Love Notes (2021)

Developer: Winter Wolves
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You wake up disoriented in an abandoned building, piecing together a night you can't remember while your band falls apart and your body starts changing in unsettling ways, blending romance and dark humor with a creeping sense of dread.

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What players say

Players are split on Love Notes. Those who do not recommend say it is very short, lacks a cohesive story, and has too few CGs with recycled backgrounds and sprites, while the menu breaks between scenes make the experience disjointed. Supporters enjoy the two playable characters, the music theme, and LGBT+ options, but even they note the short routes and abrupt romances.

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