Why do you love me?
- February 11, 2024
- Alkinoy
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features adorable artwork and a charming hand-drawn style that enhances the overall experience.
- Each short story conveys heartwarming messages about love and support in relationships, leaving players with a positive feeling.
- The music is pleasant and complements the mood of the stories, creating an enjoyable 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.
- story20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around short narratives that address specific relationship issues faced by couples, providing a light-hearted and positive exploration of love. Players unlock new stories sequentially, each designed to evoke warm feelings and encourage reflection on relationships. While the stories are brief, they are praised for their emotional impact and charming presentation, making them a delightful experience for fans of visual novels.
“I love how each short story focuses on a particular problem that one of the partners has, and he/she is feeling down.”
“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.”
“If you wish for a sweet short story, this could be it.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome themes, often evoking a range of positive feelings in players. While some find it touching and enjoyable, others note moments of cliché and emotional immaturity. Overall, it delivers a sweet experience that resonates with many, despite its brevity.
“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.”
“It was cute, touching, and I enjoyed it throughout.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 "decent" or "made with money." Overall, it appears to fit well within the game, with ratings ranging from 7/10 to 10/10.
“10/10 music”
“The music fits well.”
“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 feels like it was made with money, as you guys said.”
“Music: decent”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily linear, requiring players to progress through the story from start to finish by clicking on specific thoughts of the character, which some users found to be simplistic. While there are no significant issues reported, the overall experience is described as decent, with comparisons made to similar titles like LoveChoice.
“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.”
“Gameplay: decent”
“Regarding the gameplay, the stories are linear, so you play through them from beginning to end.”
“There is no actual gameplay; you just click on specific things the character thinks about to execute their thoughts.”
“Gameplay: just click!”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by an adorable and simple art style that effectively conveys emotional moments through color contrasts, such as bright backgrounds for happy scenes and darker tones for somber moments. Overall, the visuals are described as cute and easy on the eyes, with a cartoonish aesthetic that complements the game's themes.
“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”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its visually appealing design, which effectively conveys the story and immerses players in its world. Overall, it creates a captivating and atmospheric experience.
“This game is full of atmosphere, and it beautifully reveals the story itself.”
“Atmospheric and visually pleasing game.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and fails to immerse me in the game world.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game's atmosphere is dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
