact with the character's thoughts by selecting specific options. While it draws inspiration from similar titles like LoveChoice, the overall experience is described as lacking depth, with some users finding it decent but ultimately simplistic.
“Gameplay: decent”
“There is no actual gameplay; you just click on specific things the character thinks about to execute their thoughts.”
“Gameplay: just click!”
“The game is inspired by LoveChoice, which has similar gameplay and a love theme.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is richly crafted, effectively conveying the story through its detailed visuals and immersive environment.
“This drawing is rich in atmosphere and beautifully conveys the story itself.”
“The atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The world feels empty and devoid of character, which detracts from the overall experience.”