You, With Me: A Kinetic Novel

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You, With Me is set mainly in Singapore of an expat couple who had the perfect plan, a perfect getaway for the holidays. However, everything is turned into dust as news come out of the main character's illness. Truly, will pretending that everything is normal give you a sense of normalcy? Or perhaps, confronting your fears is the best thing to do?

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Play Modes

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

You, With Me: A Kinetic Novel screenshot

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game has a good subject matter that raises awareness about serious issues like cancer.
The story has emotional moments that can be moving and impactful, resonating with players.
The hand-drawn graphics are beautiful and add a nice visual touch to the experience.

The writing is plagued by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, making it difficult to engage with the story.
There are numerous bugs, including text getting cut off and character names being inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.
The gameplay lacks interactivity, as it is primarily a kinetic novel with no choices, leading to a monotonous experience.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
57%
11%
The story of this visual novel has potential, exploring themes of love and personal struggle through the lens of a man's cancer diagnosis, but its execution is marred by awkward writing, heavy-handed foreshadowing, and a lack of emotional depth. While some moments resonate, the overall narrative feels generic and fails to fully engage the player, despite a positive message. Technical issues and character development also detract from the experience, leaving mixed impressions among reviewers.
- “As such, it follows the proper short story formula, in that the main character has hardships/obstacles, and in the end, is changed by them, and learns from them.”
- “Another impressive visual novel from Afterthought Studios in my book, and I give this one a strong 8.5 out of 10 and want to say right now that this is the kind of story that has the power to change your life!”
- “This visual novel's story had the potential to be interesting and touching, as it explores a man and his wife's differing approaches to handling the man's cancer diagnosis.”
- “And while its premise sets you up for an easily moving story, the writing doesn't do it justice.”
- “With minimal assets and a disturbing lack of sound for the most part, it's up to the story to drive everything, but though it is in every aspect a melodrama, it fails to deliver what makes those kinds of stories memorable and emotional.”
- “The topic of facing cancer had potential, but the plot was extremely generic and lacking something interesting, such as more mature, dark themes.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it to be a heartwarming and inspiring tale that evokes genuine feelings, others criticize its melodramatic execution and lack of polish, which detracts from its emotional impact. Despite its shortcomings, certain moments resonate deeply, leading to a few intense and memorable experiences that can elicit tears. Overall, the narrative has the potential to be touching, but its delivery may leave some players wanting more.
- “Another heart-wrenching tale.”
- “While I read this aloud, word for word on my YouTube channel to my viewers, I choked up a few times. I discovered that this visual novel is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that I highly recommend!”
- “You, with me is not really a novel approach to visual novels, and not really kinetic, but it is fortunately one of the most emotionally moving video games that I have experienced.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the beautiful hand-drawn visuals, others find the overall graphical presentation to be underwhelming and lacking excitement.
- “Beautiful hand-drawn graphics.”
- “Here's the thing: it's really just a short story with a few graphics.”
- “Graphically, there's nothing too exciting here.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is minimal and lacks impact, with some players noting that it fails to enhance the experience. Additionally, technical issues such as text bugs detract from the overall enjoyment, despite an interesting story.
- “Almost no music, grey screen each time the character is thinking, text bugs... I can't recommend this game, even if the story is interesting.”
- “The music is not overwhelming.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is often praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users note occasional pacing issues and repetitive elements that can detract from overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game experiences some stability issues, including awkward writing and glitches that lead to text repetition and incorrect names. However, these problems can be overlooked for those who appreciate the game's charming story.
- “The writing is a bit awkward, and there are some glitches that cause text to repeat or the wrong names to show up.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The game is plagued by stability issues, with constant lag and frame drops that ruin the experience.”